A BAD Yorkie reseller

[satman]

Occationally I see an advertisment above for Country Home Yorkies. They're located in Sutton MA and if you visit my web site ( http://yorkies.com ) you'll see some very negative comments about this place. My comments are located on my breeder referral page for Massachusetts. I have documentation on at least 10 sick dogs this woman has sold. Some so sick they either died or required Liver Shunt surgery to maintain their life.

I'm told that most of the dogs she sells are bought from what can be described as Puppymill dogs. She doesn't disclose that she's not the breeder and she doesn't give any AKC registration papers since these dogs are not AKC registered. I'm also informed she only accepts CASH and there is no formal written health guaranty.

A WORD TO THE WISE!!!!!

[JESSY_RN2B]

How sad! Why does it have a diclaimer that they are not breeders nor sell pups?

[satman]

If the "disclaimer" statement refers to my web site (http://Yorkies.com), it is there for a very good reason. I'm not a breeder and I don't sell Yorkies. Therefore I don't want or need people writing me and asking for me to sell them one of my dogs. I have nothing to lose or gain from the sale of a Yorkie to anyone or by anyone. My web site is "Informational" ONLY and is there to better serve and prepare others that are looking to buy a Yorkie elsewhere or to provide care information to those that already have a Yorkie.

Unlike many other web sites, even Yorkie Talk, that is surrounded by advertising that they have no control over, I pay for server space that guaranties NO advertising. This insures me, AND YOU, that no puppymills are able to attract you when you're viewing my web site.

Doing preliminary research, prior to buying a Yorkie, is the best way to insure you're getting a good dog and not one from a Pet Store, Puppymill, Broker, or someplace else that's selling Yorkies just to line their pockets with money.

[JESSY_RN2B]

Opps, you are right, I cliked on YOUR website! I am looking for the breeder referral page now.............sorry for the confusion

[Kiki]

http://countryhomeyorkies.com/??


If its this one I almost bought a puppy from her until I realized month after month she had the same pictures up.

[Bombers Mom]

I have a good friend who bought a puppy from this breeder and the dog has life threatening health (liver) problems. It is just heartbreaking that this woman presents herself as a reputable breeder. After losing my 12 year old Yorkie, Jasmine, I went to her home to see her puppies (before I realized she was a reseller) and she pretended that she bred all the puppies herself. Interestingly, she could not show me the sire or dam (parents) of any of her puppies and when I inquired about a specific puppy my friend had gotten just a few weeks before, she couldn't remember who the sire or dam was. I am so glad I did not purchase a Yorkie from her.

"Satman"'s website has a very good list of reputable breeders. It was there that I found the breeder for my two wonderful Yorkies - and I am grateful to him for providing this information on his website.

Leslie

[BLowry]

Where is this breeder? As you can see by my avatar I also live in Mass. Boy, it goes to show you....she has a beautiful home (if that's really her home) and looks like such a nice honest person...You can never tell a person, can you....Maybe us Mass people should get together and check her out!

[Bombers Mom]

The breeder lives in Sutton, MA. Her name is Denise Ronayne. She is very personable when you meet her, and her home is gorgeous. But beware, she is not on the level and I've heard of many people who have gotten sick dogs from her. I can't believe she is stil in business. I know she has been reported many times. I was sickened when I saw her ad on Yorkietalk.com. But I guess anyone can advertise anywhere if they want to.


Leslie

[Silipie23]

I looked into getting a yorkie from her! I can't believe all what everyone is saying about this place...its shocking because her website is so professional and when we spoke with her on the phone she was so friendly, knowledgeable, and sounded soo in love with her yorkies.

I never made it to her house to visit the yorkies, and thankfully I found my baby from a great breeder, but someone should do something to let people know about this woman! My boyfriend kept saying how great she sounded and looked on paper, that had we actually gone to visit her we probably would have bought one from her! to think what could have happened! Thank you for posting this info on this website, thats probably a huge step in the right direction!

[Bombers Mom]

Steph - thank God you didn't go ahead and get a puppy from Denise. I absolutely understand how she could have had you fooled into thinking she was reputable. That's what happened to my friend, as well. She is very personable, and talks a good talk about loving her dogs. Who knows, maybe she does love the breed - but she is a dishonest and irresponsible breeder who has sold many sick puppies to people who trusted her. My friend is not the only one this has happened to. She has spoken to several others who could tell you heartbreaking stories about the health problems they have to deal with from dogs they purchased from Denise.

Not sure what else we can do to warn people other than this posting on the Yorkietalk message board and Steve's posting on his breeder referral list. If you think of anything - let me know, or feel free to PM me.

Thanks.

