BREEDER: In the respected world of dog ownership, a breeder is someone who breeds only when they breed for the betterment of the breed and intend to keep one of the offspring. The primary difference between puppy raisers and breeders is “awareness of responsibility; responsibility to the breed, to their goals, to the dogs they have bred and to the dogs they hope to breed. They also have a never-ending responsibility to the people who have bought her dogs, to the people who are about to buy her dogs and to the public image--not only of the dogs they have been producing but of the breed itself.” A breeder is a creator; they work toward a goal of perfection in their mind’s eye. They do not allow themselves to be deterred by others’ views or by what is currently popular; they don't breed to fill a market of what will sell. A breeder takes the time to mentor, to share their philosophy and help those who ask over the rough spots. They instill within those who have purchased their puppies a sense of belonging, a pride in ownership. Breeders are there to answer questions, to encourage training, to teach critical assessment before breeding. They take responsibility for the dogs that they produces for the life of the dog, always willing to take them back if necessary. Breeders are not motivated by money or supplying a market. They do the necessary genetic background testing and assure the dogs they breed are free of genetic problems. Breeders are those who have paid their dues, studied, learned, been mentored and now are also mentoring. A breeder will have earned and continue to earn the right to be respected.
Thank you Lissitte, that describes me very well. I take great pride in all of my yorkies. Anyone who has one of my yorkies or has spoken to me personally knows this. I don't breed litter after litter after litter to try to find the perfect show puppy and toss the rest out because they didn't fit the bill. I am very selective so they are placed in just the right loving pet home. It just happens that mine are a different color, I love that about them. They are beautiful loving yorkies. |