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Originally Posted by Geoffreysmom  Well I checked out the list of dogs most often found in Puppy Mills and Yorkshire Terriers are 5th. And they are the first small dog. I have seen the bust of 4 horrible puppy Mills in the last couple months...Quebec, Kentucky, Southern Ontario.....and there were many Yorkies. Plus almost 90 small Dogs....lotsa Yorkies....dumped outside a shelter in Vancouver. They seem to suffer even a bit more than some of the other little guys because they are so matted. These Yorkies all need homes. Yorkies are very popular....and we know why! But this popularity is causing them great grief. As Yorkie Lovers....we have to do more. We can't bury our heads and ignore it! |
I agree with you, it's a real curse to be a popular dog, so many breeders breed just for the money and don't even like the breed. Also, Yorkies aren't really an outdoor dog like some, and really do crave human companionship. Like you mention, if their grooming needs aren't meant, it can really be torturous for them, I've seen some really bad pictures of dogs who can't even walk because their hair is so matted.