How old is too old? I've seen lots of posts about not selling puppies to families with children under 10 but what about the other end of the spectrum? How do you decide who is too old to purchase a puppy? Do you ask the age of an adult before you would sell it? |
Yes, I have several retired people that contact me. I ask for a back up plan if something should happen. They usually have adult children close, or best friends etc. I also visit with them and check references etc for them too. Yorkies make very good company for widows and widowers so as long as there is a plan, I'm OK with it. |
As long as the owner is in reasonable health and has a means to provide vet care etc, I am not worried. I, also want a family member to assure me they have a plan to help in an emergancy or death..I, also agree to take back any of my dogs in these cases..or for any reason. |
gosh! i would soooo want my baby back ig my owner expired!!! never considered that . but sure i have lots og Q's for my potential owners! |
Darlings..........that back up plan works both ways! Mine's in place! |
Youth is no guarantee on longevity. I think asking how old is insulting. Most people who have reached mature ages have thought this through. |
Despite the fact that our contract has the "must return to breeder and never re-homed" clause in there, i always ask about the plan in case something happen to primary owner. I do this to everyone and when the question comes up to an elderly they always are just very understanding of the question as a younger person and i never had any concerns about placing a puppy on the regards of the Op question. By my understanding anything can happen anytime with anyone as long one is alive. Life is full of risks no matter what age one is. XOXO |
I think asking for a back-up plan is a great idea, no matter what your age. I am 24 years old and I have a solid back-up plan for both my dogs. My parents would take them in a second, but my brother has a special bond with Cash, so Cash will go to him. June will probably join Cash or she will stay with my mom or sister. I've spoken to everyone involved and I'm even starting to save up in case something happens to pay for their food, vet and other costs. Everyone needs a back-up plan and if I were a breeder, I'd definitely enquire about any potential owner's plans. As a breeder, you are responsible for that puppy's well-being for the rest of its life. |
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If they did, I would be too old! That would be a real shame. |
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Settle down Steve! :grin2::grin2::grin2: |
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Wylies Mom posted about some planning in your will for your pups. We have done that. Ours is should we expire before our pups, each dog/cat, has an intended person to go to. These people are also aware of this. They are the emergency contact, on our list if we should get into an accident etc. I wouldn't outright ask for age, but would ask for emergency planning, sick/illness/accidents etc. Many folks don't and haven't thought about it. So don't dismiss those that haven't. Instead prepare yourself with answers and suggestions as to why this is a good idea. |
I'm wondering if those that hope the owner of the dog would give (pre-arrange) it back in the event of something happening to them I assume the breeder would now be "buying" that dog back for what the owner paid for it (in the event of death, paid to the survivor)...is that correct? If not, isn't the breeder essentially "leasing" the dog, rather than selling it? It's one thing to say you'd be willing to take the dog back but demanding someone do so wouldn't fall under the conditions of a "sale" as once someone has made a purchase it's theirs and the "pre" owner relinquishes all rights and privileges no matter what a "sale" contract might add, as it a contract must be "reasonable" in the eyes of the law. Anyway, just wondering as it seems odd to try to dictate someone else's "property" --- which I know it's a live animal and we don't like to refer to our little babies as "property" but in the eyes of the law, like it or not, it's "property" bought and paid for. |
If it's an age of question it must be bought up. You cannot be worried about hurting feelings when it comes to care for your puppies. The contract must say the right thing. You need to have another family member involved that will know about the contract! |
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That being said, the breeder isn't going to run over and claim dogs unnecessarily - it's just a matter of ensuring the pup's welfare. |
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