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Originally Posted by Islandloverr  Well, I'm STILL looking for my yorkie soulmate. & I'm getting a bit discouraged. I've been interested in some breeders but then when I mention I'm in college (studying to become a VET) I get rejected & get the "college= no money and no time" speech. So because I'm in college....I'm automatically a homless girl w/ a full booked up schedule? I'm not evaluated on how I CARE or will LOVE this yorkie! It doesn't seem like that part is even considered. Now I understand if I said I go away to college or a full time student....I go to skool 3 days a week every other day for like 5-7 hours. I understand that is quite some time to be away from a yorkie....but I've seen yorkies handle more than that with NO PROBLEMS! I've heard people tell me that yorkies can't handle that & I've heard other owners tell me that they can.
So let me make my situation clear so you can understand it & tell me your honest opinions:
*I don't owe any loans because I never filed for one.
*my tuition payments will be done NEXT MONTH, already bought my books for this year.
*my schedule once again is 3 days a week every other day for a few hours (the most 7)
(I didn't even iclude the holidays yet)
So here's the question of the day....reading about my situation & fully understanding it.....should I not be allowed to get a yorkie?
What are your views on it I need HONEST (not blunt, or harsh) opinions.
& if I get enough reponses that say I shouldn't.....I will just COMPLETELY FORGET about ever getting a yorkie. Ill just stick with goldfish & cats.  |
I guess I can understand both sides actually. As a breeder I am very picky where my babies end up. I spend many countless hours from conception to birth of my babies. Then many more sitting by a whelping box with my stomach in knots, then after the delivery it is at least 12 weeks of baited breath to assure that each and every one of these babies has the best nutrition, health, care, handling and socializing. So overprotective is an understatement. So when a person answers "yes, I am in college" and appears young there are many sterotypes that go through my head.
1. Self first
2. Money to pay for school second.
3. Books and bills third.
4. Where does money come for health care and quality dog food?
5. How much time after working, schooling, and friends is left for my little yorkie pup that you want?
6. If you meet a guy and he doesnt like your dog?
7. How about a newborn skin kid? Where will my little on fit in?
8. How about your new job, will you have to move and live where no pets are allowed?
9. Can you really afford this?
The original purchase price of a Yorkie is nothing compared to the lifelong financial commitment of one. Just dog food alone is high ( each 5 pound bag of mine is 14 bucks). Treats, toys, beds, grooming (35 bucks each 6 weeks), vets charges (healthy visits 3 of them (300.00) plus a spay/neuter (150-300), and that is all within the first year alone and if all is healthy. Now add sickness and it is astronomical. Can you absorb that ? Do you have at least 2k in savings? How about a sick call at the emergency vet..just to walk in the door is 100.00 not counting care and most times runs at least 300 and upwards of 1000.00!!
I can also see your side. I have 4 skin kids (21, 20,19,19) and all in college. They have been raised around dogs, sat by whelping boxes, help with the socialization, and even the home placements. They know my process and would be trusted in a heartbeat with any of my babies. They also know they are not ready for that commitment but when they are I will be right by there sides. I know they have what it takes and understand that a pet is a family member.
I just wanted to kinda let you know where some breeders are coming from. You do seem sincere, but when evaluating the BEST homes for a baby and erring on the side of caution is always the best home. Maybe you could go to a breeders home, spend some time with them, and show them how sincere you are in finding a FUREVER baby. Maybe finding one that is over a year and already spayed/neutered would be a better fit and take your extra up front money and put it in an account just for the dog....Just an opinion and suggestion.