[BLowry]

Originally Posted by MissiesMommy

I think it's important to realize that no one should be breeding for pet quality dogs. Good breeders breed to *improve* the breed. Their goal is to produce pups that are closer to the standards than the parents, and plagued with less health problems. And breeding to standards isn't so a dog looks nice or shows well, it's for the health and safety of the breed! There's a reason Yorkies are bred to a standard, and if you're not working towards that standard (looks, health and temperament-wise) you are doing a disservice to the breed, and to the owners you're selling to. With all due respect, please reconsider breeding at all unless you're doing something for the breed.

Those of us that have ended up as the buyers of these poorly bred dogs will attest to how much we hate breeders who aren't breeding to improve the breed. It's financially and emotionally draining to cope with a dog who's genes make it hurt or ill, and I get angry at Missie's "breeder" every time we're at the vet for a problem that could've been prevented had her breeder cared enough to do more than make some money. We have enough "pet quality" Yorkies in shelters and rescues throughout the US, please don't add to that.

I'm just curious...Are you a breeder?