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momofreese · 07-29-2006, 08:19 PM

I suppose some will ask us to go private, although I hope that won't be the case, since I think others input would be very helpful. I also believe that going off topic but still dealing with the same main problem ( pet shop puppies/mills) is just as interesting and educational.

I did not think that breeders normally do sell their pups with a spay/neuter contract. Again I could be very wrong. I was under maybe the false impression that the only time they did sell under those conditions is if the puppy is deemed to be pet quality. I again do not know if I am speaking the truth but I have only read a few that was sold on a limited.. something.. can't think of the word.. I apologize I am getting quite tired.

I thought that if the pet is considered show quality and meets with all of the appropriate yorkie standards they can be bred by others. I have no idea how extensive of a check the original breeder could do to see if the buyer is a qualified breeder. What determines that? Would a vet reference as to them being a good mommy or dad speak for their breeding abilities? I just do not know, but also feel that I have run into more than my share of breeders that had horrible living conditions for the animals and themselves, had no idea what they were doing, let the pups leave their moms at under even eight weeks old etc.

All I am saying is that there are so many facets of this problem. I again will NEVER purchase from a pet shop but with all of my friends and sisters research for a great breeder, they both ended up with two sickly dogs. I just think that the problem goes way beyond the ignorant buyer and pet shop owner.

Thanks for taking so much time in responding to me and for whoever started the thread, sorry I posted such long responses and went totally off the theme of the thread.

07-29-2006, 08:19 PM	#52
momofreese Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Hewlett, New York Posts: 129	pet shop animals I suppose some will ask us to go private, although I hope that won't be the case, since I think others input would be very helpful. I also believe that going off topic but still dealing with the same main problem ( pet shop puppies/mills) is just as interesting and educational. I did not think that breeders normally do sell their pups with a spay/neuter contract. Again I could be very wrong. I was under maybe the false impression that the only time they did sell under those conditions is if the puppy is deemed to be pet quality. I again do not know if I am speaking the truth but I have only read a few that was sold on a limited.. something.. can't think of the word.. I apologize I am getting quite tired. I thought that if the pet is considered show quality and meets with all of the appropriate yorkie standards they can be bred by others. I have no idea how extensive of a check the original breeder could do to see if the buyer is a qualified breeder. What determines that? Would a vet reference as to them being a good mommy or dad speak for their breeding abilities? I just do not know, but also feel that I have run into more than my share of breeders that had horrible living conditions for the animals and themselves, had no idea what they were doing, let the pups leave their moms at under even eight weeks old etc. All I am saying is that there are so many facets of this problem. I again will NEVER purchase from a pet shop but with all of my friends and sisters research for a great breeder, they both ended up with two sickly dogs. I just think that the problem goes way beyond the ignorant buyer and pet shop owner. Thanks for taking so much time in responding to me and for whoever started the thread, sorry I posted such long responses and went totally off the theme of the thread.