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jexxie · 12-13-2008, 04:47 PM

Good for the breeder for asking questions! I'm impressed! There are so many scoundrel breeders who don't give a crap what happends to the puppies. It makes me so mad. I'd say go with everyones advice. Or maybe you should talk some more with the lady about how fragile yorkies truly are..My yorkie female is about 7 lbs. and she's still pretty small. I mean if ppl think thats a big do they are crazy. In my opinion dogs shouldnt be much smaller than that, ever. I always thought i wanted a tiny dog but it would be like caring for a puppy for the rest of your life, always making sure you don't crush it in the recliner, step on it etc. Kids sometimes just don't comprehend these things. I mean did you all read the post about the kids killing the kitten and hanging it in a tree? Thats horrible!!!

Baby Blessing · 12-13-2008, 06:23 PM

I would give the breeder my honest opinion and at the same time suggest to the Mother of the boys that maybe she might give some thought to getting a Lab. Labs are very intelligent and are a very nice breed, have great personality and would make the boys a fine pet. Our neighbor has two labs and they are awesome. We may be getting one later our son also has one now and their two boys love it to pieces, our grand sons being 14 and 16 years of age. Whereever they are, you can be sure Sadie is right with them

oops excuse me I just read they had to give a retriever away because the boys being mean to it,
I would tell her not to get another, let the boys grow up and then when they are older would be best.

ltret0294 · 12-13-2008, 06:29 PM

Give the breeder your honest opinion(s) and perhaps have them suggest a larger dog. Most rescues will not adopt out Yorkies to families with children under 8 or 10 because of the risk of the children hurting the Yorkie. Bob

jexxie · 12-13-2008, 06:34 PM

Yes. A lab is a good idea. So is rather than spending hundreds of dollars on a yorkie, adopt one from the local pound. Black beauties go unnoticed for months in pounds. they need love too!

chloesMama · 12-13-2008, 06:53 PM

I agree , you should be honest and up front with the breeder about the situation .

I can see why you would be hesitant - no one wants to have a problem with a co-worker . But telling the breeder that the children are known to be rough with animals is in no way saying anything malicious about your co-workers children , your just being truthful..... A truth I'm sure your co-worker knows even if she chooses to "overlook" it.

If her children can attack /provoke a Golden Ret. without fear of retaliation from either the dog or being punished by Mom , than the poor Yorkie wont stand a chance

And I can't see that the Mom really cares for animals considering she lets her kids get away with hurting the dog and then blames the dog. If she can't watch a Golden , she can't watch a Yorkie JMO

QuickSilver · 12-14-2008, 02:43 AM

I think you are in the clear. Your breeder doesn't have to "out" you, since she visited the house and had concerns of her own.

It sounds to me like you did the right thing. They had a RETRIEVER, and got RID of it because it was provoked by these kids? Definitely not a home for a delicate, possibly excitable yorkie! I am not sure what this mother is thinking.

I just saw on Animal Planet that Rottweilers can be excellent family pets. Apparently they are very patient with children. It sounds like the family needs a very sturdy, patient dog. If they need a dog at all. Maybe you should suggest fish!

12-13-2008, 06:23 PM	#17
Baby Blessing Our Blessings R Many Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In the shelter of God's Loving Care. Posts: 3,095 Blog Entries: 1	I would give the breeder my honest opinion and at the same time suggest to the Mother of the boys that maybe she might give some thought to getting a Lab. Labs are very intelligent and are a very nice breed, have great personality and would make the boys a fine pet. Our neighbor has two labs and they are awesome. We may be getting one later our son also has one now and their two boys love it to pieces, our grand sons being 14 and 16 years of age. Whereever they are, you can be sure Sadie is right with them oops excuse me I just read they had to give a retriever away because the boys being mean to it, I would tell her not to get another, let the boys grow up and then when they are older would be best. Last edited by Baby Blessing; 12-13-2008 at 06:28 PM.

12-13-2008, 06:53 PM	#20
chloesMama YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: here :) Posts: 1,182	I agree , you should be honest and up front with the breeder about the situation . I can see why you would be hesitant - no one wants to have a problem with a co-worker . But telling the breeder that the children are known to be rough with animals is in no way saying anything malicious about your co-workers children , your just being truthful..... A truth I'm sure your co-worker knows even if she chooses to "overlook" it. If her children can attack /provoke a Golden Ret. without fear of retaliation from either the dog or being punished by Mom , than the poor Yorkie wont stand a chance And I can't see that the Mom really cares for animals considering she lets her kids get away with hurting the dog and then blames the dog. If she can't watch a Golden , she can't watch a Yorkie JMO __________________ *Chloe & Sydney*

12-13-2008, 04:47 PM	#16
jexxie Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: hastings Posts: 97	Good for the breeder for asking questions! I'm impressed! There are so many scoundrel breeders who don't give a crap what happends to the puppies. It makes me so mad. I'd say go with everyones advice. Or maybe you should talk some more with the lady about how fragile yorkies truly are..My yorkie female is about 7 lbs. and she's still pretty small. I mean if ppl think thats a big do they are crazy. In my opinion dogs shouldnt be much smaller than that, ever. I always thought i wanted a tiny dog but it would be like caring for a puppy for the rest of your life, always making sure you don't crush it in the recliner, step on it etc. Kids sometimes just don't comprehend these things. I mean did you all read the post about the kids killing the kitten and hanging it in a tree? Thats horrible!!!

12-13-2008, 06:29 PM	#18
ltret0294 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Satellite Beach, FL Posts: 838	Give the breeder your honest opinion(s) and perhaps have them suggest a larger dog. Most rescues will not adopt out Yorkies to families with children under 8 or 10 because of the risk of the children hurting the Yorkie. Bob

12-13-2008, 06:34 PM	#19
jexxie Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: hastings Posts: 97	Yes. A lab is a good idea. So is rather than spending hundreds of dollars on a yorkie, adopt one from the local pound. Black beauties go unnoticed for months in pounds. they need love too!

12-14-2008, 02:43 AM	#21
QuickSilver Thor's Human Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 5,929 Blog Entries: 31	I think you are in the clear. Your breeder doesn't have to "out" you, since she visited the house and had concerns of her own. It sounds to me like you did the right thing. They had a RETRIEVER, and got RID of it because it was provoked by these kids? Definitely not a home for a delicate, possibly excitable yorkie! I am not sure what this mother is thinking. I just saw on Animal Planet that Rottweilers can be excellent family pets. Apparently they are very patient with children. It sounds like the family needs a very sturdy, patient dog. If they need a dog at all. Maybe you should suggest fish!