[megansmomma]

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Originally Posted by Yorkiemom1

I would not buy from a breeder that doesn't show. I did previously but you live and learn.

Just wondering what kind of "horrific experience" you had to endure with a puppy you bought from someone that does not show their dogs? Was this a good breeder you bought from? Was this a breeder you evaluated thoroughly before yopu bought your puppy? Was this a breeder that stood by her sale, her health guarantee, her contract? I bought MY first Yorkie from a breeder/showr, and it died within 3 weeks from a mesentaric artery that was malformed, due to a congenital defect(per vet school post that was performed.) I was never offered a refund. I was never offered a replacement puppy....I was never offered a second puppy discounted price. I was not able to get that "oh so busy breeder/showr" to even return my calls....) I agree everyone is entitled to their preferences....Unfortunately, when the idea that if one were to buy a dog from anyone that does not show their dogs, they will ALWAYS be assured some a horrific experience, that will teach them a lesson they will regret the rest of their lives. I certainly would NEVER tell anyone that was new to Yorkies, that all show people are bad because I got a dog from one that died 3 weeks later and I never was able to get any satisfaction from her. Obviously, it was ME that screwed up and went to a show/breeder that was unreputable and unresponsible. That experience also taught me a very valuable lesson....you CAN NOT assume that just because you are dealing with someone that "SHOWS", they MUST walk on water and offer the VERY best puppies a person could POSSIBLY find, this side of heaven. Go into it with THAT STUPID, UNREALISTIC EXPECTATION, and you will learn a lesson you will regret.....I did, but you live and learn. (PS That person was BIG on this VERY site!!!)[/quote]

Was the breeder you are referring to in your post Tiny Terriers aka Crestwing?