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IMO if there were more pet quality yorkies being produced by honest small or (BYB as some of you refer to them) it might do more to put the rlarge puppy mills out of business then all the legislation that is out there.
Some people just want a yorkie, they don't care if it's doesn't have the perfect coat. And those are the ones that get taken by the puppy mills.
I personally would like to see an ad that stated this yorkie is not going to be perfect but it will give you just as much love as any show dog.
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I wholeheartedly agree. This is exactly the experience I had with my breeder. She focuses on health, temperament, and the 4 to 7 lb. range, and offers delightful PETS that are a decent representation of the yorkie breed, for an affordable price.
I could have pd. $1,000 more dollars, and been assured that my pup would have a silky coat, or erect ears....but frankly, that wasn't worth $1,000 more dollars to me, and I didn't HAVE $1,000 more dollars.
I think the show breeders are doing wonderful work, and I totally respect it. I'm also grateful for my breeder who made an adorable pet quality yorkie available to me for a price I could afford. I think there is room for both in yorkie-fandom, and that this board is a terrific sharing and learning place for us ALL.