[carolyne m]

Hi. I am that friend that Bomber's Mom is talking about. BEWARE of DENISE ROYNANE. She is a very deceiving woman. I have a 2 year old yorkie that I bought from her and he is a very sick little boy. He has to have medication twice a day in order to live. I don't know how long I am going to have him. I have tried to no avail to have her stopped from selling these puppies but I always end up at a dead end. I do feel lucky that I did get my little boy because I saved his life and I can't imagine life without him. Please do your homework before you buy any kind of dog.

[satman]

Professional looking web sites don't do anything to insure a healthy dog nor do all the stories and empty promises made by disreputable pet sellers.

One of the best ways to insure the breeder is reputable and that the dogs they sell meet the standards is to make sure the breeders not only breed the dogs but show the dogs in AKC sanctioned conformation shows. Anyone can breed dogs but those breeders that devote themselves to producing good pet quality or show quality winning dogs also take the time to make sure the dogs they breed meet the standard as judged by an impartial dog show judge.

Good breeders are also members of their local kennel clubs and in many instances they're also members of the specific breed club of the breed they are selling. Even if they claim they are members, it's prudent and easy to find out if they actually are members of the clubs they claim. CHECK IT OUT and don't take their word for it!

Obviously not all the pups produced are of Show or Championship quality but those breeders that do show their dogs try and do everything possible to produce show quality puppies. That's the lifeblood of their chosen hobby.

OF THE HUNDREDS OF YORKIE BREEDERS I KNOW, NONE OF THEM WOULD EVER ADVERTISE PUPPIES ON WEB SITES SERVERS LIKE YORKIETALK USES.
The very best of breeders have waiting lists for their puppies and therefore have no need to ever advertise puppies for sale. Also good reputable breeders will not ship puppies to people they've never met.

That's not to disparage YorkieTalk since they have no control over the ads that appear on the advertising banners. Their only control would be to spend money for server space that doesn't use advertising to supplement the cost of the service.

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by satman

Professional looking web sites don't do anything to insure a healthy dog nor do all the stories and empty promises made by disreputable pet sellers.

One of the best ways to insure the breeder is reputable and that the dogs they sell meet the standards is to make sure the breeders not only breed the dogs but show the dogs in AKC sanctioned conformation shows. Anyone can breed dogs but those breeders that devote themselves to producing good pet quality or show quality winning dogs also take the time to make sure the dogs they breed meet the standard as judged by an impartial dog show judge.

Good breeders are also members of their local kennel clubs and in many instances they're also members of the specific breed club of the breed they are selling. Even if they claim they are members, it's prudent and easy to find out if they actually are members of the clubs they claim. CHECK IT OUT and don't take their word for it!

Obviously not all the pups produced are of Show or Championship quality but those breeders that do show their dogs try and do everything possible to produce show quality puppies. That's the lifeblood of their chosen hobby.

OF THE HUNDREDS OF YORKIE BREEDERS I KNOW, NONE OF THEM WOULD EVER ADVERTISE PUPPIES ON WEB SITES SERVERS LIKE YORKIETALK USES.
The very best of breeders have waiting lists for their puppies and therefore have no need to ever advertise puppies for sale. Also good reputable breeders will not ship puppies to people they've never met.

That's not to disparage YorkieTalk since they have no control over the ads that appear on the advertising banners. Their only control would be to spend money for server space that doesn't use advertising to supplement the cost of the service.

AMEN.

[Stormy]

Originally Posted by carolyne m

Hi. I am that friend that Bomber's Mom is talking about. BEWARE of DENISE ROYNANE. She is a very deceiving woman. I have a 2 year old yorkie that I bought from her and he is a very sick little boy. He has to have medication twice a day in order to live. I don't know how long I am going to have him. I have tried to no avail to have her stopped from selling these puppies but I always end up at a dead end. I do feel lucky that I did get my little boy because I saved his life and I can't imagine life without him. Please do your homework before you buy any kind of dog.

OMG...I am so sorry to hear this AGAIN.....It has been over 2 years and I am still so upset over the condition my poor little baby girl was in when I brought her home and to the vet. Thank G_d I had kept her isolated from my other dogs overnight until I could have her vet checked on Monday morning. I sure do wish there were a way to have her stopped but she seems to be expanding more and more. Based on her "lovely home"

[Stormy]

Originally Posted by Bombers Mom

Steph - thank God you didn't go ahead and get a puppy from Denise. I absolutely understand how she could have had you fooled into thinking she was reputable. That's what happened to my friend, as well. She is very personable, and talks a good talk about loving her dogs. Who knows, maybe she does love the breed - but she is a dishonest and irresponsible breeder who has sold many sick puppies to people who trusted her. My friend is not the only one this has happened to. She has spoken to several others who could tell you heartbreaking stories about the health problems they have to deal with from dogs they purchased from Denise.

Not sure what else we can do to warn people other than this posting on the Yorkietalk message board and Steve's posting on his breeder referral list. If you think of anything - let me know, or feel free to PM me.

Thanks.

We must keep this thread alive...that is about all we can do to help others from falling into this horrid trap !