The original post was not vaguely mentioning show/breeding as the titles of the thread says Looking for good/show quality male. To me that did NOT say hi I am looking for a cute pet.
No one said he wasn't cute, but this is not a show quality.
If you were involved directly in shows, you would know a lot of stuff you don't understand or know now.
Anybody has the right to do as they wish and you certainly are entitled to your opinion, however, the reputable show breeders have a right to their opinions as well and what we think of people who breed without showing and sell show dogs without knowledge of the shows.
Note: I didn't name a name, not going to. Whatever category you think you fit into is up to you.

Ouch! That's a bit harsh. But thank you for helping to prove a point.:thumbup:

Well, you kind of 'named a name' by quoting someone and responding to their post, don't you think...

Responding to a post doesn't mean I am saying anything about that person exactly merely responding to points they are bringing up leading into further information in general which is how a conversation evolves. As I said before, what each person does is up to them and certainly someone who doesn't know about something is entitled to whatever information someone might have by experience based on the original question. The original posters on any of these threads can certainly do as they wish.
I don't pay much attention to who people are on this forum or what they do because I don't really care. I will however, share knowledge and experience to hopefully, help anyone who might want more information.

Don't take anything personal if you don't fit the description. Yes, I agree, some people are "downright rude" but this thread was not the case in my humble opinion. No one should tell you what to do..........people can always 'advice/recommend/share thoughts' but ultimately you are going to do what you want. As long as you are comfortable knowing that you are helping/improving the breed, are not in it for the monetary side and are willing to yield the right away to those who have been there and done that much longer than you and others..........it should all be peaches and cream.

Like I said before, I don't come to YT to kill time. I do keep post everywhere else but do take the time to research and learn. It's funny how you get a feel for people too..........and after a while you know who is who. I appreciate eveyone who has ever answered my questions, everyone who has offered to answer them and everyone who continues to post their experiences.

At the end, no personal feelings should be hurt. If there are, something is wrong on either end.

I can uderstand what you mean about it possibly being to late for you..........it may it may not. But those of use who are very young still have the possibility to get there if we start early. I can only imagine starting now and getting to where some of you are at your point in life currently. I would have lots to offer to those behind me. Those who truly care and are all for preserving the breed.

I myself am a reader and learn through these posts. Yes, I keep my posts strictly out of the breeder's section because I don't have any input.

but your message is always the same, if you are not a show breeder, you have no right to breed because what could YOU possibly know. Maybe not in those exact words but always the same message and whether you admit it or not, blasting those of us that do have good lines for using them in our breeding programs trying to captalize on the line. and how the show person would react if they only know. Well, I purchased a Glenmar bitch yesterday and have full permission to use her to breed. in fact, she was sold to me to breed. She has a lot Glenmar and almost as much Rothby's and a few other good lines. you can bet I will use that pedigree on my website. in fact, i have permission to use the name Glenmar in whatever I name her.

I don't know the full story but from what I was told...the male that was purchased was originally held back for show. However, he was extremely shy and that's why he was sold. The breeder from what I got was a show breeder and has championed some on their own.

If you are happy with what you are doing why blast me? Now I am confused as I am not upset with you. As I said before it doesn't matter to me what you do or don't do that is up to you.
I do know what I believe in, why I do what I do, what experiences have happened out there and as part of the show world, again, my beliefs are based on the mentoring of showbreeders of 20+ years experience in Yorkies.
Anyone else reading this thread can make their own decisions. The information has to be there for anyone who wants to get into breeding in whatever manner they chose to make that decision of what they wish to do and we do have the freedom to do as we chose.

Also to add...the male is either right around a year old or a little over a year old. I've seen pictures of him and he's a mighty handsome fella...complete with a beautiful silk, floor length coat.

Man I must be losing it...
 

do I need to duck? :eek:

Think I will quietly bow out........I just thought the original poster and I had something in common.......to learn, to show and to have a future in Yorkie Land....it has now gotten a little less informational....JMO

No you don't need to duck.

Ok! I'm gonna chime in here. Lorraine mentioned nothing on this thread about anyone not breeding unless you showed. What she is attempting is to educate a newbie as to how and from who a show prospect/quality dog should be obtained. Attempting to help this person get off to a good start and not fall into some of the traps both she and I did in the beginning.

Mary....
 

:hug: :hug: You are always so nice to me....

Thanks!

I agree:thumbup:

I for one think we should appreciate their experience in breeding and showing and put it to good use instead of getting upset!!

Read my last line of my post in the quote in your own post.

No you don't have to duck. families are like this, we disagree at times but still are there in a heartbeat if someone needs us.