Originally Posted by topknot (Post 2697571)

It does get tiring time after time to see what some people are doing and so we do get a bit harsh. That just shows we care and we can't sugar coat it. It is important to be honest. I would have never wanted anyone to have sugar coated it for me years ago when I started. I might not have learned so much and how to do things the right way.

Originally Posted by Amazing Yorkies (Post 2698032)

What a great post!

Every one of us would help in an emergency or a scared newbie whelping for the 1st time. However, the outlandish questions on some threads make me tear my hair out. I usually just stay away from them, instead of risk getting banned. The "Oh.. we forgot and he bred his mother, is it OK?" (and the fool anwer of "it's done by Show breeders all the time... WRONG!!) or the "un-neutered rescue bred like 50 times, but innocent ignorance didn't stop him after the 1st time" or the brother and sister that bred, or the 1 1/2 lb bred female, oh, and the one.. "I love my male and he is georgous, so how do I go about using him for stud?" I just want to cry.. or scream. Just what do you want me to say... I've worked for 14 yrs. to do my best for the breed, and reading about such things or risking the lives of these precious dogs breaks my heart!
I bought a library of books, talked to breeders, paid for several 1 hour appts with 3 different Vets for months just asking questions. Went to Dog Shows, Got online, researched, and learned everything I could before I even decided on Showing or Breeding. I've now 14 yrs of experience, and I am always willing to help when there is need. But a Bitch bred on 6/18 has plenty of time to call her Vet. Will it hurt the female being bred so many times... Maybe. Common sense... probably. She had read some, or she wouldn't have asked not to be judged harshly. I guess "Congratulations on the upcoming litter" is what she wanted to hear. She may have had her feelings hurt, but you bet she can call on any of us in time of need and we'll help!

Originally Posted by scrapindee (Post 2699012)

Maybe it would be a good idea for a newbie or an oops breeding to start with searching the website on YT and reading some of the old threads. Every day there is someone here loosing a puppy. a dam, or a litter because they weren't prepared; hadn't gotten the dog neutered or some other reason for an oops breeding. Even experienced breeders loose a dam or litter and it hurts.

IMHO the breeders who are willing to help the beginners, newbies, and oopsies should be thanked and not bashed. And those that experience this kind of situation should own up to it, and not take it so personal when someone tells them they should've, could've, would've prevented this breeding. JMHO.