well, i posted about the Yorkshire Terrier Club of Ethical Hobby Breeders last night, but I guess it never posted. So, since this is what this thread is about, here goes:
While I think that bringing people/breeders together for the betterment of the breed is a good thing, so far the site looks like just another puppy selling/advertising site. Who is to say who is ethical or not? Will everyones kennel be inspected and approved before you can become a member? What criteria is used to approve the members? If education is very important, then why approve parti breeders when they are breeding non-standard Yorkies? Or is the importance of the standard not going to be part of the education program? If you want to include and recommend showing will you be teaching new members that its ok to show parti carriers at AkC events? Will you be teaching all health issues of the breed? What about the health issues of bilateral and unilateral deafness in breeding parti genes?
I know your club is just starting out. Here are a few suggestions:
Maybe your club can have seminars on health issues. Maybe bring in some show handlers to teach handling methods. How about breeder/exhibitor seminars on the importance of structure and movement, correct color and texture? Grooming seminars would be fun also!! A top knot class!!!
