[gracielove]

This thread is long but I hope that potential Yorkie buyers will read it and learn that finding a reputable Yorkie breeder is not as easy as they may think. Sometimes finding people who are not only experienced but also ethical in the dog world can be extremely difficult.

Gemy made some good points about what is being done to the quality of the Yorkshire Terrier by bad breeders. Sadly it is not only the Yorkie. The breeding of purebred dogs has become a rapidly growing sort of cottage industry in this country.

Maybe some of the experienced show/breeders here on YT could write some informative articles about what goes into a good purebred breeding program. I think it would be really helpful to those who just don't understand what a purebred is or how a purebred line is established and maintained.