Why are Show Breeders so mean and stingy?

[sammiz]

Originally Posted by sammiz

I loved this post. It is well worded and so applicable to the situation. Some folks are just plain rude from the get-go. They are everywhere, too. No matter, how hard a person works is not license to be uppity and high handed. This includes the clerks at the store, the business person on the phone, and.....the show breeder.

If someone is rude to me in a store, I leave. If someone is rude to me on the phone, I hang up. Life is far too short. I want to enjoy as much of it as I can. I work hard, too, and I never did get my 'Rude' license.

I don't usually quote myself, but there's a first time for everything, I guess.

I would like to add a bit to this:

I also believe that all showbreeders should not be lumped together. I am sure there are nice ones out there. This accounting doesn't sound like one to me, so I was addressing that.

I also just realized this is the first post the OP has made. So, I would like to say...hello, welcome to YT and would you introduce yourself to us? Maybe post a photo of your Yorkie, too?

Thanks,

Sammi


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[mscat]

Originally Posted by LaneeW

My dog has not been shown because her hair has been cut. I purchased her as a show prospect but when I saw that her hair was still black at almost a year of age, I thought that the breeder had lied to me. So in assuming that she was not a show dog, I gave her a puppy cut. Later, her hair broke into the perfect steel blue and I could not believe it! Now I would love to show her but I have to wait for her hair to grow back in. She has all of the qualities of a show dog. She has even been cleared for Luxating Patellas. Soon, I will be a show breeder and I will provide the utmost service to those who are interested in my dogs.

I am wondering why you were not aware that it can take up to two years for A yorkie coat to change color? Maybe, it would be a lot better idea if you do more reearch on the breed, and talk to experienced Yorkie owners plus get in contact with people who show their dogs.
I am leaning all the time about the Yorkie Breed too, it takes time, experience, and knowledge, just to know basics.
I like your goals and your desire to provide the best service possible to interested people.
I am sorry that you had a bad experience with one individual. Don't give up, and educate yourself as much as possible.

[MrsPeanut]

Originally Posted by mscat

I am wondering why you were not aware that it can take up to two years for A yorkie coat to change color? Maybe, it would be a lot better idea if you do more reearch on the breed, and talk to experienced Yorkie owners plus get in contact with people who show their dogs.
I am leaning all the time about the Yorkie Breed too, it takes time, experience, and knowledge, just to know basics.
I like your goals and your desire to provide the best service possible to interested people.
I am sorry that you had a bad experience with one individual. Don't give up, and educate yourself as much as possible.

YEP....what she said

[lovmyyorkie]

I know nothing about breeding, but for 1,000.00 you can have my DH no questions asked.... (just joking )

Well it sounds like you just starting your breeding program good for you...... but I'm sure they all can tell you stories of all the bumps in the road they came across.

You don't give up, keep asking questions, researching, and learning.

Some people are better with dogs then with humans....lol That would be me .

Oh, by the way Welcome to YT

[Lynn WDW]

A friend of mine's yorkie changed color 3 times!!! Baxter is silver since we shaved off his puppy coat. i can't wait to see what color he will truly be.

[Wigfur]

Originally Posted by lovmyyorkie

I know nothing about breeding, but for 1,000.00 you can have my DH no questions asked.... (just joking )

Well it sounds like you just starting your breeding program good for you...... but I'm sure they all can tell you stories of all the bumps in the road they came across.

You don't give up, keep asking questions, researching, and learning.

Some people are better with dogs then with humans....lol That would be me .

Oh, by the way Welcome to YT

Okay I almost spit my orange juice on the lap top with laughter at the hubby offering.

I agree with the posters that are telling you it is not okay for someone to be rude off the start, I call those people stuck up and in their own world where only they exist. Do a lot of research on the yorkies,and dog care in general before you dive into this head first. Leo's breeder and I have become very close friends since he came home. And it is A LOT of work, I think in the last two months I've been talking to her she has not gotten any sleep at all. In my opinion, what makes a great breeder is not just the line.... but the fact that the furbabies are like her children and when something is wrong with one of them it breaks her heart and she is willing to give so much of herself to taking care of what will one day be somoene else's pet.

