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Originally Posted by Reese1  No, I'm not surprised that so many buyers ask about tiny Yorkies and the price. 
I understand what you are saying about the breeders in your area. I just hold breeders to a higher standard when it comes to how they market and try and sell their animals. They are supposed to be the professionals and should be able to educate the buyers, not keep the bad terms going.
If a breeder has done their education, research and is breeding for the betterment of the breed. They should know what the terms mean and wouldn't be using them. I'm not saying they are all bad people by any means, but they wouldn't be the kind of breeder I would turn to for a puppy. |
In addition, I find the term "betterment of the breed" to be overused and misleading. Just because a breeder tries to breed a better looking yorkie, in order to win at the shows, does not mean they are bettering the breed.
Many breeds have deteriorated, in the attempt to breed in accordance with the standard. The so called byb's are accused of breeding just for the money, but there are also SOME, not all, show breeders who will disregard the health of the dog if it means breeding one that will win a championship. And they hide behind the "betterment of the breed" theory.