I did not notice a date of this post as I am new here I just wanted to let people know that you can not ASSume you know everything or everyone. And to the amazment I am replying again because as a mature adult I feel it is wrong to talk about people whom you do not know and I wanted to clarify that this particular women is a kind and caring person and if it were you wouldnt you like some one to care enough to let others know of your goodness so as you are not frowned upon??
Ok lets start over with a Hello or Welcome to Yorkie Talk, because I am a real member not some bogus screen name to promote sales.
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Well hello and welcome. I'm glad that so far you have had a pleasant experience with your breeder. That is welcome news.
But ( oh my isn't there always a but), please consider, that what a breeder posts on the web as their business website, is subject to scruntiny and evaluation by the public, such business practices as they might make clear to said public.
My comments, and others was evaluating the content of what this breeder posted for all to read. Personally I don't know this breeder, other than what she posts for all to read on the internet.
For ethical breeding practices which underpin a few of the comments here, please visit the National Yorkshire terrier Club of America.
www.ytca.org
It is certainly not recommended to breed females under 5lbs, health tests are recommended, quality care of the yorkies, informed breeding practices, etc.
Most here are so passionate about this beautiful breed. We love them, want to protect the breed. Many here also have a particular interest, a focus if you will with this breed. Some are really into training, or agility. Some spend countless hours volunteering in rescue, are foster moms. Some are breeders, some are exhibitors, or both
. Some are really interested in all the genetics and the health of the Yorkie. Some love to photograph. The list goes on and on.
My personal hobby horse, is health, testing, educating future buyers of the health concerns of Yorkies. So I look at potential "health" guarantees with the eye to assessing if this is any kind of guarantee at all. In this case, no.