Originally Posted by Yorkiemom1  27 years old.....lost my first 2 yorkies within 3 months, and realized the devastating heartbreak unethical breeders carelessly shatter our souls, with no concern or remorse......it was then I then decided to dedicate my life to learn everything I would need to know about this precious, magnificent breed.....health issues, pedigrees and their importance, distinguished lines, breeding and all the principles that govern a successful breeding program, etc. Only then, after I felt confident and knowledgable enough to start my own breedingg program, after 22 years of studying, seminars, continuing education, mentors, dog shows, etc., did I start producing Rosehill babies, healthy babies that arenot mistakes or accidents, but well managed, well controlled, totally planned and expected precious babies. I am certainly NOT out of the ordinary....ANY dedicated, responsible, ethical breeder knows this very same path, the very same way. Why do I go here with this rambling muse?? Simply to explane to people what separates people "producing puppies"' and ethical, knowledgable breeders. Perhaps people will understand why responsible breeders/show breeders, absolutely grieve when we see what level of "breeding",has become totally acceptable and even commended and praised as "wonderful"......respect for all those outstanding tenacious, determined breeders developing distinguishd, established, winning, gorgeous Yorkies that carry this breed into the future, thank YOU for leavng YOUR indellible marks on our breed. |