[yorkietalkjilly]

When I read Breeders Code Of Ethics or Traits of A Reputable Breeder at various sites online addressing the standards all dog breeders should use, very few mention the quality of life of the breeder dams and studs, seeming to lean heavily on the quality of life & health of the puppies those dogs produce and wording about improving the breed, clean facilities, excellent food, etc, for the dogs but not many have a lot of ethical recommendations for the actual treatment of the mommies and daddies, speaking specifically about their quality of life - their wants and needs in order to help ensure they are treated like any beloved family pet.

Sadly that is true even on sites that speak to ethical breeder recommendations with regard to the Yorkshire Terrier that I've seen to date. I have happily seen one or two general sites for dog breeders talking about ethical/reputable breeding practices list treating the breeding dogs as "house pets" but hardly more than that. I've never seen anything yet that speaks to breeders enriching their breeding dog lives or not keeping them confined to kennel areas most of the day, that sort of thing but maybe it is there and I'm just missing it. Maybe some will change soon.

Would that all breeders' dams and studs were valued, loved house pets & the phrase "treat(s) all breeding dogs as house pets" or statements similar to it were included on all the Breeders Code of Ethics or Traits Of A Reputable Breeder posted on every ethical/reputable breeding-recommendations site. And if dog purchasers would only buy from those breeders, it would be a wonderful thing for dogs.