What to do....plz dont judge!
 

ok, so I am going to step out on a limb here and ask for your opinions even thuogh I am ready for all the negative slams I may get.....:eek:

If you havent followed my story, quick refresher.....

We bred our dog Bevo with another female for pick of the litter. Only one pup was born and he was a blue born. We are keeping him and are in love with him. Later found out the females owner actually had several other yorkies. (very long story short)

So, today I took Mac (Bevos puppy) to the vet for a check up and Bevo to finally get micro-chipped. The females owner knew I was going and told me she had bred another one of her females and wanted to confirm her pregnancy. She asked me if I would mind taking her along for a sonogram (vet is an hour away)...sure enough there are 3 babies. She has offered to give us a baby since our litter only had little Mac and he was blue. My daughter is the original reason we bred because she wants a female baby so badly.

Sooo....heres my predicament. Her dogs are AKC. However she fits all decriptions of BYB....I have already almost decided to find my daughter a baby girl from a reputable breeder. I planned on doing much research and taking my time as right now we have our sweet Mac to worry about. The puppies are due May 2nd. I wont technically be supporting a BYB because I wont be "buying" the pup, but at the same time, I dont know if its the right thing to do!! The mommy I took today seemed healthy, just very timid, but a sweet girl....

My daughter is pleeing with us to accept the pup(if there is a female) (which WILL be spayed)...but I just dont know.....:(just dont know.:(

That is a pickle. On one side you have your heart telling you to do it since your daughter would love a puppy, but I think you feel as I do and you are supporting a BYB by accepting this puppy. It's like you're telling that breeder what she is doing is A-OK. I know you've admitted fault of your own, and now you have a special needs pup on your hands. What your doing for Mac is noble, since you have accepted him and his... well you know.

I wouldn't do it. Especially since I have a nervous dog myself. After learning from a few YT breeders, personalities and dispositions are inherited. I was told my boy was coming from a lovely home, yet he is the biggest pile of nerves I've ever seen. I'm working with him as best as I can, but he hasn't completely settled into his "new home environment." (I've had him for almost 2 years)

You and your daughter will be better off in the long run with a female from a good breeder.

Good luck with your decision. That's going to be a tough one.

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I agree with what the others said, but just wanted to add that not only will you be supporting the BYB, you'll be telling your daughter that it's okay to take shortcuts when you really want something. Whatever you do will teach your daughter that's the way to handle things...

My first dog also came from a BYB, I got him on a 'special'. And I wish I could go back and do it differently. My 'purebred Yorkie' is 10lbs and extremely hard to handle. He's my dog and I love him (I'd never rehome him), but I regret getting a puppy from that BYB every single day. :aimeeyork

Find a reputable breeder and show your daughter how to do the right thing. So that next time she makes this decision, she'll make the right one :)

You are showing your heart because you are trying to do the right thing. I would say the first thing is to see if you can educate this lady.
She is friendly enough with you to ride to the vets.. so maybe? She will breed but maybe she will upgrade her methods, we can hope!! If that is possible you may save a lot of little yorkies lives and improve their lives.

I can think of reasons to take the puppy if it finishes the contract you had with her. I also can think of many not to take the pup, I for sure would not BUY a puppy from her though.
I also think education of your daughter is so important.. like said "what will she learn from this" and how you can change the heart of the breeder.

I am proud of you.. I think you have learned so much from this and you have changed. I wish you luck !!! Keep us posted!!

Shinja

I dont think you should take the puppy. I see you live in Texas. There are very good breeder's in your area that will provide you with a healthy puppy. I do believe this person is a BYB. By the way, how old is your daughter? Most good Yorkie Breeders will not sell to anyone with a child under 12. Good luck with your decision. Lissette

Oh, for Pete's sakes, take the puppy. You bred your male to her bitch and got a puppy, what is the difference now...
The worst breeder in the world could offer me a free Yorkie and I would take it...if nothing else, you can find it a wonderful forever home...or it may be a great pet for you...

Take the little girl and have her spayed..... consider it a lesson learned and neuter your little boys also.

OMG! I totally agree with you!

Well said.

Take the pup at least you know its going to a good home.

I would take the pup..it seems that the breeder is concerned for the well being of her girl to be paying for a sonogram they are not cheap

I agree 100%. Pat, thank you again for your logical, no nonsense advice.

I was basically gonna say this. You said it much better! :thumbup: