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07-10-2008, 02:47 PM | #1 |
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| Why are Show Breeders so mean and stingy? 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. |
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07-10-2008, 02:55 PM | #2 |
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| It's not really fair to lump all show breeders in one catagory because you had this experience with just one that you were in contact with. JMHO Were they advertising stud service?
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07-10-2008, 02:57 PM | #3 |
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| I'm sorry if you felt someone was rude to you for no reason......I do know that show/ breeders work very hard and for many years to establish their lines and they can be very particular who gets to use their studs.... This show/breeder could have been going through who knows what when you contacted her.....it may or may have not been directed at you.....But be prepared for many "no's" on your request....Good luck on your search....
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07-10-2008, 03:01 PM | #4 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member | 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.
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07-10-2008, 03:38 PM | #5 |
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| You say your Yorkie is "show quality", but has she actually been shown? Is she a finished champion? If not, that would explain why this breeder was dismissive. Reputable show breeders work hard to improve their lines and are very careful about each breeding. |
07-10-2008, 04:35 PM | #6 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Susanville, Ca, USA
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| I think that regardless if the Show Breeder works hard, yadda yadda yadda she shouldnt treat people that way. Her hard working and all that shouldnt make it okay to talk to someone like that. I work hard as a sahm to raise my boys to be men but that doesnt give me the right to be rude to someone when they call or when someone comes to my door. |
07-10-2008, 05:10 PM | #7 |
bam and pebbles mommy Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida
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| i agree. I think this is probably the reason why... if your yorkie is not an actual champion i dont think she would want to breed |
07-10-2008, 05:30 PM | #8 |
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| 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. |
07-10-2008, 06:38 PM | #9 | |
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07-10-2008, 07:14 PM | #10 |
I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member | Most show breeders are interested in improving the breed, and I imagine they gets lot of calls, and e-mails requesting puppies and or stud services, they have to be extremely careful in which homes and breeders they choose. They don't really see breeding as a business, and like to know those breeders and their programs thoroughly before permitting their dogs to stud. After all, if the offspring is less than desirable, it reflects on them as well. I do find the title of your thread a little prejudicial, and one shouldn't generalize just because one has had a bad experience. Attending shows, and getting to know some of the breeding personally might help you in choosing a breeder willing to work with you; you needn't enter your dog to attend dog shows.
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07-10-2008, 07:35 PM | #11 |
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| Sorry... I am sorry my friend that you had that experience...unfortunately people can be mean and rude. I am going to do everything in my power to become a Yorkie Specialist, but as years to come, I will never lose site that people are human and you should treat all man kind as you want to be treated. There are many responsible breeders who will help you if you are determined to breed, because they want to help you better the breed instead of damage it... So seek out good responsible and helpful breeders....those in my opinion are the ones...who want to fight to protect and love our breed... if you get the door slammed in your face... it is probably someone in the long run you would regret ever dealing with.... at the end of the day... Respect is a powerful word. Lean as much as you can, research and study and many doors will eventually open... Good luck on your journey...
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07-10-2008, 08:51 PM | #12 |
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| I agree 100% with the last post..If someone is rude right from the start, it is most likely someone you would not want to work with anyway..I feel that no matter how good your dogs are or how much work you put into it,there is no reason to be rude to people,,if she didnt want to work with you she should have been polite and said no thank you..there is no need to act like you are better than someone else. |
07-10-2008, 10:33 PM | #13 |
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| Sorry you had a bad experience. There are all kinds of people that show: the good, the bad and the ugley!!LOL Dont let one bad person keep you down!! I suggest that you go to shows and meet the exhibitors, not before the show, but after they are done. They will have more time to talk to you then. There will always be that exhibitor that will not give you the time of day, but you will also meet some very fine people. Most will be stand-off-ish at first. They probably have seen it all when it comes to people that want to start showing and breeding. Most of these people find it way to time consuming and expensive or get a bad taste in their mouths when their dog doesnt win and quit. Also, most exhibitors are very protective about their lines and dont want to make them available. You will have to win their trust first. Best of luck!!
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07-10-2008, 10:58 PM | #14 | |
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07-10-2008, 11:07 PM | #15 |
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| I agree. Courtesy and politeness costs nothing. Hugs Shirl x x |
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