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Oh my, I love that! How sweet!

Wow, you are talented. I want one....

You are very talented...love the bed and really love your xmas cards..:)

me too, :p That looks mighty comfy.

So does this mean that you would only mentor someone that is interested in showing dogs? Meaning, can you not be a wonderful breeder if you don't show? I am not being a smart ass, I really want to know.

A wonderful breeder in my opinion would be breeding for a purpose. If you are only breeding to make more puppies in this overpopulated pet world then that is not enough of a purpose. IMO the best breeders in the world were exhibitors first. This is not just a coincidence, they were breeding for the purpose of obtaining there next dog to show, there for breeding as closely to breed standard as possible. They have to keep all aspects of the breed in mind when trying to produce their next CH; health, temperament, structure, etc... Most exhibitor/breeders that I have talked to have had to put in a ton of work to even be able to obtain the dogs that they have in their breeding program. They do not go about breeding lightly they have the best interest of their animals, the breed, and their reputation all in mind when producing and placing a litter. I also feel like when someone is breeding for themselves they are less likely to cut corners. I am not saying there are not good breeders out there that don't show or there are not bad breeders that do show because there are always exceptions in every category. But I do think that a prospective owner will have a better chance of getting a yorkie that is healthy and looks and acts like a yorkie should by choosing to support a breeder/exhibitor instead of someone who is just producing puppies.

Adorable!!! :)

Just send me your address, I will guard it with my life! :D

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Love the bed Nancy..you have talent... I could cuddle up on that bed.

I am not taking anything from the Exhibitor/Show person, it's just that I don't have a particular interest or ability really to travel from show to show and take up that end of the business. Are there not people that team or partner that allows one person to do the actual breeding end of the business while someone else does the show end?

Also just in case anyone is wondering I don't breed dogs and don't have the intention to at this time but I have always had an interest. I have 6 chihuahuas and now the 1 Yorkie. All of my chihuahuas were spayed/neutered and I always bang that drum to all that will listen.

Oh I had similar experience happen not too long ago.

I had a woman come over and to look at pups. First she knows nothing about the breed. She asked why the pups were all black and tan. I tried to explain to her that all yorkies are born this color and then as adults their coats turn blue or silver as some call it. She points at one of my blue and gold girls and says "but I want one like that". She clearly was not grasping the concept. She then tells me that she use to have teacup poodles a few years back and that she bred them as they were very desirable and now she wants a teacup yorkie.:eek:

I told her sorry but I would never sell her one of my pups.

The nerve of these people, where do they come from?!:mad:


I too have a spay/neuter contract. Mine states that they must have them spayed/neutered by 9 months old and I have full rights to confiscate the puppy if it is not upheld. Sometimes it is a little later than 9 months as I've kept a puppy longer but there is still a good time frame and it was only with boys. If I kept a girl that long she would be spayed before leaving.

So far I've had no problems and everyone has followed the rule but it is something I worry about a lot.

Oh and I do have in my contract that they aren't allowed to rehome, give away, sell or abandon the puppy/dog, they have to come back to me. And they can't euthanize without my permission ever.

I was wondering, what happens when a new puppy owner doesn't uphold the contract? Has anyone actually taken a dog back before? What about the extreme case of a dog being euthanized without your consent? What are the repercussion of that?
Just curious!! :D

Yep, that's what means. I have two contracts one for pet and one for show. I would never place a dog with an open registration without a show contract, meaning the dog has to be Championed. Mentoring someone on how to breed is not what I'm about.

But, that by all means doesn't mean I won't help those when they ask for it.

Wonderful Post......I couldn't have said it better, had I tried.

I hope your serious.

If one is not into showing their dogs, would there be the need or the incentive to produce perfection? And, if they are willing to accept less than perfect as the norm, that puts a lot of pups out there that potentially could be bred, thereby reproducing more and more dogs with faults.

That being said, I'm grateful that, even with the most careful and responsible breeding, that not all dogs are show quality. I wouldn't have my dear girl.

And one must remember there is no perfect dog. Even the ones in the ring. So, it's very dependent on what faults an exhibitor will accept, continue breeding to improve them. There is a rule of thumb; if you see 3 faults in a dog, don't show it (so, that means don't breed it) as the judge has a keen eye and most likely will find more.

Me too, I have been looking for a friend for Sofia too.

PM me and I'll attempt to get you on the right track.

I had a very hard time when I was looking for my dog. I called every breeder listed online in MA, NH, CT, RI, NJ... and so on. I decided that if a breeder didn't ask me any questions and didn't seem to care where their dog was going, why would they care for the dog while in their care? If they didn't ask questions, I didn't call back.

I met with good and bad breeders. One woman wanted $3500 a pup. I almost lost my breakfast. Actually most of the breeders I talked to wanted over $2000 for their dogs. I just wanted a healthy pet.

The breeder I did find was wonderful. As soon as I saw Lula's face, I knew she was the one! I called several times after I brought Lula home and he was more than happy to take my call. My dog is honestly the most happy and socialized dog I know. I am so lucky to have her.
Lula was fixed as soon as it was possible (I was told to fix her before her first heat). I would never put her in danger.

My best friend is a dog trainer so I have had alot of help but we are finally to the point where Lula starts her first classes for therapy dog certification Wednesday!
I think that if you are not planning on showing a dog its the next best thing a breeder might want to hear.
I love her, she is well trained, oh so spoiled but oh so behaved.

I would not be able to be a breeder. I would not be able to give any stranger a baby. You have no idea what their intentions are. I plan to send my breeder Lulas certificate when all is done. Im sure it will put a smile on his face.

Good luck and try not to let it get you down. The good people looking for good dogs are happy to hear you ask questions on where your dogs are going, happy to hear you care :)