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SnowWa · 07-25-2006, 09:53 PM

You guys!!!! Why is everyone so suspicious?

"People lie all the time - people lie all the time about dogs...."

I believe that most people are honest. Remember the old adage: "He who doeth no evil suspect none." (Meaning the people who are the most suspicious of others - usually aren't the most honest people themselves.)

I believe that most dogs do go to good homes. Dogs are happy living in homes where they are taken care of and loved.

I think that the one thing we have to careful about with our little Yorkies is the fact that they are so small. So, for this reason, we have to be a little more careful about the homes they go to. And - it is wise of us to point this out to prospective buyers - helping them realize that these little dogs do need special care because of their size. After learning more about these little dogs, a lot of people decide on thier own that perhaps this breed isn't the best choice for themselves, their environment, or their family.

I think one of the most important questions we can ask is, "Why do you want such a small dog?" We can learn a lot from their answer to this question.

I wouldn't discount a person who has children, has other pets, doesn't have their vet on a speed dial, lives without a fenced yard - and a lot of other things. None of these are things that make a good or bad pet owner.

I, personally, live in a large house, am single, work part time, had two cats, have two birds and another dog and don't have a fenced yard. And, I have family and children visiting often. All my pets are healthy, happy, playful, and affectionate. I was totally up front and honest about myself when I got my dog -- and there were no problems at all.

Carol Jean

07-25-2006, 09:53 PM	#19
SnowWa YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: USA Posts: 2,992	You guys!!!! Why is everyone so suspicious? "People lie all the time - people lie all the time about dogs...." I believe that most people are honest. Remember the old adage: "He who doeth no evil suspect none." (Meaning the people who are the most suspicious of others - usually aren't the most honest people themselves.) I believe that most dogs do go to good homes. Dogs are happy living in homes where they are taken care of and loved. I think that the one thing we have to careful about with our little Yorkies is the fact that they are so small. So, for this reason, we have to be a little more careful about the homes they go to. And - it is wise of us to point this out to prospective buyers - helping them realize that these little dogs do need special care because of their size. After learning more about these little dogs, a lot of people decide on thier own that perhaps this breed isn't the best choice for themselves, their environment, or their family. I think one of the most important questions we can ask is, "Why do you want such a small dog?" We can learn a lot from their answer to this question. I wouldn't discount a person who has children, has other pets, doesn't have their vet on a speed dial, lives without a fenced yard - and a lot of other things. None of these are things that make a good or bad pet owner. I, personally, live in a large house, am single, work part time, had two cats, have two birds and another dog and don't have a fenced yard. And, I have family and children visiting often. All my pets are healthy, happy, playful, and affectionate. I was totally up front and honest about myself when I got my dog -- and there were no problems at all. Carol Jean __________________ http://tinypic.com/ipxhmb.jpg A Yorkie is worth a thousand words.