Quote:
Originally Posted by magicgenie It's interesting to see a breeder being judged, not on her good reputation and beautiful Yorkies, but on words used in a web site and now, of course, the stale old Parti argument. I'm disgusted to see this kind of judging is encouraged by the YTCA.
From my perspective, Breny has a strong sense of who she is and what she wants. She knew when she chose her web site name a certain faction would criticize her for it, but she felt it was very descriptive of her breeding and decided to use it. As for the Parti color Yorkie, Breny is one of a few excellent breeders who choose to promote it and refuse to work towards extinguishing the trait from the breed. She knew the aforementioned faction would punish her for this, but she stands by her principles and convictions.
Finally, the money always ends up in the discussion, doesn't it? |
Again, this is a forum in which people are free to express their opinions. You are free to differ. The information I provided about Partis is based on AKC standards. If you have a problem with that, take it up with the AKC. Again, I repeat, Partis are allowed to be registered with the AKC. However, they are considered to have a color fault when shown, according to the AKC standards I posted above. If you have information on AKC policy that differs from what I posted, please provide links. If I am wrong, then the AKC needs to update their website. If I had any sway with the AKC, I'd encourage them to not disqualify Partis for show purposes, but alas I don't. I'm not aware of the "stale old parti argument." I'm probably on your side with wanting them to be shown (if that's what you want). And I haven't been approached by anyone from the YTCA about the use of the words "teacup" and "babydoll," so no, they haven't been cheerleading me from the side. No conspiracy there.
There are plenty of people willing to pay $1500 to $3000 for a pet quality dog. I just happen to not be one of them. I have the right, don't I? She might want to revise her website if she doesn't want her prices to be publicly known. While we're on the topic, asking for someone's Yorkietalk username on the purchase application is also a headscratcher, and if it were me, I'd take that off the application. Just my opinion.
I applaud Breny's statement that she doesn't release her dogs until they are 12 weeks old. That's a good thing. I'm not sure why you or she thinks that I am attacking her. But the acrimony expressed by you and her upon being mildly challenged or questioned is just another red flag for me. A good breeder wouldn't go ballistic upon being challenged, they would explain their point of view. But that's just my opinion.