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Originally Posted by Exotic bird  A backyard breeder is trying to breed a nice well socialized puppy for the pet market.
A "Reputable" Breeder is trying to breed the best lines to get the perfect purebred dog to win ribbons in the show ring.
Of the two, I know what kind of dog I'd rather own.
Since the Biewer Terrier isn't a recognized breed in the USA (yet), there's is no show ring. All Biewer breeders are really just glorified backyard breeders.
That said, Terry raises some of the very nicest Yorkies. Home raised, well adjusted, friendly happy little pups. You sure can't say that about a lot of "Reputable" breeders.
Florida has some of the toughest breeder laws in the country. All Terry's pups are vet checked by law before she can sell them. Of course if you sell enough pups some of them will have health problems. That happens with "reputable" breeders too and it's tragic when it happens. A good breeder will offer a replacement pup and I understand Terry does that as any good breeder should.
Terry is raising really adorable very small cute puppies with great personality. That's what people want and they are willing to pay really big bucks to own one. I did. Our little Zander is wonderful. He is so full of life and spunk it's clear he was well raised in a loving family home.
In this forum I don't hear helpful people trying to offer advice and support. What I hear really sounds like jealousy. |
I know those who posted and I can tell you they are very much not jealous. Just wanting to educate people. A reputable breeder does not have to be a show breeder but a very good breeder who does everything right. Breeding a female under 5 pounds to get tiny pups is not what a good breeder does. I did talk to one of her buyers who went to her home and never saw any sires or dams and that seems to be a little disturbing to me. I do hope you continue to have good luck with your little guy.