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Originally Posted by Beamers Mom  We tell them that no reputable breeder will cross breed because no reputable breeder will.
Breeding should be done for the betterment of the breed. I couldn't in all good conscience help them find a breeder of a cross breed. They can usually find a cross breed at the animal shelters or rescues - or if they want to pay good money for a mutt they can do a search on the internet for whatever cross breed they are looking for. |
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Originally Posted by chachi If they were reputable they wouldnt be cross breeding |
I disagree with all of you who say that "no reputable breeder" will cross breed. Long ago...your little "pure bred" Yorkies were much bigger because they were used to catch mice and rats on boats and farms. They were crossed with a Maltese to make them the small sweet little babies you all pay a fortune for. The "shelters" have the Puppy mill and BYB cross breeds.
The real truth is....No repuable breeder would sell their puppies to brokers or pet shops.....let alone take them to a shelter.
I did my research when looking for my Morkies. I found quite a few great breeders. They all had the same requirements and guarantees that pure bred breeders do...many of them sold either pure bred Yorkies or Maltese as well. I also found some not so great breeders.....big red flags...I knew better.
A breeder is the only one I would buy from because I know they were perfectly bred in the best way.
My breeder was and is wonderful...I still talk to her and ask questions. She has become a great friend too.