I would be happy to answer most anything, and I don't think I'd be comfortable getting a puppy or dog from someone who doesn't screen buyers thoroughly. I may be incorrect, but sometimes the answers to the questions are not as important as the feeling of love that must come through. I know some people lie, but when someone truly values dogs, I think that comes through more through someone's feelings. I have been told by people who know me well that they can easily tell by looking at me when I am talking about Katie or my Rainbow Bridge babies. They have told me my face lights up whenever I talk about them. I have used the same vet for twenty years (except for the two years after I lost my last Yorkie and until I welcomed Katie into our lives), so I would gladly provide references. Before Katie, I filled out one application for a Biewer from a reputable breeder that we decided against because we weren't ready yet. We told the breeder that up front. We were asked if we wanted two of her females who she was retiring from breeding, so we were approved by this breeder. I think people may lie about a lot of things, but I don't think you can lie about love, but perhaps that's my own naïveté. When reading posts here on YT, I read the words, but what moves me much more is the feeling of love that is almost palpable.
I feel it is imperative to screen buyers throughly, and I have deep respect for breeders who care enough about the lives that they create to make sure they are forever loved, protected, and cared for. When I talk to a breeder, I want to hear the love they feel for their babies. There is no doubt in my mind that Katie's breeder loved her dearly. I see it in Katie's confidence and wonderful temperament and in her breeder's words as she talked about Katie, but more importantly, I felt the love she feels for Katie. I am very grateful that she entrusted me with our little girl. |