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Originally Posted by 1kumiko  ANGELEYES- I understand your point, and knowing whether he is purebred or not won’t affect in any way my feelings for my puppy. We’re really bound by now, and of course I’m not thinking on losing him. I just believe that info is necessary as I will seek for a partial reimbursement in case he is not purebred.
I now know it wasn’t a wise decision to buy from a pet shop, but one sometimes believes buying from a reputable source guarantees quality—this is not the case now. What you say about puppy breeding and pet shops might be true, I never thought about that. But it’s true that most breeders breed for profit, if this wasn’t the case, they would give them (puppies) away free =)
I will for sure try the DNA test! Thanks for the hint.
Thanks your sharing your thoughts with me. |
1st, Welcome to YT.
2nd, I need to comment on your statement that "It's true that most breeders breed for profit, if that wasn't the case, they would give them (puppies) away free."
Reputable breeders rarely, if ever, make a profit on their litters. They're lucky if they break even. If they happen to make a profit on 1 litter, that money ends up going towards testing Showing, Vet bills.
It is extremely expensive, to Show, and breed healthy, to the standard, Yorkies.
Reputable breeders, with the emphasis on reputable, breed to improve the breed, and for the love of the breed, not for money.
Pet shop puppies come from puppymills and they, and BYB's are about making money.
With all of that said, I hope your puppy is healthy. And you will love him no matter the price you paid. My girls are priceless to me.
Nex time around, buy from a reputable Show breeder. Then, you will be certain your baby is purebred and up to the standard of the breed, with a good health guarantee.
Sheila