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Originally Posted by luvlee  Hi, I'm picking up my new girl on Friday from the breeder. I've done a lot of research before getting her and I'm continuing to research the breed. What I've gleaned foremost from this daunting experience is that there is great - no, GREAT - concern about the "breed standard" lately. The yorkie is so popular that it's just being over bred some. The several breeders I talked to before selecting my pup seemed overtly disgusted about the breeding practices of late. They're concerned about preserving the breed for the future and I seemed to detect real worry on their parts that it's becoming a more and more difficult standard to maintain. That's why many of the best breeders only provide a limited AKC registration - some won't even provide those papers until after the pet is spayed/neutered. Also, they seem very concerned and protective about the lines they developed. It's for the betterment of the breed obviously - but just maybe they covet their lines for competition (?? I don't know the real answer to this point - it's just a suggestion.) There's no excuse for that woman to make ANY comment about anyone's pup. All I can say is that maybe she was a breeder who has taken her passion for the breed over the top. I don't believe that the quality breeders I have spoken with would make any comment like that - but they might be thinking it. Just my 'newbie' thoughts. Sophie is beautiful by the way. Have a great day. Tracey |
i AGREE IN THAT SOPHIE IS BEAUTIFUL..
I think you may be right about focus on standards by some. That does not give her the right to say that..it is almost unbelievable that she would
I personally understand keeping the breed for showing etc.. but who cares for pets!! The only reason to care is for health reasons, that is important but some of the cutest puppies I have seen are mixed breeds. Now before I get "haters" for the mixed breed comment.. I would not breed a mixed breed or activitly go looking for one.. just saying they all are cute and hopefully loved