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Originally Posted by Britster  Sorry if I came across as rude, I didn't mean to. It just saddens me sooo much to see *so* many animals needing help in shelters yet people continue to breed their dogs. Yeah, every breeder starts somewhere but I think we have plenty of reputable Yorkie breeders in the US and really don't need anymore. You actually will be contributing to the pet over population so I don't know why you say you're not. Any time you bring puppies into the world, that's what happens... you're adding to the already overpopulated species, of whom about 5 million are put down already each year, a lot end up being euthanized from "breeders" who wanted to have puppies for the pure joy of it. There's always family members that want a puppy or friends... over half of the time, once the pups are here, they don't want them anymore. Then what will you do?
I'm generally not so outspoken but this issue is something that really bothers me and I feel strongly about. I only recently became aware of the huge problem and have done extensive research on shelters and puppy mills across America and realize what a huge dog overpopulation we have.... it's simply not necessary to add to it when you can find other already established reputable breeders out there, or go to your local shelter and find great dogs (yes, puppies, too!) I'm glad that you've done your research and like I said, I'm sorry if I offended you. I just feel it's something that needs to be put out there in the open and spread awareness about.
I, too, look at my yorkie like my child. I gave you my advice for your behavior issues and in my humble opinion, I do believe those issues will not stop without being spayed/neutered or having major control over them. Me personally... would never want to live with 2 dogs like that all the time. I'd rather have them as loving family members/pets and not worried all the time about mating. But I do agree with the 2 posters above about dominance issues, as well. |
Thank you for your apology and it is great that you an advocate against puppy mills, dog overpopulation, etc. However, without having tunnel vision, think of what you just stated above. You are telling me that we have reputable breeders in the US, my question to you is, how are they not contributing to overpopulation each time they breed? It is the same thing. A puppy is being brought into the same world that you are speaking of in regards to overpopulation. So why would you support them? Every breeder didn't start out being reputable. They created a name for themselves and you or I do not know there true intentions for breeding. You may be supporting a breeder that says one thing to you but in their heart they are breeding just because they can or because they want to create a living off of them. I currently own 2 successful businesses where I can stay home with my children as well as my "doggie babies" so making money is something that I already do without breeding. In my original post, I explained that my boy does stop humping when I tell him to, I just wanted to ensure that I was doing the right thing and to get other suggestions. I don't mind suggestions but I do find it strange when you talk about my desire to breed and give me statistics when in fact none of us would have our fur babies if it wasn't for a breeder having a desire to breed. Each of us love our pets in our own way and there is no right or wrong answer. The only reason I became offended is because you never addressed my issues, you only focused on the fact that stated that I had a desire to breed in the future. It is a free forum and we all have different opinions. That is what truly makes this forum useful because it gives several viewpoints on issues. All I ask is that when you read the issues that are posted, that you address the issue and not so much bash the things that are mentioned that you may feel aren't up to your standards. Everyone on here at some point or another need advice and would like to have it from one yorkie talk family member to another.