Even though I made a joke, I feel the same way you do.. I saw a thread the other day of a mother wanting to get a yorkie for a 3 year olds pet. I cringed. I know FEW three year olds who A. Want a pet B. Can be responsible and C. Can not INJURE a small dog. I wouldn't place a yorkie with the MAJORITY of people with young children, they'd have to be some super parents, with great kids, and even then it would be a BIG YORKIE. On the plus side at least mine are USED to kids..so I can evaluate them as pets for homes with kids.
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Originally Posted by Mardelin I don't adopt my yorkies out to families with little children under a certain age. But, I usually request that the whole family come when they are coming to adopt puppies. I watch the parent and child interaction as they are checking out the puppies. Watch and listen on how well the children are behaved. If parents are afraid to practice discipline. |