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04-14-2015, 04:41 AM | #16 |
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| ColesMommy…..you made me remember when I was pregnant with my triplets, everyone..and I mean everyone asked if I used fertility drugs, lol. I asked them whats your favorite position with your husband? They looked shocked and insulted, lol..DUH Its none of your business,…but I didn't just for the record. I don't know why people think its ok to ask questions like that. |
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04-14-2015, 04:52 AM | #17 | |
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04-14-2015, 08:22 AM | #18 | |
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As for rehoming fees, legitimate rescues do charge a fee but that included vetting, UTD on vaccines, spay/neuter and usually a dental. So if they fee is around the $300 range you are getting a deal! All three of mine are some form of rescue and 2 were puppies when they came to me and the other was probably right around a year old. So it's a totally misconception that all rescues are older.
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04-14-2015, 08:28 AM | #19 | |
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If you are going to make statements that should be FACTUAL in nature and not assumptions on your part of how rescues and shelters operate. A true rescue should be a 501c and their information should be on file at any shelter that allows then to take in an animal. Shelters are just not handing out dogs and cats to every Tom, Dick and Harry that shows up at their door proclaiming they are a rescue and if you personally have information to prove this is going on then you need to report this activity to your local authorities.
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04-14-2015, 08:52 AM | #20 |
YT 2000 Club Donating Member | Well actually spca montreal - we (the breed specific rescue) assumed the on going financial and health and placement responsibilities for 6 adults and did not pay the shelter a dime. All these dogs had on going health and or behavioural issues.
__________________ Razzle and Dara. Our clan. RIP Karma Dec 24th 2004-July 14 2013 RIP Zoey Jun9 th 2008-May 12 2012. RIP Magic,Mar 26 2006July 1st 2018 |
04-14-2015, 08:57 AM | #21 | |
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I have never heard a comment such as this. I know of the rescue and or shelters marketing stance. But you owe no-one an explanation or a justification for wishing to purchase a dog from a breeder.
__________________ Razzle and Dara. Our clan. RIP Karma Dec 24th 2004-July 14 2013 RIP Zoey Jun9 th 2008-May 12 2012. RIP Magic,Mar 26 2006July 1st 2018 | |
04-14-2015, 09:31 AM | #22 |
YT 1000 Club Member | I take in most of my dogs from people who no longer can care for them, so I get them for free or for a small re-homing fee (like under $40). I have purchased a dog from a breeder (backyard, but I didn't know better as I was 19) and she was actually a great dog (Husky). I think however you choose to get your dog though is your choice and as long as you are happy with it then that is great. I have money to afford vet care for my dogs, but not the initial cost of a $1000+ dog and vet care on top of that. A friend of mine has a male yorkie that I have adored since she got him. She also has a female Chinese Crested and so she bred her dogs primarily to give me a puppy from them. I had pick of the litter. In January I was handed a 9 year old Yorkie from some people I was acquaintances of who were divorcing and neither could keep the dog. I gave my pick of the litter to my teenage daughter for her birthday. I however, fell in love with one of the other puppies and my friend is letting me have that puppy as well. So, I am getting 2 free Yorkie mix puppies that I will love and treasure. Some people on here have made it clear that they don't approve of my friend breeding her dogs so I could have a puppy, but she was giving me something I really wanted. My previous dog had died of cancer and I was heartbroken and she was helping me get a new dog, not realizing after we agreed to this (she asked me months before puppies were expected about it) that I would be handed the very dog I needed to help me recover from my heartbreak. Get a dog that you will love and that is what will matter! Good luck in finding the right dog for you.
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04-14-2015, 09:33 AM | #23 | |
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God bless you, Diana!!! He looks adorable and most importantly Healthy!!! Love is the most important thing-and it's a win-win for you 2!!!! Well done!!
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04-14-2015, 10:03 AM | #24 | |
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04-14-2015, 10:47 AM | #25 |
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| Purchasing a Yorkshire terrier from a reputable breeder who follows confirmation guidelines and does genetic testing is one of the best things you can do for the Yorkshire terrier breed and the best way to 'know' what you are getting. Rescuing a dog is a wonderful thing in its own right and great for that one dog, may end up being great for you too but on the whole, supporting a reputable Yorkshire terrier breeder whose Interest is in perpetuating and supporting the health, wellbeing and standards that 'is the Yorkshire terrier' is a great contribution to our beloved breed and a much better way to know you're getting what you wanted
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04-14-2015, 10:53 AM | #26 | |
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Once again I will re-iterate for the YT there are very few genetic tests available the CDA test is one that tests for color dilution alopecia. But all the rest of the tests which should be done are health screenings. BATS testing LP evaluation - Thyroid - Hip and Elbow screenings - PRA etc are screening tools not genetic tests.
__________________ Razzle and Dara. Our clan. RIP Karma Dec 24th 2004-July 14 2013 RIP Zoey Jun9 th 2008-May 12 2012. RIP Magic,Mar 26 2006July 1st 2018 | |
04-14-2015, 11:26 AM | #27 |
YT 1000 Club Member | See what I mean about people on here? I at least know where these dogs came from. It is much more history than the average dog I get where I have no background and no history and have no idea how they were treated or how the parents were. I know the grandparents to the Yorkie as well. I guess some people will never understand, but I will love these puppies very much and they will be well cared for. My typical dog I have gotten because someone got a dog and then decided it was too big, too loud, too hard to train etc. I don't care how big these get, or if they are difficult to train. They will go to training classes because even though I know how to train they will benefit from the social interaction. We picked the first puppy and then we are also taking the last puppy. All the puppies born have homes lined up and will be loved and they are all going to friends/family of the person who owns the dogs. Sorry if you don't approve, but I bet these will be better than the average dog I have gotten in my life. I have had 2 purebred (with papers) english setters given to me and one of them I still have and he is great. The other one died of cancer at age 4. I would rather take my chances on these puppies.
__________________ It's raining Yorkies here! LOL Teek ,Rowan , Raksha (Grand Puppy) , Raelyn |
04-14-2015, 11:47 AM | #28 | |
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Thank you for noting that Gail yes health screenings!!! Scary all the detrimental health factors that get overlooked and bred on down the line
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04-14-2015, 01:34 PM | #29 | |
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I used petfinder.com https://www.petfinder.com/ and found a wonderful addition to our family, a rescue. Just narrow down the search parameters to your area and breed, you might get lucky! Some of our state's municipal shelters also advertise here besides the "rescues". Be prepared to have your heart stolen! LOL | |
04-14-2015, 03:02 PM | #30 |
Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md
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| and how ticked off would that friend be if her female died having puppies? I would never risk my females life for one of my friends or even my family and all my friends know that and would never ask me too.
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