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Originally Posted by jencar98  I can understand why you would not question her. In that case it would serve no purpose to know....
But Mary, have you ever seen what you know to be a full blood yorkie with as curly hair, as the one pictured above? Or, if you paid $1800 for a yorkie would you expect this type of coat from a show breeder? |
I just want to point out a common misconception, the term "show breeder" doesn't mean much, a show breeder could be a byb who decides to show one of her dogs. Perhaps one of her dogs meets standard, and is championed, however, its what she decides to do with that dog, that determines if she's an ethical breeder. You need two great dogs, to produce good examples of the breed, and even then it can be iffy. That's why reputable breeders know the line, and that curly of hair should have been bred out long ago. Some show breeders "show" only because the want to justify their prices. An ethical breeder shows because she wants to ensure that the dogs she breeds do have the qualities necessary to improve the line. An ethical breeder does everything she can do to protect her name, and this would mean if there is an accidental breeding, she should have the puppies neutered and find them good homes. This is her mistake, and she should fix the problem, not have someone sell the offspring for profit.