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Originally Posted by shodanusmc  For some strange reason, I had a feeling you would be back saying you disagree. That's really terrific. The odd's are much better finding a Breeder through YTCA than the paper, a stranger in a station wagon, a person that IM's you on YT saying they have just what you want when they do not breed to the AKC standard, etc.Those that advertise Teacups, tinies, midgets, widgets, choclates, Caramels, and strawberries. No, not surprised at all you would disagree. In fact, I am quite happy that you did. |
The odds of finding a "breeder" on the YTCA. are probably 100%. The odds of findind a "great" breeder on YTCA would be about the same in any collection of breeders.
There are good and bad breeders all over. The worst ones are most likely to be the biggest cons.
We have seen on here time after time where show breeders are not all as ethical as one would believe them to me. There are great ones, there are good ones there are so so ones and there are bad ones.
Many breeders hide behind organizations to make people believe they are better than they are. Most inexperienced buyers believe that if they are AKC they are exceptional dogs. Many even believe that if the breeder is licensed by the USDA that they are good breeders with fine facilities.
The fact is a show breeder who is a member of the YTCA could be operating a puppy mill under a different name at a different location.
People need to do their homework, and there are no shortcuts suxch as going to the YTCA. Every breeder should be scrutinized thuroughly.
Leading people to believe there is some magic list, is doing them a great disservice.