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ranant12 · 09-16-2009, 08:26 AM

Sbyork,

I'm so sorry to hear about Glory's loss. I know what you mean about the heartache and guilt. I cuddle Diva everyday, thanking God that she pulled through, but I have such guilt that I almost Killed her. And I mean "I almost killed her." I chose to breed her thinking that bad things happen to other people.

She has a great pedigree, her mother and grandmother all whelped with no issues. I did all the pre-mating testing and researched 2 years before I even dared breed her the first time. I had a mentor (the lady that actually sold Diva to me and had been breeding yorkies for 16 plus years.). I researched the stud's pedigree and his history as a breeder. I thought I was ready.

I have been knocked down a few notches and now fully know that I nor Diva are invinceable. I will cherish my baby for as long as God allows me to have her. No more puppies for us.

I posted in the nursery section that I turned down many people for the 2 female puppies that I have, even my own sister. I insist on a spay contract, I even offer to pay for it myself. I am now considering keeping my female until she is old enough to spay, then finding her a home. ONe of my females is going to my best friend, who understands how I feel and agrees to spay as soon as the vet recommends. Even though I trust her, she still has to sign a notarized contract with me.

I just hope my story can make one person realize that they can and very possibly will lose their female. There is no money in breeding yorkies. Diva's vet bills are well over $1,000 dollars at this point. Even besides that, no amount of money in the world could replace her.

09-16-2009, 08:26 AM	#18
ranant12 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2008 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 225	Sbyork, I'm so sorry to hear about Glory's loss. I know what you mean about the heartache and guilt. I cuddle Diva everyday, thanking God that she pulled through, but I have such guilt that I almost Killed her. And I mean "I almost killed her." I chose to breed her thinking that bad things happen to other people. She has a great pedigree, her mother and grandmother all whelped with no issues. I did all the pre-mating testing and researched 2 years before I even dared breed her the first time. I had a mentor (the lady that actually sold Diva to me and had been breeding yorkies for 16 plus years.). I researched the stud's pedigree and his history as a breeder. I thought I was ready. I have been knocked down a few notches and now fully know that I nor Diva are invinceable. I will cherish my baby for as long as God allows me to have her. No more puppies for us. I posted in the nursery section that I turned down many people for the 2 female puppies that I have, even my own sister. I insist on a spay contract, I even offer to pay for it myself. I am now considering keeping my female until she is old enough to spay, then finding her a home. ONe of my females is going to my best friend, who understands how I feel and agrees to spay as soon as the vet recommends. Even though I trust her, she still has to sign a notarized contract with me. I just hope my story can make one person realize that they can and very possibly will lose their female. There is no money in breeding yorkies. Diva's vet bills are well over $1,000 dollars at this point. Even besides that, no amount of money in the world could replace her.