Originally Posted by Parti Peanut (Post 4538551)

You are right that everyone here has a right to their own opinion. I have learned so much from this forum but I cringe every time a new member asks certain questions because I know what will follow. I know that most here are just trying to help but sometimes the comments come across so strongly that it chases away the OP who really would benefit from the knowledge here. JMO

Originally Posted by ladyjane (Post 4538555)

No one gets "chased away" unless they choose to be. We have had this topic come up before and quite frankly it is because some people think they know what is best to post. If they would simply stick with their opinions and not confront other members, the OPs would get through it all in a much easier fashion. The PMing that goes on is ridiculous....one person was PMd not so long ago with members trying to get the OP on "their side". Just so childish.

How do I know this happens? I went through something similar when I first joined and I know what goes on. I had a choice....deal with it or leave. There are other forums that are not run as well as this one. As has been said many times, if you think someone is breaking rules, report them. If the post is not removed then accept the decision of the admin/mod and leave the poster alone! Why constantly stir up stuff?
I wish that each person would post their opinion here and move along; but I also know the nature of online forums and accept what happens. Sadly we do have one member that certain people follow around and correct and it is imo more of a problem what that member does. They don't need to be coddling the OPs and confronting others just because THEY don't like the person's opinion.

Originally Posted by Lovetodream88 (Post 4538334)

I do want to just say I'm not sticking up for or against tail docking it's not something I necessarily agree with but I don't agree with the standards of many dogs. I do believe it would be a rare thing to find a reputable breeder who didn't didn't dock tails not that there is not one out there but just it might be hard unless you are on a waiting list and you ask ahead or time for no tail docking. I was trying to ask other questions to the op to try and figure out if this was a reputable breeder or not because a few things didn't sound right but they just got ignored I'm sure for many reasons. But at the end of the day color is up for argument docking tails and dew claws are up for argument. Other things like how far back does this breeder know the lines of the dog back if it's not several several generations back then she doesn't know whether some serious genetic issues run in the lines which reputable breeders do, or did she have the things she can health checked, or is she breeding females under 5 pounds, or does she have a good health guarantee, or does she have a spay and neuter contract? These are things that are not in argument that a reputable breeder does and by answering these questions it might get you a bit closer to your answer. The reason there is a standard though is to make sure yorkies look like yorkies because there are so many bad breeders out there breeding yorkies and creating yorkies that don't even look like yorkies and that is really damaging the breed. Puppy mills don't care about the standard or even quality they simply care about quantity and money. I do worry about you not really knowing about puppy mills by your comment that there one of the only ones who cares about the standard because I'm pretty sure you could ask owners of several puppy mills what the standard is and they would have no idea. The snobs being another one of the people you say only care about the standard bothered me badly maybe to a point I got to defensive but it was a hurtful comment. I am not a snob I am simply a lover or yorkies standard or not and I certainly don't have a perfect yorkie in the standards eyes. I speak out about reputable breeders so much for one reason because my baby came from a puppy mill and has had to suffer terrible issues and pain because they didn't care about health so I try to push people probably to hard in the direction of a reputable breeder because I don't want someone else to have to watch there dog like that and if we stop buying from puppy mills and non reputable breeders they will eventually have to go out of business. These dogs this breed is in my heart. I have a big love for them and I just want what is best for them and for the breeders who aren't doing right by them to not make money.

Originally Posted by ladyjane (Post 4538525)

Goodness. This is an online forum and there is nothing being discussed that is out of line. IF you think it is out of line, then simply report it. Not one of us, you included, has the right answer to what should be said.

As with anything else here, take what you can use and leave the rest behind.

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom (Post 4538585)

Taylor, you have a right to your feelings and opinions and are breaking no rules here in this thread by expressing them. Your passions are yours, and you don't have to defend them if you don't want to.

And btw, YOU are most certainly NOT a snob!! LMBO, far from it!



:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

These discussions are often not easy here at YT, but as long as everyone keeps their cool, keeps their emotions out of the driver's seat, and offers a modicum of respect...we can't really go too wrong here. :)

Originally Posted by Verbena (Post 4538286)

The Biewer, named after the founder,originated in Germany in the mid 80's. Over the years they are selectively bred and a standard was set. The standard is similar to the Yorkie, but calls for specific color placement. White paws, tip of the tail, symetrical coloring on the head and face, etc and no docking of tail. It has been recognized as a separate breed by some organization and can be shown in some venues. Not in the AKC

Partis are tri-colored Yorkies. They can be registered with but not shown in AKC. Can be shown in some other venues. There is no standard set for them that allows for the non-standard coloring, but typically, most Parti breeders follow the YT standard with color as the exception.

Biewer info can be found here...

http://www.biewerbci.org

You can get more info on the Parti Yorkie here...

Yorkshire Terrier - PARTI YORKSHIRE TERRIER CLUB

Originally Posted by SirTeddykins (Post 4538451)

It is disappointing, for me, to find that threads which seek advice turn into debates which have 'right or wrong' and 'sides' attached to them.


The OP came here seeking opinions and instead this thread appears to have degenerated into bickering.


