ferragame | 08-12-2009 06:18 AM | Quote:
Originally Posted by Peabody
(Post 2743091)
Thanks for this post. I was wondering what the difference is between a "reputable breeder" and a "backyard breeder." Sounds like the difference is not so much the physical operation or quantity; but, the health of the puppies they produce.
The problem for those of us researching where to buy a healthy puppy is that it appears there are very few "reputable breeders" close enough to visit in person. In Oklahoma, the Yorkie breeders directory (linked to the AKC website) lists only 2 for the entire state. My vet gave me the names of 3 breeders in Oklahoma whose puppies he had seen and whose owners were happy, and they are 100 to 200 miles away. Then the "reputable breeders" don't seem to produce many "show quality" puppies with full registration so that more healthy, "show quality" puppies can be bred. There really does seem to be a shortage of "show quality" full registration puppies available--or even "pet quality" limited registration puppies from "reputable breeders." It really is a dilemma--I could go to a pet store or call a number in the newspaper today for a BYB and buy one, but I want a healthy puppy. | Speaking as a breeder, we do not grant full registration to buyers for a multitude of reasons. One is we are very careful to protect our line and insure we breed top quality Yorkies. We've had four enter the show ring in the past couple of years and have placed very well. The reason for not entering more is simple - time. We just do not have the time to devote to showing full time.
We do grant limited registration however this is contingent on buyers spaying or neutering their Yorkies. Spaying or neutering offers numerous benefits including reducing forms of cancer.
Also not all breeders advertising in the local paper could be considered BYB. We have advertised on occasion in our local paper (Philadelphia PA) and do this to gain a larger audience and grant access to us by people who would not be aware we existed otherwise. Just because people contact us regarding a puppy does not mean they meet our standards and qualify as prospective new owners. In this case, we do not sell them a puppy. |