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Originally Posted by ckuz13  First let me say I am all about rescue. I think it is one of the greatest gifts you can give to both you and your family not to mention the homeless pet.
When we think of a getting a Yorkie, we all have that fantasy of that cute baby doll face with a short nose and perky little ears and cute little body. But what happens when you decide to adopt a yorkie and it has the opposite of all those traits? That is my dilemma now. I am at a crossroad. I love the picture perfect yorkies we all see in those magazines that make our hearts melt..but than there are those sweet little or big yorkies that the breeder didn't want or couldn't sell. The yorkie I am about to meet from a rescue is 7lbs at 6months, has large floppy ears, undocked tail, and may be a parti..but not sure. He has the sweetest face but is not what I was looking for. But I can't stop thinking about him. I am at a place now where I can afford to get that baby-faced yorkie..but am wondering if I should give up my fantasy for now and rescue? Has anyone adopted a puppy mill rescue or breeder surrender and has no regrets? Thanks!! sorry for such a long thread.. |
I have five rescues and one I bought. It took me 10 years before I took the step to buy the little one with the look I had always desired. I felt very guilty doing so but she's been with us now about three months and I have to say that I'm very glad I did. There is nothing wrong with wanting a certain look or buying that Yorkie, if you buy from a reputable caring breeder. I always advocate rescue first, but I do understand where you are coming from as I was in your shoes not too long ago. Someone said to me "When you love the breed as much as you do, you deserve to have one that really represents that breed."
Elaine (mom to 5 rescues and one little midget we bought)