Originally Posted by Nancy1999 (Post 3754017)

Well, I'm no saint, but it seems like many of you are missing the point. The only reason I'm against breeders breeding mixes is because this country kills millions of dogs a year. Because people cannot predict what a mix will look like and how they will behave, they are more likely to go to the pound, and be killed. I can't believe that a dog lover wouldn't find this morally wrong. So how do you not add to the problem? You don't buy from a bad breeder, and one that isn't breeding for any other reason than to preserve and improve the breed. You find breeders who demand limited registration, you can't do that with a mixed breed, so those dogs are more likely to continue to add to the overpopulation problem, and you find someone who will always take the dog back and give it a home, no matter what. Rule of thumb, for every dog you buy, two will take its place, so when you buy from an unethical breeder, you are giving her a thumbs up and saying you approve of what she's doing. It doesn't matter how nice and wonderful your breeder is or how much you like her, she's adding to the problem of overpopulation of dogs. Do you all think it's right that we just breed whatever, and kill the ones that no one thinks are cute? As I said before, it's Kendra business what she buys, but like it or not, we are all role models, and her title is suggesting that you should be proud when you buy any dog from a bad breeder, so she’s encouraging others to do what she did, and this is what I find especially sad. This country is better than that, we should not be killing millions of dogs a year. So yes, some of us will speak up, and I hope with all my heart some of you will listen.

Originally Posted by Nancy1999 (Post 3754017)

Well, I'm no saint, but it seems like many of you are missing the point. The only reason I'm against breeders breeding mixes is because this country kills millions of dogs a year. Because people cannot predict what a mix will look like and how they will behave, they are more likely to go to the pound, and be killed. I can't believe that a dog lover wouldn't find this morally wrong. So how do you not add to the problem? You don't buy from a bad breeder, and one that isn't breeding for any other reason than to preserve and improve the breed. You find breeders who demand limited registration, you can't do that with a mixed breed, so those dogs are more likely to continue to add to the overpopulation problem, and you find someone who will always take the dog back and give it a home, no matter what. Rule of thumb, for every dog you buy, two will take its place, so when you buy from an unethical breeder, you are giving her a thumbs up and saying you approve of what she's doing. It doesn't matter how nice and wonderful your breeder is or how much you like her, she's adding to the problem of overpopulation of dogs. Do you all think it's right that we just breed whatever, and kill the ones that no one thinks are cute? As I said before, it's Kendra business what she buys, but like it or not, we are all role models, and her title is suggesting that you should be proud when you buy any dog from a bad breeder, so she’s encouraging others to do what she did, and this is what I find especially sad. This country is better than that, we should not be killing millions of dogs a year. So yes, some of us will speak up, and I hope with all my heart some of you will listen.

Originally Posted by maci_mace (Post 3753986)

I for the most part will bite my tongue here, and in all honesty say I am glad that the dog...yes a mutt, but i'm sure so so cute none the less... is going to a good home where he/she will not be passed from home to home or sent to a shelter but be loved for his/her WHOLE life. I remember your first post about this dog how your son fell in love with the pup and how everyone in your home has their own dog but him. SO i think it's good he got to pick his own dog too, because you know it's what he wants and what he loved from first sight.

however...
Breeding mutts because she's getting "requests" for them is not a good reason to do it. And the only "mutts" I've owned have been fosters and rescues. I'd never buy one from a "breeder" no matter how awesome their standards seemed. BUT Congrats on your new addition and can't wait to pictures of him!

Originally Posted by Nancy1999 (Post 3754017)

Well, I'm no saint, but it seems like many of you are missing the point. The only reason I'm against breeders breeding mixes is because this country kills millions of dogs a year. Because people cannot predict what a mix will look like and how they will behave, they are more likely to go to the pound, and be killed. I can't believe that a dog lover wouldn't find this morally wrong. So how do you not add to the problem? You don't buy from a bad breeder, and one that isn't breeding for any other reason than to preserve and improve the breed. You find breeders who demand limited registration, you can't do that with a mixed breed, so those dogs are more likely to continue to add to the overpopulation problem, and you find someone who will always take the dog back and give it a home, no matter what. Rule of thumb, for every dog you buy, two will take its place, so when you buy from an unethical breeder, you are giving her a thumbs up and saying you approve of what she's doing. It doesn't matter how nice and wonderful your breeder is or how much you like her, she's adding to the problem of overpopulation of dogs. Do you all think it's right that we just breed whatever, and kill the ones that no one thinks are cute? As I said before, it's Kendra business what she buys, but like it or not, we are all role models, and her title is suggesting that you should be proud when you buy any dog from a bad breeder, so she’s encouraging others to do what she did, and this is what I find especially sad. This country is better than that, we should not be killing millions of dogs a year. So yes, some of us will speak up, and I hope with all my heart some of you will listen.

Originally Posted by KendraE (Post 3754020)

Up to this point, I have not been offended. I completely understand everyones point of view and I respect it....But, I am offended by you insinuating that I am encouraging EVERYONE to buy from backyard breeders, bad breeders, etc. I apologize for sharing our news. I never meant for it to be an "in your face" type of thing. I will not apologize for giving this puppy a great home that he will live happily in his entire life.....that's all I can say.

Originally Posted by lovespandp (Post 3754026)

I understand what you are saying Nancy. I am against back yard breeders, I am against people that abuse dogs, I am against the Japanese that hunt whales, I am against Battery- Cage eggs, I am against all things unethical, but do you honestly think things are going to change.? In all honestly there are far more things in this world that need attention that someone buying a Morkie. We can NEVER solve the unethical breeding.

Originally Posted by maci_mace (Post 3754074)

I also am TOTALLY fine that Kendra announced the arrival of her Morkie and that she is excited. BUT she didn't have to flaunt that it was from an "amazing" breeder, whom yes, may be one of the best out there, idk. But for the sake of other people who are less educated and now may go out and seek a BYB for a "designer mix", it did sound more like a flaunt/support of mix breeders by the title.

Originally Posted by lovespandp (Post 3754026)

I understand what you are saying Nancy. I am against back yard breeders, I am against people that abuse dogs, I am against the Japanese that hunt whales, I am against Battery- Cage eggs, I am against all things unethical, but do you honestly think things are going to change.? In all honestly there are far more things in this world that need attention that someone buying a Morkie. We can NEVER solve the unethical breeding.

Originally Posted by Justrunningthru (Post 3754098)

Let us not forget that once upon a time our beloved yorkies WERE mixed breeds.... They were bred with several breeds till finally the final "product" was produced. Who's to say that Morkies and the other breeds won't eventually become a breed of their own? Either way, a new baby announcement is always a good news here on yorkie talk :-)

Originally Posted by maci_mace (Post 3754074)

I also am TOTALLY fine that Kendra announced the arrival of her Morkie and that she is excited. BUT she didn't have to flaunt that it was from an "amazing" breeder, whom yes, may be one of the best out there, idk. But for the sake of other people who are less educated and now may go out and seek a BYB for a "designer mix", it did sound more like a flaunt/support of mix breeders by the title.

Originally Posted by Justrunningthru (Post 3754098)

Let us not forget that once upon a time our beloved yorkies WERE mixed breeds.... They were bred with several breeds till finally the final "product" was produced. Who's to say that Morkies and the other breeds won't eventually become a breed of their own? Either way, a new baby announcement is always a good news here on yorkie talk :-)