Originally Posted by cruisinpat (Post 3081314)

I don't know you but I do think that you are cut out for breeding your Yorkies. You sound like the kind of breeder that has the best interest of your babies first and foremost. Anyone looking for a Yorkie, whether for show, breeding, or a pet would be wise to deal with you as you know what you are talking about. The breeder that I got Buddy from (just last week) is protective of her babies also and I think that's what makes her (and you) a great breeder. Good luck placing your precious babies.

Originally Posted by yorkielady06 (Post 3081452)

OH I screen heavily...but with her I did not need to...she was openly stupid.. I catch most of them on the spay/neuter but have had one slip by me and that one broke my heart. I used to let people down nicely, however now I just tell them bluntly cause some just do not get it. I sometimes just wonder why we do it...like Mary said...we must be nuts:rolleyes:

Originally Posted by Cerise (Post 3081303)

I am proud of you! You told her NO! :)

Originally Posted by mzw00dy (Post 3081456)

Can you send me the info on the whole "teacup" thing. I now own little Fizz-gig and will be asked questions too. Would like to be able to inform people correctly....same as I do about diabetes, when my son found out he was I learned as much as I could. Would like to be able to "explain" to others about these little guys too.

Originally Posted by bonbon (Post 3081386)

Thank you for posting this story. It's so refreshing to see a breeder be more concerned about the welfare of the pups than about the money. Keep up the great work!!

Originally Posted by OwnedByJezebel (Post 3081566)

That story is just downright scary. I don't know how you could remain civil in such a situation, you must have a lot of self-control! Reason #152 why I could never become a breeder.

Originally Posted by yorkielady06 (Post 3081278)

Ok so here is one of those stories that just burn my butt!
I get a call from this couple wanting to come look at my pups. The woman has been here before and seen my last litter of pups 6 months ago. She wanted a female for breeding and I told her that I very rarely place pups for breeding and that if I did she would need to be committed to being mentored and learning for at least a year before placing a pup with her and that the pup must be a great representation of the breed which takes a long time. She then inquired about pet prices vs breed prices.. :mad:...needless to say she left with a "think on it" and promised to do alot of research but did say the pet route looked more like what she was ready for...
So she calls yesterday and wants to come right over thinking she was ready for a PET. I said sure and she shows up 15 mins later. She examines the 4 pups I have and picks up the tiniest one (don't they all:rolleyes:) She then starts the whole pet vs breeder questioning. I told her that 3 of these pups are only 8 weeks and the other is 4 months (the one she is holding) and is only 1.5 pounds and pet only. She then picks up the tiny male (1 pound ) and is asking about studding him out. At this point I start getting .... lets say...agitated with her. She then tells me about a person who bought a "teacup" male who is now 8 months old an they are going to stud him out and could he mate with a Yorkie!!:mad: then goes on to say he needs Nutrical every few hours or he "walks around drunk" until he gets the sugar!! that he is very calm and mellow and sleeps alot. AND THEY ARE GOING TO BREED THAT!!
I am so upset I could almost spit nails:mad::mad::mad:. I spend the next 20 mins educating this woman and her hubby on breeding practices, risks, cost, that there no such thing as a teacup, ethics and more ethics. She tells me she just got her tax refund and is ready to buy a pup. I try to politely tell her that she needs to research (like I told her 6 months ago) and research some more and that none of my pups would be leaving with them. She even looked surprised!!:rolleyes:...
These are the days I wonder if I am cut out for this....:cry:

Originally Posted by anevarez (Post 3081584)

I wish you were closer... I am yearning for another yorkie baby and am so weary of backyard breeders! Living in a small town makes it hard for me to find quality breeders like you! Good for you!

Originally Posted by yorkiepuppie (Post 3081583)

thank you for educating this lady, it sounds like she sees yorkies as a way to make some money. it upsets me when people think this way and not care for the dog's well being. it was very nice of you to try to educate her. i hope she learned and will not just try to go to someone else who is willing to just sell her dogs to breed. and if she does try to go to someone else, i hope the other breeders will do the same thing that you did. educate her, and not sell her any dogs.

Originally Posted by yorkielady06 (Post 3081605)

Oh Mary...Mardelin...where are you...Mary I believe has Texas connections....There are wonderful breeders out down in that neck of the woods. YTCA is a great start...
and BTW thank you...