Thank you to those who have responded in a serious and conscientious manner to the question posed and thank you to those who have sent me the nice PMs in support today as well. I love this board!!! Thank you for ignoring those who cannot handle friendly, open discussion and have attempted to ge this thread closed.
This is an honest thread asking an honest question that many are interested in.
I loved Shelbey'smom's response as I think show breeders have a certain place if their hearts are in the right place which MOST probably are.
The hobby breeders have to really love sharing the breed to be able to risk the lives of their pets for little or no profit in my opinion. If it is a business and you are supporting your family, it makes more sense to me.
All of the breeders that I got my yorkies from are doing to make money and zi have always said that I begrudge no one this.
It was my understanding however that there is a widely held view by many on this forum and in the "dog world" overall that breeders who are in it for the money or to make a profit are not reputable and some would even consider them puppymillers. It is part of the definition of a puppymill that they breed dogs for profit.
It is possible that I have misunderstood this perception but I really don't think so. Breeders get criticized over and over for charging what I consider a reasonable price for a yorkie when you consider the risks involved, their time and the hard costs involved in providing exceoptional care of the mother and the puppies.
It is also well known that at the prices most on here would consider fair, there is no way a breeder can make money. In fact, most lose money...so again, why risk the life of a pet? What is the benefit to the breeder who makes little or no money? |