studs There are many reputable breeders who allow pet breeders to use their studs..and show breeders also. I gave alot of thought to this when I first got my studs. You have to weed out the people who are not serious, breeding on a lark or "vacation money type breeders. I know a number of show breeders in MD/VA who offer champions to the public...too new here in Florida.
It is good to start by talking about your goals..if you say you want to breed a litter to sell for a whole bunch of money, give your kids the experince of seeing pups born etc, etc, expect the door to be shut in your face. If you say you are interested in breeding a quality litter, learning all you can, willing to be mentored, spay/neuter/limited/ on the ones you do not keep, you are more likely to get a welcome. If you take a 10 pound, flopped eared female who has nothing to contribute to the breeding, (all Yorkies are wonderful, not all should be bred) you are wasting your time. If you present the breeder with an average female of average pedigree, you have a step to build on and they are more likely to help you. Show your face at some shows, tell breeders you want to learn all they will share. Don't start by asking to use their studs. Many will be very rude and ignore you and a few will remember they did not invent Yorkies in their basement and needed help at one time also. It is not an overnight thing, you have to show how sincere you are and they will be watching to see if you mean what you say. Good Luck
Last edited by YorkieRose; 04-08-2005 at 01:02 PM.
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