[Ladymom]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

It's not the fact that breeders are arguing with each other that is causing problems with the breed! Greeders are causing the problems! This isn't just about opinions; we do have an area of knowledge in the field of breeding that is considered factual. You would never find a good mentor if you think your "opinion" is just as valid as his or hers. Have you ever studied with a coach of anything, they are considered the authority and expert, and a student won't last long if they argue with everything and want to give their opinions. Experienced breeders here do try to share information with others, but it's usually met with rationalization and excuses to justify their breeding program.

Non-breeders here at Yorkietalk try and help educate others on choosing a good breeder this link that Ladymom provided offers information on what to look for when choosing a breeders. Which part of this list do you see an unimportant? In my opinion, if you see characteristics as being unnecessary, you need to reevaluate you reasons for breeding.


Has a specific breeding goal
Belongs to and works with breed club
Has at least one mentor
Understands and breeds to the standard
Active in dog related activities (shows, trials, rescues)
Knows the true history of the breed
Sells pets with spay/neuter contract and tries to stay in touch with new owners
Keeps up with health and temperament issues affecting the breeding and provides in depth guarantees
All breeding stock is tested for genetic diseases affecting the particular breed.
Maintains carrier records on all dogs in gene pool including effected progeny.
Clean, sterile environment always maintained
Expected longevity with any particular breed


Sugarmom quoted someone as as asking "When did it become so horrible to breed dogs to provide wonderful pets to loving homes?" Do you really not understand this? Shelters are killing millions of wonderful pets yearly, we have an ample supply of pets, and rescues are filled up as well, we don't need more pets. The only reason to be breeding now is to protect what past breeders have accomplished to ensure healthy examples of the breed are here in the future, this is about preserving the breed. As long as people are breeding to produce money, we will have problems with this breed.

Excellent post, Nancy!