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Originally Posted by Mardelin

Carment Batagglia puts on wonderful seminars. One that I've taken and recommend anyone that is entering the dog world should take.

I wish she came to the East Coast. A breeder is a special person with a lot of time, energy, and passion for improving the breed. Even though I don't breed, I would love to see her seminars. I think it would raise the bar on the standards of the breed if common Yorkie owners and potential buyers knew the effort that is put behind it, and whether or not their potential breeder is a good fit for them to purchase from. Breeding has turned so political and frowned upon because of a few unethical breeders, but I'm still optimistic that there are fabulous and passionate Yorkie breeders out there. There are numerous breeders who show their passion and interest for the breed on YT, and that makes me happy.