a little rant about people and puppies...
 

oh, it really bothers me that a couple with a 2 year old and she is pregnant 5 months along, think that they can adopt a 12 week old puppy, they asked for the smallest one . They seem very upset when i told them NO.
so sorry but I think they don't need a 12 week old puppy in their home at this time, I know they are going to the pet store next but is nothing I can do about that, i try to explain to them that i thought it was a lot for her to handle but the hubby did not want to listen.. i will not sell to them at this point, I told them that in a couple of years maybe.. I think he got offended.. I will not put one of my pups in that situation. In my honest opinion is a lot for her to handle.. the husband told me that I am too picky with my dogs and i told him, yes I am and with that, I said good night and very politely hung up the phone...

:thumbup: for say NO. Too bad that he/they will probably get a pup anyway then get rid of the poor little pup shortly after the baby comes on the scene.

good for you

:thumbup: Too right, Carmen - and thank goodness for breeders like you! :)

I think people don't know/forget how much work a new puppy truly is. And also how much work a new baby is! :D The combination of the two....:eek:

Sally + Harry x

Good for you Carmen! You are right and are just trying to educate these people. They probably will go to a pet store and get a puppy but you are doing what is best for your puppies.

Good for you.
I have no children at home, yet know this is a bad time for a puppy to come to our home, I might have to wait over a year. Folks need to do what's right for the dog and their children. Not just fill their 'wants'.
Personally I don't feel a Yorkie is right for very young children. The dogs are so fragile.

Well done.

Good for you! You are protecting your pup from the neglect that it most likely get. Some people just do not understand what it take to have a puppy. You can not put down food and they become a loving, well trained dog.

Good for you Carmen! My FIL told me yesterday he put a deposit on a male boxer but my MIL told him no way. He works and she would be completely responsible for feeding,walks etc...she told him at this point in her life she wanted time to her self and getting a puppy is not a good idea. I am so glad for the puppies sake she realized it.

Good for you Carmen, they have no idea what they are in for with a new baby and a rambunctious puppy at the same time....too bad the education you gave them free of charge will probably be for naught!!

Agree, good for you. Honestly they have no idea how much time it would take to raise your puppy Carmen.

When I got Sophie Kate I was clueless (and will admit it now).

Great job! That's the definition of a great breeder. I remember being pregnant with my first son and begged for a puppy. It was too young, cried for its mom. I called and asked to have him picked up. But I wonder what it is about being pregnant that makes you want one so bad. I think it's the need to nurture. Then when snugly baby comes there is no need for snugly pup who needed you so much.
You are right, they will find another, then they will remember exactly what you said and know you were right. Have you ever noticed all of the ads saying We have a new baby, no time for dog'

I'm sure they'll get a puppy from someone else that doesn't care as much as you do, and it'll end up at the pound or listed on Craigslist:rolleyes: It's crazy how many people get rid of their pets when a baby or two comes along.

Good for you! I wish more breeders were as picky as you... We would have fewer dogs in shelters.

Carman you are right. You did not OWE them a puppy. Money does not equal a right to adopt your puppy. Period. You have the right to place your pups in the very best home you can find.

maybe ill be the odd man out but my daughter is 10 weeks old and friday i picked up my yorkie who is 4 months old but already potty trained and knows a few tricks. i think what you did is best. :) i dont think i could have got a puppy when my daughter was first born i would have been pullinh my hair out lol for most the time my daughter is a good baby and swayzee actually doesnt even mind the baby lol when baby sleeps im outside with swayzee when she is awake swayzee is asleep lol kinda works for me...

Congratulations on your new pup! Sounds like both Swayzee and your daughter are doing very well.

Carmen, I also support your decision. Good breeders scrutinize families to determine whether the pet is a good fit. It is your right and obligation to these living beings.

I got my lab when my first child was potty trained. Then we had my son and I wanted a new dog when he was about a yr. It was for sure a lot of work...but that doesnt mean my babies or fur babies are neglected. I would have been heartbroken to hear that I wasnt able to have my Joey because I had children. Im glad I got Joey when I did because my son loves him and they play all the time.

