For sale threads

[fannie]

I sure would like to get more people's input on this.

[browniesmom622]

Originally Posted by MyFairLacy

Hmm...I don't know. I guess there just needs to be some type of stricter approval process. And then if any breeder is found to be in violation, they lose their priveleges as a featured breeder. Right now I think the only requirements is a $50 donation, a website, and a 1 year health guarantee. I would also like to at least see these things required: puppies sold at a minimum of 12 weeks of age, no females being bred under a certain weight..(definitely not under 4lbs), certain health testing required to rule out common genetic defects, and a spay/neuter agreement. I just really think featured breeders need to be held to a higher standard

i agree 100%

[domesticated08]

Bumping!!

[domesticated08]

This is Very important ...come on veterans of YT..input..ideas..please

[MorkieAZ]

I LOVE that idea, I'm for it 100%

[domesticated08]

Anyone??

[BamaFan121s]

Originally Posted by fannie

Yes, people need to use their heads when choosing a breeder. There are tips in the regular Yorkies For Sale, not the Featured Breeders section. Let's face it... not everybody does the correct research prior to buying a puppy. Unfortunately, there are a lot of people selling puppies that are looking for just those people. Plus, not all people read those tips. They are looking for a cute puppy and that's about it.

Originally Posted by MyFairLacy

I would like to see more restrictions for the featured breeder sections besides donating $50 and having a website. A "featured" breeder should be where people can look for the best of the best on this site. I would like see featured breeders contribute to this forum besides placing their for sale ads. I would also like to see featured breeders following the ethical guidlines set by the YTCA. Those ethical guidelines are set in place for the health and safety of the breed we all love so much.

I completely agree with you both! I think that the title "Featured Breeder" itself should indicate those who have 'proven themselves' and who meet a strict criteria, striving to be the best of the best--breeders who are held to higher standards.
I think it is a GREAT idea, but I think that if the requirements were a bit stricter, maybe more people would see it as an honor and make it their goal to prove that they are 'that good.'

[feminvstr]

I believe the area being labeled as a featured breeder, is confusing...

"featured" meaning "given prominence"

I know many that have thought the breeder had the privilege of posting in that section and are "being held to a higher standard" when simply they pay to post their litters.

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by feminvstr

I believe the area being labeled as a featured breeder, is confusing...

"featured" meaning "given prominence"

I know many that have thought the breeder had the privilege of posting in that section and are "being held to a higher standard" when simply they pay to post their litters.

I think if we all put our heads together, we can come up with a set of rules. $50.00 and website and breeding for a year doesn't cut it.

Also, in the rules section it states no one should post unless seriously considering purchasing, is a cop out....totally unfair to those looking for a yorkie.

[JeanieK]

Originally Posted by fannie

That's it. You can join, donate and then be a featured breeder without anybody knowing anything about you.

True. How do we know that these people have one years breeding experience if we don't know them. I cannot be a featured breeder eventhough I have been a member for two years, because I have not been a breeder for two years and anyone can find that out just be reading my threads.

So if I were new to YT I could be posting in the featured breeders section already and no one would know that I have not been breeding for over a year.

I think a minimum of one year requirement should apply.

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by JeanieK

True. How do we know that these people have one years breeding experience if we don't know them. I cannot be a featured breeder eventhough I have been a member for two years, because I have not been a breeder for two years and anyone can find that out just be reading my threads.

So if I were new to YT I could be posting in the featured breeders section already and no one would know that I have not been breeding for over a year.

I think a minimum of one year requirement should apply.

I don't think the # of years you have been breeding gives you the credibility....it should be more in line with your breeding practices (no, Jeanie I don't mean anything about your love for your parties) There is more to it than that. We all know that there are breeders on here that have been breeding for a # of years and throw up the red flags.

[JeanieK]

Originally Posted by MyFairLacy

I would like to see more restrictions for the featured breeder sections besides donating $50 and having a website. A "featured" breeder should be where people can look for the best of the best on this site. I would like see featured breeders contribute to this forum besides placing their for sale ads. I would also like to see featured breeders following the ethical guidlines set by the YTCA. Those ethical guidelines are set in place for the health and safety of the breed we all love so much.

The YTCA does not allow parti colors that that mean that a parti breeder should not be able to post on there?

I think let's leave the YTCA out of this, not everyone agrees with the YTCA's guidlines. A lot of show breeders don't even agree with the YTCA.

[JeanieK]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

I don't think the # of years you have been breeding gives you the credibility....it should be more in line with your breeding practices (no, Jeanie I don't mean anything about your love for your parties) There is more to it than that. We all know that there are breeders on here that have been breeding for a # of years and throw up the red flags.

I agree, I don't believe that long term breeders are any more credible, I believe they should have to be members for at least one year so people can know them.

The one year breeder experience limit was set by admin, not my suggestion.

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by JeanieK

I agree, I don't believe that long term breeders are any more credible, I believe they should have to be members for at least one year so people can know them.

The one year breeder experience limit was set by admin, not my suggestion.

I would think as members we should have input to what we want to see.

[BamaFan121s]

Originally Posted by JeanieK

The YTCA does not allow parti colors that that mean that a parti breeder should not be able to post on there?

I think let's leave the YTCA out of this, not everyone agrees with the YTCA's guidlines. A lot of show breeders don't even agree with the YTCA.

I think that she meant as far as actually standing by some respectable ethics--not related to partis.

Although in a way, I find it odd that it's suggested to throw out the opinions of the parent club--those who set the standards, wrote the book and are the experts. I would think their opinions and guidelines would be the MOST important for breeders striving for excellence.

Although...I do understand how it affects YOUR specific program differently Jeanie.