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.

Thanks...

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.

I agree and............
 

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