The only reason I am breeding is because I want to make a difference as a breeder for Yorkies. I love this breed sooo much and it makes me soo sad to see they have become so popular it's out of control. That means the byb and millers jump on the make easy money band wagon. They breed anything for money.
I just read in the AKC Gazette that there were 43,527 Yorkies registered with the AKC in 2004 and in 2005 it jumped to 47,238. That' almost 50 thousand Yorkies just registered by the AKC in 1 year. AKC litter registration stats for 2004 were 28,326 and jumped to 29,919 in 2005. That's just litters of puppies registered by the AKC. Out of that 29,919 4 litters were mind.
Now, keep in mind that doesn't cound UKC, ACA APR CKC or any other registry.
My reason to breed is to make a difference, I want to set an example for other breeders and those considering breeding. I have set the standards in my breeding program high. And I hold myself accountable to them. My main concern is health. I use a reproduction specialist to evaluate my foundation. He tells me what tests I need to do, we are constanty working together to ensure I have health first, not only in my foundtation but also my puppies. Some THINK because I'm dumb and don't have experience. Well it's really because he is an expert when it comes to genetics, reproduction. Because I breeding involves genetics and reproduction I want to use a reproduction specialist involved in my program. IMO it would be dumb not to use one.
Could a regular vet take care of my foundation..Of course, but for me and my objectives for breeding that would be considered settling. I feel the same way about tails, dews, vaccs, I could administer shots myself. I used to do it when i worked at the APL. But again, I would be settling and not living up to the standards I set for my breeding program. I dont' want to settle for that, I feel that's the best I can do for my program is have a specialist involved.
Another thing that bothers me as a breeder is when I see prices of puppies that are not warranted. I want to provide as much as I can without charging more because of it. Infact, I have lowered my prices this year on my puppies and started incorprating Spaying and neutering and blood panels and an additonal year on my guarantee. This is not a business for me but something I enjoy and am passionate about. I do not tally my expenses because that's what they are an expense..lolol. I know I lose money i just dont' want to see how much..I see a desparate need for good hearted honest responsible ethical breeders becuse there are NOT many around.
Showing is also on my to do list for breeding. I want to the be whole ball of wax as a breeder of Yorkies and Biewers, fair, honest, ethical, and hopefully a breeder of champions (no just and exhibitor) someday on top of all this. My mission is to change the world as far as Yorkie and Biewer breeders go, but the only thing I can control is my mouth and my breeding program. So between the 2 of those I hope to get the message out to folks looking for pets dont' settle for less than what I offer in my program or my objectives for breeding. And my standards aren't set, they are always being moved up higher and higher. Maybe that will force breeders into being ethical, honest, and fair. So in nutshell, that's why I breed.
