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Originally Posted by annaschaben  I know that there are a lot of you out there that don't want to purchase a pup with out being able to go to the breeders and see the mom and dad and how the pup is raised. And that there are those of you out there that think that think a breeder isn't reputiable if they don't want you to come to their place; however, I beg of you not to be too quick to judge those breeders that don't want to tell you where they live. I'm sure that all of you have seen the video of the Yorkies getting stolen, and it is becoming more and more common. I know as a breeder that if I have a litter of pups in my home I hate to even run to the store and leave them at home alone for fear that someone could break in and take them.
I think it is going to be more and more common that breeders are going to arrange a pick up spot and deliver pups in order to protect the dogs and themselves.
Also this is a good reason that when you do buy a Yorkie that it does have papers even if you only want it for a pet. Yes papers can be faked and not all dogs with out papers are stolen. But the chances of getting sold a stolen pup (or a pup out of parents that were stolen dogs) are less likely if that dog has papers. |
I am so glad you posted on this subject because I have been thinking the same way, but wasn't quite sure how to broach the subject. We just had our 1st litter & we live way out in the country. I have worried that when the pups are ready for new homes that I'm not sure I'm comfortable with people coming to my house. Not only would I worry about the pups being stolen but also everything else we own. I had already discussed it with my husband & told him I thought I should pick a place to meet potential buyers. A few years ago I bred Hymalayans. Some one came & bought one of our kittens & went on & on about how beautiful my daddy cat was. She even called later to talk about him more. Well not too long after, he diappeared has not been seen since. I'm almost sure she took him, because when he was outside he never left the porch. He was like a dog, he would only leave the porch to follow me around. I worry that some may think I have something to hide as a breeder but better safe than sorry & I hope when they see the pups they'll feel they are loved & cared for.