I am against tail docking but I do not judge those who continue the practice for many reasons. Mostly, because I believe that society has a huge influence on what people perceive as right or wrong. When something has been ingrained as permissible for a very long time, it is hard to persuade our collective minds to look outside of the issue so that it can be analyzed from alternative points of view. I guess my training allows me to be more objective than judgmental or maybe it's part of my personality, I don't know. I do feel sorry for the dogs who are victims of a permissive mentality but I am hopeful that tail docking, like other permissive practices of the past, will soon be frowned upon and/or discontinued in most countries. As someone mentioned, the tide has already turned significantly in favor of the dogs.


What I do know is that no one should come on here feeling like they should be afraid to voice their opinion or stick with their opinion because someone else may disagree. No one should be made to feel ignorant for asking a question. No one should feel upset because they have been shown the error of their ways by understanding people who have all made mistakes.


If we could just remember that we are all humans, imperfect by nature, then we could go a long way to restoring what this site should be about -which is learning.


Disagreement is not a bad thing, in fact, it is often necessary to get to the crux of an issue. But, there is a sophisticated, adult way to communicate.


I recommend this site:


Effective Communication: Improving Communication Skills in Business and Relationships


If someone feels offended by a post, or angry, I would suggest stepping back before responding so that time can assist with a thoughtful, constructive post instead of a personal attack.


OP- we are ALL Yorkie lovers and EVERYONE on here has made valid points. We are all passionate because we have seen horrible examples of what puppy mills, irresponsible breeding, ownership etc mean for these dogs.


I hope you can see past any negativity and find some real assistance in this thread as I believe everyone is trying to assist in their own way.


I still want pics when you get your new puppy :)


With love,


Sir Rupert Teddykins:animal-pa

Originally Posted by ladyjane (Post 4538525)

Goodness. This is an online forum and there is nothing being discussed that is out of line. IF you think it is out of line, then simply report it. Not one of us, you included, has the right answer to what should be said.

As with anything else here, take what you can use and leave the rest behind.

Originally Posted by Lovetodream88 (Post 4538605)

Docking tails and Parti's are the most controversial posts other then food. Just because some one has a different opinion doesn't mean it's negative and it's often looked at that way.I have often been treated like crap on this board and heck yeah I have been scared to voice my opinion many times but I don't leave no matter how much people are sarcastic and nasty putting in there little hits hidden so they can be a bit harder for everyone to see them but they are there. But if a person leaves because another person is nasty or mean they are letting that person win so that is always something people should think about that when leaving. A very wise women told me these people don't pay for rent in your head. I certainly never got angry and I apologized for any issues I may have caused and explained why. I am disabled I have very bad anxiety, depression and several other issues, I am disabled by the states definition not just mine and am legally defined as disabled. I have a passion for dogs and I read a lot about them and a lot about the ones who are products of bad breeding and horrible things happening to them. I also made a promise to Callie after her first bout with one of her genetic issues from bad breeding that I would do everything I can to try and stop bad breeding and the suffering of these poor dogs because of it. I don't want pity for being disabled but I do know most of the people taking there hits at me know about my issues but just like with animals I'm one of the weak easy targets so just keep that in mind when looking at who is really being mean or nasty.

Originally Posted by ColesMommy01 (Post 4538639)

I just have to get this off my chest and I hope what I say isn't taken the wrong way because I'm not meaning to hurt your feelings. But there have been several times where you've made me feel like you've singled out my post to make a statement regarding topics that have absolutely nothing to do with the posts made and haven't even been brought up. For example questions regarding the studies on s/n and it's effects as well as my thread about whether or not a breeder chose an individual's puppy. Luckily I'm thick skinned from having grown up in pageantry :p. MY opinions are obviously very different than yours when it comes to some subjects but it *seems* you can't take other opinions just as that, opinions. You're absolutely right when you say no one is paying rent to be on your mind, but while you're thinking people are taking hits at you. It can *feel* as if you're taking hits at them also.

Originally Posted by ladyjane (Post 4538651)

So, you both have different opinions. Everyone gets that. :) The bottom line here is that there has been a ganging up on this forum and it is not imagined by anyone.
For you, Taylor and anyone else who takes stuff personal here: No one pays rent to live in your head.
What people say does not make it so.
Hopefully this banter back and forth can end and people can just post opinions and move on. Not going to hold my breath though. LOL

Originally Posted by ColesMommy01 (Post 4538654)

Lol, no that's not what I meant.:) I don't take things personally and usually find humor in every situation. I'm of the thought
"If you're not paying my bills, married to me, or helped give birth to me...". Hehehe. But back to Kay! Have you decided whether or not to get a puppy?

Originally Posted by JeanMH (Post 4538676)

I was stunned when we brought our little Yorkie to America that there was so much surprise that she still has a tail! You are not permitted to remove the tail in the UK and I love her wagging tail. Amazes me that anyone would consider mutilating a dog in such a way - it certainly doesn't make them any more beautiful. Hoping that unless it is a medical necessity, all Yorkies will be allowed to retain their tail as nature intended. I ❤ Yorkies with tails!!!!