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Originally Posted by Lorraine I have no problem turning down a prospective buyer if I figure this is not the right home for one of my puppies. I do quite an extensive interview first by phone if they get through the telephone interview they are invited to come see us. I don't actually totally admit to having anything for sale only that I am thinking of maybe putting one in a pet home.
In the interview process, I impart all sort of info about the Yorkie, what would work what doesn't. Many times, prospective buyers don't realize what may be involved with the care and feeding of a Yorkie and decide themselves this is not the right breed for them.
That just happened a couple of weeks ago and they decided on a Westie which I helped them find a reputable breeder. And I will do that knowing that if their new idea of a breed is off base the person I sent them to will realize that and do the same as I did, turn them down and tell them why.
You see, if you don't screen a buyer, tragedies often happen or the dog ends up in the shelters or rescues.
If I were not able to chose an appropriate home, that would be the end of my showing and breeding as I won't sell a puppy just anywhere which is also why I won't ship. |
I'm glad that you helped prospective buyers out and they decided that a Westie was the best choice for them. I'm going to say this, I know it's going to sound ridiculous (and
NOT meant to be mean in any way
)...but I'm glad no one told me all the work a Yorkie was before I got Baby, because maybe I would have backed out and gotten scared. She is the absolute love of my life, and I don't even want to think what my life would have been like if I was talked out of getting her.
Is she a lot of work? Heck yeah! But she's worth every bit of my time, money, and energy. I'm so glad nobody tried to talk me out of a Yorkie. My life would be so dull
