well, if they've got something to hide then they probably aren't as reputable as you think. It's easy to take good lines and turn them into crap real quick

What ever. Think what you want. ANd tell you who they are why so you can bash them ha I think not!!

I honestly don't want to know... I doubt they'd be someone I'd ever consider buying a dog from anyway. If you think it's okay to breed mixes than that's your opinion but I won't ever condone it. Too many dogs being bred for the wrong reasons..too many dieing every year because there aren't enough homes...

Not that it's really anyones business..she is 53, she has a degree in psychology(her and I don't get along, so don't think I'm sticking up for her just because she's my sister), she did a lot of reading, and she wanted good healthy pups, with 2 great breeds(and this is what the people buying them wanted)..her puppies did not go until they were 10 weeks, the parents BOTH had all the tests done necessary by her vet, the mother was in her 2nd heat, so she was 1 1/2 or around there. the mother dog is now 8 and had her last litter 5 years ago..she did a back to back breeding, then skipped until the 3rd heat, had 2 more back to back and that was all the litters she had..and no, she didn't have anyone sign a spay/neuter contract, because a lot of family members bought them, and she knew they would have them spayed/neutered, and the other ones she knew they wouldn't, but, even if they did, that would have been their decision..I don't want someone telling me I can't breed my dog if I want...now, if I'm paying less for a yorkie because of the spay/netuer contract, then thats another story

I agree to many are ending up in shelters and not just not wanted for the owners get tired of them ,but I do not think some breeders are bad because they have mixes.Most do not care they just put any female with any male and get a litter of mixes.But some put alot of time and effort and use good studs and bitches to get mixes.There is a difference I think.

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but what's the purpose in breeding them? Not trying to start an argument...just wondering why those with good lines would choose to breed mixes.

I'm going to say that people want these mixes. I have a poodle and a yorkie and I would LOVE a mix of the both of them. They are both wonderful dogs! I don't think there is anything wrong with a mix if that's what someone wants. It's personal opinion. Some people don't like mixes and that's fine. People should get whatever kind of dog they want or like. I have a friend who has a cockapoo...she did not want a poodle but she liked cocker spaniels but didn't want a dog that shed...her cockapoo was a perfect mix of the two.

I know a lot of people(they must be nuts);) but, they want morkies, or they want another yorkie mix..everyone knows what they want..a lot of peopel want morkies, they dont' want purebred yorkie or purebred maltese..everyone that has bought my sisters dogs love them to death, they are very smart, tend to housebreak pretty easily, etc etc..to each his own..but, you have to realize, there are yorkies getting put down every year too, not just mixed dogs..maybe all breeders should just stop breeding so that all of us will stop spending so much on yorkies and other purebreds and buy only from shelters...??

yes, bad breeders should stop breeding purebreds as well. There are only a small amount of reputable breeders in this world when you look at the overall amount of people breeding, and only those reputable breeders ought to be breeding. We wouldn't have purebreds or mixes being euthanized all the time if most people would quit breeding. That's why I will only support breeders that breed for the right reasons - to breed to the breed standard and continually improve the breed.

If someone wants a mix, why not adopt one? I don't think breeding just because people will buy is the right reason for breeding...that's doing it for money. Not a good reason to breed.

I'm not sure why everyone thinks that by mixing a dog with a poodle that it will automatically not shed. This is a big thing with the lab/poodle mixes (or labradoodles :rolleyes: ) People buy them because they are supposed to be shed-free, but that's not always the case. When you take a shedding dog and breed it with a non-shedding dog, you are going to get a 50/50 chance for shedding. You could get a dog that sheds like a lab, doesn't shed like a poodle, or sheds somewhat but less than a lab would. I know of many lab/poodle mixes turned over to rescue groups because families bought them thinking they would by "hypoallergenic" and the dog ended up shedding when it grew up.

oh my, I think a lot is needed to be learned on this subject. Why doesn't everyone look into it! Probably a lot we all can learn

I don't really "get" designer mixes but aren't all purebred dogs (including Yorkies) derived from the breedings of multiple breeds of dogs?

I know people can get a dog from a shelter but some people prefer to know exactly what kind of dog they are getting. Dogs at a shelter might look like something but really have a completely other breed mixed in them that could result in a bad trait. I think it is up to each person what kind of dog they want/like.

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I agree~!
That and the "BACKYARD" Breeders statements.
I have bought from VERY caring people who have WONDERFUL puppies.
I don't know how close they are to the "Yorkie SHOW Standard" BUT they are Beautiful, healthy, gentle puppies who have been loved and raised in their home.
Everyone who breeds is not a "backyard breeder" Not everyone has to breed show quality dogs.Beautiful Healthy dogs with great temperament are what most people hope for......

I have also bred my 3 AKC Non "show dogs"
And LOVED these puppies ...So much so that after having them in my home for 12 weeks I find it very very hard to sell them.
I've researched and read all I could get my hands on before ever thinking about breeding them.

I've had to handfeed babies, these I got so attached to I couldn't sell...lol
I've had one baby get stuck in the birth canal.
I lost that one. Thank God mama was OK.
But I consider myself and some others to be very caring educated breeders.
And if they are not educated THATS why some read and post here as I have and other forums.

They really don't need to have someone put them down for it ......
The breeders who offer insight and tools to learn are A+ in my book.
And theres many on here, because I learn something new almost everyday!

