Who to choose.....

[AmandaG]

What exactly are "long hours?" I think knowing the answer to that is important. And as a young person myself, I agree with the other young adults who posted. Please don't make assumptions about young people, like we are all the same.

[mustangbee]

I would go with the family,
not to say the young girl wouldn't be good,
I just feel with the boyfriend & her long hours,
it just isn't the time for her. I would like to know
who is going to take care of this furbaby when she's
gone for so long. And it would be best to have a
boyfriend who likes the idea of having a furbaby.
This way there aren't any problems.

[red98vett]

I'm not a breeder but I THINK I would go with the family ....I'm not against anyone working and having a yorkie at all ...so please don't take my answer like that - but noticed some people who work long hours feel they aren't spending enough time with their yorkie ....and if her b/f isn't cool with it...then that would influence me a little too.....

both sound really good....you do have a hard choice

[Poopsiesmama]

I am 21...a college student... and am a new yorkie owner. i was picked out of several ppl who were interested in my poopsie, b/c the breeder said i sounded more sincere than the other ones... and she thought i would take the best care of her. i don't think it's fair to say that the "young girl" wouldn't be a good yorkie mama just b/c she's young. she may have a job, but she has ALL of the other time in her life to devote towards her pup. the other lady has her other yorkie, kids, and a husband to take care of (which takes more time and energy than a full time job). i don't know who i'd pick, cuz they both sound like good candidates... but i don't think it's fair to rule out the younger one. i consider myself to be a darn good yorkie mama... and i'm sure my poopsie would agree. my boyfriend didn't really know what to think when i got her... but now he's absolutely in LOVE with her. also, someone said not to go with the girl cuz she's never had a yorkie b4. well... b4 any of us ever got a yorkie... we were in the same position as she was. the only person who should make the decision about where the pup should go is the breeder... cuz she has actually talked to both of the ladies... all we know about the situation is what was written in the first thread... which wasn't a whole lot of info...

[lovelilly]

Originally Posted by yorky4ME

I did have a point.....

I do believe children can be taught to treat animals with care. HOWEVER, as a breeder.... my responsibility is to place the baby in the safest and most loving home I can find. So yes.... I am very careful when placing and I usually don't place it in a home with small children. One mis step can cause hundreds of $$$ in vet bills and/or tears and heartache.

But I do try to eduacate all my buyers especially if they are first time yorkie owners.

I think there has been more accidents involving adults rather than children. I have two young children and they are wonderful with our 12 week old puppies. We started with a bunny so they could learn to be gentle...and I thank god the breeder allowed me to have our puppies because they have a VERY loving and SAFE home. I think you miss out when you are judgemental. I know there are children out there that are to rough for any animal...but if you take the time you would discover that immediately...instead of just writing the family off because the have kids. Plenty of people on this site have children and dismissing them as a bad placement for a furbaby is simply sad.

[AmandaG]

Originally Posted by Poopsiesmama

I am 21...a college student... and am a new yorkie owner. i was picked out of several ppl who were interested in my poopsie, b/c the breeder said i sounded more sincere than the other ones... and she thought i would take the best care of her. i don't think it's fair to say that the "young girl" wouldn't be a good yorkie mama just b/c she's young. she may have a job, but she has ALL of the other time in her life to devote towards her pup. the other lady has her other yorkie, kids, and a husband to take care of (which takes more time and energy than a full time job). i don't know who i'd pick, cuz they both sound like good candidates... but i don't think it's fair to rule out the younger one. i consider myself to be a darn good yorkie mama... and i'm sure my poopsie would agree. my boyfriend didn't really know what to think when i got her... but now he's absolutely in LOVE with her. also, someone said not to go with the girl cuz she's never had a yorkie b4. well... b4 any of us ever got a yorkie... we were in the same position as she was. the only person who should make the decision about where the pup should go is the breeder... cuz she has actually talked to both of the ladies... all we know about the situation is what was written in the first thread... which wasn't a whole lot of info...

I absolutely agree.

