Does Appearance Really Matter if it not Genetic?

Question

I have a male Yorkie who I've planned on breading since I got him. However, dut to complications when he was younger with groomers his ears will not stand up. I have talk to vets and other breeders that say it's not genetic and can't be passed down. However, I've heard that some breeders wont use him for a stud even with papers since he wont look like a true Yorkie with floppy ears. Does Appearance Really Matter if it not Genetic when looking for a ***** or a stud?

Answer 1

no. the only way that the appearance would matter is if it was a genetic condition. but u couldnt help what the groomer did to ur dog so its no inheritable so u have nothing to worry about. all u have to do is find a person who has a ***** that they r willing to breed with

Answer 2

Well a reputable breeder would not be interested in him because he is not championed titled which proves he meet the standards of the breed, you registration paper only says he is a purebred but does not mean he is breeding quality, that is what dog shows help partly to prove, the other half of the equation is genetic and health screens done through the CERF and OFA health registries to prove they have no patella, hip or eye problems such as blindness that could surface a couple years or more after the pups are born.

If I was going to pay for the services of a stud dog I would not just want any dog for a stud, I would only want one that is proven to be of good quality especially when t come to a small dog breed that may only have one or 2 pups it is too big a financial risk to do otherwise

Answer 3

Reputable breeders are looking for a proven, championed conformation dog for stud. Anyone else breeding, but not interested in this is merely a backyard breeder, breeding because they can, not for betterment of the breed.

If you intended to breed your fine quality male, you should be showing him anyway to prove he's worthy to sire litters and will produce fine quality pups. You also would have the guidance of that reputable breeder you bought him from who woud have sold him to you with the intensions of him be "potential breeding stock" (not a guarantee mind you). This reputable breeder would literally be holding your hand all the way thru the breeding process and decision making process to ensure a good match and good choices made. If your breeder is not doing anything like this, nor cared if you bred or not, then the dog likely came from either a pet shop (puppy mill) or a backyard breeder who isn't interested in quality, but the possible income this expensive breed can bring from the ill informed/uneducated buyer.

Answer 4

Happens all the time - Injuries are not genetic BUT I have seen the females booked to a top 10 preformace dog evaprate when he was injured , because then he's not out there, they can't sell pups from last weeks winner. With hundreds of champian studs out there, breeders woud rather see the proof that the genes for ears up are there, not to mention the chance to sell "champian sired" pups....

Answer 5

With the thousands or yorkies being bred out there, there's no reason for anyone who wants a good stud to go to a dog who's not a champion. Anyone breeding a female of any quality wants to be able to sell the puppies easily to good homes - that means a male who's proven he's of superior quality.

Answer 6

Smart people will know it's not an issue.

By the way, unless you are then going to deep-fry the dog, its BREEDING, not breading!

Answer 7

No it does not really matter if it is a *****or a stud> It is not ur fault that, that happened!!!

Answer 8

Not really. It won't affect his offspring, and if he is otherwise correct, I would use him.