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Originally Posted by Emmsmom I tried to get a rescue Yorkie as well. They wouldn't let me have one for a few reasons. 1) we don't have a fenced in yard, 2) I have an8 year old dd. 3) I have a German Sheperd.
I ended buying a buppy from a local breeder and the yard isn't an issue because he won't leave my side. My dd isn't an issue. She is just as protective with him as I am and now Diesel and the Shepherd are buddies. Go figure.. I believe this is the reason so many are still in rescues.It is a really shame if you ask me. Sometimes I wonder if they aren't out to make a quick buck as well as some breedes. |
Emmsmom--I could not disagree with you more. Rescuers are not out to make money, and their criteria are more than reasonable. About every WEEK on this board, we hear of a new Yorkie in our little community who was killed by a large dog. And the story is often the same...the big dog never displayed any aggression before, loves kids, is a family pet, etc. etc. etc. One of my best friends lost her Yorkie to a Golden Retriever, and it makes me sick, frankly, that
it keeps happening. No matter how much you trust your Shepherd, BE VERY CAREFUL. He might not mean to hurt Diesel, but he doesn't understand how delicate a Yorkie can be, and he could hurt Diesel during friendly play activities.
Yorkie Rescue has to have some way to choose homes, and they do an excellent job. I wish some breeders and all pet stores would be more discriminating in placing their animals. The good breeders are selective. Bad breeders and pet stores are not because they ARE trying to make money.