| KimInMD | 12-11-2011 10:38 PM | Hi Taren!
I know it feels like you are being bashed. Let me try to explain. Folks feel bad for this little girl who has been bounced around, finally gets a forever home, and then becomes pregnant (even though I understand it was an accident). What many new owners don't understand is that very few Yorkies should be bred. Nippers, biters or any bad temperment dog shouldn't have puppies. Dogs larger than the standard, or with imperfect flaws (even though they have champion lines and papers) shouldn't be bred. Very small females shouldn't breed because they could die giving birth if the puppies are too big to fit though the birth canal. What size is your male and female? Very young dogs have problems due to inexperience, and older dogs can have issues just like older women do. How old are your dogs? Yes, your dogs may be healthy today (thank goodness) but what problems are in the genes they are passing on? You have no way of knowing this. Very, very expensive testing is the only way to derermine hidden problems like liver shunt, joint issues, etc. Your puppy buyers could come back later, angry that their dog (from "healthy" parents) is sick. Only championed dogs should be bred. How many points do your dogs have? Do they meet all of the breed standards? Continental Kennel Club will register anybody's dogs, (honest to goodness, they even register mutts!). They were started to give papers to dogs, like pet store dogs, that wouldn't normally qualify for papers from reputable kennel clubs. Yes, they are scamming people. It's a dirty secret that most puppy buyers don't understand. All these things come to mind when someone who is inexperienced says their dog is having puppies. Keeping all this in mind, your post was about how to get papers from the breeder, so you could register the puppies (assuming it increases their value). I know what you meant in asking your questions, but most people reading this think that the dog's papers are the least of your worries right now. Please understand, I am not trying to judge you, only trying to help you to understand why you've gotten this reaction from so many people here. Assuming your vet says your little girl is fine, I'm sure you will opt to have the puppies (it's just my guess). I wish you the best for a positive outcome, and hope you'll stick around here and do lots of reading to better understand the concerns that have been expressed. Best wishes!
people you sell the puppies to could come back later if genetic problems arise. Can you guarantee these puppies to be free of genetic problems? |