[Lil Sis]

Originally Posted by FlDebra

I am going to be devil's advocate here -- Reading through your post it really seems like this lady has bent over backwards accomodating your need for excessive contact. In your own words she has spent hours on the phone with you, daily emails, plethora of photos documenting the pups progress, shared grooming & show tips, and she has not refused to do anything you asked. You even say that this is only a synopsis of your "courtship." So who knows how much communication has actually gone back and forth?

She had a death in the family and was a little later than you wanted on getting some MORE information sent to you and for that you are going to create doubt about a breeder on a public forum? I know you didn't name her here, but you've already shared by PM and it will get out eventually. I would ask yourself if maybe, just maybe, you have gone a little beyond the normal buyer to breeder contact? I certainly never had that much communication with anyone before buying their puppies. I would never have presumed to take that much of their life.

The only things I can see this person did wrong was to allow a puppy to leave her momma before 12 weeks and not make her contract/health guarantee part of her public website. Some people are still old school and not with the modern recommendations of keeping puppies a MINIMUM of 12 weeks. I also do not personally agree with shipping puppies unless in the cabin WITH a courier. (She can tell you the pup is not going to be in the cargo hold, but how many times have you seen a dog in the cabin of an aircraft unless they are travelling WITH someone and kept under the seat WITH them. The pup is going in cargo -- just a separate corner of the cargo hold.) For those questions, sure -- ask away and get opinions here. But when you have had THIS MUCH interaction with a breeder prior to getting your puppy, I sure would not panic because she wanted to attend a funeral before sending your paperwork. Concentrate on the things that are priorities -- like the age of the pup being shipped solo! That is the thing that is the most critical component of this whole thread IMO. I can live with a couple less phone calls than I wanted but not with taking a risk of removing the pup too early from the mother and shipping without escort -- but it seems these things don't bother you at all. It seems like misplaced priorities to me.

Hoping not to alienate you with my honesty but I thought it would be good for you to read "the other side" of the coin and think about your priorities as you begin this wonderful challenge of puppy ownership. It is a huge responsibility and one that is well-rewarded.

Today is the day your little one is supposed to arrive, so I guess there will be no changing that factor now. I do hope all goes well. You sound like a person that will devote yourself to your little one as it deserves. Just try hard to set priorities of what is most important to your PUP'S health and welfare. That is what is important! Be sure to bring some Nutrical with you to the airport! Good luck to you both and I hope he becomes a special member of your family!

Originally Posted by FlDebra

BTW -- I wanted to make sure you know I am not sticking up for this breeder at all -- I would pass just because of her shipping a 10 week old puppy. (I keep seeing images in my mind of that little one shivering and shaking in the cargo hold today, scared out of its little mind at the noise and lack of human contact!) I just wanted to make the point of which things should really be the major concern -- the puppy's welfare and not the frequency of daily phone calls.

Originally Posted by MyLovelyNiko

I appreciate your opinion but I would have to say that you have NO IDEA what you are speaking of. Everyone has a different experience and expect different things from someone that will impact their lives forever. If you do not talk to your breeder about everything, then that's your personal preference. I like to be well informed... and if I were expecting a child I would do the same with my doctor, midwife, lactation specialist, etc. Why? Because to me, my "pup" is my child esp. considering the fact that I do not have children. Niko will forever be a part of my life, long after his is over. I am committed to him and his welfare. The first thing I would like to mention is things had began "appearing" shady WAY before a death in a family. If you had an issue with what I said here then why did you not mention it in the PM you sent? I have no problem with people sharing their opinion but what does irk me is when they are NOT informed enough to make a meaningful argument about the situation. (Perhaps, I did not reveal enough details or maybe wasn't specific enough...needless to say, I don't have the time or energy to type the entire "courtship" on a public forum.) I came here merely for suggestions and information. I quickly typed up what was happening at that moment. And if a breeder says that you can call anytime, I wouldn't think me calling once or twice a week would be worrisome. In fact, I would thank the heavens for blessing me with someone who cares to hear about their pup's development...you and I differ and there is nothing wrong with that. But as I mentioned before, the pup WAS NOT CARGO. I didn't even go near the cargo section to pick him up and was well informed about his condition throughout the duration of his flight, even when they arrived a tad earlier than I expected. He received Nutri-Cal as soon as I got him.

And of course I was worried about the condition of the pup...why else would I call her for a weekly update? Ask about how she is socializing him with various "types" of people. (Women, men, children, etc.) Why else would I ask about the feeding schedule and type of food, and shot records, and vet visits. I CARE...if I didn't I wouldn't waste time searching yorkietalk about various information...there would be no point. Yes, the pup came at 10 weeks but I am not going to reject the pup that I fell in love with to run away from the breeder b/c of a 2 week difference. If she didn't want him of course I will take him. There are plenty of people that have gotten pups @ 8 wks. I shouldn't be the "bad guy" because of my breeders decision.

And as far as priorities are concerned...please don't disrespect me by saying they are misplaced. YOU HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO CLUE...YOU WOULDN'T KNOW ME IF I WALKED UP AND SHOOK YOUR HAND. That was rude, and for someone to be so highly regarded on YT, that took me by surprise. I pray you well, not sure if I will continue to be on this site, I have done nothing wrong to deserve talk like that, and hurt my feelings, it did. But I can assure you regardless of my status here, Niko will be well taken care of.

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HAVE BEEN SO SUPPORTIVE AND HELPFUL INCLUDING FIDebra. I TRULY APPRECIATE IT!

I am so happy all is well and your puppy arrived safe and sound!!!

I think you have had a week that caused you stress... but I honestly do not think FlaDeb meant any harm or was out of line. She was trying to answer and respond to your questions.. I think because you were stress you mis read her intent. And some of the choice of words were confusing. Please be careful what is written, we can not take it back (a painful lesson I have learned myself). I am so glad you are so happy with your puppy but you questions could have caused a good breeder a lot of trouble.. I am assuming that the breeder came through for you?

I would Love to know the airline.. it could be information we all could use in the future.