One other thing - I read in a reply that Ruby is a perfect example of the Yorkshire Terrier. In your eyes, I am sure she is perfect. And I am sure she is lovely. But no Yorkie, be it mine or any one else's, is perfect. They all have areas that they do not meet the Standard. Truly look at her or have a breeder (and by that I mean someone that truly knows the breed- not just some one that has had litters) look at her and tell you where they think she needs improvement. Then work to improve those areas. Good breeders do not just consider the studs that are close to them or just the dog themselves. You need to look at the dog, his parents, grand parents and so on and the dogs he has produced. If you don't take all of that into consideration, you may be breeding to a swan from a group of ducks. Chances are the puppies produced will be ducks - not swans. The best dog for Ruby may not be any where near you. To just bred to one that is close but not right for her, you are not breeding to improve the breed but just to make a litter of pups. Is that truly what you want?
Charlie |