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When I got my first Yorkie a few years ago I felt much as you do. I did not understand why having papers mattered, or what the harm in letting my Gizmo father a litter of puppies would be. I by chance purchased him locally from two very sweet ladies who had a house full of Yorkies, and sometimes breed them. He was AKC registered, but I did not even send in his papers. I Loved him with all my heart. He became my life. There had been a couple of people ask me if I would stud him out to their little girls for a fee. I had considered allowing this when he was older, but I did not like the thought of letting him stay with strangers. He was so cute, why not share that little face with others? but shortly after bringing him home he began getting sick. He would shake, and not be able to stand up at times. I would rush him to the vet, and after IV fluids he snapped out of it and was fine. My wallet on the other hand took a hard hit. Aprox. $200.00 each visit. Sometimes more depending on how long he stayed and what meds he was to take. This went on for almost four years before I learned that he had a liver shunt and would need surgery if he were to have any chance to live. Before I purchased Gizmo I had no ideal what a Liver Shunt was, but I learned that it is a defect that is inherited. I lost Gizmo in Feb of 2008 after complications from having livershunt surgery. I spent well over $20,000.00 in his short life trying to save him. He is just one example of what happens when people breed their babies without knowing their background. Yes you could share a part of your pet with someone, but you could be setting someone up for a huge heart break, and put a innocent puppy through alot of pain. |
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Warning video is very graphic but I think everyone who wants to breed should see it. http://www.nopuppymillscanada.ca/bruno_0002.wmv |
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Of course there is, and I am aware of the difference. The dog in the video was bred by a back yard breeder. Audrey |
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No Puppy Mills Canada |
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Thank you for making this point. I have never understood the comparison that is often made between the lives of humans and the lives of dogs. The two situation are not equatable. Your options and how you would handle the situation with one cannot be used as a basis for judging the same situation with the other. |
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Well it's a good thing that you are thinking ahead. |Because there is a lot to think about. For example: what are the tests you need to have on your girl to insure she is free from genetic defects that can be passed onto her puppies. What is the health history of her parents, and what verifiable tests were done on them? How will you screen your prospective buyers of any future pups\? How will you support the purchaser of your puppies throughout their life? What kind of health guarantees will you be prepared to offer? What will you do if all those pups are not sold? What about purchasers who wish to return said pups? How many litters have you bred before ? Do you have a mentor? Some of these questions have already been asked in previous posters. To breed is not for the dilatant, it requires an immense amount of learning, preparation and expense. AS a purchaser and supporter of pure bred dogs I would never buy a dog from parents with no papers, no health tests, no health guarantees, if I want to take those kinds of risks I would just go to my local animal shelter and rescue one of the many many dogs that have been given up for adoption. I urge you to consider all the many wise responses you have received and learn all you can. |
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