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10-02-2009, 08:05 PM | #1 |
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| Question? Why are there so many sick Yorkies? |
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10-02-2009, 08:23 PM | #2 |
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10-03-2009, 06:01 AM | #3 |
Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member | I'm only guessing ....but with the internet & WAY too many people jumping on the band wagon to sell puppies, (I won't say breeding because it's an insult to those who really care) ....the yorkie population has exploded and with that - so have health issues and problems. When a dog gets popular - everyone and their uncle want to cash in. I feel sorry for the people who breed for the love of the dog - they must feel ill reading and seeing all the health issues so many are experiencing (I know I do) ...even worse - dogs are suffering all because someone wanted to make a quick buck. |
10-03-2009, 06:05 AM | #4 |
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| I agree Vee and when you have people breeding who don't have a clue you will end up with many, many sick Yorkies. Some of these people don't have a clue about genetic defects and how it is passed on to the next generation..
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10-03-2009, 06:08 AM | #5 | |
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10-03-2009, 06:18 AM | #6 |
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| I just want to add: There are so many people lately wanting to breed their dog or get a puppy to be breed - I know since I have had the calls and so many emails by others wanting. They have no clue what they are getting into. They have not done their research and are just jumping into it. Not a profession way to go about it nor the correct way. |
10-03-2009, 06:35 AM | #7 |
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| I think also that there are other sick dogs breeds also but you are here on Yorkie Talk and we talk about strictly yorkies. I bet if you go to any other breed forum you will find that there are other breeds that are sick and in need of advice on their particular breed. I also agree with the other posters that there are people breeding who don't have a clue
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10-03-2009, 06:51 AM | #8 |
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| There are almost 55,000 members on YT, and it is more common for someone to seek help for a sick or injured yorkie, than to post a msg. stating "hey, my yorkie is healthy"...I, also, believe that those members saying that there are way too many people breeding for profit (puppy mills, etc.) has something to do w/it, too...And, as another member stated, it's probably just as rampant w/all the other breeds, we just don't hear about it...For instance, did you know that papillions are more likely to get LP than yorkies...It's a inherent trait in that breed, as well...But there are no real guarantees, even w/reputable breeders...I had a registered English Mastiff from a reputable breeder/shower that gave me an 18 month guarantee on her hips (both her parents were certified in the high clear range)...She had the defect, and I contacted the breeder, who said she'd exchange for another dog....Yeah right, after 15 months, I don't think so...I don't think yorkies are more likely to be any worse off, than any other breeds...It's the same w/humans...Some are healthy, some or not, but you probably hear more about the ill ones than the well ones... |
10-03-2009, 07:32 AM | #9 | |
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10-03-2009, 07:43 AM | #10 |
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| i dont know if im serious about breeding, i just want to do it for the experience This is sad
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10-03-2009, 07:48 AM | #11 | |
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Or a humane way for the dogs dropped off at the pound.
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10-03-2009, 09:57 AM | #12 |
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10-03-2009, 10:43 AM | #13 |
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| Yes Cindy - when I say correct and professional way - it is meant the humane way. Ones dog should be their number one priority at all times, since you are their Only advocate. That includes all pups you bring into this world as well! With that comes a lot of responsibility! Last edited by topknot; 10-03-2009 at 10:44 AM. |
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10-03-2009, 06:21 PM | #15 |
YT 500 Club Member | I think that another reason is because of their size. I have always been around dogs that weighed about 35-40 pounds or so. A 40 pounder can eat things that would be harmful to a 6 pounder. Just think, my baby is 8 pounds, and my human baby was 7 lbs., 11 ozs. at birth. I would not let my newborn sniff the ground or pick something up off the ground and put it in her mounth. But these little guys are forever the size of a newborn, or smaller. Their little bodies just can't handle what a larger dog can take. Well, that is my theory.
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