[Marlee]

Tink-n-Kody

I really think that you did begin to take things the wong way from the start. I do not believe any of this was meant as a personal attack on you, although from your post is does look like you think that.

With that said breeding is not something for everyone, to become a reputable breeder you have to put much more time and energy in to your bitch or stud than you wuld a pet. As explained by others the cost is very high, most breeeders walk away with an even keel, or even lose money. I also know that the people that are into for money are in it for the wrong reasons and ones I usually think of as a backyard breeder. I have not had the chance to breed my yorkie as of yet. But before I do there will be hundreds of dollars spent on test alone to make sure she is a good canidate. I am also one of the people looking to show my animals, agian something that puts off breeding for a number of years.

I guess the bottom line is what kind of breeder do you want to be? A mentor is a good place to ask advice. But do be carful as to what you consider, chances are in the long run you will spend more on studing him out and the test, than you would to buy a nice quality bitch.

Not trying to offend or step on toes, just a clam voice of reason