Originally Posted by anastacea (Post 3442147)

I would like to also add, that I personally would never begin to breed a dire and dam without first testing their purity. To me that is just common sense, and I don't have 20 years of breeding experience. Further, how can someone who has so much experience breeding yorkies, not recognize that the mother is a Silky Terrier? or whats more, the father is part shih tzu, with no traces of yorkshire terrier?

Originally Posted by CrystalYorkie (Post 3442074)

Letter From Crystal Hardacker, Part II
　
I have been reading the responses, and am impressed by the knowledge and suggestions of some of the board members. Thanks to those for taking the time to write in and try to help out.

Joanna-- Sorry if I was a little mean spirited on my response. Your puppy is from registered yorkies I purchased from another breeder, and if DNA testing proves otherwise, it is because these yorkies I bought for breeding are falsely papered. I buy reasonably priced dogs and raise puppies mainly for my enjoyment and sell the puppies priced so everyone can enjoy this breed. And yes, I do make a little money for my time. Any complaints against me regarding AKC are with issues regarding DNA problems I did not create, and I do not wish to spend my time fighting them. This is one of the reasons I use CKC now. PM me if your pup proves to be mixed, and I will make amends. As I have stated, I do not intentionally breed mix pups and sell them as pure.
Which all goes to prove that you are a backyard breeder buying cheap dogs from other backyard breeders and breeding them for money :mad::thumbdown　

Anastacea-- As a hobby, I take in unwanted animals and try to find homes for them so they are not destroyed. I also have many breeder friends that do not like to deal with the public (gee, I wonder why), and I do sometimes sell their mixed breed toy pups for them, so you will indeed find listings from various breeds and ages under my name. I once took in over 30 dogs on my property from an elderly breeder who could not care for them anymore, and with the help of others we managed to place all of them using various postings in 4 cities. You continue to make insults and call me a manipulative liar and are deaf to reason as to why your pup is showing mix DNA. You are a vindictive, obnoxious child, and I will see you in court. You know nothing about me, and I am tempted to sue you for slander and harassment. Do not call or e-mail me anymore with your hate and accusations. I would sooner give $10000 to animal cruelty and humane foundations (which I have been very generous with over the years) then give you one of my pups for free plus the $420 you are rudely demanding.

Once again, I am really enjoying the yorkie information on this website, and am learning much more about this wonderful breed. Thanks to all for taking the time to share your expertise!
　
　
Thank you,
　

Crystal Hardacker
　
　
　

Originally Posted by Dzbabykel (Post 3442079)

:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup: I think that was very well written and definitely explains a lot of the misunderstandings others had :) It really is always nice to hear the other side of things, like I said before....what's important is that all animals are healthy and in happy homes!!!

Originally Posted by RachelandSadie (Post 3442210)

Also you are a puppy broker which is another disgusting thing that i truely despise. you are not a quality breeder and you cannot claim to be one. you breed dogs that you have no idea about what they really are or where they really came from. let alone health testing. you are sick to think what you are doing is right. and you took advantage of three nice people looking for a yorkie and gave them nothing but lies, fraud, and dogs that look nothing like a yorkie looks.
shame on YOU!!

Originally Posted by RachelandSadie (Post 3442216)

REALLY????? Did you read all the red flags all over that post?? She's a greeder plain and simple and NOTHING she said was well written and explains anythings. This is NOT a misunderstanding this is a lying, cheating, evil greeder! And they are not happy and healthy dogs. They are randomly bred with little or no health testings and left to try and survive in new homes. :mad::mad: :thumbdown:thumbdown This breeder makes me SICK

Originally Posted by gemy (Post 3442240)

I thought it was pertinent to post this on this thread, as I've read here about Yorkies being sold for $300 or $400.

All and I do mean all breeding stock needs to be tested for certain diseases prior to being bred, and some tests need to be repeated annually or biannually.

