I have sent several people out the door not carrying a puppy nor getting the promise of a puppy. I know it is hard to stick to your guns BUT you have certain conditions to be met before you get one of my babies. I would expect that the prospective buyer would need me to meet requirements too. I keep my puppies til the match for them comes along. The last litter of 3 that I placed left when they were 4-5 months of age. I charge more than some do for theirs but that makes no difference cause they either get a puppy or they don't.. I do not place my tinies in homes with children, smokers, vicious pets, and elderly. The last one gets raised eyebrows but I am 67 and I know how much is required to take care of a 15 year old dog and an 82 year old human. Am I discriminating? Well, yes! But, my puppies matter to me and I am responsible for them and their well-being for life. I have a take back clause, a no placing dog in another home without first letting me know..There is a clause that says failure to abide by the terms of contract can result in legal action at the buyers' expense. A spay/neuter clause is also included.
I am writing this to say that we, as breeders, have such responsibility to our own and all breeds.....I think that closing down puppy mills and those who support them must start with EDUCATING THE PUBLIC!!! I am not patting myself on the back but simply stating the things I feel are important before placing or receiving a Yorkie puppy/dog.
Breeding is not for the faint of heart.. |