I love to read the yorkies for sale post, even though I'm not actively looking for a puppy right now. However, I don't feel it is my responsibility to police these posts.
I think it should be okay, even encouraged for potential buyers to ask questions. But I wonder about the motivation of people who arent "in the market" when they are grilling someone with a yorkie for sale. Too often, I've read posts in a for sale thread that come across as an attack on a breeder, which to me seem a little hasty. (I am not talking about any specific post, or in anyway commenting about anyone in particular).
If potential buyers have questions for the breeder or for the general population of yorkie talk, they are free to post their questions here. I, for one, would most likely pm the "seller" rather than ever publicly post my interest. While I respect everyone's opinion, and may end up asking for it, I would want to first form my own about the seller and the pup.
I just think that we should ALL keep in mind that it's important to treat each other with kindness and respect. Even if you suspect something may be amiss, there are polite ways of asking questions without coming across as attacking someone.
BTW, my girl is a pure bred AKC registered yorkie. She meets few of the standards. I knew that when I picked her out (2 lbs at 10 weeks,some white on chest). But, I loved her anyway! |