I don't know that it's hard to find a good breeder. Assuming you know what to look for and how to read people fairly well. There are some out there that on the surface look and sound great, but when you look into detail about their history and record keeping, it's a big red flag. Just because a breeder doesn't crate their dogs now and again doesn't make them a good home. That's just icing on the cake. And I think we ALL love our Yorkies. Even those that run puppy mills...granted, it's a very different kind of love (imo) than many of us here have w/ ours because they're raised in our homes and often share our beds and sometimes tidbits too, but nonetheless, they love their dogs. Again, these don't make it a good home, imo. They're just basic neccessities that come w/ pet ownership, or should anyway.
You really want to always take a look at your contract w/ your breeder. Much like buying a new car. Do you know to ask about GAP insurance? You know to look over and make sure the numbers add up before driving it off the lot and so on....same w/ paying $$ for a dog. I DON'T CARE if you're breeding or showing or you just want a healthy pet. These guarantees save your rear in the end. Much like asking for child support-(sorry for all the analogies!)the breeders should have a responsibility TO SOME DEGREE in what they produce. Especially if your puppy comes from a repeat breeding. Do you even know if he/she did? Did you ask about the previous litter? Any photos or references to how they turned out?
Animal Husbandry shouldn't be taken lightly. Recessive genes pop up and "accidents" happen. The only two people that can be held accountable in these cases are the breeder and the potential buyer. And a breeder worth going to is a breeder that knows at least a little something about genetics; ressesive genes within her line from exposure and research AND strives to CORRECT them even if it means heartache; and has a fabulous contract to send new puppies home w/. |