[JCarlson2004]

Originally Posted by Breeze

I agree, I have been to other dog forums that do not allow talk of breeding at all or anything that they feel may be abusive to dogs, even talk of choke chains is forbidden. The only people that are allowed to talk about breeding are AKC show breeders, anyone else is not allow to post about any breeding issue at all. To me this is too strick as I have seen so many great breeders like you on this site and others that do not show but really truely care about the animals they bred, the standards, and have excellent breeding programs....

To me it can be too extreme and am happy the Admin here at YT gives us freedom to talk about all issues. But I do find many of the posts that talk about breeding tinies very upseting as I feel it is very abusive to these tiny animals we all love.

I am also one that believes that yorkies should only be bred to better the breed and not "all" dogs should be bred. I think this "pet standard" is used as an excuse to breed dogs that do not meet the standard and make it ok. Where will our breed be in 10 years? If only a small number of yorkie breeders are breeding to the standard. It will almost be lost. It makes me sad for the yorkies and the breeders who strive to keep them the breed we love.

Well said!