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04-01-2006, 08:55 PM | #16 | |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: California's central coast
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I was alittle confused by this. Were you saying that you were glad that the breeder gave you chance when you had a 2yr old daughter otherwise you would have never had you 2 babies? If so that is nice to hear.
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04-01-2006, 09:04 PM | #17 |
Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MD
Posts: 2,985
| I do not place in homes with young children. WHY? Because although your child is gentle, sweet, careful and all of the other things I hear, they have friends in to play and the child must then become doggie police. Their personality can make that really hard to tell their friends what to do. AND, I know we think we will wupervise them all the time, but the fact is that privacy is a part of a child's expectations when growing up. Parents should not be with the child all the time. And, believe me, it is not possible to keep your eye on the dog every minute of every day. I do interview people face to face 2 times and do extensive interviews on the phone so I know pretty much whom I will be interviewing. I also do not sell to smokers! And, since I do not smoke, I can smell cigs when they come in my front door. People who are gone for a full workday do not place high on my list unless they can take vacation time to bond and acclimate the puppy. If they can have someone come in a couple of times a day, that is a real PLUS+. My puppies grow into smallish adults so I am responsible for placing them in the safest and best home I can. I have only 1-2 litters a year at most, and I can take the time to interview and be more selective..I am glad that y'all have found caring breeders who placed one of their babies in your home. |
04-01-2006, 10:40 PM | #18 |
No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: North Carolina
Posts: 1,947
| When my daugther was really young...like in the toddler years, it was VERY easy to keep her away from the yorkies when needed. Baby gates did the job just fine, and when I wasn't able to totally supervise, I put them in playpens or other rooms of the house. As far as her friends that come over, we have strict rules concerning the yorkies. They are allowed to pet and play with our adults, but not pups.. and not unless I AM THERE. I can honestly say that I've never had one bad incident with my child and my dogs. Children are a part of most people's lives and I don't feel that just because we have children that we should be deprived of also owning a yorkie or any small breed. I had yorkies before I had a child. My daughter has really benefited from growing up around yorkies. She now is embarking on jr showmanship and is so excited about getting started. When her pin finally arrived in the mail she was ecstatic! She has become quite the yorkie fancier, can do a bath and brush out herself with the upmost care and gentleness (yes, this is true!) and I am thankful that she was always around them from baby-hood until now at almost 9 yrs old. She has learned so much, and has a true passion for these little doggies. What really blows my mind is when she points out things to me that SHE notices in certain pups... My yorkies have given my child such a head start in the world of dogs and I feel good that I've been able to provide her with that. |
04-01-2006, 11:28 PM | #19 | |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: PA
Posts: 225
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It should be decided on a case to case basis. If it were my sisters home and her children, no way would I recommend a small dog. They have no control or respect. Couples that have no children sometimes start off their family by buying a pet. Are breeders going to be knocking on their doors to take away their furbabies because a child is on the way? It's unfortunate that stuff like this turns people away from hobby breeders and off they go to the petstores. | |
04-05-2006, 11:22 AM | #20 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Gastonia NC
Posts: 17
| I prefer to sell my yorkies to anyone who is willing to listen and learn from me. I look for people who ask questions. I prefer not to sell to people with children under the age of 12, but this is not in every case. I also love to find people who have another yorkie or who have had yorkies. I ask who will be taking care of the pup, where he or she will sleep, etc. I like to have a good rapport with my perspective parents. |
04-05-2006, 12:20 PM | #21 | |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Texas
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04-05-2006, 12:37 PM | #22 | |
No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: North Carolina
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Could it be?? Is that you Marsha from Miracle yorkies??? If so...WELCOME! (if not...welcome just the same!) | |
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