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MiniDaisyMomma · 02-24-2009, 02:07 PM

Actually I'm a yorkie owner....3 to be exact...and I purchased my youngest from Hornings. No problems, whatsoever. Cute as a button! I live about 20 minutes away from Hornings and would definitely say they are a puppy farm but I wouldn't go as far as saying they are a puppy mill. No, I am not affiliated with these people - they're amish - I'm definitely not. You can see pictures of my Daisy on Myspace. Look up "ShikMegan". I was actually just out yesterday looking at some other breeds I might be interested in. The family is very nice and accomodating. I talked with the woman for over an hour seeking advice on breeding in the future. Any questions, feel free to ask. Im more than happy to help if I can. Shikmegan@aol.com

BamaFan121s · 02-25-2009, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by MiniDaisyMomma

would definitely say they are a puppy farm

That pretty much says it all right there.

MiniDaisyMomma · 02-25-2009, 12:57 PM

Absolutely. And I wouldn't say that I am an advocate on their behalf but since I have been there and worked with them I can say their puppies as well as their breeders are well taken care of. Again, it is an amish family which mean many people to assist with their care and I have witnessed this as well. Of course, I prefer private breeders but for what this facility does - not always my #1 choice - but I have had good experiences with them.

nikki111 · 04-28-2009, 05:51 AM

i highly recommend Horning's Farm to anyone wanting a puppy
they take good care of the puppies and you can tell that they care about them.
i got two dogs there.
my lhasa apso and a shi shon.
The people there are very friendly and if your looking for i puppy you should go there.

BamaFan121s · 04-28-2009, 07:46 AM

Ironically, the only positive feedback that has been given for this "breeding facility" has been from new members who's ONLY post have been to praise this place...hmmm...wonder why that it...

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Originally Posted by Bravo916

I always love it when the owners of the facilities in question chime in pretending to be happy customers.

Obviously they think we are stupid...

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Originally Posted by BamaFan121s

You are not the only one to make that observation. I started a thread a while back commenting on that pattern:
http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/bre...eder-info.html

FlDebra · 04-28-2009, 07:56 AM

Some people must do a search for the name of their "facility" and then pop in to post a quick recommendation. Three

's and all of them only posted in this thread. Well, the observation of what is going on has already been made by a couple of people -- just echoing how obvious it is. Sort of insulting that they think we could be so easily misled.

They can call it a farm, a mill, a barn, whatever name they want -- but I can't ever support an operation that sells puppies born to mothers who never get to know the joy of being in a HOME with a loving family, being played with every day, kept clean and fed quality foods, the wonderful feel of running through the yard, the freedom of getting out of a cage they are forced to stay in and breed, breed, breed...... I have seen enough footage of puppy mills to turn my stomach every which way this week. I just do not think anyone should be able to breed any more dogs than they can safely and sanitarily care for in their own home!

There are a VERY few exceptions that raise their dogs in outside kennels, that actually get their dogs all outside each day, provide them with proper care and vet services, and just as important -- individual love and attention. But I bet the ones that fall into that category are a drop in the bucket of slime that abuse them.

danyellm · 04-28-2009, 08:44 AM

Happytinypuppies is now happyrocky.com, I lost count on how many times that place has changed its name.So sad

mfannin · 04-28-2009, 09:46 AM

They also stated that the owners are Amish but in Pa The amish are the ones who run puppy mills. When I was doing rescue work in the tri state area I've been to many puppy mill Auctions and quess what they were all run by the amish. I've even seen it were one family breeds and other members of family who live on different farms brokers.

manolos mom · 04-28-2009, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by nikki111

i highly recommend Horning's Farm to anyone wanting a puppy
they take good care of the puppies and you can tell that they care about them.
i got two dogs there.
my lhasa apso and a shi shon.
The people there are very friendly and if your looking for i puppy you should go there.

Shame Shame Shame.....One posting. Come on....

4doggiemama · 04-29-2009, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Bravo916

I always love it when the owners of the facilities in question chime in pretending to be happy customers.

Obviously they think we are stupid...

Irritating beyond belief!!! There's been a rash of it lately.

ferraritiffie · 04-29-2009, 09:50 PM

the only thing I have to say is how does an amish family have a website?

SpayToday · 04-30-2009, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by ferraritiffie

the only thing I have to say is how does an amish family have a website?

EXACTLY!!!!!!!!!!!!

mfannin · 04-30-2009, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by ferraritiffie

the only thing I have to say is how does an amish family have a website?

