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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 have to address something that is incorrect.....there are "show rings" for Biewer terriers. I know this because my pup's breeder show's her dogs and I've seen pictures from the shows as well as all the medals she has hanging in her house.
I do think it is possible for someone to not show their dogs yet still breed healthy puppies.(they have quality stock and do health testing on the parents, socialize the puppies and keep them with the mom for 12 weeks (preferred))......that's different than what I would call a backyard breeder bc that term has a negative association to it