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morphis · 05-18-2008, 10:54 AM

Hi Everyone,

My name is Laura Morphis. I am a veterinarian and breeder of AKC Yorkies in Oklahoma. I stubbled upon this site and decided to join thinking maybe I can be a help to people with veterinarian questions and maybe my puppies could find good loving home through advertising on this site. Our puppies are raised in our house around my four children, come with a written health guarantee, AVID microchip, and lifetime veterinary support. They go directly from our house healthy and pre-spoiled to the new owners.

Thank you for taking the time to read. I just wanted to introduce myself. Hope everyone has a wonderful Sunday afternoon.

Laura Morphis DVM
Sandcreek Pets AKC Yorkie Puppies for Sale in Oklahoma

fufufashions · 05-18-2008, 01:09 PM

Welcome to YT! Nice to see you here! We can always use help from DMV's!

I looked at your site...you sure have a lot of different dogs having puppies. Are they all in your house??

If you have yorkie puppies to sell, i would suggest posting on the Yorkies for Sale or Wanted Forum
Yorkies For Sale or Wanted - YorkieTalk.com Forums - Yorkshire Terrier Community
Be sure and read the rules and regulations about listing your babies there.

Looking forward to getting to know you and your furbabies!

YorkieRose · 05-18-2008, 01:33 PM

Welcome to YT...you are the first vet I have ever meet who breeds 10 different breeds and breeds mixes...most vets are screaming at people to stop adding to the pound population.

TammyJM · 05-18-2008, 01:37 PM

I just looked at your puppy page and it appears that you raise 12 different kinds of dogs...3 of those being "designer breeds". That just seems like a lot of dogs to care for.

YorkieRose · 05-18-2008, 01:51 PM

Tammy, you are a better counter then I am..LOL

Okay, I have to say this...OP, you are ever so welcome here, but high volume breeding leaves a nasty taste in most YT members mouths. So prepare for some negative posts.

The fact you are a vet blows me away...I can certainly agree with selecting one or two breeds to produce..but there is no way anyone, even a vet can produce as many breeds as this and do it well...by that I mean, selecting only quality stock that is an excellent breed representation to produce quality puppies of good health.

Socializing large numbers of puppies is another big drawback for high volume breeders...

You are exactly the type breeder I advise potential buyers to avoid...and I am sorry I have to say this, but I must.

Marina · 05-18-2008, 02:03 PM

How did you manage to care for so many litters so close together??WOW there were several all within weeks of each other.

Marina · 05-18-2008, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by YorkieRose

You are exactly the type breeder I advise potential buyers to avoid...and I am sorry I have to say this, but I must.

Ditto !
Sounds Fishy to me...you have what...12 breeds... thats gotta be 40-50 dogs in your house at once?

TammyJM · 05-18-2008, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by YorkieRose

Tammy, you are a better counter then I am..LOL

Okay, I have to say this...OP, you are ever so welcome here, but high volume breeding leaves a nasty taste in most YT members mouths. So prepare for some negative posts.

The fact you are a vet blows me away...I can certainly agree with selecting one or two breeds to produce..but there is no way anyone, even a vet can produce as many breeds as this and do it well...by that I mean, selecting only quality stock that is an excellent breed representation to produce quality puppies of good health.

Socializing large numbers of puppies is another big drawback for high volume breeders...

You are exactly the type breeder I advise potential buyers to avoid...and I am sorry I have to say this, but I must.

First of all, let me apologize for not saying, "Welcome", to you...I was just so side tracked when I looked at your site. As a resident of Missouri, I know how bad the puppy mill population is as should you with living in Oklahoma. Quite honestly, I am sad to see that a vet is not educating about this and trying rid their state of such places. Can I say that you are a puppy mill....ABSOLUTEY NOT, but what I can say doesn't need to be written because it's right there on your website. I am so sorry that your first thread has gone this way, it's just that the members here adore this breed (heck, I think we are just dog lovers in general...Yorkies or not!). I actually ache for dogs that do not have people to give them the attention that they deserve. I saw that you also raise Border Collies....I had one years ago and I know how desperately they love their family and they long to be with them and need to be entertained...how do you keep so many happy??

I hope that I have not offended you...just know, I ask these questions because I love dogs.

Tammy

BakersDozen · 05-18-2008, 02:11 PM

In theory, I would tend to agree with the previous posts. But I think that we also might need more information before making assumptions. Of course, if your opinion is a definite "no" on mixed breeds, or on number of different breeds, then no more info is needed on those points.

