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					Originally Posted by  bondai     I don't see any reason to neuter the male. He could be bred to a larger breed if someone wanted some mixed breed puppies, say a poodle. Just a thought.   |  
 
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					Originally Posted by  yorkietalkjilly     To me, a reputable breeder is one that breeds to improve the breed and the health of the dog per AKC standards for the Yorkie, testing breeding stock for the desired health certifications.   |  
 
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					Originally Posted by  Lovetodream88     No one should breed mixed breed dogs there are many to many in shelters for that.   |  
 
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					Originally Posted by  Ringo1     The male should be neutered.  Though I'm sure he's adorable - he's way over the breed standard.   
The last thing we need are more mixed-breed puppies being brought into this world only to end up in shelters.  Especially when the folks doing the breeding have no idea what they are doing and what they will be producing.   |