[QUOTE=aimee]Interesting post - I'm not sure what brought this on. I will say that I am probably one of the people here who would not qualify to own one of their Yorkies because I have children at home. I was lucky that the breeder I found made calls to both my vet and the shelter I volunteer at before allowing me to purchase Tia. I had been turned away many times, without the breeder looking into my background, which didn't offend me but did make me sad.[QUOTE]
I'd have to agree with you on that one. I think that I would easily be turned down as well b/c both me and my fiance work 2 jobs. However with our schedule, Sydney is rarely left alone. The longest she is ever crated is 4 hours. And despite what might sound like a lack of time she is the happiest puppy in the world. I have to say that if I had your experience I would be offended. I think that there is a distinct difference between someone who is just plain ignorant (that the breeder can tell has no idea how to care for a yorkie...or what they are getting themselves into) and someone like you who has a child that they feel can handle the dog. |