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Originally Posted by Nancy1999  Well we more on the same page about this then I realized. Perhaps our differences are, "what makes a good breeder." I really don't believe that good breeders' dogs turn up in rescues. I think good breeders really take the pains to match the dog with pet owners, and I know many good breeders do not believe that the yorkie is right for many families. They refuse to sell, and we've all read threads here about that, and yet people back up the buyer and say the breeder must be bad. While most breeders "act" like they are selective in choosing a family, most really can't afford to be selective, they are breeding for money, so money will come into the equation. Another reason that dogs are in shelters is due to training problems, a breeder should thoroughly access the skills of the pet owner, and teach the basics of housebreaking to the owner before the puppy goes to its new home. Bottom line is most dogs end up in shelter because the dog wasn't a good match or buyers didn't know how to train, and they often go out and get another dog. In my opinion, breeders are always responsible for every dog that they produce, and so therefore they are always responsible if the dog ends up in shelters. Do I think buyers should share some responsibility too, yes, of course, that's my primary reason for being on Yorkietalk, I want to educate puppy buyers. |
You know Nancy I've read a lot of posts by new Yorkie members and there is a cluster of common questions.
Many of these questions could have been addressed verbally by the breeder, or better still if the breeder had included in the take home puppy package, a typed up version of some things like housebreaking, immunization protocols, etc etc. Basic grooming advice including links to some on line videos that show how to trim nails, ear health, teeth cleaning, brushing/combing your dog, recommendations for puppy shampoos and bathing tips.