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RascalLucy 01-21-2008 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by MyFairLacy (Post 1694072)
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.
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.

LazyDaisy 01-21-2008 09:35 PM
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!

kosoma 01-21-2008 09:43 PM
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Originally Posted by NanaDtreasures (Post 1694149)
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......
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kosoma 01-21-2008 09:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Nikki+2 (Post 1693142)
Regardless of what anyone's opinions on mixing is, people really need to stop throwing the word puppymill around. They are a real problem and you are diluting the seriousness by labeling anyone who's breeding practices you don't like as a puppymill. Google puppymills and you will see that they are not simply uneducated or careless breeders- puppymills are evil on a mass scale. The issue is not helped in any way when people use the word so flippantly. I'm seeing this a lot lately and it's aggravating.
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MyFairLacy 01-21-2008 09:49 PM
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Originally Posted by RascalLucy (Post 1694226)
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.
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.

yorkiegirl83 01-21-2008 10:24 PM
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

Sugar's Mom 01-22-2008 03:33 AM
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.

littlewhip 01-22-2008 04:02 AM
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:)

hha 01-22-2008 04:50 AM
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Originally Posted by BubblPopElectrc (Post 1694123)
I don't really "get" designer mixes but aren't all purebred dogs (including Yorkies) derived from the breedings of multiple breeds of dogs?
Yes, every dog was mixed with something to get purebreds, there is only one dog that wasn't, and that is the maltese

011011 01-22-2008 04:54 AM
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.

hha 01-22-2008 05:00 AM
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Originally Posted by littlewhip (Post 1694442)
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:)
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..

autumn star 01-22-2008 05:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Nikki+2 (Post 1693142)
Regardless of what anyone's opinions on mixing is, people really need to stop throwing the word puppymill around. They are a real problem and you are diluting the seriousness by labeling anyone who's breeding practices you don't like as a puppymill. Google puppymills and you will see that they are not simply uneducated or careless breeders- puppymills are evil on a mass scale. The issue is not helped in any way when people use the word so flippantly. I'm seeing this a lot lately and it's aggravating.
I couldn't agree more..............I would probably go w/another purebreed Yorkie or possibly a Yorkiepoo!
Good luck w/what ever you decide and keep us posted.
Just remember even though you asked for honest opinions, in the long run you are the one that has to be happy so what ever you decide I am sure you will make the right choice for you and Roxy.:) :)

hha 01-22-2008 05:03 AM
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

hha 01-22-2008 05:37 AM
Look at this adorable morkie on puppyfind..
http://www.puppyfind.com/view_listin...2526page%253D1

littlewhip 01-22-2008 05:55 AM
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Originally Posted by hha (Post 1694513)
Look at this adorable morkie on puppyfind..
http://www.puppyfind.com/view_listin...2526page%253D1
adorable:)


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