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yorkiemom1970 · 12-16-2005, 11:30 AM

In my opinion there are 2 kinds of breeders...Good and Bad. Show or hobby is beside the point.

Here's my .2 : I do not offer my puppies to anyone for show quality for one reason: I do not show. Now I could go into many long and drawn out reasons for you why I don't but I'm not going to, my reasons are mine. I will say that I have considered it in the past, but I'm happy with my life the way it is at the moment. There are some pet quality yorkies sold every day that could become show dogs and there are show quality puppies sold as pet. It all depends on who you get them from. I know there isn't a yorkie in the world that would make it into the ring without the help of the breeder/handler prepping it's coat for months and months. Alot is involved to grow that show coat. I feel that alot of dogs aren't allowed to just be dogs when they have a hectic show schedule. I know a lady who doesn't have yorkies but another very long coated breed and her show dog is only allowed in one room of her home. She doesnt want the carpet damaging the bottom of this dog's coat. So it is confined to a downstairs room away from the family on a tile floor. I'm just not into all that. It's fine for some, and fun to watch them all do well with their dogs in the end, but it's not for everyone and it shouldnt be a pre-requisite for breeding. With my daughter hounding me to get into jr. handling, I may be faced with this someday whether I want it or not. I have to respect her for what she is interested in just like I respect others for their choices and interests while seeking the same respect for myself. This is not an easy thing to accomplish in the world of dogs. Too many breeders think they are above the rest and it's just always going to be that way. I think much differently. I enjoy the beauty and company of these dogs and thats why I breed. Titles are nice

but not a must for me.

I've met different kinds of breeders in the past years. Show, hobby, BAD, good, you name it. All of these different types of folks made me realize the kind of breeder/person I wanted to be. I'm not going to follow the norm and do things one way because some high and mighty person told me I should. I'm also not going to raise my dogs in less than suitable environments because I saw some bad breeder doing it behind closed doors and making a small fortune. I'm just gonna raise my puppies my way for other people to love (including myself) It's what I do, it's who I am.

Who should breed? A person who loves animals in general, Soft hearted yet strong willed, Dedicated, Someone who could care less about a social life because you will lose that with your first litter, Someone who can understand that there are no experts only experience. Someone who is prepared to never stop learning. Somone who is a care-giver by nature.

12-16-2005, 11:30 AM	#25
yorkiemom1970 No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,947	In my opinion there are 2 kinds of breeders...Good and Bad. Show or hobby is beside the point. Here's my .2 : I do not offer my puppies to anyone for show quality for one reason: I do not show. Now I could go into many long and drawn out reasons for you why I don't but I'm not going to, my reasons are mine. I will say that I have considered it in the past, but I'm happy with my life the way it is at the moment. There are some pet quality yorkies sold every day that could become show dogs and there are show quality puppies sold as pet. It all depends on who you get them from. I know there isn't a yorkie in the world that would make it into the ring without the help of the breeder/handler prepping it's coat for months and months. Alot is involved to grow that show coat. I feel that alot of dogs aren't allowed to just be dogs when they have a hectic show schedule. I know a lady who doesn't have yorkies but another very long coated breed and her show dog is only allowed in one room of her home. She doesnt want the carpet damaging the bottom of this dog's coat. So it is confined to a downstairs room away from the family on a tile floor. I'm just not into all that. It's fine for some, and fun to watch them all do well with their dogs in the end, but it's not for everyone and it shouldnt be a pre-requisite for breeding. With my daughter hounding me to get into jr. handling, I may be faced with this someday whether I want it or not. I have to respect her for what she is interested in just like I respect others for their choices and interests while seeking the same respect for myself. This is not an easy thing to accomplish in the world of dogs. Too many breeders think they are above the rest and it's just always going to be that way. I think much differently. I enjoy the beauty and company of these dogs and thats why I breed. Titles are nice but not a must for me. I've met different kinds of breeders in the past years. Show, hobby, BAD, good, you name it. All of these different types of folks made me realize the kind of breeder/person I wanted to be. I'm not going to follow the norm and do things one way because some high and mighty person told me I should. I'm also not going to raise my dogs in less than suitable environments because I saw some bad breeder doing it behind closed doors and making a small fortune. I'm just gonna raise my puppies my way for other people to love (including myself) It's what I do, it's who I am. Who should breed? A person who loves animals in general, Soft hearted yet strong willed, Dedicated, Someone who could care less about a social life because you will lose that with your first litter, Someone who can understand that there are no experts only experience. Someone who is prepared to never stop learning. Somone who is a care-giver by nature.