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Originally Posted by ralphie's mom Well, i feel like most people who buy yorkies, are doing so because they are so small. Lots of breeds around the 10-12lb size are cute (and much cheaper). |
ExACTly. The $$$ factor is why I feel sorry for yorkie buyers who end up with a larger-than-expected dog. NOT because your pet is inferior or less love-worthy....but because basically, you've been ripped off.
Obviously genetics are tricky things, and funky traits can pop up in ANY line--- but deliberately breeding from a line that you KNOW is way off standard, and selling them to people EXPECTING standard yorkies...that's irresponsible. And done all the time, unfortunately.
I know in your heart it must be hard to balance that feeling that, while you wouldn't take all the money in the world for him, he is NOT what you thought you were paying for. I guess if I were you, I'd just let go of the dream of breeding him, and continue to enjoy him as the wonderful and adorable pet that he is.