[QUOTE=Toby's Human]Hi, is there anyone here that will please answer these questions for me? Thanks all for your differences in opinion. I am glad we are all not 100% alike right? That would be scary!!! But one thing I have noticed in here, is that there seems to be alot of competition when it comes to breeding. I guess I feel like people get (whats the word I am looking for) defensive, offensive, scared? I dunno??? I asked a simple simple question, considering many of you in here know what you are doing, and while I don't, I am trying to find out what will be the best for me and mine, and trying to learn the pros and cons. I do have to agree that a good temperment is better than the "PERFECT" (so called) yorkie. And I would never risk putting a puppy in danger, or its mother. I am sure that all of us in here have been where I am at one point in time right? I mean, no its not all about how cute or cuddly my pup is, but I am sure we have or had entertained the thought of making some extra cash, right?



you do have good intentions and your questions are good ones. however, making extra cash shouldnt be your main objective...yes, in time if you establish a knack and a passion for breeding, that may fall into place as i'm sure it has with any breeder on this forum who's been at it a while! but it shouldnt even be your first thought just starting out...i wish you the best and if you want any info without any drama, email me anytime.

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You can have a male who is used for stud and a companion all rolled into one..BUT most need to wear belly bands to protect your home. My males had to live separate from my females...because they were REAL stud dogs..they peed on everything including their own bedding, water bowls, eat other and the girls..that is what a well used stud does. They had their own area in my home...own play yard. AKC isn't happy with a breeder who lets males and females live together in groups.
BUT..my situation is very different then a person who only owns one male and has no females around.
I do not place males without neuter agreements (unless selling to a breeder) WHy..because 7 out of 10 times my boy is going become a nuiance to the owner with his marking.

I have tried to remain civil..BUT any vet who thinks it irresponsible to spay/neuter is giving the pet owner very foolish advise..and is just plain ignorant.

http://netscape.petplace.com/article...asp?artid=3376
please all forgive me for not posting the link giving the writer credit or the OPINION credibility.

When quoting someone elses opinion I most always post the link and credit the person whether I cut and paste or post the link, Kim I think that is my decision. If your looking at credibility in my post then I hope your curiosity is satisfied - Pros and Cons of Spaying and Neutering by: Dr. Dawn Ruben

you have to be the most voracious reader, poster and opinion giver of all time, you are so good at multitasking here.

I hope you can respect those of us who decide to let our dogs keep all their god given organs and not put them through the risk, trauma and pain of that surgery which we feel is unnecessary.

[QUOTE=yorkiemom1970] It wasn't my first thought, but when you put over 1000.00 into a breed that is perfect just for you, it is nice to know that there is a possibility that you might be able to breed him. Sorry if that wasn't apparent. I love Toby, I am happy with him, and it wouldn't bother me if he didn't breed with anyone, ever..... :)

Oh, Pat, I hope that I wasn't reading too much into your statement. Emotions are running a little high...but with this statement, it sounds like if a stud dog isn't bred very often it isn't considered a REAL stud dog??? Then what is it?

I guess I'll answer your question nicely Kim.

I'm here because I love reading what the breeders have to say. I rarely post in this section and don't offer advise but do read it everyday.

I also think... while it's great that your vet here has so much experience - he isn't the one posting here. From what I'm reading... a vet that is telling people NOT to neuter is not doing his job.... but that's a different debate. You using your vets views on certain issues may have a place on the forum somewhere.... but it just it's not the same as hearing from someone who is actually breeding dogs.

the other thing is you mentioned ethics ?

The only thing I see In MY OPINION that is unethical..... is you telling people to not spay/nueter their dogs.

[QUOTE=Toby's Human]I completely understand. You spend possibly thousands for the perfect one...that you can afford...and you want the possibility to breed...but that's just it. It's possible but not guaranteed.

I couldnt agree more :thumbup:

Your point is well taken and I was not questioning your credibility as I had read the article before. It is as you say your choice about posting the link as I explained later my comments about the length of the post were mostly in response to Villette's post complaining about how long some of mine are. LOL.

I really don't care how long posts are. I will decide whether to read thoroughly or skim depending on how much time I have an how interested I am in the subject matter.
Thank you for the compliment, I think...lol

OKAY...there you go again....misquoting me!!

I never told anyone not to spay/neuter their dog!! I would never be so rude as to try to make such a personal decision for someone! It is not my place. I am free, however to express my views on the subject as you are.

EXCUSE ME ? The above is DIRECTLY quoted from you - Are you saying this post isn't encouraging people to not spay or neuter ? What did I misquote here ? Do you KNOW how many people read this forum and may get the wrong signal by seeing this ?

Thanks Robbie...I feel the same about you.

None of those quotes is me telling people not to spay/neuter their dog!! That was my point and my protest over you misquoting me.

Give people some credit please.....some think it is irresponsible not to alter if you are not going to breed, I think it is irresponsible to alter as a matter of course....people are free to decide which is right for them and their dog...after all.. it is still a free country...(despite the current administration's efforts to make it otherwise) :eek:

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Kimberly...no,no, no...I should have used the word "one of a group of males". these boys can be just awful, they are so macho with each other, peeing is their hobby...those can be the worst. If I could pick a stud it would be one like you have...believe me!!!