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Originally Posted by madpuppymills  WHY would you want to purchase rather than adopt?" |
I want to know my dog's lineage. I want to know the temperament & health of the parents. I want a specific look in a dog. I want the support/knowledge/expertise of the breeder on-hand whenever I need her throughout the years. I want the security of knowing that if for any reason I can not take care of my dog (ie: if I were to get a terminal disease), she has a great place to go back to where I know she will be loved & cared for.
I got my first yorkie when my kids were 3 & 5. The majority of rescues will not place yorkies with small children. Many rescues will also not place if you don't own a home, if your yard isn't fenced, if you aren't over a certain age, if you are in the military, and a variety of other reasons.