I just bought two Yorkies this year from different breeders and no spay/neuter contract was mentioned. But I was upfront on the phone that I was looking for a Yorkie that would be within standards and able to breed eventually. The second breeder was a contact made by the first breeder. She actually took me over there. So, it might have been different if I was just showing up looking for a cute puppy. In fact, the first contract allowed for both choices.
This lady is very encouraging about my desire to some day breed my two. Yes, I am one of those "everyone and their grandmother" you mentioned in the other thread on this subject, that wants to breed Yorkies. Everyone has to start somewhere and I believe I am doing it responsibly. I am a LONG way from actually breeding them but I have plenty of time. I am retired, with my youngest son in high school and why not look into doing something that I would love? I have the means to care for them, the time to love and care for them, and plan on accumulating as much knowledge as possible before actually letting them mate. I have a lot of books to read, shows to attend, and brains to pick between then and now.
I do see from some of the posts here, that some are not being responsible breeders but sometimes it seems all are being discouraged from the experience. (Maybe I am being too sensitive?) All breeders were first-timers somewhere back in time. I will bet we will all learn along the way. Irresponsible breeders will probably STILL be irresponsible breeders with experience and those who choose to breed responsibly may make a little less $$ but will have so much more in heart and integrity!
I do think breeders need to be more honest about whether or not the puppies they sell should be bred. Spay/neuter contracts would be great if the breeders would just be upfront about their puppies that are not in standard. It took me quite some time to figure what to look for and be sure I was buying dogs with at least the potential to become future breeders. Even then, I relied on those with more experience to help.
My first Yorkie turned out to be one of the sweetest dogs I have ever loved, but she had a wavy coat, too short of a face and wound up over 7 lbs. We had her spayed, even though I would have loved to have puppies from her, especially since we lost her this past summer. She did not have a spay/neuter contract either -- and she should have. To tell the truth I doubt it would have stopped me from buying her -- her personality was just so sweet I would still have wanted her in the family.
Interesting topic -- I will check in to see what responses you get. |