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SnowWa · 03-11-2006, 03:20 PM

TashasMom

QUOTING YOU -- If I've offended i'm sorry but i've been offended every single time I hear someone say if your not a show dog breeder then your nothing but a backyard breeder.
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Has anyone really ever said this? I don't think any of us feel this way.

I do think that most serious breeders do their very best (rightfully so) to produce the highest standard, best puppies they can. And, are delighted when some of their puppies are show quality and do well in that area.

But - high quality show dogs (of any breed) are few and far between and more often than not - the best breeders end up with few high quality show dogs and many more wonderful pet quality little pups. But, believe me, even the pet quality pups that come from serious, knowledgeable, experienced breeders are a step above what many people produce.

I, personally, don't want a show quality puppy. First of all - I can't afford to pay for a puppy of that quality, and second (even more importantly), I wouldn't show it or breed it, and I think this would be unfortunate. So - because I only want a pet - a pet quality Yorkie is the right dog for me. With that being said, I am still entitled to a little pup that is a good representative of the Yorkie breed.

I think my little pup is a great looking little Yorkie - he's very handsome, and I am totally happy with him - but I am fast learning that he is going to be a couple pounds larger than many Yorkis are........ fun fun!! Nevertheless, I am positive that no one will every say, "Are you sure that's a Yorkie." He's a Yorkie all the way through!!

Carol Jean

03-11-2006, 03:20 PM	#54
SnowWa YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: USA Posts: 2,992	TashasMom QUOTING YOU -- If I've offended i'm sorry but i've been offended every single time I hear someone say if your not a show dog breeder then your nothing but a backyard breeder. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Has anyone really ever said this? I don't think any of us feel this way. I do think that most serious breeders do their very best (rightfully so) to produce the highest standard, best puppies they can. And, are delighted when some of their puppies are show quality and do well in that area. But - high quality show dogs (of any breed) are few and far between and more often than not - the best breeders end up with few high quality show dogs and many more wonderful pet quality little pups. But, believe me, even the pet quality pups that come from serious, knowledgeable, experienced breeders are a step above what many people produce. I, personally, don't want a show quality puppy. First of all - I can't afford to pay for a puppy of that quality, and second (even more importantly), I wouldn't show it or breed it, and I think this would be unfortunate. So - because I only want a pet - a pet quality Yorkie is the right dog for me. With that being said, I am still entitled to a little pup that is a good representative of the Yorkie breed. I think my little pup is a great looking little Yorkie - he's very handsome, and I am totally happy with him - but I am fast learning that he is going to be a couple pounds larger than many Yorkis are........ fun fun!! Nevertheless, I am positive that no one will every say, "Are you sure that's a Yorkie." He's a Yorkie all the way through!! Carol Jean __________________ http://tinypic.com/ipxhmb.jpg A Yorkie is worth a thousand words.