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Originally Posted by Reinell  I find your post mildly insulting. Just because I am not getting a registered Yorkie does not mean I am not getting a pure Yorkie. Just like getting. Registered Yorkie does not guarantee you will get a Yorkie with no health problems. Just because the pups are not registered the breeder is not automatically a backyard breeder. Her belief about not docking tails and removing dewclaws as she believes it is a cruel practice aligns with my DH's and my belief. Most breeders in NA dock tails to meet the NA standard which we do not agree with. This breeder also provides a two year health guarantee. |
You are right, CKC breeders does not make a breeder reputable. But, what it does provide you with is an avenue should their be any questions on the puppy's parentage and should their be any possible problems with the breeders facility. Providing papers should not come with a higher price. I've seen that too. No papers cheaper, papers more money.
That being said, I will agree with the the other poster, those breeding outside the CKC or through another non stricter registraty are more often than not BYBers or Puppy Mills.....The percentages are documented.
Bottom line, go with your heart, buy the dog that you love. But, remember you buy your breeder first and your puppy 2nd. You are buying a relationship for the rest of that puppy's life....beyond the length of the contract. Your breeder should be available to you 7x24.