I did not deny them because of children I have placed many puppies in families with children but I do think that a 2 year old and brand new baby and a brand new silky puppy is a lot to handle for a mama, I am just looking out for the safety and happiness of my puppy. and they wanted the smallest one in the litter, is NO WAY I am placing my smallest female in a home with very young children, usually the biggest puppies go to homes with kids since they are a big stronger than the very small and delicate ones.. this is my policy, I am just amazed how many people with very, young children or pregnant inquiry for the puppies this time.
hugs,

:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

You are NOT too picky! I would have done the same thing. Good for you! These yorkie pups take alot of time and love. They need undivided attention.

thank you , well if I am too picky, is ok, as long as my puppies are safe and loved, i don't mind them staying here with me until I find the perfect home for them,.
hugs,

I had an older Yorkie-Poo when my first was born. That child was such a job as an infant that I would never have been able to handle a puppy, too...I barely got to sleep at all...but my Yorkie-Poo was no problem to handle, well trained as he was, and Mommy's baby, too. Fast forward 4 years when I had my second child. The kid was zero trouble. From my experience with my first, I had my mother come and stay with me for a month, and neither of us had hardly anything to do, even with the 4-year-old, the dog, the baby, the house, the cooking, etc., and neither of us are big on TV either, so we got bored enough at time we would stand in the doorway and watch the baby sleep...lol So, you just never know how it's gonna go with a newborn. :p

However, you are completely within your rights to place YOUR pups wherever YOU see fit, and if you do not see fit, then that's the way it is. I know you are agonizing over the whole situation, but you felt it was the right thing to do...therefore it is! I hope you feel better about your decision...Mother's Intuition is seldom wrong. :p:D

I have never had any children so there is no issue there, back when I got my Gizmo 6 years ago, I did so because I had never owned a dog and had always wanted a yorkie. I did find a good breeder who came to my home before agreeing to allow me to purchase my pup, but I have to be honest, having never owned a pup, I had no idea the time and attention involved. I would not trade my experience at all. I had to ask a good many questions from experienced owners as I went along and research do's and don'ts and I have become a wonderful mom to my baby. He is very well cared for and comes first in my life, even before hubby, who knows he comes second and has no problem with it at all.

Over the years I have had many people ask me for information to obtain a yorkie pup and I immediatly let them know that if they to not have the time to devote to raising any animal to think long and hard about what they would be getting in to. I think it takes a certain kind of person to become a responsible pet owner, and yorkie owners are in a class all their own.

:thumbup:

Carmen I have a 5 year old and Georgie and I completely understand. My husband and I both agree that we will wait until Isaiah is old enough to help us if we were to get a new puppy. I admire the fact that for you it's an obligation to place the puppies in a home where they can receive the time, love and attention they deserve.

I can't count the number of times I have seen young couples trying to rehome their pets. Relationships breaking up or realizing they "don't have the time to spend with the dog," you see it every where. If I were a breeder I think I would find it really difficult to find a proper home for a puppy at this point in time. People's lives change so much in a matter of a few short years, especially when they are younger. There are dogs that have had as many as 3 and 4 homes in a matter of a couple of years. It's very sad.

I think you made the right decision. Having a few young children at home is a lot of work. I doubt a puppy would fair very well in such a situation. Here is another reason why pet stores should be put out of business.

Some people just refuse to be educated or to listen to constructive critism. We (Blazer's mom's owner) and I were SUPER "nutso" picky about who Blazer's siblings all went to. Another neighbor of ours REALLY wanted the one we had named Chance but we refused to let her have him. This neighbor and her family have a terrible history with pets- they got rid of (note that I didn't say re-homed) three cats and a dog just in the past year! They have a LARGE dog who is very aggressive towards children (not their 3 own, of course) and a 2 year old daughter who does anything and everything she wants and never listens! These people don't supervise their kids and their older dog spends most of his time in his kennel or home alone while they are gone drinking constantly. So anyway, there was NO WAY we were going to let Chance go to that home, even though they got really angry and offered $200 more than the asking price! They didn't learn their lesson either and ended up getting a pup from somewhere else. I'm really not going to be surprised if something happens to that poor girl.
Good for you for standing your ground. You have every right to decide who does or does not get one of your pups.

I didnt mean to offend with my post if I did. I guess I am not one that will neglect animals ever, and usually take in the strays and friends who dont want pets...I could never imagine someone not taking care of their dogs, especially if they are forking out hundreds/thousands of dollars!

you would be surprise then, I posted my Zoey's story here,
http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/gen...r-puppies.html


and a follow up post here..
http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/gen...-new-zoey.html

That is the saddest/sweetest things I've ever seen. She is precious and I couldn't imagine anyone being that neglectful to a sweet baby! Joey doesn't like when I brush him hut he tolerates it and its part of our nightly routine. He also gets a bath once a week with shampoo and conditioner and I try to keep the hair from his eyes but at the same time I'm trying to get it long so I end up just brushing it down. That breaks my heart. She is beautiful and hope her spirit isnt crushed.

I've had a baby and I've had a puppy (not at the same time) While puppies are not quite as much work as a baby, they still take up alot of time, energy, and patience. I CANNOT imagine having both at the same time. If you have them both at the same time, something has got to give and I can promise, it won't be the baby.