Originally Posted by postalmom1987 (Post 2680601)

Sooooo much of this thread is intimidating to some of us who just love our Yorkies. I'm not saying it's a bad thing, I still learn something from it. But unsettling to say the least. On to what I want to ask. I'm continuing in this thread because I want to quote part of a post.

"Alot of my puppy buyers have been people that I have met at dog shows. Its nice to get to know someone that actually takes the time to look at a breed before they choose to buy one."

This sentence had me again revisiting AKC, YTCA, and YTCNC. I hate to say I can only see one show in my area for yorkies(not that I don't love to drive my mustang long distances). I would have to call in sick for to go to anyway. Could someone offer some info/imput on other types of show in which I could see Yorkies being shown and actually meet show breeders. I love my Krystal and really want a playmate for her. I want her to be happy, especially when I'm not around. I would like to see what other avenue I can go down to buy a wonderful example of the yorkshire terrier and to keep learning about my baby(she'll aways be my baby;)). If someone wants to lead me to another post or PM me with information on where to go I would appreciate it.

As I've said in another post. I hope that the breeders that are members here don't stop visiting and offering their expertise because of "tense" and "upsetting" posts. There are some of us not trying to offend, but just learn. I also think that some need to learn how to be more polite in the way they express themselves. (I would have said PC but I really hate that concept:()
:love:LOVE my little Yorkie!!!!!:love:Krystal:kiss2::kiss2:

Originally Posted by ndyorkiemom (Post 2680501)

Just my out look on this whole topic so don't bother to flame me because you don't like what I'm going to say.
Like Ruth and so many others I don't allow anyone into my home that I don't know. I don't tell people that I have puppies available anymore because of how Peta and H$ are trying to make us all out to be these horrable people that don't care about out pets whether they be dogs, cats or horses. It doesn't matter to them, their goal is to make owning a pet illegal for any reason. H$ doesn't give two hoots in haidies what kind of facility animals are kept in. I could be someplace that has 24/7 on hands care givers and each animal having its own persoanal servant and they would still find a way to make it sould like the dogs are being abused. Why??? just so they can line thier pockets, do a google search of how much of the money donated to H$ is actually used to care for animals who are really being mistreated and abused, it's a joke.
Another thing some people don't realise is that H$ is NOT part of your local Humane Society nor do they have anything to do with them in general. So do I have any faith in H$??? H$@L NO...
I don't allow strangers into my home for several reasons and never until I feel totally comfortable with them after much questioning and alot of reference checks. I also encourage them to contact the references that I give them on myself as well as my vet.
If someone where to call in regards to one of my babies and ask the questions the OP asked regarding records kept etc... they would be asked why they need to know what my records contain and then told that it was none of thier business, WHICH IT ISN"T.
After I feel comfortable with the person I do allow a home visit to get to know the puppy and see the parents but, are they allowed free roam of my home? NO A CHANCE
Also once they are at my home they must take their shoes off at the door, are given a pair of pull overs like the surgeons use at hospitals and then made to wash any and all bare body parts with my disinfectant.
I have several friends who have been severly beaten after someone has been to thier home to see thier puppies and then they returned only to harm and steal. So yes I am overly careful about not only who gets a puppy I may occassionally have but about what I go thru before I even think about placing one of my puppies.
To the OP:
I would suggest if you don't feel comfortable with the answers you got then move on until you find a breeder who answers your questions the way you want them answered.
I would however talk to afew reputable breeders and find out what questions are appropiate to ask and what aren't, because some of the questions you ask'd Ruth are way beyond your right to know. JMHO and how I do things at my home.
Also if you go to my website you will see that I don't have it up and running trying to sell my babies but rather so that people can see them and the surroundings they are raised in (which is in my home). So I don't believe you need to have puppies availabe all the time to have a website up. I haven't updated my site in some time now but I will be soon. And you will not find any puppies for sale...

