Thank you Southern Cal for sharing your article.
The statement that I enjoyed the most was " Advice regarding patients suitability for breed standard viewpoint or the show potential of progeny is best sought from expereinced breeder". Sorry I do not know how to cut and paste so I had to type it in.
As we all now no matter what your point of view - if you dig deep enough you can find a article that will suport your point of view.
JMHO- we do need to read and do research. Take each article for what it is the authors point of view. Some of the articles that I have seen listed here on YT have been good others are rather humerous.
There is a lot to be said on the positive side when you talk with experienced breeders. Folks are correct when they state on here they are not a breeder but IMHO they should also be careful about what they are posting. Reading a article does not mean that it is valid and should be quoted as the path to follow.
I am not a car mechanic- I can read a articles about rebuilding my engine. Sure hope that I do not make myself out as a expert because of what I have been reading. IMHO- you take this reading material and talk it over with a REAL MECHANIC. I could be in a big mess if I tried to tear my engine apart with no hands on experience.
That is why if you want to breed you are encouraged and I urge you to - watch a female be bred, observe the changes during a pregnancy, watch as many labor and deliverys as you can- watch those tails being docked and dew claws removed. Watch a litter of puppies grow and see the development of the little monsters. Little yorkie puppies can be quite characters from a early age.
Do you have to have a reproductive specialist- Heavens no. Do you need a qualified vet. You sure do. You need to spend a lot of time in researching and find that special person. Most folks will not find a reproductive specialist that takes routine cases. I have raised cats, horses, pigs, cattle, goats and dogs and have never needed the servies. If I did is there one available - yes at my local vet school. Would my vet refer me if needed yes. If you are lucky enough to have this reproductive specialist and they will take you as a routine client- fantastic.
Am I a bad breeder becasue I am not using a reproductive specialist? I do not think so. I purchased my first yorkie in 1973- too date I have never had to use a reproductive speacialist and have never been told that I needed the services of one. When that situation presents itself and I have the need then I will make that appointment. I have never had a female die from breeding from any of the above breeds of animals that I have raised- very few c-sections and a very low ratio on loss of life on the babies. I like to think it is beacuse I have done my homework hands on as well as reading and thank all the folks who had the time and patience to help me grow and learn. |