My Bichon has a limited registration because he has a "corkscrew tail." This is considered a very serious fault in a Bichon. So, of course, this little guy is a wonderful pet, but should not be bred.
My breeder required that he be neutered before she sent me any papers.
Even then, the papers I received stated that he had a limited registration and that any puppies he might have could not be registered.
This is the way it should be. Purebreds with faults (many that are not even noticeable except to the trained eye) should not be bred, but they certainly do make wonderful pets.
Now - I'm looking at my little Yorkie. He has no limitations on his registration. He can be bred and his puppies can be registered. But---- I am sure he is going to be large and not meet the Yorkie standard as far as weight goes. Also, I'm not sure about his colors. He may end up way off base there. So, on my own, I know that he should not be bred. And, he will be off to get neutered in a month or two.
Breeders and (educated) owners both have a responsibility. Some little purebred faults don't show up until a puppy is older - and then it is up to us owners to neuter our pets so that we help to maintain the purebred Yorkie standards.
Carol Jean |