Breeding Yorkies?

[Marilyn]

If they do bring it up again, you could always post on YT with some info and the CKC registration information. We know folks will be up in arms, but at least you can honestly say that you did check with some breeders.

How old is this dog? Age could also be a negative factor.

Just some thoughts, in case. Hopefully you have heard the end of it.

[Shada]

Wow. I feel for you. I would try to get them to neuter him. That would help with the marking issue.. maybe... but then again, maybe not. Sounds as though he has not been properly trained or watched over to protect him against his nasty habits.

With the breeding issue, I agree with you. Absolutly not! Since he is CKC, that tells me right there he came from a poor breeder. That registry means nothing. I am in no means saying that if he was AKC he would be breeding material. Breeding should never be done to just produce puppies. LIke you said, a dog should only be bred that can represent the breed well.

I also think there is a good possibility they can find somebody who feels as they do, someone who owns a female and sees dollar signs.. I see ads all the time in the paper, people who own a female looking for a male to breed her with, people with males wanting to stud them out... always makes me ill to think someone puts so little thought into breeding their dogs. This is one reason we have such a over population of dogs needing homes in our shelters today.

Have they talked to their vet about breeding him? I would suggest to them that they talk to their vet. I can't imagine a good vet telling them it would be a good idea.

Good luck to you!

[Emmsmom]

Granny and I got to talking about it and she pretty much said that she really didn't think they would do anything. I think this is mainly her husband talking. Janet had a good point.. when someone shows up to see him more than likely they will run the other way. He will be 5 or 6 pretty soon and is also 6 pounds or so. I think he is too old and too big. I don't plan on bringing it up again and I am fairly certain that they won't either. She takes very good care of him and he is at the vets office if he sneezes the wrong way. This vet has never brought up any concerns about the loss of hair and pigment on his nose. So who knows what he has said to her about breeding him. I would LOVE for him to have his nah nah's wacked but she won't hear of it. Granny is 80 and is set in her ways so there is only but so much that I can change her mind about. Thanks for all the help.

[Janet]

That's what we're here for Michelle, to help when needed and give advice when asked for. Glad things are working the way you think they should.

[DianaB]

You're welcome.