Parti yorkie breeding genetics?

[Ghost writer]

Originally Posted by yorkiemini

Most reputable breeders price their pups by how closely they meet the AKC/YTCA standard for the breed. They generally advertise their pups by weight as there is no other standard than “under 7 pounds”. Color, stature, weight are all determined by the “standard for the breed”. Pups that are “off standard” are price accordingly. The general rule (by reputable breeders) is that any female under 5 pounds is a great risk to breed and therefore is a risk to the life of the bitch and puppies, and is not considered an ethical action.

Breeders that have pups that vary greatly from the standard will not give breeding rights as the ultimate goal is to improve the breed with every litter, not to make money, and not to perpetuate an unsatisfactory trait be it off color, size or health risk.

In this day and age most reputable breeders will give a buyer a copy of the DNA and lab tests as well as a health agreement at the time of the sale.

Again, the goal is to improve the breed in every way! The pups you see in the shows are examples of those standards. We are constantly trying to educate the public so that the breed is healthy and good examples of the breed.

You will see very good breeders looking toward darker colors that fall within the standard because that is what they like the most — I have heard judges do on and on about varying colors as well.

I got my Yorkie who always being shown, and doing quite well, because the experience breeder could tell she was going to be too small to breed, although her coat and top line etc were wonderful.

So I'm assuming your breeder is an ethical breeder and breeds 5-7 pound dogs but will at least produce a couple puppies on the tiny side and that doesn't make them a bad breeder it happens you can get tinies without purposely breeding for that which is what I was trying to explain. I never said those puppies should have full registration I just believe it's fine to not mark down their price or to increase it. 1-4 pound dogs are very time consuming and high maintenance and should only go to families who have the time and finance to care for their needs.

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by Ghost writer

Please explain how a WORD destroyed a breed? Actions and poor judgment destroyed the breed. Teacup is solely a descriptive word. And not all tiny or teacup dogs are poorly breed it's completely possible for 4 and 5 pound dogs to produce 2-3 pound puppies. If you want to put that much emphasis on a word then go ahead. Whatever words I use to describe my dogs doesn't take away from their amazing lines and hard earned titles or health clearances. Some breeders are too old school and up tight and really need to loosen up.

Because it was used to simply make money and make tiny little pocket pups. It is done by bad breeding. Sometimes tiny pups happen but they are not breed for by reputable breeders. Apparently you will have to go through to stick with this breed longer to understand. Maybe talk to some reputable or even show breeders. The word is only associated with bad breeders, puppy mills, and uneducated breeders period.