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Originally Posted by Ladyhawk  Many exhibitor/breeders have homes for these pups before they are even born. The dogs are in good homes and return to the breeder is necessary. Are you going to hold the fact that they are responsible and are providing healthy, happy dogs to those that want them against these breeders? I don't understand where the judgement comes into play. Until you've walked a mile in their shoes you can't know the devotion, hard work, and expense that goes into producing quality pups that will be a joy to their families. Sustaining this breed and insuring that it's future is healthier is a worthy goal though not an easy one. |
Remember, without these great breeders the Yorkie as we know it would just die out. These breeders aren't contributing to the overpopulation problem in my opinion. Mills, BYBs, and those inexperienced pet owners who let them join all willy nilly are a huge source of the problem. Those are the dogs that end up sick, in shelters, in rescues, and mangle the breed standard!
From what I understand, any true great breeder would take the dog back in a heartbeat if the owner could no longer care for it and find it another great home to go to...or just house it themselves if they had no other option.