Obviously, there are some good breeders who aren’t in the club, after all, people aren’t born in into the club they join it, so they must be a good breeder before someone can recommend them. There will always be people joining clubs for the wrong reason; the right reason would be because you want to be with other likeminded people who believe in preserving and protecting the breed. This isn’t a club that helps you sell puppies, although many breeders don’t understand that. I’m so glad a YorkieTalk member recommended the Yorkshire Terrier Club of America to me. I really wasn’t that familiar with purebreds, and I was looking for a healthy dog as that was of prime importance to me. After caring for my elderly parents I needed something that would give back to me, and I just didn’t have it in me to nurse a dog at that time. I found an excellent breeder through the YTCA and we got to know each other over time, she wanted to be sure I was ready for the commitment, and she told me that even good breeders have dogs that are sick, there’s no real guarantee for that, I mean they might return your money, but how about your heart? I know that she would stick by me no matter what and I was sure she would offer the emotional support I would need. This enabled me to take the plunge. At almost 5 Joey’s the picture of health and knock on wood he continues that way. He’s absolutely adorable too!
So I always recommend someone talking to YTCA breeders, you will learn so much and you will eventually know what you want in a breeder. |