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Originally Posted by LuvMyPuppE  and so it began.
i think you missed some very crucial words that accompanied the word "selfish."
"i felt like the animals already alive (and about to die) were more important than my selfish desire for a purebred yorkie."
i never said anything about anyone else's choice, and i've said repeatedly that i do want a yorkie, but I am waiting to see if my "right fit" could be one of those thousands of yorkies already needing homes. that doesn't mean i'd take the first one needing to be rescued. it also doesn't mean i won't end up buying one from a breeder. i don't see how my personal search is insulting to anyone else.
furthermore, the OT wasn't about rescues vs. breeders, but since a breeder mentioned the fact that there are so many yorkies needing homes, it brings up those questions. i'm not anti-breeding, but it sounds a little contradictory to ME for one to say he or she breeds to cut down on the number of homeless animals. i also think the "i only contribute a few so it doesn't really matter" mentality is dangerous. it's the same way intentional and unintentional backyard breeders think as well - and look where that's gotten us. |
Now this is only my opinion and please don't take any offense but from your postings I feel you should look for your perfect animal from the shelters and rescue and give them a home instead of that purebred. It seems to me from your postings since you feel you would be selfish then by all means stay with shelters and rescues so you won't feel guilty about purchasing from a breeder when the others you feel you could save their life.
As for the "I" contribute a few is NOT a dangerous mentality within a show breeders home. We know BYB's do not produce a few or they wouldn't be BYB"s and doing it for money.
You continue to say you are not anti-breeders but for some reason of course in my opinion only you are....
I haven't had a litter in 2 years and looks like it won't be for another year or so that I will have another litter so I guess I'm not supplying the pet population and yes I'm show exhibitor and sometime breeder so I don't think my intent or unintent is a dangerous one
Donna