Originally Posted by kjcmsw (Post 3405919)

In a perfect world I would agree. Of course in a perfect world we needn't worry about those things would we? I'm talking about initially meeting someone...I hardly think breeders are paying for and waiting weeks to receive criminal background checks on every one who calls wanting to see a puppy. If it's a chance one wants to take so be it, some do not. As it only takes one bad incident. I'm not particularly fond of the idea of going to a strangers house anymore than they are thrilled with the aspect of a stranger coming to theirs. (bad things happen both ways) Granted I would like to see the environment but I wouldn't hold it against someone if (after I've checked them out) wanted to meet me elsewhere. Again, probably less risk with a household full of people coming and going...would send the message to the potential bad person that this isn't the best place...but to the nice single woman showing her dogs...the phone not ringing while the person is there, no neighbors/relatives/friends showing up unexpectedly...
think like a criminal and there you go...but all this concern of mine is probably after spending a long time working in the criminal justice system with offenders who didn't understand "rehabilitation". So sure just let anyone in...I'm sure the percentage is small in such a situation. Probably depends more on one's locale too.

Originally Posted by kjcmsw (Post 3405935)

trust is built and not in a day. I'm talking about initial meetings. There the trust issue goes BOTH ways. Reference calling? Oh, please. Call someone's vet? sure, yeah, I'm sure the vet remembers them well. So someone had a dog five years ago and maybe there's a vet record...they were waiting for just the "right pup" yeah, took a few years (while they were doing time maybe :-). So are you saying you'd never sell to someone who hadn't had a dog in recent years and able to produce a vet record? Someone needs a vet record of recent to be a good pet owner? Wow there went a lot of potential really good homes.
A foster dog is a bit different isn't it? Isn't the fostering place required to do more checking ??? IDK about all that.

Originally Posted by kjcmsw (Post 3405935)

trust is built and not in a day. I'm talking about initial meetings. There the trust issue goes BOTH ways. Reference calling? Oh, please. Call someone's vet? sure, yeah, I'm sure the vet remembers them well. So someone had a dog five years ago and maybe there's a vet record...they were waiting for just the "right pup" yeah, took a few years (while they were doing time maybe :-). So are you saying you'd never sell to someone who hadn't had a dog in recent years and able to produce a vet record? Someone needs a vet record of recent to be a good pet owner? Wow there went a lot of potential really good homes.
A foster dog is a bit different isn't it? Isn't the fostering place required to do more checking ??? IDK about all that.

Originally Posted by concretegurl (Post 3646420)

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No offense OP but please consider your breeding practices as well.
Many people are busy preserving pure bred "captive wolves" as well as NAIDS; wolf dog hybrids are unpredictable and in a more detrimental way affect wolf & NAID lines.

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Originally Posted by ladyjane (Post 3406999)

There are records. I have never had a problem getting vet records. And, yes, I will say that I will not adopt to someone who has not demonstrated excellent vet care.

As for losing a "lot" of "potential really good homes", there really are not that many out there imho. I process applications every day and I can tell you that the bad far outnumber the good. I would rather chance losing a good one than to place a "lot" in "potential really good homes" that I have seen the results of. All of the yorkies in rescue....where do you think they come from? From breeders who did not do their homework and who took a chance that I will not take with a defenseless little pup. These are live beings...not objects.

And, lastly, those of you who will not allow a buyer into your home are not screening people...period. I will not adopt to a person I would not trust in my home. Your comments make me wonder who or shall I say what you are selling your pups to.

I see the results daily of poor placements by breeders. It always boggles my mind. Hard for me to understand how people can let a precious live being that was raised in their home go to just anyone with a few bucks in their pocket and not worry about them.

Originally Posted by KYHoney (Post 3646648)

No offense? Are you kidding me??

I've had my pets for quite some time and they are very much a part of my family. I do not breed to make money off of others, nor because "Oh Wow, that's so cool!" I can also tell you that they are not unpredictable and never have been.

I really don't care what kennel you run, nor what your opinions are. This is a forum for Yorkies, which is my reason for being here. If you are having a bad day or are just the type that likes to start drama, please do it elsewhere. I'm not interested in your comments and I'm sure no one else is either.

Originally Posted by KYHoney (Post 3646648)

No offense? Are you kidding me??

I've had my pets for quite some time and they are very much a part of my family. I do not breed to make money off of others, nor because "Oh Wow, that's so cool!" I can also tell you that they are not unpredictable and never have been.

I really don't care what kennel you run, nor what your opinions are. This is a forum for Yorkies, which is my reason for being here. If you are having a bad day or are just the type that likes to start drama, please do it elsewhere. I'm not interested in your comments and I'm sure no one else is either.

Originally Posted by concretegurl (Post 3646729)

I wasn't be offensive there, trust me.

No, I'm not kidding you, actually I'm quite serious.

Yes, they are unpredictable. Research more please.

Yes, this is a Yorkie sire:it's also an open forum, you noted what you breed.

If you don't like my opinion, well that's yours.

I'm having a good day actually.

No drama here on this just facts & helpful suggestions: take it or leave it your choice.

If you are not interested in my comments try the ignore function, and actually I have quite a few friends here and many people who value my opinion & comments.

I said my peace enjoy YT.

Originally Posted by Foster Mom (Post 3646720)

I love the names of your babies. I had a little boy Romeo, he was a scrawny little guy too, he came from a good breeder and I asked my vet several times if he was to underweight and he said "he is jut a really small guy" but he was healthy. Unfortunately someone on our block where we used to live put antifreeze in the little cups that hold the bolts in the light standards all along our block and Romeo found it on our walk (unknown to me at the time) he passed away 36 hpurs later. He was only 2 1/2 year old. I have never quite recovered from his loss. even at 2 1/2 he was still under 3 pounds and never really filled out, I suppose that would have come in time, but I worried all the time cause he was so skinny so I know what you mean.