They have more than they would like everyone else to know. Just like they have a TV commercial advertising there fireplace heaters.

ferraritiffie · 04-30-2009, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by mfannin

They have more than they would like everyone else to know. Just like they have a TV commercial advertising there fireplace heaters.

Yeah I saw that commercial too! I was thinking the same thing then! I kinda figured that whoever owned the company wasn't amish and was exploiting them, but who knows. I wonder if many people buy those?

tjdmom · 05-01-2009, 11:36 AM

If this used to be Happy Apple Kennels... I was there. The people were not amish, that I am sure of. I did not buy my pup from there and honestly, couldn't get out of there fast enough.

It was apparent to me that was not the place I could ever do business with. I did feel sorry for their dogs. There was a big news report on them locally.

04-28-2009, 05:51 AM	#19
nikki111 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: pa Posts: 1	hornings farm i highly recommend Horning's Farm to anyone wanting a puppy they take good care of the puppies and you can tell that they care about them. i got two dogs there. my lhasa apso and a shi shon. The people there are very friendly and if your looking for i puppy you should go there.

04-28-2009, 07:56 AM	#21
FlDebra Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: FL Posts: 7,651	Some people must do a search for the name of their "facility" and then pop in to post a quick recommendation. Three 's and all of them only posted in this thread. Well, the observation of what is going on has already been made by a couple of people -- just echoing how obvious it is. Sort of insulting that they think we could be so easily misled. They can call it a farm, a mill, a barn, whatever name they want -- but I can't ever support an operation that sells puppies born to mothers who never get to know the joy of being in a HOME with a loving family, being played with every day, kept clean and fed quality foods, the wonderful feel of running through the yard, the freedom of getting out of a cage they are forced to stay in and breed, breed, breed...... I have seen enough footage of puppy mills to turn my stomach every which way this week. I just do not think anyone should be able to breed any more dogs than they can safely and sanitarily care for in their own home! There are a VERY few exceptions that raise their dogs in outside kennels, that actually get their dogs all outside each day, provide them with proper care and vet services, and just as important -- individual love and attention. But I bet the ones that fall into that category are a drop in the bucket of slime that abuse them. __________________ FlDebra and her ABCs Annie, Ben, Candy Promoting Healthy Breeding to the AKC Yorkshire Terrier Standard

04-28-2009, 08:44 AM	#22
danyellm Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: ny Posts: 761	Happytinypuppies is now happyrocky.com, I lost count on how many times that place has changed its name.So sad __________________ Danyell yipyapyorkies.com Getting a Yorkie is our only chance to choose a relative

04-28-2009, 09:46 AM	#23
mfannin Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Mascoutah, IL, USA Posts: 42	They also stated that the owners are Amish but in Pa The amish are the ones who run puppy mills. When I was doing rescue work in the tri state area I've been to many puppy mill Auctions and quess what they were all run by the amish. I've even seen it were one family breeds and other members of family who live on different farms brokers. __________________ Michelle Fannin

02-24-2009, 02:07 PM	#16
MiniDaisyMomma YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Sunbury Posts: 2	Actually I'm a yorkie owner....3 to be exact...and I purchased my youngest from Hornings. No problems, whatsoever. Cute as a button! I live about 20 minutes away from Hornings and would definitely say they are a puppy farm but I wouldn't go as far as saying they are a puppy mill. No, I am not affiliated with these people - they're amish - I'm definitely not. You can see pictures of my Daisy on Myspace. Look up "ShikMegan". I was actually just out yesterday looking at some other breeds I might be interested in. The family is very nice and accomodating. I talked with the woman for over an hour seeking advice on breeding in the future. Any questions, feel free to ask. Im more than happy to help if I can. Shikmegan@aol.com

02-25-2009, 12:57 PM	#18
MiniDaisyMomma YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Sunbury Posts: 2	Absolutely. And I wouldn't say that I am an advocate on their behalf but since I have been there and worked with them I can say their puppies as well as their breeders are well taken care of. Again, it is an amish family which mean many people to assist with their care and I have witnessed this as well. Of course, I prefer private breeders but for what this facility does - not always my #1 choice - but I have had good experiences with them.

04-29-2009, 09:50 PM	#26
ferraritiffie Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Jose, CA, USA Posts: 342	the only thing I have to say is how does an amish family have a website?

05-01-2009, 11:36 AM	#30
tjdmom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: upstate ny Posts: 5,847	If this used to be Happy Apple Kennels... I was there. The people were not amish, that I am sure of. I did not buy my pup from there and honestly, couldn't get out of there fast enough. It was apparent to me that was not the place I could ever do business with. I did feel sorry for their dogs. There was a big news report on them locally.