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Originally Posted by mstplumeria  I don't have a Yorkie-yet- but do have 6 lb and 7 lb toy poodles along with a 150 lb Mastiff. The Mastiff was "raised" by the poodles, and is so gentle and careful with them, that I do not worry at all about playing too hard. Our Mastiff plays tug of war with the poodles. It is hilarious and heartwarming all in one. She lays down and holds the rope in her mouth while the poodles shake and pull on the rope. When the Mastiff is sleeping (always on the couch) the poodles lay on top of her or curled up against her side. She always waits for them to get down before she moves. So, in my opinion, even if your new puppy gets bigger, if he/she is taught to be careful, it should be ok! |
Actually, I took Maizee with me to go look at the new puppy and she hung out with the breeder's bullmastiff the whole time! He babied all of the puppies and momma's. It was so cute! Maizee was almost scared of the other dogs, but not the huge one. She's just really picky. She either wants a huge playmate, or one exactly her size. . .
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Originally Posted by MissiesMommy A breeder that breeds three litters at a time sounds suspicious to me, as though possibly they're only in it for the money. Does the breeder do health testing? |
She does give written health agreements. I got my first puppy from her and I was quite pleased. Maizee has Alopecia, which the breeder didn't really have much control over, but she handled the situation VERY well and everything worked out perfectly. I almost like them without hair more! I don't really see the harm in having three litters at the same time. She only breeds the mothers every year and a half. She does three during the winter months and I think three during the spring months, for a total of about 6 mommies. That is a lot of mommies, but you don't understand. This woman lives and breathes dogs; she has SO many different breeds of dogs and even rescues overbred mothers from puppy mills and other dogs from the kill shelters. She even built another heated/air conditioned house just for her doggies. I feel very secure in buying another baby from her. And since this is what she does for a living, she probably doesn't mind the money, but she has given full-blooded, great lined puppies to children who couldn't afford babies (for FREE!!) as long as they are going to good homes. I had to have references to buy her babies to let her know if I could take care of her as well as a sheet explaining how much I work per week (for time with the puppy as well as financial status), as well as a list explaining how much time and money I planned on giving to the puppy. She really is awesome!
I think I may get this little baby just because I don't want to wait! But, I want to make sure she's perfect for Maizee and I first.