[bettyeanne]

Originally Posted by YorkieRose

I look at it this way...I do not care what the reason is, moving, too big, too small, too light, too dark, not trained, barks, whatever screwball reason a person comes up with...if you do not want my Yorkie, please allow me to take it back or place it in a home where it is wanted.
What I am trying to say is...a dog is far better off in a new home, loved and wanted, then in one where it is ignored or too much trouble.
The world is full of Yorkie lovers just waiting for a perfect pet and what is perfect for one may not be for another...Yorkies do not care who loves and wants them, just so they are loved and wanted by someone...

The reason I rehome is so I will not show up on the evening news..."Breeders Home Raided, 250 Yorkies Rescued"...seriously..my breeding males and females gave me the best they had to give, without complaints..between 4 and 7 yrs. it was then my turn to give them the best I could give them..a retried life in a pet home where they were cherished as an "only"...that went for my champions as well...they deserved only the best and the life of royality, no serious breeder can do it...vet care as dogs age is out of sight..many breeders cut corners and the dog suffers...how many dentals could I afford per year..10, 20, 30...or let their teeth fall out like many do...I have never regretted placing any retired dog..missed them like heck, but to me love is doing what is best for my dog, not my heart.

I totally understand a breeder that rehomes. It has to be the most heartwrenching thing imaginable! Regardless of how much you love your retired showdog, if you want to continue breeding and improving the breed, there's no way you can sensibly keep them all. It is an admirable thing to be able to part with one when it's in the best interest of the dog!!