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Originally Posted by kdhawks  I usually try to stay out of breeding threads because I am not a breeder and I have no intentions on becoming one. I do, however, take issue with some of your statements. And I feel that I can't be the only one offended by these statements. It seems to me that your sole purpose of breeding is to make a profit. You like breeding YorkiePoms because they sell. Period. It seems like you are only concerned with profit.
Have you considered that people looking for a pet could go other avenues? There are mixed breeds (and purebreds too) overcrowding every shelter and rescue in the U.S. Millions and millions are euthanized every year. I know that my local rescue has at least 4 Yorkie mixes right now that are looking for homes. That isn't even considering all of the breed-specific rescues around. You are catering to the demand for hybrid "designer" dogs with cutesy little names that sell for a high price. That is my personal issue with purposeful, profit-seeking cross-breeding.
You have stated that your purpose is breeding pets. Plenty of reputable breeders breed pet-quality Yorkies. They go to pet homes (and hopefully on a spay/neuter contract). Not every reputable breeder charges outrageous prices for their Yorkies. In fact, I'm sure there are reputable AKC breeders out there whose prices are comparable to yours. |
Our Shelters have Mixed Yorkies too. So sad.