[y0rkieL0ver]

im 22. work "long hours" [40 hrs/wk]. Have a bf who was pretty much jealous of sirius. i go out on weekends. i have a life. i plan on getting married. i plan on having children...and i really consider myself a great pet owner. i know i may not be the standard, but im certainly not the exception. there are lots of younger pet owners who are great care givers and regardless of how many hours they work, [i always make time for Sirius.] he is always my priority. i dont go out on the weekends unless i know he is going to have a sitter. id like to think im responsible. please dont rule the younger girl on the basis of her age. i know people consider those in our 20's to be flighty and irresponsible, but we are not all like that. just because she may get married or have children doesnt make her a bad candidate. just really go with your gut instinct. im not taking this as an attack on us young ones, so no worries! it just would make sad to think that i may not have gotten Siri because i was too young or planned on having children in the future or because i have a job lol. just go with who you think is going to give your baby the best life, bottom line. sorry for the rant...

[Gazou]

I have never heard mine complaining about the fact that I was young and working .

[Tashasmom]

Very good points all the way around. So have you decided on who you will choose? Just curious...

[Miss Cat Ears]

I have a lot of feelings on this issue, to tell you the truth. I thought about it while I was going to bed last night... :P Be prepared... I am a bit long-winded sometimes.

I'll start off by saying that I am 20, in college full time, and have a job and a boyfriend - one who was hesitant about the dog because he himself has never had pets. Does this mean that I am a bad owner? No! I spaced out my class and work schedule this semester specifically because I knew I wanted to get a puppy. Who's to say that this girl hasn't? My boyfriend loves the dog. Who couldn't? And as for the social life... what can I say, I'm an extreme misanthrope. I don't go out at all usually - lately, if I do, it's to walk my puppy with my boyfriend. And the other times, I hang out at home and watch movies, etc. Surely this girl would know (or you could tell her!) the extreme amount of time and care she will need for this baby, and she can plan accordingly. Who wants to go out and party when they have a baby like this to play with?

As for the job thing... well I'm just going to come out and say it... MOST OF YOU HAVE JOBS! And you would be vastly offended if anyone were to suggest that you didn't give your Yorkie the absolute best care you are able to. People get jobs. I would be worried if she DIDN'T have a job - how could she be sure to afford vet bills or other expenses that come up with a new puppy? As the breeder, I would ask her how long her hours are, exactly, and if she has a lunch break when she could go home and exercise the puppy for 30 minutes to an hour, let him outside, play with him.. all of that.

Frankly, I'm a tiny tiny bit offended by the YT'ers attitudes toward people my age taking care of a yorkie... I know most comments were harmless but I myself felt as though I was being treated rudely by some people I PM'ed when looking for my new puppy.. all because of my age. And that is just not right! My brother is 15, and he could take better care of a puppy than most people I know. My grandmother is 75, and she couldn't take care of her chihuahua no matter what. It depends on the person themselves, not the age! Remember this!

I also think that you should keep in mind that this other family has a Yorkie already, and children, while this girl does not. I think most people my age would be very happy to have a little companion. Also, the family wants to breed this yorkie... I am a little suspicious of that. My family never looked at Pivo once in his 6 years and thought, "you know, we could make some money off of this." The only time we ever thought of breeding him was when he got better after almost dying twice and we knew we could never be the same without him... or maybe one of his puppies. But, we still never bred him. There are enough breeders and overpopulation of dogs keeps us from it and keeps us leaving it to the professionals.


In any case, I am not trying to say that her home is the only good choice, but it seems as though so many people are saying to give it to the family just because of the age and it finally got to me. If I were in your shoes, I would mention to both people that it was a tough choice and maybe hint at the fact that they probably won't get him/her this time around. I think someone who is truly looking for a companion and knows that they will treat the puppy right will be fine with this, and say that maybe next time they can get one... if they are looking for a puppy on a whim or to make a quick buck, I can imagine that they would get angry at the prospect of not getting the dog they want.. if that makes sense. Anybody who can't wait and needs the dog NOW NOW NOW most likely does not have the best of intentions, whether they know it or not.

[shecass]

Originally Posted by Miss Cat Ears

I have a lot of feelings on this issue, to tell you the truth. I thought about it while I was going to bed last night... :P Be prepared... I am a bit long-winded sometimes.

