I would echo what bjh and Sugar's Mom said. There is no such thing as an unwanted puppy. I never get in a hurry to find homes for mine. The priority is to find the RIGHT home for that puppy. Some pups will be placed earlier than others; that just the way it is. It doesn't seem to matter if the pup is a great representation of the breed or is somewhat off standard. For instance, I just placed a little girl this past weekend with a wonderful family that seems perfect for her. She is a gorgeous little girl that, except for being small (3 1/2 pounds) would have good show potential. She was 11 months old before we found the perfect home for her, which is fine by me. In contrast, I've placed other pups that weren't as much to the standard as her much earlier so perceived 'quality' doesn't always mean they get placed first. I will say that, as they get older, I get much pickier about who they go to since I know the pup so well. For me, the bottom line isn't to place puppies quickly but rather to place them in a home where I know they will be loved and properly cared for so they can thrive. I'm also extra careful of the homes I place any tiny babies in as they are not 'beginner Yorkies'. I have to feel good about the homes they go to or I could never let them out the door and that goes for them all, no matter what criteria someone may use in judging the quality of the pup. They are all precious and deserve a great home. And there is always a perfect home for each one of them. |