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11-04-2005, 01:22 PM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: united states
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| thinking about something and i need help i am thinking about getting to yorkies that are purbred and whos ancestors are purebred. from 2 different breeders. Will it be a good idea to be a breeder or not? |
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11-04-2005, 02:16 PM | #2 |
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| At the risk of sounding goofy, that's not an answer we can really give you. You have to research that on your own, weigh the pros and cons and follow your heart. Breeding is not a career, it's not a quick buck, it's not a hobby, it's not something you just want to "try out." It's a passion, a love and understanding for the breed. |
11-04-2005, 02:17 PM | #3 |
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| Good Idea? You ask a very hard question. Why not read through the old threads about breeding? Talk to some breeders and learn all you can. I, always tell people to start by going to dog shows...you might say you are not interested in showing, you just want to breed nice pets. Doing it that way is like riding in a car with your eyes shut. You can get in the car, but have no clue where you are going and how you got there. It is wise to see what a quality line of Yorkies look like..read pedigrees and learn all you can before actually "getting in the car". You will need a start up fund. Vet fees can be quite high in a non-emergancy and over the top for a c-section or illness. Mommies can have many problems, before, during and after a litter..so have the funds to help your dogs. If you have a real passion to breed dogs, then by all means fullfill your dream, but educate yourself so your dogs will not suffer from your lack of knowledge to help them. Remember, there is only one reason to breed and that is to improve the breed, not do harm by producing unhealthy, poor quality Yorkies. |
11-04-2005, 03:02 PM | #4 |
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| I agree no one can answer this for you. They can only help you out with all the Questions . You need to educate yourself and try and save some ext money and go from there. Good Luck. |
11-04-2005, 03:20 PM | #5 |
My Precious Pup Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New York City
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| I have no expertise on this subject, but I see that Pat has answered your post (yorkierose). Many people on YT believe her to be the final word on all things yorkie. Any advice she gives, I would take. Good luck! |
11-04-2005, 03:57 PM | #6 |
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| One thing to add to all the good advice is get a mentor that is a good breeder of yorkies and ask tons of questions and ask to come and learn. oy |
11-04-2005, 05:01 PM | #7 |
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| Good Question!!! hmmmmmmmmmm I also would take YorkieRose's advice. There are Breeders, and then there are breeders. If you have the love for the Breed, and would give everything you have, well maybe you could be a Breeder. I would do LOTS of research. I have had so many people who wanted to STUD Princess, but I had to ask myself if it was best for her. Yes, I have lots of time, the means,and a big love for her Breed, but I'm not a Breeder. My Niece wanted one for so long, when I got Princess she asked if I would Breed her just so she could have a puppy. Well, Santa is bringing her one, but it's not from Princess. I found a Breeder who will have puppies this month, and that is my Christmas present to her. I have so much respect for real Breeders.The Love, Time & Money they put in, with five children, I just couldn't do it.If it is your passion in life, I wish you lots of good luck. But please take at least a year or two to do your research, it won't come to you over night. It's a very loving experience, but you need lot's of knowledge to go with it.
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