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08-11-2008, 06:46 AM | #46 |
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| Pat....thank you for sharing your story. I always value your input. I wish that more breeders would be open and honest about their breeding programs, the good and the bad. We all learn from mistakes and believe me, anyone who breeds long enough will end up with some breeding that just don't click. While I have been involved in breeding different breeds for over 35 years, it seems to me that breeding yorkies is in a league of its own and many more problems do exist. I have spoken with other show breeders that do continue to inbreed but I have to agree with you that it can be very risky. |
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08-11-2008, 06:54 AM | #47 | |
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08-11-2008, 07:07 AM | #48 |
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| I have a question relating to this. I think someone earlier in the thread said that breeders won't tell you about the defects in their lines. If this is so, what is the best way to research a line?
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08-11-2008, 07:11 AM | #49 | |
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I knew when I asked the original question that there might be flaming....I was not really offended by your reply but I did not want this to end up like many other threads-hostility-I truly wanted an answer and some advice. This thread has been very informative! Thank YOU again. | |
08-11-2008, 07:13 AM | #50 |
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08-11-2008, 07:23 AM | #51 |
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| Wild guess, but I think it has to do with their image and respect. If you knew there was something wrong with the line, wouldn't you blame the breeder? Just a thought. |
08-11-2008, 07:29 AM | #52 |
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| I do know of one lady that has been accumulating data on all the yorkie lines and she is documenting different health issues as she learns of them, through rescue groups and dog owners. Unfortunately, many breeders will not talk openly about health problems they have encountered. I would hope that if they sold someone a dog for breeding purposes that they would then discuss any health issues they have had in their lines. |
08-11-2008, 07:34 AM | #53 | |
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Thanks for the article. That is exactly what I have read and been taught but I was reading something into what they were saying about inbreeding that was not there. I have linebred one of my females and got some really nice puppies and some I am just not happy with. It is a breeding I would not repeat. Not because either of the dogs involved were not beautiful just because the outcome was not what I was looking for. I think one of the biggest mistakes that breeders make trying to breed is using the same stud for all their females. Now I am not saying that one day I may find a stud who works for my few gals but you need to be willing to go out and find the right stud match for each of your females. What may be a perfect match for one is not for another. Breeding 2 beautiful yorkies together does not always produce nice puppies. I have a male I bought for stud and never used. I just had him neutered with some heartache as I thought he would originally make a nice stud. He was an adorable male, still is. I just did some research on him and didn't like where he came from or what they were producing and decided it was not for me. He now lives happily with my daughter as a pet as he always has. I could have turned a blind eye to that but I want something nicer than that. Something to be proud of. My husband doesn't get it but is willing to let me "do my thing" as he call it. I have been blessed to meet a few wonderful breeders and friends through breeding yorkies and learn something new every day. I now have 2 nice yorkies that I believe will be the start of a very solid foundation for my breeding and hopefully showing. I am trying to do all the right things and learning as I go. I appreciate the knowledge those of you who have "been there" share in an informative manner. Please know that it is appreciated and used by those of us willing to learn from those who have had much more experience! | |
08-11-2008, 07:37 AM | #54 |
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| lines The best place to learn about Yorkies and lines is at dog shows from long time Yorkie people...please so not say you are not interested in showing..that has nothing to do with it. For the most part, long time breeders/exhibitors can not be where they are and stay where they are if the line is riddle with problems.. Never believe all you hear, just listen and learn. |
08-11-2008, 08:19 AM | #55 |
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| shows You might try UKC also...I think that is a bit of an easier route to meet people... |
08-13-2008, 05:15 PM | #56 |
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| This was a very informative post I am glad I've read it. I am rescuing a puppy who was a product of inbreeding and was eager to read this. I have been grasping at straws looking for as much info as I can get my hands on with dogs who have been closely bred. I am NOT and NEVER EVER planon breeding any type of dog, I am not a breeder but I am a person who has a big heart for animals that need a home and that need care. When he is of the right age he is going to get neutered as all the pets I've had in my life time have. I don't even know why I'm posting here, lol. I guess I am just anxious to see what road lies ahead of me I'll take it as it comes. |
08-14-2008, 03:19 PM | #57 |
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| pup An inbred rescue is very different then an inbred stud potential..the rescue is already here...and I would take one (free) with no hestiation and take my chances..I would not buy one for breeding...best wishes |
08-14-2008, 03:30 PM | #58 | |
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Thank you, yeah he's not going to be bred in any shape or form. | |
08-14-2008, 10:11 PM | #59 |
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| I really am thankful to all that have replied to this tread...I had bad feeling from the begining...BUT let me tell you he is a beautiful Male. And I do mean BEAUTIFUL! I also want to do this the right way. I want to raise healthy, happy pups. I do also want them to be beautiful!!!! But I would never want anyone to feel the pain that comes from loosing their furbabies! Thanks again.... |
08-15-2008, 08:39 AM | #60 | |
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*asking the more experienced breeders* Am I right? | |
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