I dont know which end would be the end to attack from....the pet store, the consumer that is more than happy to purchase one of these babies because of the instant gratification of walking in looking for a puppy, and walking out with one. I have had no less than 15 people call me in just the last week, looking for a puppy for Christmas. Not interested in finding a reputable breeder, just wanting a baby NOW.....not interested in, WHAT?!!!! WAITING LIST?????!!!!!! OMG!!!!!! NEVER HEARD OF SUCH A THING!!!! NO, THANK YOU, I NEED THIS BABY TO GIVE AS A CHRISTMAS GIFT, IN LESS THAN A WEEK!!!! Now.........really.........hopw much thought has gone into this purchase? How educated are these people about puppies in general, Yorkies in paticular? I try to educate these people, but they are not interested in my efforts......I even had a lady tell me, "UI am having a terrible time finding a Yorkie....these dogs must be flying off the shelves! This is probably a wonderful time of year for YOU! If you had enoiugh puppies, you could finance your entire next year!" I told her, "NO....and I deliberately do not sell dogs during Christmas, except to people that have been on a waiting list for one, have been approved as new owners, and were not coming looking for a puppy as a Christmas gift....it just worked out with the breeding and the delivery that they end up getting a baby near Christmas.".....she could care less about what I think, she could care less about any breeder that has integrity and a reputation...all she wants is a puppy....and then when that puppy gets sick and dies on her in a couple of months, suddenly she wants a breeder that stands by her puppies, etc..... So, until consumers know NOT to buy from pet stores and puppy mills, trhey will continue to flourish. Supply and demand....when demand goes away, so does the supply.... |