[QUOTE=dray]You say you are unhappy with the way your dog turned out, why would you do this to someone else. Just a question, I just don't understand.
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I'd say, if you even have to ASK if your dog is a "mix", and say that you love him but are disappointed in some of his "non-standard" features---why would you consider breeding him? Because then you would just be doing the same thing to the next person (people!) down the line.
There is no lack of "large" yorkies in the world. Check out Petfinder. ADORABLE 8-9-10 pounders on a regular basis...no doubt given up because their size wasn't what their owners thought they would be getting.
But let's forget size for a minute, and think about the OTHER features that people "expect" when they fall in love with yorkies, and decide to buy one. I think your husband makes good points.
Just for instance, one of the number one characteristics that people associate with yorkies is a long, silky coat. WE know that not every yorkie has the perfect coat, but let's face it....it's what we're all HOPING for when we get a puppy. So just on the basis of his wiry coat alone, I would definitely not breed him, no, not even as a "pet quality" yorkie.
I'm not sure I understand why breeding him is so important to you. All that said, while he's not breeding material, he is a REALLY cute and adorable dog! Just love, love, love him, and instead of worrying about whether he's "right" or not, just decide he's PERFECT, in every way, as your pet. And just enjoy him! |