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YorkieRose · 03-15-2006, 10:08 AM

Laura..I missed your response.
I do NOT feel a breeder has to show in order to have quality Yorkies. I bred for many years without showing. In the UK breeders are respected for the dogs they produce, not the titles they win. You may breed quality dogs and never step in the ring and be well respected and be a top breeder..not so here in the USA.

About 15 yrs ago I was challenged at ring side to produce a prospect, show it and finish it IF I could...so I did, I knew I had been producing good quality dogs, but others wanted me to prove it, so I did. THEN I decided to do it again, you get bit.

I think a breeder must use the standard as a guide..buy champion-stud service when needed, or buy a champion stud. Keep good dogs from these breedings, buy quality bitches, go to shows, you do not HAVE to enter, but that is where learn to breed quality dogs IMO.
I am having second thoughts about showing Kate..my heart is not in it today. I have paid my dues and do not care if anyone thinks I am less of a breeder if I do not show again..

03-15-2006, 10:08 AM	#136
YorkieRose No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,577	Laura Laura..I missed your response. I do NOT feel a breeder has to show in order to have quality Yorkies. I bred for many years without showing. In the UK breeders are respected for the dogs they produce, not the titles they win. You may breed quality dogs and never step in the ring and be well respected and be a top breeder..not so here in the USA. About 15 yrs ago I was challenged at ring side to produce a prospect, show it and finish it IF I could...so I did, I knew I had been producing good quality dogs, but others wanted me to prove it, so I did. THEN I decided to do it again, you get bit. I think a breeder must use the standard as a guide..buy champion-stud service when needed, or buy a champion stud. Keep good dogs from these breedings, buy quality bitches, go to shows, you do not HAVE to enter, but that is where learn to breed quality dogs IMO. I am having second thoughts about showing Kate..my heart is not in it today. I have paid my dues and do not care if anyone thinks I am less of a breeder if I do not show again..