From a breeders perspective, this is why we try to be so careful about placement. If choosing between a young couple and an older one done having kids. Older couple gets pup. Sounds unfair, but my first loyalty is to the puppy, not the people. Stability is a factor.
That all being said, I have placed puppies with younger couples. My lifetime return policy will allow them a measure of comfort if they have to someday make this hard choice. I hope that I have been careful enough in making selections that people wouldn't just be dumping the dog at the first sign of a rash, but would check all other possible causes before deciding to give up the dog. |