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YorkieRini · 01-21-2006, 08:45 PM

I posted this on the metnoring on contract thread..instead of getting off topic on that thread I started this one..this is in reply to Nicole asking why I protect my lines...feel free to chime in..but play nice or get out of the sandbox...lololol
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When acquiring my foundation of Yorkies I learned a lot. I learned that a sound Yorkie is hard to find. I had bought several Yorkies early on that were to be used in my breeding program. I bought from places that would sell to me without questions because I too didn't want restrictions. I didn't know wthat the big deal was either. Well, I bought a female that had grade 3 LP in both knees at 12wks. I was sent this puppy even though I send a checklist, an long letter, and a phone call to make sure she knew I wanted sound knees. I was clearly lied to. Well I was offered a replacement puppy that ended up being younger than what she told me. I lost that puppy due to hypoglycemia and my ignorace at the time. Oh but don't forget. I had to pay to ship the first puppy back. and then I had to pay more for the second puppy because it was 'nicer'. Dealign with that breeder alone I spent $3000 and ended up with no puppy. can you say OUCH!!..Ok..I didn't bad mouth the breeder because I knew what I was getting into replacements and all and hypo was not covered in the contract..I just moved on to anohter breeder and cut my losses. The next female I bought from another breeder had grade 1 and 2 LP this puppy was an import. I lost my mind and forgot to ask about LP..tehre was a language barrier which made things hard and the breeder was a shwo breeder..didn't think I had to even ask. Took her to my vet to be evaluated. found out the knees. Told the breeder..she offerer to exchange her but I had to pay for the return shipping which would have csot me an extra $500. on top of the $2500 I paid for her. Besides, I couldnt' send her back...too far of a flight by herself, she came with a friend. So again, I won't mention this breeder either. She kept her end of the bargin and offered to make the situation right. I prefered to spay her, have her teeth cleaned, and sell her as a pet for $1000. After my expereinces with LP I am so ANAL, it is my mission to produce Yorkies w/out LP in hope to soemoen freeing my lines of them. It's sick how frequent this defect is. So not fair..So when I say protect my lines that's what I'm referring too..I want to protect my sound lines or the sound lines I'm working to continue.

Aside from the money I lost from those mistakes. I had to deal with my son crying everytime I had to send one back and when the little one passed on. It's been a hard road to get to were I am and I've only traveled it for about 4 years. I can't imagine what the future holds. But by golly, I won't forget what i've been through thus far and I won't contribute to it either.

Dang! I had a 20oz cappichino..can you guys tell...lolol..

01-21-2006, 08:45 PM	#1
YorkieRini Livin' La Yorkie Local Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 1,607	Protecting lines I posted this on the metnoring on contract thread..instead of getting off topic on that thread I started this one..this is in reply to Nicole asking why I protect my lines...feel free to chime in..but play nice or get out of the sandbox...lololol ************************************************* When acquiring my foundation of Yorkies I learned a lot. I learned that a sound Yorkie is hard to find. I had bought several Yorkies early on that were to be used in my breeding program. I bought from places that would sell to me without questions because I too didn't want restrictions. I didn't know wthat the big deal was either. Well, I bought a female that had grade 3 LP in both knees at 12wks. I was sent this puppy even though I send a checklist, an long letter, and a phone call to make sure she knew I wanted sound knees. I was clearly lied to. Well I was offered a replacement puppy that ended up being younger than what she told me. I lost that puppy due to hypoglycemia and my ignorace at the time. Oh but don't forget. I had to pay to ship the first puppy back. and then I had to pay more for the second puppy because it was 'nicer'. Dealign with that breeder alone I spent $3000 and ended up with no puppy. can you say OUCH!!..Ok..I didn't bad mouth the breeder because I knew what I was getting into replacements and all and hypo was not covered in the contract..I just moved on to anohter breeder and cut my losses. The next female I bought from another breeder had grade 1 and 2 LP this puppy was an import. I lost my mind and forgot to ask about LP..tehre was a language barrier which made things hard and the breeder was a shwo breeder..didn't think I had to even ask. Took her to my vet to be evaluated. found out the knees. Told the breeder..she offerer to exchange her but I had to pay for the return shipping which would have csot me an extra $500. on top of the $2500 I paid for her. Besides, I couldnt' send her back...too far of a flight by herself, she came with a friend. So again, I won't mention this breeder either. She kept her end of the bargin and offered to make the situation right. I prefered to spay her, have her teeth cleaned, and sell her as a pet for $1000. After my expereinces with LP I am so ANAL, it is my mission to produce Yorkies w/out LP in hope to soemoen freeing my lines of them. It's sick how frequent this defect is. So not fair..So when I say protect my lines that's what I'm referring too..I want to protect my sound lines or the sound lines I'm working to continue. Aside from the money I lost from those mistakes. I had to deal with my son crying everytime I had to send one back and when the little one passed on. It's been a hard road to get to were I am and I've only traveled it for about 4 years. I can't imagine what the future holds. But by golly, I won't forget what i've been through thus far and I won't contribute to it either. Dang! I had a 20oz cappichino..can you guys tell...lolol..