Yorkshire Terrier Club of Ethical Hobby Breeders

[Breny]

Originally Posted by BaxtersMommy

Neither of you have sheds out back, you aren't BYB's so what are you? I have no problem calling you Hobby breeders either.

Per the AKC site: American Kennel Club - AKC Board Policy Manual

Hobby Breeder Definition (April 1993 Board meeting).
Any individual who produced 50 puppies a year could not be considered a hobby breeder.

In my opinion I'd say I am a hobby breeder. I'd REALLY love to get into showing. BUT...I am limited with being able to travel. I did find a really nice handler in my area and was talking with him and that may be something I may do in the future. I have been looking for conformation classes as well but have not found anything close.
For now I will be happy just to go and watch and be around dog people. I think that is more than half the fun! LOL being around ppl who share your love is what its all about for me


I actually have a friend who showed another breed that plans to show her Yorkies and Biewers real soon and I plan to be her tag along and learn as much as possible. Real excited about that !!!

[rbelland]

I do have to say. If I was going to join any club it would be the YTCA. That would be the ethical thing to do. If I am correct you have to be invited to join the club.

[gemy]

I've take a look at your site. Code of Ethics etc, breeding not before the second heat cycle, and I was wondering if you had considered an age limit as well, like not before 18 months?
Have you delineated out what exact tests prior to breeding? beyonds STD's

And I'm a little confused the AKC standard does speak to colour of blue and tan; yet you are making an exception on color. What if the yorkie is black and red? Are you allowed to breed that dog and be an ethical member of your organization?

[topknot]

Originally Posted by chachi

I have seen hobby breeder defined as the same as a byb or someone who breeds for the betterment of the breed so I think it all depends on whose defing it

BYB is not a good thing.

[rbelland]

Originally Posted by Breny

In my opinion I'd say I am a hobby breeder. I'd REALLY love to get into showing. BUT...I am limited with being able to travel. I did find a really nice handler in my area and was talking with him and that may be something I may do in the future. I have been looking for conformation classes as well but have not found anything close.
For now I will be happy just to go and watch and be around dog people. I think that is more than half the fun! LOL being around ppl who share your love is what its all about for me


I actually have a friend who showed another breed that plans to show her Yorkies and Biewers real soon and I plan to be her tag along and learn as much as possible. Real excited about that !!!

Check to see if any of these places are close to you.

http://www.annarborkc.org/all_breed.html

[YorkieRose]

Originally Posted by rbelland

I have had such a great time going to all the shows I have attended. I have only ran into one bad apple. I am the type of person who asks a lot of questions. She was not very nice to me.

But, I will tell you one thing. I will not stop just because one person was a B****. It's called passion.

Just one?

This is what I have found...if you put 100 show breeders in a room...10% will be people you will want as good friends. 80% will be a mixture of nice, decent people who may come and go in your life..and the last 10% have at some point in their life made a pact with Satan...I avoid those people.

[BaxtersMommy]

Originally Posted by Breny

In my opinion I'd say I am a hobby breeder. I'd REALLY love to get into showing. BUT...I am limited with being able to travel. I did find a really nice handler in my area and was talking with him and that may be something I may do in the future. I have been looking for conformation classes as well but have not found anything close.
For now I will be happy just to go and watch and be around dog people. I think that is more than half the fun! LOL being around ppl who share your love is what its all about for me


I actually have a friend who showed another breed that plans to show her Yorkies and Biewers real soon and I plan to be her tag along and learn as much as possible. Real excited about that !!!

I think many would be surprised at the numbers of people (on YT) who would be interested in showing one day. I have been to shows here in Dallas and will continue to go and learn. Continue on with your passion, and don't worry about others opinions or terminology. I still think healthy pups should be every breeders top priority.

[topknot]

Originally Posted by Breny

In my opinion I'd say I am a hobby breeder. I'd REALLY love to get into showing. BUT...I am limited with being able to travel. I did find a really nice handler in my area and was talking with him and that may be something I may do in the future. I have been looking for conformation classes as well but have not found anything close.
For now I will be happy just to go and watch and be around dog people. I think that is more than half the fun! LOL being around ppl who share your love is what its all about for me


I actually have a friend who showed another breed that plans to show her Yorkies and Biewers real soon and I plan to be her tag along and learn as much as possible. Real excited about that !!!

Since you are going to tag along with your friend to shows - you then can show your dogs.
I have a hard time too, my hubby has had heart issues, but I always find a way to show. It is like going to a family outting. My daughter is coming with me to my next show. It is a lot of fun and worth the effort.

[chachi]

Originally Posted by topknot

BYB is not a good thing.

I know alot of other dog forums have a derrogatory view of what a hobby breeder is

[Breny]

Originally Posted by rbelland

I do have to say. If I was going to join any club it would be the YTCA. That would be the ethical thing to do. If I am correct you have to be invited to join the club.

I've looked into it, but my interest in the partis and biewers would not make it possible. And yes , here is what it says:

Applicants for membership must apply on a form as approved by the Board of Directors.
An applicant for membership must have the endorsement of two club members in good
standing who are not relatives or associated in any business venture with the applicant.

[rbelland]

Originally Posted by YorkieRose

Just one?

This is what I have found...if you put 100 show breeders in a room...10% will be people you will want as good friends. 80% will be a mixture of nice, decent people who may come and go in your life..and the last 10% have at some point in their life made a pact with Satan...I avoid those people.

That is a good way to look at it.

Yes only one, She was out to get everyone. Yelling at her peers and everything..LOL

I am just going to take in all I can, every chance I get.

[jackson25]

Originally Posted by BaxtersMommy

I think many would be surprised at the numbers of people (on YT) who would be interested in showing one day. I have been to shows here in Dallas and will continue to go and learn. Continue on with your passion, and don't worry about others opinions or terminology. I still think healthy pups should be every breeders top priority.

I couldn't agree more.....Health is always number one!

[Disney]

This is such informative thread!

[Breny]

Originally Posted by BaxtersMommy

I think many would be surprised at the numbers of people (on YT) who would be interested in showing one day. I have been to shows here in Dallas and will continue to go and learn. Continue on with your passion, and don't worry about others opinions or terminology. I still think healthy pups should be every breeders top priority.

[jackson25]

Originally Posted by topknot

I just came across this from AKC, Getting Started As A Responsible Breeder: Getting Started as a Responsible Breeder

Great info!!