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Originally Posted by TexasKat08  Did you see the dam? Because Benjamin is a champion, it is safe to assume he is healthy and a good representation of the Yorkie breed, but if he is bred to a dam that isn't it could throw things off. I'm not saying the dam has to be a champion, just a good representation of the breed and also health checked. I think I would feel fine in your shoes. It's a lot of money, probably driven by the success of Benjamin in the show ring, but if she provides the appropriate coverage on the contract it is probably not out of line. |
I don't know any of the particulars in this case, I just want to point out a misconception. Your first statement, "Because Benjamin is a champion, it's safe to assume he's is healthy and a good representation of the Yorkie breed." I think one can only assume that they are a good representative of the Yorkie breed, not every breeder is doing the health testing, and some champs have serious health problems. YTCA is trying to encourage more breeders to do the CHIC testing and this is certainly a step in the right direction, I know most of us want a healthy puppy first!