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Originally Posted by susansmom As long as they're healthy and their puppies are priced and sold as pet quality, I don't see any problem. I know some of dyed in the wool breed enthusiasts (of any breed, not just Yorkies) wouldn't agree. But I wonder if some part of that is that placing a severe limit to breedable dogs props the price of the puppies. Sorry to be so cynical, but it just seems obvious. BTW, my girl is spayed -- my choice and my dime. |
so you don't care if your Yorkie doesn't look like a Yorkie? how about if it doesn't act like a Yorkie?
the point is the breedable standards have to be kept or we get Mutt looking Yorkies for ridiculous prices. Or maybe the cheap prices make it okay? Now, do I sound cynical?
People involved in breeding any dog need to know the breed well enough to stay within the standard AND monitor for health issues. Knowledgeable breeders understand their breed and work to make good dogs.
Backyard pet breeders do not know or care.