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Originally Posted by lisaly  Donna, what you are saying is probably true about Partis gaining acceptance in the near future, and I don't disagree with you about that. I believe those who are breeding Partis should be allowed to have their dream, whether it is realized or not. I also believe that they should not be called disreputable because of it. I agree with both you and Gail that the health concerns should be the number one priority. I know I will have another Yorkie because I don't ever want to live without one, but I am absolutely terrified of finding one that is healthy. I would do whatever it would take if a baby of mine was not healthy, but no one wants to have to deal with heartache. I will have to do my research ro find a proper breeder and then take that leap of faith because my husband and I love Yorkies, and we need to have one in our lives. |
There are bad breeders within every breed whether one shows or not. There are bad breeders that show and they are bad breeders that breed off colored dogs...no way around it...
Health should be the #1 concern and priority period
But always remember we can only do the best we can and unfortunately one can't not garnuantee with absolute certainty all will be healthy until the genetic marker for LS is identified and when something pops up it's taken care of and the breeding pair is eliminated out of the breeding program. It's all in what a breeder does when something happens and how they stand behind their breedings
I think I've stated before if I wanted a tri-colored dog or Parti I would be in another breed but my preference. I just hope all that does breed does it the right way and correct way and has that animal as it's #1 priority and it's best interest at heart and not for profit.