Now can I have a double!! :)

I just came in from work..WOW!! Think I'll join you for that double.. Suddenly seen the light and the error of her ways...maybe...maybe not. Something tells me these poor Yorkies need to be bred like they need to be left outside...NOT AT ALL!! Can you imagine, poor little guy matted to the skin. Can't help but wonder if they need to be rescued again and the "breeder" she bought them from also reported.. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!!

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:thumbup: Nice to hear a balanced view.

like to see pictures.

I worked full-time in the corporate world until 2000 then I went part-time. I made the decision to go back to full-time so I could provide and take care of our 4 dogs in the way they should be taken care of. For example, feeding them premium dog food and being able to take them to the vet when necessary. I provide for my dogs they do not provide for us. Please reconsider your plans and how go plan to go about it. Chunk's mom

A righteous man regards the life of his animal..... Proverbs

Most reputable breeders that breed the right way do not make much money, if any at all. In fact, most I have heard from told me they don't even break even.

That's certainly the truth, if I was doing this for money I'd already be screwed.

I really hope this person is telling the truth, but if she is, then I applaud her for being able to take the constructive (and not so constructive) criticism.

I honestly hope you'll have them spayed and neutered and stay out of breeding .

You have BEAUTIFUL Yorkies & Pricing!

Thank you...:)

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If you truly came here for advice, you got it. ;)

Most of what I've learned about breeding (including the fact that I would never ever ever be knowledgable enough to do it), I learned right here on YT.

If one thread is all it took to change your mind completely on where you will keep the little ones, kudos to you!! If not, please please listen to the good advice and explanations here. If the wise people here can also advise you on the appropriateness of breeding these pups, your new babies will thank you for the rest of their lives. You will be welcomed and supported here if you truly keep the dogs' best interest at heart.

I didnt have time to read through all of this, so sorry if repetitive.
Please, I dont know if you have ever owned yorkies, but they are definately not outdoor dogs; even if they were kenneled outdoors before!
Yorkies are very fragile dogs and so much more goes into breeding them than you can even know just buying breeding pairs and not having done research.
If people have kennels heated and cooled for there dogs that is one thing (I wouldnt), but please, DO NOT keep these animals outside!

I have researched for 3 whole years :exclaim: and I am not quite there yet.

Yikes!!

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Can you post some pictures and descriptions or your Yorkies? What age are they? How many litters have they had, etc.

You need to set up something for them INSIDE the house. Even if they were kept outside all of their lives does not make it right. You can make it right by being their hero and giving them what they never had and you will learn a lot along the way too. If you are not willing to bring them inside, you do not have what it takes (love of dogs).

They probably need to all go to the vet and get treated for various things. Fleas, worms, etc. and get them up to date on their shots.

Please don't think of your dogs as "breeders." That is such a big mistake. Dogs are man's best friend and we have to treat them like our best friends. Give them shelter, warmth and love! There are many things that dogs need to be happy and it is your responsibility to make them happy now that you have them.

If you do all these things, you wil be rewarded, not only by your dogs. You will earn the respect of other breeders who you reached out to by posting on this site and you will get help too.

One thing that strikes me hypocritical, however, is how so many (not all but many) breeders on here sell entire litters of puppies. What is the purpose of that breeding if you sell them all at 12 weeks? I would think $$$$$. Please tell me why else would a breeder sell an entire litter. Personally, I don't care but then they SCREAM about someone who is daring to say it out loud.

Hmmm.

Plus, I was wondering if you've every had a tiny yorkie baby. They are so fragile, tiny, cannot retain their own heat. My girl is 16 wks old and I cannot even take her outside yet because she shivers violently. We are currently using pee pads in the kitchen.

That is so very true!

MONEY what money I am always in the hole. OP If you do this for money I really want to tell you there is none. You have to breed for the love of it and just the joy of knowing you have brought joy and happiness to people who have been searching for happy healthy Yorkie puppies.

Come on everyone, she said she brought them in. No one knows if she did or not because we aren't there, so give her the benefit of the doubt. Please let's be positive so we don't run her off. There's so much information here. I'd hate for her to not get the information she needs for those babies just because some people are still posting negatively. What good does it do to accuse or insinuate that the still has them outside? :confused: It doesn't change the situation at all...

I think that maybe alot of people aren't reading the entire 10 pages of posts to see that she said she brought them in...which, as you pointed out, we don't know as we aren't there. I think she is getting alot of advice and she seems to be taking alot of it--if she's already brought them in and is getting them cleaned up, then apparently this thread IS doing some good. Seems like the nature and content of the posts that have been made so far ended up being what it took to get her to realize the severity of the situation, which was/is VERY serious.

I agree:thumbup: It does appear that some people may have not read all the way thru to see she brought them in b4 posting a reply but hopefully she can wean thru the posts and get the information she needs and continue to do the right thing...then come back and give us an update!:)

Yes, but that time has passed and I think now we need to focus on giving her information on breeding and show her that it will NOT make her money and how big of a risk it is, especially since they have already been bred so much. She's responded well to the information given so far. Let's keep it up. No need to be mean or pushy or question whether or not they are inside when we have no way of knowing. We've got her attention--she's listening. Take advantage of it.

I stay away from posting on these threads but want to say thank you so much for posting what you just did.

I just sat and read this entire thread..Iam so happy to hear you brought them inside..welcome to yt and please post pics:)

People HAVE been posting with that information...I think she got lots of kudos and applause for bringing the dogs in and advice and offers of help...I don't think that is negative.
Honestly, considering the information she gave about her situation and the condition of these dogs, the responses that she has gotten have been very MILD and everyone has been very good about keeping their responses calm, all things considered...

Maybe we could post links so she has more concrete information? There has been no information given other than "in my experience"...which is okay, but maybe something a little more concrete about the risks and costs involved would be helpful as well. I am not a breeder so I don't really know any good links to give her or I would do it myself.

Oh, thank God:)! I'm so glad you did, and you will be too once you see how much love these little ones will give you:love: Please stick around and learn, there are so many great breeders here that can really help you. I'm happy that you took their advice in the spirit it was given---to protect the babies and to help;)

Once again thanks! I finally finished all their baths last night and boy was that a job! They enjoyed it so much!!!! They are going for their first vet visit tomorrow and getting groomed!!! I have taken pictures but have to get them developed first so I can scan them on!!! Can't wait until you guys can see them! They haven't been bred that much at all! My oldest Fancy, is 3 and been bred twice...the other two are sisters and they have been bred only once each. My male is 6lbs. and my females are 6lbs and 7 lbs. They are precious.

Welcome to YT

It's good to hear that they're within the standard and that you're taking them to be groomed today. I bet they're precious, I can't wait to see pics. :)

At least where weight is concerned...

I hope that your pooches get a good report w/ the vet.:thumbup: