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MsCheryle478 · 01-23-2007, 01:50 PM

I recently bought a Yorkie and yes, it was from a kennel/breeder. My little girl had to be taught to love, be held, socialized, etc. I realize not everyone can raise their Yorkies (or whatever dogs) in the home, but then I think, you have too many. Years ago my DH raised Germ. Sheps for the K-9 police dept. He had two males and 6 females. Nice set up, sloped concrete for easy cleaning, heated dog houses. But I hated it. There was not enough time in the day to give those dogs the kind of love and attention I think every animal deserves. This was particularly hard when we would end up with a few litters at the same time. Those puppies needed to be socialized, played with, loved, etc. 15 large puppies? Not enough hours in the day to give them what I thought they needed. Then, all of them are not going to be sold the day they turn 8 weeks old. So you have dogs getting older, still living in kennels, still not getting that loving bond they need to. I am going to get another Yorkie, but I want some small breeder, who can raise them in their home. Am I asking to much? I hope not.

01-23-2007, 01:50 PM	#25
MsCheryle478 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Nebraska Posts: 422	I don't like kennels, but that's my opinion I recently bought a Yorkie and yes, it was from a kennel/breeder. My little girl had to be taught to love, be held, socialized, etc. I realize not everyone can raise their Yorkies (or whatever dogs) in the home, but then I think, you have too many. Years ago my DH raised Germ. Sheps for the K-9 police dept. He had two males and 6 females. Nice set up, sloped concrete for easy cleaning, heated dog houses. But I hated it. There was not enough time in the day to give those dogs the kind of love and attention I think every animal deserves. This was particularly hard when we would end up with a few litters at the same time. Those puppies needed to be socialized, played with, loved, etc. 15 large puppies? Not enough hours in the day to give them what I thought they needed. Then, all of them are not going to be sold the day they turn 8 weeks old. So you have dogs getting older, still living in kennels, still not getting that loving bond they need to. I am going to get another Yorkie, but I want some small breeder, who can raise them in their home. Am I asking to much? I hope not.