I did not read every word on the site, but it looks like there are four adults involved in taking care of the dogs and four children. We don't know the ages of the children (unless it was somewhere I didn't read). So it is possible for them to be caring very well for a number of dogs. I didn't read anywhere that stated the actual number, it is possible that with some breeds they only have two dogs for breeding. It is also possible that one person could be "expert" in two breeds (or three if they were similar, more if the person has tons of experience.) It is also possible that they have more than one additional persons working with them.

Please understand that I am not trying to defend this person in particular, as I do not know them. The concerns posted here are very valid. And again, depending on your opinion of mixed breeds and limit on number of different breeds, then you may have all the information you need. And I understand that all the above are only possibilities. However, without more information I personally could not make a decision as to the well-being of the dogs. To me, the care of the dogs is of primary importance.

Please, please, please do not take this post as argumentative or confrontational. I am just stating my opinion that I would need more information before labeling this breeder.

browniesmom622 · 05-18-2008, 02:15 PM

Welcome to yt ! I'm speechless......

TammyJM · 05-18-2008, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by BakersDozen

In theory, I would tend to agree with the previous posts. But I think that we also might need more information before making assumptions. Of course, if your opinion is a definite "no" on mixed breeds, or on number of different breeds, then no more info is needed on those points.

I did not read every word on the site, but it looks like there are four adults involved in taking care of the dogs and four children. We don't know the ages of the children (unless it was somewhere I didn't read). So it is possible for them to be caring very well for a number of dogs. I didn't read anywhere that stated the actual number, it is possible that with some breeds they only have two dogs for breeding. It is also possible that one person could be "expert" in two breeds (or three if they were similar, more if the person has tons of experience.) It is also possible that they have more than one additional persons working with them.

Please understand that I am not trying to defend this person in particular, as I do not know them. The concerns posted here are very valid. And again, depending on your opinion of mixed breeds and limit on number of different breeds, then you may have all the information you need. And I understand that all the above are only possibilities. However, without more information I personally could not make a decision as to the well-being of the dogs. To me, the care of the dogs is of primary importance.

Please, please, please do not take this post as argumentative or confrontational. I am just stating my opinion that I would need more information before labeling this breeder.

I guess that I agree with some of your points. Based on what you said then I would have to say that my mind is made up...even if she said that she only had a male and female for each breed (including the "desinger breeds"), that would still make 24 dogs.

daisy mae06 · 05-18-2008, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by TammyJM

First of all, let me apologize for not saying, "Welcome", to you...I was just so side tracked when I looked at your site. As a resident of Missouri, I know how bad the puppy mill population is as should you with living in Oklahoma. Quite honestly, I am sad to see that a vet is not educating about this and trying rid their state of such places. Can I say that you are a puppy mill....ABSOLUTEY NOT, but what I can say doesn't need to be written because it's right there on your website. I am so sorry that your first thread has gone this way, it's just that the members here adore this breed (heck, I think we are just dog lovers in general...Yorkies or not!). I actually ache for dogs that do not have people to give them the attention that they deserve. I saw that you also raise Border Collies....I had one years ago and I know how desperately they love their family and they long to be with them and need to be entertained...how do you keep so many happy??

I hope that I have not offended you...just know, I ask these questions because I love dogs.

Tammy

Very well put Tammy...

Laura welcome to YT maybe we and you can learn here

BakersDozen · 05-18-2008, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TammyJM

I guess that I agree with some of your points. Based on what you said then I would have to say that my mind is made up...even if she said that she only had a male and female for each breed (including the "desinger breeds"), that would still make 24 dogs.

You're right. I feel it is possible for one person to handle 10 dogs or so well. If they have four people plus children, they certainly could handle 24 dogs--as far as the well-being and socialization of the dogs. Again, just MO.

Of course, as I mentioned, that is one issue. There are others that I would need more information on, and any of these issues alone might be the deciding factor for someone.

TammyJM · 05-18-2008, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BakersDozen

You're right. I feel it is possible for one person to handle 10 dogs or so well. If they have four people plus children, they certainly could handle 24 dogs--as far as the well-being and socialization of the dogs. Again, just MO.

Of course, as I mentioned, that is one issue. There are others that I would need more information on, and any of these issues alone might be the deciding factor for someone.

Really..."10 or so"????

I have 3, one being a lazy 6 and a half year old and I am SUPER thankful that my hubby likes to help me with them! I am a stay-at-home mommy and I still think that having 10 ("or so") to care for would be too much for just me. Just my opinion, though.