That being said I also have 2 Morkies and they are loved every bit as much as my Yorkies.

Debbi

Could you please define the word breeder to me then? Can you only use the term breeder only when referring to purebred breeding? The dictionary reads," a person who breeds animals. To breed is to reproduce by controlled mating and/ or to develop certain characteristics by such mating." But your definition is beyond that. Or is your standard really for breeding show dogs? I think to breed some Morkies or poodle mixes won't stop all the wonderful little yorkies that we all love from still being lovingly and perfectly bred. I also don't think that the Morkies and poodle mixes purchased from responsible breeders are the dogs being euthanized.

Educate without the Hate!
 

I have yorkies and a maltese. No morkies but... I love both breeds. But my question is, For those who are quick to judge the person doing the breeding, are you this quick to judge someone in person? Are you this vocal in public. I think people can give their opinion without all the mud slinging. I came on here a few months ago for some good advice, but I have to say I'm really afraid sometimes to ask questions for fear of being attacked. If there are people out there seeking advice I don't think they should be afraid to ask their questions. Educate without the hate!

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Breeder = someone who own an animal and allows it to become pregnant and give birth.

But then you've got your good breeders and your bad breeders....reputable and unreputable.

I've never said I don't like mixed breed dogs. I love all dogs. But I don't support those intentionally breeding mixed breed dogs. And I don't support unreputable breeders of purebred dogs either. I'm sorry but I won't ever change my opinion that all breeders that intentionally breed mixes are NOT reputable breeders. If someone wants to support an unreputable breeder, I guess that's their choice...I guess I'll just never understand why people choose to do it.

I have a yorkie poo and I love him dearly but he is from a pet store aka puppy mill.

I will never buy another mix again, knowing what I know now and won't support breeders who breed mixes. Of course they are cute (what dog isn't), but breeding just to breed is simply adding to overpopulation among dogs and there's no health screening, no standard to live up to, ect.

There's also no way you can tell what a mixed breed puppy will grow to look like. My yorkie poo Bentley looks very much poodle like and has stayed that way through his adult life, but I've seen other mixes that look night and day from puppyhood to adulthood.

If you really want a mixed breed, I would suggest looking at some local rescues or petfinder.com and not supporting irresponsible breedings. JMO

Well ,my two cents!!!!!!!!!! I love the little fuzzy mixes. I think they are adorable. I would almost kill to have a Parti or even a brewier, (not a mix, by the way) I just think they are the most gorgeous dogs ever. BUT, being a breeder, as long as I have my yorkies, I will not bring one into my home, UNLESS, I keep it out in the house with me and away from where the yorkies are gated in the living:) Now, why hadn't I thought of that before when I have been drooling over all these beautiful dogs.:p As far as the rest of this thread, I am staying out of it.

I think all dogs are cute, and i do mean ALL:) Here is the problem as i see it, my friend was scammed big time by a so called breeder) she wanted a yorkie/maltese, well thats what she thought she had bought, ( $$ ) paid big money, no papers, had health issues off the get go, vet said he is mixed with at least 3 different breeds:( was suppose to be 5pds and is 17, not that it matters because she loves her baby like the rest of us do:) I guess my thing is the money they charge and the uneducated people that fall for there disception:( Jmho:)

Yes, every dog was mixed with something to get purebreds, there is only one dog that wasn't, and that is the maltese

Very good points everyone, I have a very good champion pedigree male that was suppose to be 5 pounds and under well my nice little tea cup ended up to be 16 pounds go figure,needless to say he was neuterd and is a family pet to us,so money down the drain on that one and had to get another male.
You never know sometimes what is going to come out of the gene pool.
Look at all the LP and other problems yorkies have that have good pedigrees and they come from good breeders hmmm... .So what does that say??
I like the mixes but I do think they have to be compatable to be mixed and have good stock to breed with.

I see where you're coming from..but, you have reputable breeders that do mix 2 breeds(knowing what 2 breeds they are, and having testing done on them)..to me, these are reputable breeders..the ones that aren't are the ones lying to you to make money..just like some yorkie breeders, I can tell by looking, that some of these so called yorkies are NOT purebred, but, yet, the breeder says they are..When my sister did her mixes, she knew exactly and had the testing done necessary, she never lied to anyone, did she get some that looked more yorkie?? YES, did she get some that looked more maltese? Yes..but, the people that bought hers, knew what they were getting..she never lied and said they were morkies when they weren't..but, yet you get yorkie breeders that will say yeah, this dog is purebred yorkie, and are lying right through their teeth..I think honesty is what's important..that you get what you pay for..

One more thing I want to add..people say "reputable breeder", well, there are a lot of yorkie breeders, that are supposedly not out for the money..Okay, now, when the bitch is too old to breed anymore, how many of these reputable breeders find their dogs forever homes with other families?? The answer is A LOT OF THEM. I can say, when my sister retired her bitch(and she was still young), she had her spayed, and she still lives with my sister(along with 7 other inside dogs, also all spayed/neutered)..She didn't just use her to make a little money, then find her a new home..I think it's terrible when breeders breed their dogs, then rehome them when they're too old to produce anymore..imo

Look at this adorable morkie on puppyfind..
http://www.puppyfind.com/view_listin...2526page%253D1

adorable:)