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Originally Posted by yorkietalkjilly 
I take it none of these poor dogs' living quarters is in a real home, living as a beloved pet in the home by the fire at the end of the day, going on car trips, following their person to the bathroom every trip, playing fetch in the backyard, taking nice, long daily walks with their beloved person, sleeping right beside them at naps or night or at least in a little bed beside momma's, feted at birthdays like any family member and specially shopped for for Christmas gifts, lovingly wrapped and placed under the tree. Wonder how many of these dogs go on picnics with the family or watch TV with them, barking at loud when they see another dog or something that excites them and so eager to tell their people what they think about it. How many are actually really living? Or are they just existing.
These dogs don't have the joyful, free and fun care-free life of a beloved family member. They are property, obviously quartered most of their day in a cage or pen and spend long, lonely hours waiting between humans that deign to come out to clean, feed, work and "play" with them. Can you imagine the life these poor dogs live? Where is the enrichment in their lives, daily challenges and honest work learning new things every day, doing a little home agility course and getting/giving frequent daily kisses and snuggle sessions all during the day. When does the running, chasing squirrels, birds and cats from the yard and fetching balls and lying in the sun as mommie or daddy work in the yard come in? Are they ever made to feel proud of their accomplishments? Does anyone brag over them, tell them how wonderful they are every day? Have they ever gone to visit a family member at another house - which is like a vacation to a dog? Do they ever do anything a normal dog loves to do?
Is it fair to dogs living like that? Aren't we overbreeding to the point that the shelters and rescues are overcrowded to the point of refusing new entrants and summarily killing those thousands weekly that never get another chance? Is this the best we can do? Must we have so many breeders with kennels full of dogs living a loveless life of sameness, shut out and cuff off from the rest of the world, just basically waiting there in a cage until they breathe their last?
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This post broke my heart.There is something unique and special about a yorkie. These pups need human interaction to thrive. They love to please their people which is specifically why I love this breed. Although it has been mentioned that these particular breeders allow their pups time to run around and play every day, this is not the same as actual human interaction. I am not so sure how they let the large number of dogs in and out of their house every day. It doesn't make sense.
Eboughy, you said that most dogs from rescues were older with a debilitating disease or better off in a one pet home, but there are many dogs out there that would thrive with other dogs around them. We found Anna on Petfinder.com. She was rescued from a byb who caged her as a breeder until she was no longer useful. When I picture Anna sitting in her little crate for those 6 years, I get sick. Because I know I played a part in another dog condemned to this life when I purchased Charlie. I know your heart is set on a pup from this kennel, but please at least go check it out. If you cannot afford to purchase from a legitimate breeder, save your money a little longer or reconsider rescuing a dog. By the way, Anna is 6 years old. Other than skin issues, which are now pretty much resolved, from years of neglect, she is doing great. I did not plan on getting an "older" dog from a shelter because I too had heard horror stories, but she is a blessing. She is nearly potty trained, which is amazing because she was scared of walking in grass for the first few weeks we had her. I was worried we wouldn't bond with her because of her age. A myth. You should see my husband. He carriers her around like a sack of gold. When people visit and she gets stressed, he walks her to our room and talks to her like a baby.
Picture your puppies that you purchased from this person, would you be content to allow them to live their lives like the breeding dogs from this place are living? If not, then walk away and find a better situation.