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Originally Posted by CC's I'm not so much worried about protecting lines. Good lines need shared to keep the breed going strong.
I worry only about protecting my pup I let go. I don't want them living in some kennel only getting attention when its time for breeding, or being dumped when they aren't good breeders any longer. I want them to be valued family members that are loved every day for their entire lives. |
Your statement "Good lines need shared to keep the breed going strong" is absolutley right. However, I am very selective of where and how I would be willing to share my line. I do not want a stud service from my male to someone who just wants to breed their female for 'just one litter' as the female is a pet quality. I am not willing to share my line by selling a pup for breeding so someone can just sell puppies. That sort of breeding does not keep the breed going strong, does not protect the Yorkie as a purebred in any way and certainly does not protect my line. I have another responsibility within my line. You see, to develop my line I won the trust of other very good responsible breeders that trusted me to use their stud or get a bitch from them. My pedigrees of my dogs and puppies carry their kennel name as well as mine. My responsibility carries through my line back to theirs to make sure no ones kennel names end up where they shouldnt be. That's a big responsibility.
If someone has immersed themselves in the Yorkie and is seriously interested in improving their line or wants to get into Yorkies for the purpose of contributing to the betterment of the breed through showing their dogs, being willing to be mentored, I would certainly be more interested in sharing my line.
I also agree with protecting a pup that you do let go to a new home. Whether it be a pet for a pet home or a show dog for a show home, I want it treasured and valued as much as I treasure and value them here in my home.