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Originally Posted by minniemn I imagine that most people are not interested in this, nor do they have the time.
The standard was set for a reason, just like the laws are set for a reason, we may not agree with them but they are what they are- we can go through steps to try and change them- but I doubt it is an easy thing to do.
With your extremly busy schedule that you posted for us, I don't know how you have the time to find all this stuff, and post about it. I am not 1/2 as busy as you and I seem to run out of time all the time... maybe you have a longer 24hrs a day than I do  (lol, to be taken lightly as it is an attempt at humor)
Your dogs are your dogs, you love them for who they are, as all of us do.... it really shouldn't matter if they are standard or not.
I do wonder if you want to breed your tiny, nonstandard yorkie for a higher price since they would be "tiny" and "rare" (as I have read you say about your yorkies, they are rare) no one here is going to come to your house and lecture you.... heck you don't even have to tell anyone.
It is your consious that you have to worry about, no one elses.
I really can't understand why all the topics that are, I guess you could say "hot buttons" and the reason I say that is because this forum is full of breeders who do their best to follow standards.... and all theses posts seem to be trying to get people to agree that maybe this isn't the right way, or in the best interest in the dog.
Do you realize that, people on one of your other threads, well it may not have been your thread, but one you were very active on... took their personal time to call their own vets (also taking up their time) to try and get answers FOR you, yes FOR you because most of us agree with the general posters on that subject... and you didn't bother to "thank them" well not that I read anyways... and now you want people to look up stuff and try and prove this person who wrote the article you quoted and find evidence to refute it? why would they? you can do this also.... people liked to be thanked for taking their time for you, at least acknowledged that you read it...... |
Wow! I didn't realze people were calling their vets
for me??? The thread was Kimberley's and I am and always have been curious but I actually argued that the poll wasn't very helpful since most vets are not experienced enough with breeding to offer much credible opinion on the subject imo. Thank you to anyone who spent their valuable time on my behalf?
You stated that
you don't think people are interested in this thread topic, but there are already 39 posts and you are posting I think there is interest and there certainly should be since we have thought that breeders were breeding to "improve the breed" when this may not even be possible.
I don't think it is appropriate to compare a dog Breed Standard set by a hobby club to a law that we are all required to follow or suffer possible punishment. Breed standards are not "laws"...they are guidleines for "club members". Most of us are not in the "club" and so we are not bound by the standards.
You questioned my time and how I can do all this with my busy schedule and I can confess that I ended up not going to Florida due to my health so I have a "free" day so to speak. Yay! I am really trying hard to get away from the computer and I have to soon but it is enjoyable to me and if I could I would discuss yorkie issues all day!! Sick, huh? At least I am amongst people of a like mind here!
I do not know why there are some on here who question my firm stance against breeding and the fact that
I could NEVER breed one of my females pets!! I have said it over and over again and just because I question breeder bashing and want all the facts does not mean I am wanting to breed. I know there is no money in breeding and I cannot frankly understand why anyone would risk a female yorkies life by breeding her but I am not to judge and so I respect the responsible breeders on here and I mean no offense. It is
just not for me. I have other hobbies and don't need a time consuming one like breeding...lol.
I love
tiny yorkies ( they make great service dogs) and have purchased four of them in the last year...there are others on here looking for
tinies and so the question on breeding them is one that all are interested in . Obviously no one wants to support animal cruelty or abuse by buying puppies from a breeder who does this so, as consumers, not breeders, we want to know if it really is "cruel or abusive" to breed a certain size yorkie and if it is ..why...and what are the limits so we can not buy from breeders who knowingly breed outside those guidelines set by the repordcutive specialists. I do not know why my motives are questioned and actually find it insulting that some continue to do so but I will try not to be defensive and explain
my need to know. As you said, we all must deal with our consciences. I have never been dishonest on this board and I don't intend to start now. I would not start breeding my females and not post about it. I am too honest and open with my personal life on here but that is me.
I am sorry you are uncomfortable with the views I cite and post but they are out there and you are free to ignore them as you see fit. I like to discuss "hot topics" and see what everyone else's opinions are. I wasn't always aware of the "over-vaccination" issue or the fact that altering is not "routine" and there are other options, or that tail docking is painful. I believed what my vets told me. I learn something new everyday on here and I hope that opne a few eyes and that people are better educated about their dog's needs by reading soemthiogn n here and looking into it further. I always encourage everyone to do their own research and then make the decision that is int he best interst of their pet..do not take my word or anyone else's becasue everyone's situation is different.
I hope this clears up some of your concerns.