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and Ty too! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Denver, Nope, not Colorado
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| ![]() Babies still need their Mommy at that age!! That's insane! |
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BANNED! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Majorca
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| ![]() I didnt say it was ideal to let a pup go at 6 weeks old,I said that is how things are done in many many places and by many breeders.In my opinion,a pup is more than ready at 6/8 weeks old,and I think the way I do because that is what Im used to. I got both of my girls very young too and they were/are fine,and every one else here gets their pups at that age too,so it cant be that dangerous and terrible when its being done in most of europe and other parts of the world. I for one prefer them to be younger when they come and as I said,at 8 weeks old they are more than ready to do so. This is one of those subjects where no body (breeders) should be judged because each one does what works better for them and their dogs.Its not always about selling the pups early because they get more money,its about common sense..when a pup is ready,its ready..plain and simple.And as for wanting them to go to jail etc...Thats just exagerating things ![]() |
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To be perfectly honest, there are alot of things in Europe that are different here...laws such as docking tails...comparing the two are like apples and oranges. The two societies and their views on things are different--it cannot be assumed that what works for one works for the other. | |
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BANNED! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Majorca
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| ![]() My point exactly! A public forum has people from all over the world as members which is why generalizing everything doesnt work.Whilst you think that a breeder who lets his pups go at 6/8 weeks is a BIG red flag,others may think "so? whats so bad about that?". That is what Im saying ![]() |
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Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alabama
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![]() Here, there is a big problem with puppy mills and people cutting corners to make a quick profit (to be nice about it). The well being of our furry little friends here is not always what is the breeders primary focus. Does Spain/Europe have this sort of problem too? | |
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Please let me be clear that from what I have read and the research I have done, especially lately, the puppy learns so much from the mommy from 8- 12 weeks that I would prefer any puppy of mine staying with his mother, but I would not label someone a "bad breeder" because they do not share my opinion as long as they are doing what THEY feel is in the best interests of the puppy. I don't think early s/n is done by some breeders because it is in the best interests of the puppy...I think it is done to protect their hard work in developing their lines. Do I think those who practice this are "bad breeders"? No. In fact some of my favorite breeders practice this and we have simply agreed to respect the other's opinion and agree to disagree. Same thing with tail docking....does anyone think it is in the best interestsof the puppy to dock it's tail??? I doubt it, but do I label any breeder who does it a "bad breeder" because they do it to be consistent with the "breed standard" in this country? No. They simply feel that it is something they have to do for "looks". | |
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BANNED! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Majorca
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| ![]() Mallorca is a very small Island outside spain and its quite hard to get a pure bred dog here.We get ALOT of mixed breeds and do have a shelter etc,but gladly we dont have puppymills AT ALL so that isnt an issue here.I cant say the same for Spain because I honestly dont know. Here,we have very few actual breeders,I only know of 3 (one is a show breeder and doesnt sell his pups until he can see they he cant use them him self) and they dont always have pups avalable (obviously) so most people turn to hobby breeders which are more popular.Here this just means someone who has bred their own pet and in my experience they are more trustwrthy because you can see how the pups and parents live,how they are treated etc.From these we can get purebred pups for a cheaper price,but there arent many of these either.No matter which kind of breeder you choose here,the rules are basicly the same,they all go home at the same age ![]() |
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Rescue Angel Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: md
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| ![]() I believe SOCALS point was there are two sides to every coin and not everyone has the same opinions and one person's opinion does not mean another person's is wrong.
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Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alabama
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| ![]() Wow Gina, sounds like with no puppymill problem you are lucky not to ever have to deal with that headache....hmmm...maybe I should move to Spain ![]() |
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Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scotland UK
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| ![]() Over here in the Uk pups usually go at 8 weeks old. I would never touch any breeder who let's them go any earlier ![]() They need their mum at that tender age and also they are learning so much from their litter mates ![]() Sharon,Charley & Melody xx |
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The Yorkie Sitter Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boston
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| ![]() Even I am dying to get a yorkie.. I would never want to get a 5-6weeks old yorkie... I have been waiting for almost 6 months.. I would definitely wait for 6 more weeks.. No.. I take my words back. I wouldn't get a yorkie from a breeder who wants to let go her/his puppies so early.. This is ridiculous!
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YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chattanooga, TN
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| ![]() Unfortuantely, some people are that ignorant. I hate it for the pups. They learn so much from being with their mother and littermates those last 6-12 weeks. ![]()
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