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Originally Posted by JHurtt I know that this thread is over a month old, but I just came across it. I thought long and hard about becoming a breeder and decided that I would love to. Since then I have been researching, talking to other breeders, and have found a mentor. When I thought about whether or not I would keep my retired dogs, I immediately thought yes and didn't put any more thought into it. This has completely opened my eyes and I see that the decision I made wasn't as open and shut as I believed it would be. I have two dogs now, one is a neutered poodle mix, who obviously is a beloved pet, the other is a Biewer pup. I bought her because I not only wanted her, but with the hopes that she will be my first of many breeding Yorkies to come. I have only had her for a few months but could never imagine parting with her. That being said, I also now see that my dream of breeding Yorkies right into my senior years will not be possible if I maintain the mindframe that I currently have in that I will keep all of my dogs. It's funny, one of my main concerns when trying to decide whether I would be able to tough it out as a breeder was, and still is, if I will be able to part with the puppies. Now I see that I have a lot more to face as far as parting with these beautiful animals. For that I thank each of you who posted your opinions, regardless of your standpoint. |
Good Luck to you in all you do. I just know you are going to be a fine breeder and
it's always better to go into something with the best information why you should or
should not do something. We certainly get alot to think about here on YT but it
helps us to be better owners and breeders.