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Originally Posted by DevineMissM

Well in defense of myself. I do NOT have a website. And I am listed as a breeder on the internet in exactly two places BECAUSE I was asked to put my name there for educational purposes. I do get lots and lots of opportunities to educate a buyer resulting from just those two listings. My favorite phrase is "I don't care if you purchase a dog from me or not. What is important is you learn how to reconize a good caring breeder". Then we begin to discuss the woes and problems of not knowing HOW to shop for that next puppy. I get to educate them on owning Yorkies, on health issues, potty issues etc etc etc. These calls, some of which follow the initial emails are rewarding to me because I may have saved someone from heartache. Many many times I do get a call back from one of these type inquirys asking if they can WAIT for a puppy from me! Now that gives a breeder a GOOD feeling. It means all the talking was worth it. Not that I care one wit whether I sell a puppy or not. But I do care that one more person gets a puppy that I can guarantee is healthy!! Because if he/she is not healthy I am damn well going to do everything within my power to make it right.
Again....I personnally do not answer the one liners or the two words...."how much?" I think the door swings both ways. Emails and phone calls which a breeder receives should also be polite and courteous as that is the very beginning or NOT the beginning of a potentially long relationship!

So in answer to the question asked above. What do you have to do to get my attention? Be polite, be courteous, be honest, be forth comming on who you are and tell me a little about yourself that is all. In other words it's up to the buyer to get my attention! I'm like others here have said. I am not a pet store. And breeding dogs is not my liveihood. When you do feel sales pressure from a breeder be very concerned as you "may" be dealing with a puppy factory. And no not all puppies whelped here are for sale not by a long shot! I have learned to not even mention I have puppies until I have made MY PICK! That usually means I only have older pups to place. They are usually 4 to 6 months of age. And sometimes maybe 9 months or so.

Oh and as a side note: IMHO...The Yorkshire Terrier breed is being wrecked by to many people attempting to cash in on the "current popular breed". Yorkies have now moved into the top 10 most registered breeds at AKC. It saddens me to think our beloved breed is in real trouble but I have learned all I can do is reach out to those within my small world OR to those who may enter my small world.

Very well said! :thumbup:

This will make you sick

Talking about the ruination of our breed. Look at this and think of all the
litters that are NOT registered because not all require spay/neuter.

http://www.akc.org/reg/litter_stats.cfm

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Originally Posted by crystalsmom

Talking about the ruination of our breed. Look at this and think of all the
litters that are NOT registered because not all require spay/neuter.

http://www.akc.org/reg/litter_stats.cfm

WOW, JOAN! That is a lot of dogs. :(

I pride myself in answering emails promptly but a few I just dont answer.
The one liners like "What is your bottom dollar" and "whats a female go for" and thats the extend of the email, well I just dont typically answer them.
Im definitely not pompous or arrogant, and Im not raising the cream of the crop either ( and if I was wouldnt give me the right to be a jerk :) but those emails just turn me off.
I like the people who address me by name because that means they have actually looked and read, I like the people who ask questions and dont drill me like a sergeant their first email, I love questions , but a buyer who asks 20 questions their first email and you put all that time in and they never respond with even a thank you, well Im not fond of those either. Typically I get the impression, from these kind of emails the people are on the defense and looking for a problem from the get go. Nothing wrong with being educated, informed , and you just plain have to be careful of the dishonest.......but most breeders I feel are not this way. Theres alot of goodhearted, good to their word breeders out there. Most who are worth their grain of salt will go above and beyond their guarantees to make things right, after the fact. Even when its not in writing. SOmetimes not answering an email is based simply because they dont get a good feeling. We want are babies going to the best homes.
I know of a few right here on Yorkie talk by reputation alone. I didnt deal with them but someone else did, and they are admired for the person and breeders that they are. Word gets around, maybe not tomorrow but maybe the next day......lol.
..........The caring breeders who stayed up all night, handfed, stroked baby bellies, mama bellies, read, sang, even cussed, used more paper towels then the law allows, watched the eyes open, watched them walk, watched them tug on each others tails,........just basically want the babies to go to a good home and sometimes a simple email can cause concern...........it can be a stressful time to chose homes for babies............doesnt always mean our choices are right but does mean we do have the best interest of the puppies in heart.
Just one persons view here.

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Originally Posted by Christman19

Okay all you have to say: I am sorry the puppy is already spoken for. This is your job, and you owe to respond.

Excuse me, but why do I owe it to anyone. I don't go out and advertise "Puppies for Sale" . People see my site and like the looks of some of my dogs and want one like them. I don't even advertise that I am a breeder, and I don't feel I owe any response if I don't feel good about the inquirey.

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Originally Posted by mmyorkies

You dont, I understand your feelings...although I know you were not speaking to me. :D
Owning a yorkie is a privelege not a right, and if you are the breeder you can pick and chose.
..........On the other hand I have inquired about yorkies and got thee "boot" I just wasnt their cup of tea, or so to speak they didnt want me owning their dogs......its okay its their right........am I mad about it?......NO.....if they dont feel right about you they shouldnt sell to you.

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Originally Posted by YorkieRose

I get some that say..How much? Nothing else, just those two words.

Hahaha! Oh yes...that will bring an instant e-mail!

I spoke with a Breeder here in Chicago who had a woman call her up and ask about buying a Yorkshire Terrier from her. This woman said they had "redecorated" their home and their other dog (14 years old) didn't match the decore anymore! So they were "getting rid" of the Lhaso Apso and wanted a yorkie...can you believe it? :eek:

Francie