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[BamaFan121s]

Originally Posted by lidarose

Too bad breeders weren't more concerned with health issues than with breed standards, if that were the case and the majority of breeders actually were more concerned about the health of their 'purebreds' than acheiving some 'standard' or 'smaller size' of the breed, then we would have healthier, if sub-standard yorkies. And if breeders know there is a genetic problem in the family of their akc dog, why are they breeding them and why is it allowed?

You are absolutely correct! BOTH should be major concerns. And that's not to say that there aren't breeders out there that do...because there are...many are members here...they are just outnumbered by those trying to make a quick buck by meeting the current demand.

[BamaFan121s]

Originally Posted by roosmom

That may be true and my yorkipoo that's only been cross bred once may not be a good example however- "purebred" MUTTS who are crossed and crossed and crossed so much you have no idea what they really are do not have the problems pure breds do and while that may not be a "fact" as far as I don't have an article in a veterinarian journal (though if you'd like me to write a term paper about it I'm sure I could- though I may be a little rusty lol) to back it up- they are much less likely to have problems than a pure bred dog (and I think- definitely don't quote me on this one though- that probably the toy pure bred dogs are even worse with having problems but I'm not an expert and I certainly haven't studied up on it enough to know for sure).

Could very well be. Most genetic disorders exist because of the breeding (over 100s yrs time) the same traits to create a breed. With dogs that are mutts by many generations, I'm sure those have become so diluted that they are a minimal threat. Don't know if there have been any long term studies to examine the fact...never had a reason for needing to know. I won't argue with you on that one because I don't care...never had the need to research that in depth. (yay...no term paper needed for you!) But I don't think that means we should all strive to have a world full of all mutts. Poor mutts...no one loves them.
And I'm sure toys are more likely to contract one as the current demand for toy dogs is causing them to be mass produced by people who don't really give a crap.

[roosmom]

Originally Posted by BamaFan121s

Poor mutts...no one loves them.

Heeeeey!!! I love my little mutt dog just as much as my designer and pure bred yorkies! Now if only I could teach her to quit eating the frozen chicken breasts from the counter...I suppose there are some benefits to having my little pure bred toy pups that can barely climb the stairs...much less reach the counter =)

[lidarose]

Originally Posted by BamaFan121s

You are absolutely correct! BOTH should be major concerns. And that's not to say that there aren't breeders out there that do...because there are...many are members here...they are just outnumbered by those trying to make a quick buck by meeting the current demand.

At least we agree on somethings! What I don't understand is why akc is so lax about this and how come so many people can breed this way through akc? I would think that they would have higher standards and check up on breeders more, especially the ones that are purposely downsizing the breed. You hardly ever see someone advertising a teeny tiny yorkie with ckc papers, I guess I just don't have the respect for akc that I use to and I KNOW that there are fabulous breeders out there, it's not the registry that impresses me - it's the breeder.

[lidarose]

Originally Posted by roosmom

Heeeeey!!! I love my little mutt dog just as much as my designer and pure bred yorkies! Now if only I could teach her to quit eating the frozen chicken breasts from the counter...I suppose there are some benefits to having my little pure bred toy pups that can barely climb the stairs...much less reach the counter =)

Did you say 'little mutt dog'?

[BamaFan121s]

Originally Posted by lidarose

At least we agree on somethings! What I don't understand is why akc is so lax about this and how come so many people can breed this way through akc? I would think that they would have higher standards and check up on breeders more, especially the ones that are purposely downsizing the breed. You hardly ever see someone advertising a teeny tiny yorkie with ckc papers, I guess I just don't have the respect for akc that I use to and I KNOW that there are fabulous breeders out there, it's not the registry that impresses me - it's the breeder.

Looks like we argree on several things.

[BamaFan121s]

Originally Posted by roosmom

Heeeeey!!! I love my little mutt dog just as much as my designer and pure bred yorkies! Now if only I could teach her to quit eating the frozen chicken breasts from the counter...I suppose there are some benefits to having my little pure bred toy pups that can barely climb the stairs...much less reach the counter =)

Blech...raw chicken. No part in that equations sounds good to me. I was joking about the loving your mutt thing! Best dog I EVER had was a mutt named Rocky Noodle.

[Superstarkba]

I never got a copy of Dakotas papers, and I still paid 850 for her.

[lidarose]

Originally Posted by BamaFan121s

Blech...raw chicken. No part in that equations sounds good to me. I was joking about the loving your mutt thing! Best dog I EVER had was a mutt named Rocky Noodle.

Knew you were joking, they are all mutts at heart! My best dog right now is a rescue 'mutt' I know he's part poodle but the rest - ?. Poor old fella, he'd spent so much of his life in a cage that he didn't know to go to the food and water bowls, for months we had to take them to him, inching him closer and closer. He came from an akc breeder of poodles but he's a mutt!

[hha]

Originally Posted by lidarose

At least we agree on somethings! What I don't understand is why akc is so lax about this and how come so many people can breed this way through akc? I would think that they would have higher standards and check up on breeders more, especially the ones that are purposely downsizing the breed. You hardly ever see someone advertising a teeny tiny yorkie with ckc papers, I guess I just don't have the respect for akc that I use to and I KNOW that there are fabulous breeders out there, it's not the registry that impresses me - it's the breeder.

Because AKC loves the money!

[yougetthesmiles]

Originally Posted by Breny

hi !!!

Missy, whats Baby's temp this afternoon?

I just took it at 2pm and it was 99.1 prior to that it was 97.5, I wish I knew why it goes up and down

[roosmom]

Originally Posted by lidarose

Did you say 'little mutt dog'?

Why yes I did- and I call them all that even the purebred =)

[roosmom]

Originally Posted by BamaFan121s

Blech...raw chicken. No part in that equations sounds good to me. I was joking about the loving your mutt thing! Best dog I EVER had was a mutt named Rocky Noodle.

I know! And FROZEN raw chicken at that....so gross- and not a trace of it to be found only a littl while later....you wouldn't believe the things she's eaten and lived to do it again! little monster!

[lidarose]

Originally Posted by roosmom

Why yes I did- and I call them all that even the purebred =)

I was being sarcastic about the 'little' mutt getting on the counter. I call all mine mutts too!

[roosmom]

Originally Posted by lidarose

I was being sarcastic about the 'little' mutt getting on the counter. I call all mine mutts too!

oh lol yeah...well I always thought her 35 lbs was on the smaller side until I ended up with a 2 1/4 lb yorkie =)