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Originally Posted by JeanieK  But is the change a real change in "mindset" or is it people not posting about it because they have read all the bashing?
I personally don't think the general public has changed. There are still just as many that think they want "teacup". |
I think you make a good point JeanieK! We have sort of "trained" some of the breeders and customers not to shout out that they are breeding tinies or looking for them when they post on YT. For instance -- in October there was a particular website discussed on YT -- they advertised breeding 3-4 pound dams & had them pictured. After the thread on YT got attention, the breeder removed the weights from all the female adult dogs on her site. The males are still listed with weight, but no more for the females. She is still breeding tinies (same pictures) BUT you can't see it from her website now. The only evidence left online is the YT thread.
I have also noticed the threads started looking for tinies lately are more detailed as to why they "need" a tiny -- to match weight of current dog, to travel, etc.... So, they are anticipating getting some flack for asking for a tiny but they figure they can justify it. Actually, that is not all a bad idea either -- there is nothing wrong with wanting a tiny Yorkie. I just think they should only be the result of a natural, ethical, sensible weight breeding. Sometimes they do come out small -- those pups need placed and there are some great homes among YT members. But it would be nice for those tiny females to not have to be faced with dangerous breedings.