Marina · 05-18-2008, 02:39 PM

Its really not 10 or so dogs per person...there are also all the puppies... there had to be at least 20 puppies that i noticed were born in 2008. Im no expert but i think puppies involve more care and constant attention...
even if the litters are spread out... they are still around for at least 8 weeks.

05-18-2008, 10:54 AM	#1
morphis YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wewoka, OK Posts: 4	New to site also Veterinarian and breeder of AKC Yorkies in Oklahoma Hi Everyone, My name is Laura Morphis. I am a veterinarian and breeder of AKC Yorkies in Oklahoma. I stubbled upon this site and decided to join thinking maybe I can be a help to people with veterinarian questions and maybe my puppies could find good loving home through advertising on this site. Our puppies are raised in our house around my four children, come with a written health guarantee, AVID microchip, and lifetime veterinary support. They go directly from our house healthy and pre-spoiled to the new owners. Thank you for taking the time to read. I just wanted to introduce myself. Hope everyone has a wonderful Sunday afternoon. Laura Morphis DVM Sandcreek Pets AKC Yorkie Puppies for Sale in Oklahoma

05-18-2008, 01:09 PM	#2
fufufashions LEADER OF MyPACK Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sugar Land Texas Posts: 3,978	Welcome to YT! Nice to see you here! We can always use help from DMV's! I looked at your site...you sure have a lot of different dogs having puppies. Are they all in your house?? If you have yorkie puppies to sell, i would suggest posting on the Yorkies for Sale or Wanted Forum Yorkies For Sale or Wanted - YorkieTalk.com Forums - Yorkshire Terrier Community Be sure and read the rules and regulations about listing your babies there. Looking forward to getting to know you and your furbabies! __________________ Linda FuFuFashions & Healthy Dog & Cat Food and Treats2hearts2: FACEBOOK

05-18-2008, 01:33 PM	#3
YorkieRose No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,577	breeder Welcome to YT...you are the first vet I have ever meet who breeds 10 different breeds and breeds mixes...most vets are screaming at people to stop adding to the pound population.

05-18-2008, 01:51 PM	#5
YorkieRose No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,577	Tammy Tammy, you are a better counter then I am..LOL Okay, I have to say this...OP, you are ever so welcome here, but high volume breeding leaves a nasty taste in most YT members mouths. So prepare for some negative posts. The fact you are a vet blows me away...I can certainly agree with selecting one or two breeds to produce..but there is no way anyone, even a vet can produce as many breeds as this and do it well...by that I mean, selecting only quality stock that is an excellent breed representation to produce quality puppies of good health. Socializing large numbers of puppies is another big drawback for high volume breeders... You are exactly the type breeder I advise potential buyers to avoid...and I am sorry I have to say this, but I must.

05-18-2008, 02:11 PM	#9
BakersDozen Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Rosco & Bentley's World Posts: 257	In theory, I would tend to agree with the previous posts. But I think that we also might need more information before making assumptions. Of course, if your opinion is a definite "no" on mixed breeds, or on number of different breeds, then no more info is needed on those points. I did not read every word on the site, but it looks like there are four adults involved in taking care of the dogs and four children. We don't know the ages of the children (unless it was somewhere I didn't read). So it is possible for them to be caring very well for a number of dogs. I didn't read anywhere that stated the actual number, it is possible that with some breeds they only have two dogs for breeding. It is also possible that one person could be "expert" in two breeds (or three if they were similar, more if the person has tons of experience.) It is also possible that they have more than one additional persons working with them. Please understand that I am not trying to defend this person in particular, as I do not know them. The concerns posted here are very valid. And again, depending on your opinion of mixed breeds and limit on number of different breeds, then you may have all the information you need. And I understand that all the above are only possibilities. However, without more information I personally could not make a decision as to the well-being of the dogs. To me, the care of the dogs is of primary importance. Please, please, please do not take this post as argumentative or confrontational. I am just stating my opinion that I would need more information before labeling this breeder. Last edited by BakersDozen; 05-18-2008 at 02:13 PM.

05-18-2008, 01:37 PM	#4
TammyJM No Longer a Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: With My Beautiful Fur Babies! Posts: 5,525	I just looked at your puppy page and it appears that you raise 12 different kinds of dogs...3 of those being "designer breeds". That just seems like a lot of dogs to care for.

05-18-2008, 02:03 PM	#6
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05-18-2008, 02:39 PM	#15
Marina Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: new york Posts: 597	Its really not 10 or so dogs per person...there are also all the puppies... there had to be at least 20 puppies that i noticed were born in 2008. Im no expert but i think puppies involve more care and constant attention... even if the litters are spread out... they are still around for at least 8 weeks.