Full blood panel
Brucellosis**prior breeding
LP - OFA
Hip and Knee OFA
CERF ** repeated annually
Heart and Thryoid
Hyperurocosuria

Now how much do you think this costs per dog? Anywhere from $700 to $1000 depending on where you live, and if you can acquire these tests more reasonably at Health Clinics run at either shows, or some specially breed sponsored health days.

These tests are well beyond the "normal" wellness checks a vet regularly does, and often require the use of specialists to do.

So let's do some number crunching shall we? If the average size of a Yorkie litter is 4, and remember many will have 3 or 2 or 1, then for your first litter the costs for prebreeding is anywhere from $1400 to $2000 for the breeding pair. Divided by 4 is $500 per dog at the higher end or $350 at the lower end. The costs only go up if the litter is smaller, and there is a good chance it will be.

Now your bitch is pregnant, what are the costs to insure her health over the whelping time? The supplies you need? Oh lets call it $500 or so.

She has her puppies, what are the costs for the 2-3 vet visits, the prelim shots, and the LS testing on each pup? What is the cost of food for 3+ months? Perhaps $100-$150 per pup

So your first litter baring emergencies for pups or dam is on a four litter is anywhere from $700 to $1000 per pup.

So you are going to get a pup for $300 or $400 or even $500. This would not even come close to cover the cost of those pups, never mind if you as a good breeder warrant and give a meaningfull health guarantee on each pup you sell.

Of course the costs go down dramatically if you as a breeder skip all that expensive and pesky health testing, and offer no health guarantee.

Not included in these costs are the costs to purchase your show dogs, to show and champion them.

A bargain at $300??? for a Yorkie. Not a bargain, merely a time bomb

Originally Posted by gemy (Post 3442240)

I thought it was pertinent to post this on this thread, as I've read here about Yorkies being sold for $300 or $400.

All and I do mean all breeding stock needs to be tested for certain diseases prior to being bred, and some tests need to be repeated annually or biannually.

Full blood panel
Brucellosis**prior breeding
LP - OFA
Hip and Knee OFA
CERF ** repeated annually
Heart and Thryoid
Hyperurocosuria

Now how much do you think this costs per dog? Anywhere from $700 to $1000 depending on where you live, and if you can acquire these tests more reasonably at Health Clinics run at either shows, or some specially breed sponsored health days.

These tests are well beyond the "normal" wellness checks a vet regularly does, and often require the use of specialists to do.

So let's do some number crunching shall we? If the average size of a Yorkie litter is 4, and remember many will have 3 or 2 or 1, then for your first litter the costs for prebreeding is anywhere from $1400 to $2000 for the breeding pair. Divided by 4 is $500 per dog at the higher end or $350 at the lower end. The costs only go up if the litter is smaller, and there is a good chance it will be.

Now your bitch is pregnant, what are the costs to insure her health over the whelping time? The supplies you need? Oh lets call it $500 or so.

She has her puppies, what are the costs for the 2-3 vet visits, the prelim shots, and the LS testing on each pup? What is the cost of food for 3+ months? Perhaps $100-$150 per pup

So your first litter baring emergencies for pups or dam is on a four litter is anywhere from $700 to $1000 per pup.

So you are going to get a pup for $300 or $400 or even $500. This would not even come close to cover the cost of those pups, never mind if you as a good breeder warrant and give a meaningfull health guarantee on each pup you sell.

Of course the costs go down dramatically if you as a breeder skip all that expensive and pesky health testing, and offer no health guarantee.

Not included in these costs are the costs to purchase your show dogs, to show and champion them.

A bargain at $300??? for a Yorkie. Not a bargain, merely a time bomb

Originally Posted by Dzbabykel (Post 3442217)

My apologies for saying I "liked" what she said...I guess I read it and chaulked it up to be a huge misunderstanding as it sounded like she really cared for animals and took them in to find them better homes (that was the part I liked). I'm in no way a breeder so it was ignorant of me to think that she meant no ill will, guess I'm too trusting. Like I said I meant nothing by it and guess I misunderstood her post myself....hope I didn't offend anyone :(