First, let me state that this is not directed towards anyone specifically, I just wanted to clarify why we post these kinds of things on here. Any of us can get into this situation at anytime. I found YT when I was first looking for a yorkie. I had found a breeder near me that I thought was a good breeder. They seemed nice and offered a good price for what I thought was a good dog. I didnt know anything about warning signs or what to look for until I came to this site. I learned so much, and found posts on the same breeder. I found where her dogs were inbreed, were mixbreeds, and produced litters with genetic defects. Because of this I chose not to support this breeder. She kept my deposit and I went on to find Roxy with a respectible breeder. If I had not come across this site I would not have made that decision. Yes, I would have a dog that I loved with my entire heart and took care of and spoiled. But, I would have also placed money in the hands of an unethical breeder and gave her an opening for new pups. I am not anti-breeder AT ALL, I just think that we need to share our experiences with bad breeders so that others do not make the same mistake. If someone hadn't posted their bad experience I would not have made the decision that I made.
I am sorry that this situation happened and from what I read, this breeder has a good reputation. Things happen, especially in a bad economy.
As for YT, we are never going to stop posting about unethical breeders. It might upset some people, but it might open the eyes to some as well. Stickies are great for keeping us informed, but do not allow for us to share out new experiences or comments. That is what threads are for. There is a thread for breeder reviews and yes, maybe these kinds of discussions should go there. I think that is up to admin to decide though. Trust me, they will move it if they see the need.
