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Originally Posted by Breeze I hate to say this Kim but I am very happy that most yorkie owners do not have the same beliefs as you, what would happen to our breed?
I am just shocked at all the controversial posts you have been making lately. You seem to have your missions and push them at us all the time eg. breeding tinies, anti-spade/neuter, anti-show, anti-YTCA....... You make up stuff like pet standard, show stand when we all know there is only one stand for the yorkie. What do you think this is teaching the newbies that come here? We all have our opinions but............. I am at a loss. I really like you as a person, I'm just trying to understand. |
Thank you for asking this question and giving me a chance to explain:
I love the "DOG"!!! That is the simple truth!
I look for what is in the dog's best interests and if things seem fishy to me, I don't accept them just because "that's the way it's done". My views are pro-dog which is consistent with my passion to educate people about
the detrimental effects of over vaccination, the unnecessary and
"routine" altering that goes on,
safety obedience training, service animal training to improve the life of the dog and his human, etc.
I am also an intellectually curious person and, as a lawyer,
I can see multiple sides to most issues. When someone tries to tell me something is black and white, it is almost a challenge to show that there is almost always some gray in there too. That is the case with the issue of
what size female yorkie is too small to breed as a general rule. I was never an advocate of breeding tiny females as I am basically opposed to breeding in general due to the risk to the female and the puppies conceived in any size yorkie female. I understand the need to preserve the breed which is the only reason I do not totally oppose it because for each individual animal in making an assessment of what is in it's best interests...it is rare that the life of a stud dog or a bitch is what is best for them.
I respect all of the views on here and while it may seem that I bring up a lot of controversial issues, it is
not for the purpose of creating drama as so many like to accuse me of. It is truly due to my interest in discussing
what is best for the yorkshire terrier breed in general and the dogs on this forum in particular. I do not call people names, I am not disrespectful, I try hard not to cram my views down other's throats but try to merely pose the question and provide a place for them to start their own research to make up their own minds.
It is my belief that
those who constantly attack me are simply uncomfortable with my views and opinions which is not a valid reason to act disrespectfully or rudely. It is also against the rules of this forum. I made a decision a long time ago not to let those members upset me (too much) because I have learned so much and know that others have as well so I will not let the attacks of a few close minded members (no matter how popular they may be) to stop me from posting my opinions. They certainly do not have to read my posts or respond to them. They can even put me on their "ignore" list if they choose.
For every attacking post made about me, there are an average of three PMs I receive supporting me and letting me know that I am speaking for others as well, and not to let THEM upset me. There are not many who feel they can state the things I state for fear of being treated the way I am treated for it. I understand that and appreciate it. A lot of efforts have been made to shut me up so to speak and i must say that they were successful on a couple of smaller sites but so far anyway,t he admin and the moderators here have recognized that i stay within the rules of the forum and, although, the pack of wolves that seem to attack my every post make a lot more work for them, they have been great and I commend them for it.