[shelbysmom]

Originally Posted by SnowWa

Some of all breeds have to be bred - or those breeds would die out and become extinct.

The little Yorkie is becoming (even more so) a very popular breed --- a lot of people like this little dog and want one for a pet.

Most of us got our little Yorkies from someone who bred two Yorkies, had a litter, and sold one to us.

I don't even see this as an issue - except that the people who choose to breed Yorkies (be it only one litter or several) should love the breed and care for the health and welfare of the dogs involved and know what they are doing. I have never had a litter of Yorkies, but many of you have mentioned that there are a lot of special concerns and issues involved when it comes to breeding these little dogs.

Also, several of you have mentioned that there really isn't a lot of profit - when you consider all the time and expenses (or potential expenses) involved.

It's probably only the puppy mills and unethical breeders who make any real amount of money --- and, unfortunately, this is usually done at the dog's and puppies' expense.

I appreciate you people who raise healthy litters that rise to the standards of this lovely little breed and whose major concern is the health and welfare of your dogs and their puppies. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have one.

There is nothing wrong with breeding ---but few of us have the time, money, or know-how to undertake this task. Again, I am glad that some of you do.

We don't even have to talk about puppie mills, etc. We all know where we stand there!!!!!!

Carol Jean

*** I have several friends who have raised a wonderful litter of puppies (not Yorkies) and who say they're glad they did, they enjoyed it, and it was an experience......but they would never do it again. It was just a lot more work and expense then they realized it would be.......someone else can do it next time!