[KimberlySRN]

This topic is a difficult topic because there are so many components to it. I think it is sad when the quality of life of a dog is decreased because it is a breeder. But on the other hand we can't fairly group all breeders together. I understand when breeders have to find dogs that are a part of their breeding program a home.
Lace was a breeder. She had one litter and required a C-section, so she was fixed and she found her way into our family. The breeder was not concerned about money, she was fixed, up to date on everything including a vet check. Lace's first mommy was not throwing her aside. She was just as a part of that family as any of the other dogs. She was spoiled and loved and well taken care of. When it was time for her to come home (with my sister) the breeder and her family was there to see her off. We give her updates all the time with pictures. We are all going to visit soon so she can see them all in person.
So I don't see the problem with breeders re-homing their breeding dogs. I can see if the dog was not fixed, not up to date on anything and the breeder was casting their dog away to the first bidder. In this particular situation...of course it is not ideal. I couldn't imagine a dog living outside of a home. But I also don't agree with outside dogs. I can see having a doggie door giving the dog access to outside but a strictly outside dog is sad. This breeder seems to have a set up to make her dogs comfortable...with the Ac/heating etc... I find it sad the way she worded it. But I find her situation, while not ideal, better than most. The dog is fixed, current on vaccinations, and she is not asking an outrageous price for a purebred dog...$50...in my opinion she should be asking more because anyone off the streets can pay that much. If you go to a rescue they are asking a lot more than that. I can see the point of view of thinking that breeders are in it for the money and don't care about their animals....but you cannot whole heartedly say that about all. There are breeders out there that spend all they have to save one of their babies, that stay up all night long trying to keep that little one alive, that do it because they truly love and want to preserve the breed. Just because you don't show, I don't think that makes you a miller or a BYB.
When I picked my breeder I was looking for someone that truly cared for their yorkies. No she doesn't show...but she does the required testing that every breeder should do, she loves every single yorkie that is in her home and that she has brought into this world. She answers every question that I have ever had pop into my head; she was there for me when I vowed never to get another dog. She does use the term "tinies", "teddy bear face", and "teacup" from time to time, but I know she loves this breed. She keeps her yorkies in her home and raises them all as if she was keeping them forever and makes sure they find great homes. She has had people offer her ridiculous amounts of money and still stood her ground when she decided they were not the perfect home for her yorkies. So to say that they are in it for the money may be true for some, but we can't group every breeder into one category.

Sorry for the rant...but this topic has come up time and time again...