I'll start off by saying that I am 20, in college full time, and have a job and a boyfriend - one who was hesitant about the dog because he himself has never had pets. Does this mean that I am a bad owner? No! I spaced out my class and work schedule this semester specifically because I knew I wanted to get a puppy. Who's to say that this girl hasn't? My boyfriend loves the dog. Who couldn't? And as for the social life... what can I say, I'm an extreme misanthrope. I don't go out at all usually - lately, if I do, it's to walk my puppy with my boyfriend. And the other times, I hang out at home and watch movies, etc. Surely this girl would know (or you could tell her!) the extreme amount of time and care she will need for this baby, and she can plan accordingly. Who wants to go out and party when they have a baby like this to play with?

As for the job thing... well I'm just going to come out and say it... MOST OF YOU HAVE JOBS! And you would be vastly offended if anyone were to suggest that you didn't give your Yorkie the absolute best care you are able to. People get jobs. I would be worried if she DIDN'T have a job - how could she be sure to afford vet bills or other expenses that come up with a new puppy? As the breeder, I would ask her how long her hours are, exactly, and if she has a lunch break when she could go home and exercise the puppy for 30 minutes to an hour, let him outside, play with him.. all of that.

Frankly, I'm a tiny tiny bit offended by the YT'ers attitudes toward people my age taking care of a yorkie... I know most comments were harmless but I myself felt as though I was being treated rudely by some people I PM'ed when looking for my new puppy.. all because of my age. And that is just not right! My brother is 15, and he could take better care of a puppy than most people I know. My grandmother is 75, and she couldn't take care of her chihuahua no matter what. It depends on the person themselves, not the age! Remember this!

I also think that you should keep in mind that this other family has a Yorkie already, and children, while this girl does not. I think most people my age would be very happy to have a little companion. Also, the family wants to breed this yorkie... I am a little suspicious of that. My family never looked at Pivo once in his 6 years and thought, "you know, we could make some money off of this." The only time we ever thought of breeding him was when he got better after almost dying twice and we knew we could never be the same without him... or maybe one of his puppies. But, we still never bred him. There are enough breeders and overpopulation of dogs keeps us from it and keeps us leaving it to the professionals.


In any case, I am not trying to say that her home is the only good choice, but it seems as though so many people are saying to give it to the family just because of the age and it finally got to me. If I were in your shoes, I would mention to both people that it was a tough choice and maybe hint at the fact that they probably won't get him/her this time around. I think someone who is truly looking for a companion and knows that they will treat the puppy right will be fine with this, and say that maybe next time they can get one... if they are looking for a puppy on a whim or to make a quick buck, I can imagine that they would get angry at the prospect of not getting the dog they want.. if that makes sense. Anybody who can't wait and needs the dog NOW NOW NOW most likely does not have the best of intentions, whether they know it or not.

I'm not trying to offend anyone. The only reason I said I would chose a family is because they already have a yorkie and their kids are older. I know everyone on here that does not have a family that is younger and has yorkies love their dog's as much as those of us with a family.

[Miss Cat Ears]

I wasn't trying to say that everyone was judging solely on the age... just that I think a couple of people might have been.

[fasteddie]

I'd say it depends on how many hours the younger lady is working per week. A 40 hour work week may be okay, but if she's a young professional and working 60-80 hours a week, that may be tough on a Yorkie to be alone that much every week. I'm sure both are good choices, and you'll find her the best home you can.

[troubletb]

Questions, How big do you think your female will get? Even though this woman who wants your dog (the one with the children) and she seems like a nice person, why does she want to breed her dogs? Is it for money or to better the breed. I know I shouldn't be asking this question as I am also a small breeder. But you have to ask yourself where will your puppy be better off in the long run? Will she be able to handle having babies? Will the lady who is unmarried spend any time with her puppy if she gets it? The choice is in your heart, not your head. Good luck

[Gazou]

Originally Posted by shecass

I'm not trying to offend anyone. The only reason I said I would chose a family is because they already have a yorkie and their kids are older. I know everyone on here that does not have a family that is younger and has yorkies love their dog's as much as those of us with a family.

I am not offended by you comment .