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Ivy League · 12-13-2010, 08:33 PM

I had to make the decision about a year ago after my male had too high bile acid levels,too high for breeding, for sure. I was faced with the decision of giving him back to my breeder/mentor and getting a replacement show quality pup/dog at no cost. Or i could keep him and neuter him and pay discounted rate on a replacement show quality dog. It was a hard decision. We were going to keep him and tried it but he was literally beating up and hurting the new puppy so we decided to give him back and she petted him out. It was really tough but I knew that it had to be done. I am one of the few newbies who got so lucky the first time around finding an amazing, reputable trustworthy mentor. She stands behind what she produces and if the dog is not going to reach its championship she will replace it. If it fails to pass any of her/our required health tests the dog will be replaced at no cost and the dog being replaced would be spayed/neutered. We will only breed champions who have passed all health exams and who are of breeding quality. She is truly an inspiration and what I strive to become. I currently own a bitch and a dog from her. The dog is the replacement one and he is quite "Awesome". He finished in just 5 shows at the age of 12 months in June. In February i am going to start working on his grand championship. Anyways i think just depending on the relationship you have with your breeder you could risk it and get a puppy at a young age, I did and even though it didn't work out the first time she stood by me and replaced with an even better dog. I would be willing to do it just because of my relationship with her but I would encourage others against it. You never know how a puppy will turn out. So much can change and fall apart. If i were to purchase from someone else i would wait until they were at least a year old and even then be very cautious. I would make sure at that age they have passed health tests (cerf, prelim hips, heart, thyroid, knees, BAT, ETC) and that level topline, nice movement, temperament, balance and color are there and what you want. I know many show breeders do not perform these tests but the only way i would purchase from someone else is with these things.(with that being said if they are all there chances are the breeder will probably be keeping the said dog) I know its really tough to get started showing yorkies and getting your own show quality dogs, show breeders guard their dogs and lines with good reason (we must protect the breed), but if you stick around and prove yourself you will hopefully eventually get there. My advice to newbies is to not get impatient and you should go with your gut feeling. If the contract seems shady and they are only selling the dog as"Show Prospect" or "Show Potential" i would be very careful. If their dogs are that great they should stand behind them!!!

12-13-2010, 08:33 PM	#53
Ivy League Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 12	I had to make the decision about a year ago after my male had too high bile acid levels,too high for breeding, for sure. I was faced with the decision of giving him back to my breeder/mentor and getting a replacement show quality pup/dog at no cost. Or i could keep him and neuter him and pay discounted rate on a replacement show quality dog. It was a hard decision. We were going to keep him and tried it but he was literally beating up and hurting the new puppy so we decided to give him back and she petted him out. It was really tough but I knew that it had to be done. I am one of the few newbies who got so lucky the first time around finding an amazing, reputable trustworthy mentor. She stands behind what she produces and if the dog is not going to reach its championship she will replace it. If it fails to pass any of her/our required health tests the dog will be replaced at no cost and the dog being replaced would be spayed/neutered. We will only breed champions who have passed all health exams and who are of breeding quality. She is truly an inspiration and what I strive to become. I currently own a bitch and a dog from her. The dog is the replacement one and he is quite "Awesome". He finished in just 5 shows at the age of 12 months in June. In February i am going to start working on his grand championship. Anyways i think just depending on the relationship you have with your breeder you could risk it and get a puppy at a young age, I did and even though it didn't work out the first time she stood by me and replaced with an even better dog. I would be willing to do it just because of my relationship with her but I would encourage others against it. You never know how a puppy will turn out. So much can change and fall apart. If i were to purchase from someone else i would wait until they were at least a year old and even then be very cautious. I would make sure at that age they have passed health tests (cerf, prelim hips, heart, thyroid, knees, BAT, ETC) and that level topline, nice movement, temperament, balance and color are there and what you want. I know many show breeders do not perform these tests but the only way i would purchase from someone else is with these things.(with that being said if they are all there chances are the breeder will probably be keeping the said dog) I know its really tough to get started showing yorkies and getting your own show quality dogs, show breeders guard their dogs and lines with good reason (we must protect the breed), but if you stick around and prove yourself you will hopefully eventually get there. My advice to newbies is to not get impatient and you should go with your gut feeling. If the contract seems shady and they are only selling the dog as"Show Prospect" or "Show Potential" i would be very careful. If their dogs are that great they should stand behind them!!!