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Anyone see the BBC Pedigree Dogs Exposed? What are your thoughts? I am watching it right now, and have been nearly brought to tears twice. The thought of culling healthy puppies that don't meet standard breaks my heart. I don't get why these breeders don't just alter and place them? I know that this is probably more dramatized and they are choosing to showcase this to get more of a reaction. I also know that most the breeder/exhibitors that I have met or talked to don't follow the practices showcased, but still this makes me so sad. It also worries me that people will get the wrong idea that all breeder/exhibitors are like this and not support good breeders that are in it for the right reasons. It is so sad to see a sick pet, so this really hits home for me. I would love to hear other opinions on this expose' |
I only saw parts of it on the Today show, and thought it was so sad. I don't know enough about it all to sort facts from over exagerated fiction. Some of the opinions will be controversial among breeders, but regardless it is just so sad to see dogs suffering genetic consequences, no matter what the real reason is. |
I don't know if this is the same show I watched, sounds like it and I found it very sad :( The changes in some of the breeds over that last century for the sake of aesthetics is unbelievable. |
Someone else started a post about the same thing and I posted there: http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/gen...us-guilty.html |
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Thank you for your input and information, as usual I have again gained something very valuable from your posting. This comes so timely to me as I am selecting a male for our breeding program. As a newbie it is so easy to get distracted by beautiful dogs and I can see how one could get numb to the information in this documentary. I do not totally agree with the way this portrays show breeders as I have talked very personally with numerous and for the majority they love their dogs and really want the best for the breed. But for me personally this has brought my initial intentions to the forefront of my mind. Thank you to YT'ers once again for providing me with accountability, education, and a renewal of determination to better our breed the healthy, happy, loving, sassy, big hearted, vivacious Yorkshire Terrier!:love: |
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I do believe there are wonderful breeders who do love their dogs but I believe the purebred dog world is a place that is not always kind to dogs especially in the breeding process. |
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Yes Cindy I do believe this is true as well. It's actually the reason I selected Mia from the States. And your right that the breeders who are hiding medical issues of ANY kind should be exposed. I find in Canada the inbreeding is getting very bad and the yorkies face is starting to "smooch" in. And like I said in my earlier comment I have been doing some serious thinking on the direction of my own breeding program. I also think Yorkie talk and forums like it are helping to expose bad breeding practices and highlight the good ones. It gives the regular pet buyer a little look at behind the scene. As an example... In Calgary, where I live, we have a no kill shelter but no yorkie rescues. When I first came on here I was aware of the puppy mills but not of all the practices. Now I've stopped shopping at stores that sell live dogs or cats and started supporting smaller businesses. But the best part is that now I have the knowledge to share with others... and I do all the time. I guess the real question is how do people that are not show breeders or breeders at all help the situation? |
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It is all about the ethics of the breeders and if they are trying to produce the very best no matter what the cost is. I happen to believe that you will never know if you are producing the best unless you go into the showring. You can never understand the structure or the movement of a dog from pictures and it is always helpful to have other eyes look your dogs over. This is my opinion. |
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I think people who are not breeders or into rescue can help so much with educating themselves first and then the public whenever they can and to help pass laws for inhumane treatment of animals. I believe if you own an animal you should be doing tons of research (not just on YT or TV) but in general about your animals. Just because you do not have a problem with your dog doesn't mean you won't down the road so knowing as much as you can about animal husbandry is very important. I also think it is important to read both sides of an issue so you understand and can determine your path. I must have over 30 some books on dogs and am constantly looking things up on the internet because I enjoy it. I do wish you luck with your path.:) |
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I am also a research junkie:p |
