So many of your concerns should be addressed by the breeder if he/she is a responsible knowledgeable breeder...Take your children with you to the breeder's house and have the kids and breeder discuss in a very serious manner the care they are to give the puppy and the privileges they have with the baby. Write a contract and have them read and sign it and post it several places in the house. I, personally, do not place my small puppies in homes with kids and that is my choice. I am not criticizing your breeder. No Yorkie should leave the breeders' home til after 12 weeks of age and that is even more important when kids are in the new home. A new puppy should NEVER have the run of the house for their safety. They need to be confined in an area that has no carpet or dangerous things like power outlets. X-pens are an absolute must in my home where all of my puppies and dogs live. But, please, do not close them in a room with the door shut..it can be terrifying for them and dangerous if an emergency occurs in the home when no one is there. I hope if you are not a stay-at-home mom that someone will be home with the new puppy all day. Is it possible to take some time off work?
IF your breeder cannot answer your concerns to your satisfaction....feel free to PM me.. |