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Originally Posted by ladyjane 
Do you "follow up" ten years after you placed the dog? Thats what you are implying that breeders should do. I keep in contact with most of the buyers for my puppies over the years. Some of them have moved, changed their number, etc. Life happens! I suppose that is MY FAULT also in your perfect eyes. Reputable breeders do the absolute best they can. And lets face it, 25% of the shelter dogs are not from reputable breeders are they? |
And what do *you* have to do with it? I did not say *you*! Why are you taking things so personal?
I am not perfect, but when it comes to the life of a pup, I strive to be as close to perfect as I can be.
Not sure whose fault it is that so many yorkies are dumped, but it is my job as I see it to make sure they (the ones that end up in my care) never end up back in the system again. I personally have some absolutely beautiful yorkies and every one was a rescue. I have also fostered many beautiful yorkies. Do I know what breeder they came from? No!
That does not matter...what matters is that they were homeless for some reason...for someone's failure, whether the breeder or owner. All I am saying is that there should be standards...and people should do their level best to make sure that the welfare of the pup comes before money!