I also need help convincing him that it is REALLY important not to pick a puppy from some shady website. The one he is the most interested in right now has like 10+ different breeds on the sites (Ashland Virginia Pet Store & Small Breed Dogs | Pauleys Pups) and that good breeding does really make a big difference. I don't want to end up with some poor puppy from a puppy mill that grows up sickly with behavior issues and doesn't even look like the adorable Yorkies I've fallen in love with Edit: The reason for posting the website link is so people can see what I'm talking about with my concerns. He told me the reviews were all excellent but something about the site feels very "puppy mill" to me somehow.
just thought I should address this directly, since I don't want you to get the wrong idea because I am not opposed to mixes. Tell your other half, TO RUN NOT WALK, away from this place. While I might be happy with my mix, I would NEVER EVER buy from a pet store. Pet Stores buy almost 100% from puppy mills and some even import them in from places like Korea. They also charge an arm and a leg and more often than not you will wind up with a sickly overpriced dog regardless if it is a mix or a purebred. |