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Originally Posted by Furbaby Friend 
I'm not against non-YTCA breeders. I have never said otherwise. I just said I think the YTCA is a good source for information and I think it is good they have a referral page. It isn't like I put anyone else down, jeez. I have no misconceptions thank you, you have misconceptions about me.
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I'm not against individual, specific breeders both YTCA and otherwise. Also, agree with you that the YTCA website is a good source of information. Although, much of the same information is available on other very credible yorkie websites. My disagreement is that many of the club's members insist reputable breeders are not about selling puppies, but are about preserving/bettering/improving the breed, if that is true I don't think breeder referrals should be a part of the YTCA website.
Most people intelligent enough to find the YTCA website, would likely find YT also and I can't think of another website for the lay person that offers more information about breeders, both good or bad, YTCA or not, rescue resources, yorkie health, grooming, training, showing etc. YTCA breeders have websites just as hobby breeders and mills. If one has read the YTCA information or the wealth of information on YT, they should be able to make an informed decision about who to contact for breeder referrals or what websites/breeders to avoid.
I'm sure a search on YT would reveal more information than the average pet buyer has time to read regarding buying a puppy
In fact, if a potential puppy buyer contacts a YTCA member about a puppy, I believe that member is required to share other YTCA breeder information with the potential buyer. So, even the few YTCA breeders on YT would have to assist in a breeder referral, once again removing the need for the YTCA breeder referral page.
Yorkshire Terrier Club of America Code of Ethics
3) Members shall refer potential puppy purchasers to other reputable breeders and be helpful and courteous to those who request information about the breed.