Good Luck

[bjh]

Originally Posted by LaneeW

I own a show quality female yorkie and I contacted a show breeder, requesting to use her Champion stud services. She was EXTREMELY rude. She took forever responding to my emails and she talks to me as if I am a nobody. Showing dogs is expensive. You would think that they would treat a person who is willing to pay a $1000 stud fee with a reasonable amount of respect.

You did not explain in what way she was rude but if she questioned you a lot and if she seemed uninterested in letting you use her male then maybe she just did not feel comfortable letting you use her male. Have you ever breed dogs before or whelped a litter? Just because a person goes and buys a expensive bitch from show lines and breeds her, that does not make you a show breeder. Real show breeders put their heart and soul into their dogs. They attend shows, they study pedigrees and they suffer many disappointments in their goal of breeding the perfect Yorkie. Breeding dogs can be very heart breaking at times but it can also be very rewarding. It is not just about money, a $1,000 would mean nothing to a show breeder if they bred their dog to a bitch and the puppies got in the wrong hands or if the puppies had serious health issues, then the owner of the stud would be blamed and their reputation could be tarnished. It takes time to build trust and confidence with a reputable show breeder. Does the person you got your bitch from show? Do you have a mentor? If the person you got your female from shows dogs then she should be able to help you find a suitable male to breed your female to since she knows the lines. We would love to see pictures of your girl.

[crystalsmom]

Firstly, Welcome to Yorkie Talk.

I hope I don't sound rude but there are always two sides to every story and since I have had nothing but great luck with show breeders I think this is where she may have been coming from in all of this.

If you haven't met her and she hasn't seen your dog, mostly seen your dog (a pic does not show movement and true color) if your dog has not been shown...............yes she may have been alittle upset. So she was alittle upset as well. Learn from this and don't take it out on all show breeders, they do expect certain qualifications. I got out to the shows and got to know the breeders to buy a pet!! You never stop learning in this breed and your goals are wonderful so it always helps to look at the other point of view. JMO

[Wigfur]

Okay I'm curious, you all know I'm rather new here.... If the lil girl in question has not fully turned color yet, is she old enough to breed?

[bchgirl]

Originally Posted by Wigfur

Okay I'm curious, you all know I'm rather new here.... If the lil girl in question has not fully turned color yet, is she old enough to breed?

The op stated at one year...her coat hadn't changed so she cut it. Now apparently it's coming in steel blue.

Yes, the dog is old enough to breed.

[crystalsmom]

Originally Posted by Wigfur

Okay I'm curious, you all know I'm rather new here.... If the lil girl in question has not fully turned color yet, is she old enough to breed?

That's true, we don't know her age.

[crystalsmom]

Originally Posted by bchgirl

The op stated at one year...her coat hadn't changed so she cut it. Now apparently it's coming in steel blue

Yes, the dog is old enough to breed.

Sorry we both posted at the same time.

[chattiesmom]

I am sorry that the breeder was rude to you. It seems like a simple "no I am not interested in breeding one of my sires to your bitch, have a nice day, goodbye" would have been more appropriate than a long drawn out rude reply.

[Chrissy0277]

I would say go back to the breeder that sold you this show quaility girl and get her advice on breeding her. If she trusted you enough to sell you a show quaility girl she should be able to help you.
Good show breeders dont sell full registration to just anyone

[nvnvgirl]

Originally Posted by jencar98

Welcome to YT!

A reputable show/breeder usually has invested years of their blood, sweat and tears into their breeding program. They are not likely to allow their lines to be used by someone that is unknown to them, regardless of the fee you are willing to pay.

No offense, but does that give them the right to be rude and condescending when they don't even know the person? It doesn't take a lot of energy to be polite and explain something like that. JMO.