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We hobby breeders have to maintain a reputation or our puppies would not sell. Not all holbby breeders are ethical, but not all of us are unethical either. We don't have red pedigrees to sell our dogs, we don't mass produce and sell to pet stores and brokers, therefore we have to sell good quality puppies or our reputations will prevent us from selling anything. So although going into the ring will help to evaluate your dog on the outside, it does not guarentee a quality dog on the inside. I feel that breeding for looks and ignoring all else is far worse than breeding a non standard color. I also wonder how long it will be before the yorkie show dogs go the way of so many other breeds. I cannot speak for other hobby breeders, but my contract states that I will take my puppies back for any reason. |
My quess is more show breeders are testing their sire and dams than non show breeders. |
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Again it goes back to the ethics of the breeder. |
all I can say is that it is sad what we had done to those poor dogs in the name of beauty.. I also have an open door policy, if for ANY reason my parents can't take care of the dog, I will take him or her back no questions asked,I will make sure my dogs, get a new home or stay with me. I do wish we can take a hard look at what is happening and put our little grain of sand into help fixing it.. hugs, Carmen in nj |
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Perhaps all litters should have to be microchipped in order to register them. That system would track every dog back to it's breeder. I agree with the problem of where does one persons rights end and anothers begin. Similar to the seat belt laws, one person believe it is their right to NOT wear a seat belt, even though the taxpayers have to support this person if they become brain damaged due to them NOT wearing one. Not to bring in another issue, just using it as an example. |
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The difference to me is that a puppy has no control if he/she is born or not and is controlled by whomever owns him/her. They have no choices. Human's have choices when it comes to wearing a seatbelt or not but again it boils down to the high cost of insurance (medical care). When I was a kid no one wore a seatbelt, now I don't know anyone who doesn't...I am sure it has helped bring down the cost of brain damage in auto accidents....big time. |
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video quote: "all in the pursuit of cosmetic points, not anatomical points" :confused::(:mad: So true! It's has been out of control for far too many years. $$$$$ is the reason. Many breeders say that there is no money in breeding. Are they sure about that? When a dog is labeled BEST IN SHOW in the serious, high end UKC, and AKC shows, there IS money in breeding those dogs. The money makers are the ones who control these organizations and breed clubs, and who fight to keep the rules they have made in tact. You witnessed them going to the hearings in this video and there are many, many, more like them representing other breeds in the UKC and AKC. Money controls the continuance of this problem. This video is heartbreaking, and the UKC and breed club presidents were shameful in it. We hear about the BYB and puppymill unethical money making mind set. To see in this video the high ranking people in the dog world giving top honors to sick and defective dogs, talking about these breeds by glorifying continuous inbreeding, dismissing genetic and health issues, and ignoring historical breeding failures, makes them just as SICKENING as the BYB and puppymill breeder. IMO it's worse because they are hypocrites. I'll take a puppy from a Hobby Breeder whose concerned about health anyday! |
Hobby Breeders We are not show breeders--- we put health and temperament before looks, we don't care about the ribbons We are not puppy mills----- we do not mass produce, money is not our objective We are not back yard breeders---- we have researched our breed and breeding practices and continue to learn, the health and welfare of our dogs comes first. We research and choose our breeding stock carefully, And we take responsibility for our puppies. This is not to start an argument, it is to clarify exactly who we are. Many people believe that if one is not a show breeder, they are either a puppy miller or a byb. We are non of the those. We do it because we love it and we love our dogs. Our dogs are more than a status symbol or a dollar sign. Just like with any other hobby, we do it because we love to do it. We get our gratification from just having the dogs and raising healthy puppies, and improving on what we do. |
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hugs, Carmen in nj |
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Please don't think I am opposed to breeding...I am not but I think it is totally out of control and we need to stop the slaughter of all of these animals and figure out how we are going to be a humane society and also have wonderful healthy purebred dogs. |
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Again if my hobby was knitting sweaters and I sold one for $500 I would have to declare income on it...how many Hobby breeders do you think do this? |
If its a hobby theres too many people doing this hobby because too many animals are put to death each year. I know by saying that I am a little of a hypocrite because I got my yorkies from a breeder but now that I know better I will be going to a shelter or a rescue |
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