Originally Posted by gabbriellew (Post 2680554)

If any of you think that HSUS doesn't want to eliminate breeding you are living in a dream world. Wayne Pacelle has publicly stated, "one generation and out", he has also stated that he has no problem with the concept of ending all breeding of companion animals. HSUS has on their website their politcal agenda and have sponsored bills in 22 states this year alone aimed at severely resricting the hobby breeder and once enacted, aim to tighten the noose until there is no more breeding.
HSUS is simply a vast political machine. They do not truly give two hoots in hell for animals. Read up on the La District Attorney trying to make them account for monies donated for animal rescue after Katrina. The executives at HSUS make enormous salaries and the rest goes for lobbying efforts for their anti breeding bills.
You need to do your homework and realize who the enemy really is and what is actually being done with your donations. If they have their way, pretty soon only the commercial breeders will be left. no more show dogs or Champion sired pets, home born and raised puppies and the next agenda after that is no pets at all. Where are your grandchildren going to get a dog from after we are legislated out of existence. Instead of policing the list looking for some drama to jump on, turn your considerable energy to fighting these onerous laws. FYI, I started out in rescue before I ever got my first show dog and still participate in rescue to this day. My energy, my heart, and my money is in my dogs. If I sound angry, then by now I am. As someone else said quite eloquently, if you do not like what you find at one breeder, move on. If I were to make judgements based on some of the posts on this thread, believe me, I would have quite a lot to say.

Originally Posted by Nancy1999 (Post 2680639)

Well, I don't believe you have to be a breeder to offer advice on how to find a good breeder. I have experience in selecting a breeder, and much of the advice I took was from the people I considered good breeders, right here on Yorkietalk. You have to read lots of threads to do this; I don't think there is just one thread that gives enough information. Now I share that advice with others, I don't see why I should be criticized or called clueless over and over, for doing that.


Do you have to be a doctor, to inform others on how to select a good one?

Originally Posted by postalmom1987 (Post 2680601)

Sooooo much of this thread is intimidating to some of us who just love our Yorkies. I'm not saying it's a bad thing, I still learn something from it. But unsettling to say the least. On to what I want to ask. I'm continuing in this thread because I want to quote part of a post.

"Alot of my puppy buyers have been people that I have met at dog shows. Its nice to get to know someone that actually takes the time to look at a breed before they choose to buy one."

This sentence had me again revisiting AKC, YTCA, and YTCNC. I hate to say I can only see one show in my area for yorkies(not that I don't love to drive my mustang long distances). I would have to call in sick for to go to anyway. Could someone offer some info/imput on other types of show in which I could see Yorkies being shown and actually meet show breeders. I love my Krystal and really want a playmate for her. I want her to be happy, especially when I'm not around. I would like to see what other avenue I can go down to buy a wonderful example of the yorkshire terrier and to keep learning about my baby(she'll aways be my baby;)). If someone wants to lead me to another post or PM me with information on where to go I would appreciate it.

As I've said in another post. I hope that the breeders that are members here don't stop visiting and offering their expertise because of "tense" and "upsetting" posts. There are some of us not trying to offend, but just learn. I also think that some need to learn how to be more polite in the way they express themselves. (I would have said PC but I really hate that concept:()
:love:LOVE my little Yorkie!!!!!:love:Krystal:kiss2::kiss2:

Originally Posted by postalmom1987 (Post 2680601)

Sooooo much of this thread is intimidating to some of us who just love our Yorkies. I'm not saying it's a bad thing, I still learn something from it. But unsettling to say the least. On to what I want to ask. I'm continuing in this thread because I want to quote part of a post.

"Alot of my puppy buyers have been people that I have met at dog shows. Its nice to get to know someone that actually takes the time to look at a breed before they choose to buy one."

This sentence had me again revisiting AKC, YTCA, and YTCNC. I hate to say I can only see one show in my area for yorkies(not that I don't love to drive my mustang long distances). I would have to call in sick for to go to anyway. Could someone offer some info/imput on other types of show in which I could see Yorkies being shown and actually meet show breeders. I love my Krystal and really want a playmate for her. I want her to be happy, especially when I'm not around. I would like to see what other avenue I can go down to buy a wonderful example of the yorkshire terrier and to keep learning about my baby(she'll aways be my baby;)). If someone wants to lead me to another post or PM me with information on where to go I would appreciate it.

Originally Posted by Tx2Stepn (Post 2681137)

Just read this post and would like to say I know Ruth personally and even helped her name her Kennel. I have roomed w/ her at dog shows in the past and have found her to be a very considerate of her dogs... She is a staunch believer in breeding the healthiest of dogs... I don't blame her for not wanting ppl at her home as I have had a friend that was robbed and I posted the whole story on here years ago... I don't care if people buy puppies from me or not, they are not coming to my home either... Ruth has also been very helpful whenever she could to other breeders that needed advise with puppies... She also stands behind her breeding with a great warranty...