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03-15-2010, 10:13 PM | #1 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ca, United States
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| Yorkie Shelter dog vs a Yorkie from a breeder? Please help! I've been looking at Yorkie rescues for about a month now and finally submitted my app to adopt a yorkie. I currently have a 3 year old yorkie from which I purchased from a reputable breeder; he's just perfect in every way! He's calm, patient, and docile and so smart! Therefore I have high expectations for my second yorkie... I feel that My Jack needs a friend to keep him company when my hubby and I are at work. I've been emailing the foster mom of our potential new family member and she stated that although she's only had her for a week she currently snapped at her when she tried to take a piece of paper out of her mouth! This is the only time she will growl or snap...she did mention that she is currently teaching her not to do that by way of (commanding that she drop the object and rewarding her with another object). Oh and she becomes obsessive when it comes to meal time with other dogs. Other then that I am told that she is a lovable dog who loves to be cuddled yet can be a bit jealous if another dog is near. My Jack has never had any behavioral problems (other then potty training) so therefore I am a bit hesitant of bringing a rescue yorkie into our home...what are your thoughts on a well bred yorkie vs a rescue yorkie? Please help!
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03-15-2010, 10:25 PM | #2 |
Senior Yorkie Talker | I'm always all about rescuing an animal, because all animals deserve a loving home and family to care for them properly. There are so many people who will automatically go straight to a breeder for a puppy and don't even look into rescuing, while so many homeless dogs get put down or never have a stable home, get sick or die. I honestly would go for a rescue before I went to a breeder but, i understand your concern for your little one. Bringing a rescue into a home with a relatively calm and already trained dog could cause behavior problems to arise out of your current dog, however it could also be completely opposite. You'd just have to teach the rescue your house rules as you would any pup from a breeder. You really never know how your little one will react to a new dog until you get one and you definately never know a dogs personality even if they come from a breeder. All in all I'd go for a rescue but thats just me. Sorry for rambling.
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03-15-2010, 10:28 PM | #3 |
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| First thing is just because it's in a rescue does not mean it isn't well bred. Unfortunately rescues get in all kinds of dogs for various reasons. Second thing are you prepared for some behavioral issues because she's still pretty new to the foster and chances are she could have other issues. From what you've said so far she sounds like she might be best as an only dog. This is just my opinion I'm sure there will be others. Also I would take your dog to visit the rescue to see how they get along. Last edited by lillymae; 03-15-2010 at 10:29 PM. |
03-15-2010, 10:30 PM | #4 | |
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03-15-2010, 10:34 PM | #5 |
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| I think it's great your looking into rescuing! My advice would be to take your time, especially when bringing a new dog into your home. Remember that if you do bring a rescue in and can not/ aren't ready for the possible behavior problems you may well end up sending the rescue back and creating a worse situation. Personally I think if you want to rescue wait for the right dog. same goes if you want to get a puppy from a breeder, make sure you get the right pup from the right breeder. If you ever have any red flags listen to your gut! I also think you are doing the right thing on YT. There are many people on here that deal with rescues all the time and can help you get a better sense of what it may look like to rescue. Good luck and let us know how it goes!
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03-16-2010, 12:14 AM | #6 |
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| Is it possible to have a visit so that both dogs can meet? Maybe on neutral territory first.
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03-16-2010, 04:18 AM | #7 | |
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As previous poster has said, there are lots of wonderful dogs who find themselves in a shelter or rescue. They haven't done anything wrong. Sometimes owners die and don't have family who will take them in, people have human babies and can't juggle the schedule of a baby and a dog, soldiers get deployed, etc. But also there are people who buy a puppy with no understanding of how much time and patience it takes to raise a puppy. So you will have some training to do with any new dog, but it is so fulfilling to know that you have given an innocent animal a second chance when his first owner let him down. | |
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