If you go to google (where EVERYONE starts their research these days) and type in "yorkie forum" or "yorkie breeding" or anything related, YT takes up most of the first page. So you click to come here and on the very first page of YT they tell you to sign up and start posting. That is what people are doing and they are being jumped for it. </p>
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<p>Sure, there is support for others when they have lost a dog or other health issues, or want to sell their dog clothing, etc. But heaven forbid they say the "B" word. Every single post I have read that anyone asks for any comradery, help or direction regarding breeding, they are not given it. They are bombarded with posts criticizing them for their choices. Many times, you only know a short paragraph about them and are assuming the worst. </p>
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<p>It really comes across as there are a handful of people who are breeders on here and refuse to allow anyone else on the bandwagon. They circle the horses and start throwing rocks at the newcomer. It's really off putting. </p>
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<p>Do I think everyone should breed their animals? No. Is breeding a dog more risky than a human? Absolutely not. EVERY pregnancy has the potential to end in death. For the mom and puppies. No one thinks that their dog is a superdog. You don't get to just assume that someone is dirtfloor poor and wont be smart enough to secure proper medical needs as well as have a fund for such cases. Are there people who do? Sure. But it is not fair to assume that every person does.</p>
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<p>What I got from her post, was she was waning to see what costs range and what it entails. She didn't ask for everyone's snarky, judgmental posts. You can say you weren't, but that's just not the case. The good ol' boys club is strong here at YT. </p>
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<p>I also call BS on the statement of breeders only doing it to "better the breed". YES, breeders do it for money. For selling puppies, for showing and winning. For having a house full of puppies because it's fun and they love it. For a whole slew of reasons. Sure, bettering the breed is a ideal, but it is definitely NOT the sole purpose of breeding. </p>
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<p>I do have extensive knowledge in breeding. Different breeds of dogs as well as other animals. Saying I don't is judging me with zero basis. </p>
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<p>I think it is rude and disrespectful to jump on someone's post and pretty much calling them ignorant and irresponsible. Dedicating posts full of irrelevant statements that had nothing do do with what was originally asked. It's incredibly immature and frankly, gives the overall site a bad rap. </p>
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<p>Showing from the flood of inbox posts I've received, I'm clearly not the only one who thinks so. Just the only one brave enough to publicly stand up for others and point out when people are being less than supportive. </p>
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<p>It's a sad day when grown women (and men) can't be gracious with one another.