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Originally Posted by Lorraine  This is one of the reasons why I have stayed on YT. I wanted to be able to try to give as much information about the Yorkie breed, legitimate registries, and how reputable breeders work what they do and don't do and why. There are other show breeders on this board that are here for the same reason. I am glad they are.
I hope the OP is indeed serious about being a reputable show breeder. BUT that will be up to her.
Reputable show breeders are very very hard to fool if the intent of anyone approaching them for open/show dogs has not really changed for the reason for breeding as we have seen so many try to appear interested in doing things different. Too many reputable breeders have been burned over the years so are triple cautious.
Actually, most reputable show breeders with winning dogs, good lines etc, have so many other long time reputable show breeders looking for a show dog from them, they really don't want to risk a problem. I know of show breeders that have neutered/spayed a nice show potential rather than taking the risk of someone unknown or already been breeding/selling whatever for a while, who says they want to show.
Remember even the reputable show breeder has to be able to sleep nights. |
Thank the Heavens that you all are here
!!!! I'm sure you've saved countless dogs' lives that you don't even know about because a lot of folks read here without ever posting. Doing a lot of reading here is what convinced me that breeding was NOT for me! You all really educated me on what goes into a GOOD breeding program. I, like many others, ignorantly thought that the dogs did all the work and the puppies would make me money
Of course, I wanted to do things properly as I love this breed and alas have neither the resources nor the stomach for it. MUCH respect to all the reputable breeders, you bring joy to anyone lucky enough to own one of your dogs and spend all your time and money on it. Kudos to you ALL
Suncera, I am glad to see that you are wanting to do things the right way. I hope you're able to find a mentor to start learning from. You know any reputable breeder is going to check you out thoroughly so it would be in your best interest to tell them your whole story and how you've decided to do things the reputable and proper way. Good luck to you