I need some advice for my friend... - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Anna Banana · 12-02-2007, 08:02 PM

My good friend Jessica is considering getting a yorkie from her boyfriend's friend who is most certainly a backyard breeder breeding "teacup" yorkies. I heard this from my sister, so I'm not sure of all the details, but I was wondering if you all could offer some helpful advice for me to show her why this is not a good idea at all. Please!

diggy4 · 12-02-2007, 08:04 PM

I would start by printing off admins sticky on how there is NO such thing as a Teacup! Maybe google some websites on how there are no such dogs as teacups and the health issues related to breeding for a small dog.

Ellie May · 12-02-2007, 08:09 PM

If you want to educate people on backyard breeding just show them some of the vet bills from the Yorkie owners here.

Anna Banana · 12-02-2007, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by diggy4

I would start by printing off admins sticky on how there is NO such thing as a Teacup! Maybe google some websites on how there are no such dogs as teacups and the health issues related to breeding for a small dog.

I did print off admin's sticky already...great minds think alike, lol! Thank you!

Anna Banana · 12-02-2007, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Ellie May

If you want to educate people on backyard breeding just show them some of the vet bills from the Yorkie owners here.

Thats what I was hoping for, actually. Luckily I bought Wobie from a good breeder, but I know that a lot of people got their babies from a backyard breeder and regret it. I was hoping maybe some people would share those stories. That way my friend wouldn't think I'm making all this up!

diggy4 · 12-03-2007, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Anna Banana

I did print off admin's sticky already...great minds think alike, lol! Thank you!

Your welcome and yes they do!!! lol

MyFairLacy · 12-03-2007, 12:30 PM

Show her the YTCA website and their stand on teacups. Find articles that show what the right reasons to breed are and that explain what a reputable breeder is. Show her stories of dogs that have died of genetic defects because of bad breeding and the vet bills their owners incur

12-02-2007, 08:02 PM	#1
Anna Banana YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California Posts: 3,025	I need some advice for my friend... My good friend Jessica is considering getting a yorkie from her boyfriend's friend who is most certainly a backyard breeder breeding "teacup" yorkies. I heard this from my sister, so I'm not sure of all the details, but I was wondering if you all could offer some helpful advice for me to show her why this is not a good idea at all. Please! __________________ Anna and Wobie

12-02-2007, 08:04 PM	#2
diggy4 Bella Boo & Diggy Too! Donating GS Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Detroit Posts: 6,156 Blog Entries: 5	I would start by printing off admins sticky on how there is NO such thing as a Teacup! Maybe google some websites on how there are no such dogs as teacups and the health issues related to breeding for a small dog. __________________ ALL DOGS GO TO HEAVEN

12-02-2007, 08:09 PM	#3
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	If you want to educate people on backyard breeding just show them some of the vet bills from the Yorkie owners here. __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

12-03-2007, 12:30 PM	#7
MyFairLacy Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 11,003	Show her the YTCA website and their stand on teacups. Find articles that show what the right reasons to breed are and that explain what a reputable breeder is. Show her stories of dogs that have died of genetic defects because of bad breeding and the vet bills their owners incur __________________ ~Magnifique Yorkies~ Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs. Educate yourself and buy from reputable breeders or rescue.