[YorkieGeorge]

Originally Posted by topknot

Dear Lucy Lu - what people are talking about is not a pet yorkie showing, but a puppy bought from a pet store.

Reputable breeders do not nor would never sell to pet shops. We care very deeply about our dogs and it is very important to us to sell them to the right people (best home possible) and to know where they are going. So then who actually would sell to pet shops? What type of ethics do they have? How do they keep their dogs? Do they know for sure which dog is breed to which? IEven if they are USDA - dogs must be kept in a seperate builing away from the home and they cannot bring the pups in the home.

But I too have bought from a pet store many moons ago (I would never never never ever buy from a pet store now) and did not know. I was with my husband shortly after we got married and saw this cute little puppy in the pet shop window. Yes, its play area was just on the other side of the window so as people walked by you could see the pups play. We could not resisit and bought one. Her name was Chrissy! She was a doll baby. Small and compact with a cute face. She grew to be 5 pounds. It is her that got me started in yorkies and going to shows and joining the yorkie club and so on. So for her - I thank her. I loved her with all my heart. We all had to start somewhere. Love you Chrissy!
T.

WELL SAID!!!!