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Brooklynn · 03-08-2007, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by TatumsMom

I totally respect your opinion on not placing your puppies with families with small children but I DO hope that you and other breeders take the time to access each and every situation separately. My girls could have handled a Yorkie at a younger age mostly because of their experience with our toy poodle and also because they are generally very calm children (SO unlike how my nephews act - I would agree with not letting them have a small breed dog!). It would be very unfair for that to not to be taken into consideration. I've heard of breeders that say they "never" place their pups with families with small children and that is just not fair. I like your idea of actually seeing how the children react around the dogs before making that decision.

Thanks for respecting my opinion and I did state I would consider if they had a yorkie in the home and yes I do assess before placing in a home whether or not they do have children. All my yorkies that I've placed had children and they've been too my house and when I saw how they were with the yorkies that is when I made "my" decision to place. All decisions are based on how people react in my home. All the families have been to my home several times before taking a puppy home that tells me they are serious and have done research. Some of my placed puppies that were placed in their new homes waited for over a year for a puppy and that gave me time to get to know the family. I really like when someone is interested in a yorkie take the time to do research and are willing to wait and not have to have one NOW.
Again, this is just how I do things with my yorkies!

Donna Bird
Brooklynn's Yorkshire Terriers

TatumsMom · 03-08-2007, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Mardelin

As a rule don't place my yorkies in families with children younger than 10, nor with newly married couples.

However, I do require that all families be present when they come to visit. This way I can assess the family and I'm not adverse to visiting their home prior to placing a pup

Can you elaborate on that?? Never heard that newly married couples would have a problem raising a Yorkie.

Of course you have every right to deny any person (married, not married, with kids) one of your puppies but setting a precedent of never allowing kids under 10 to have one is a little harsh in my opinion. And that opinion only stems from my knowledge of my own kids and their ability to handle a small dog correctly. You can deny a family with children from purchasing one of your pups but it could be that same family has nephews or neices that visit frequently that you personally would not approve of. What then?

chachi · 03-08-2007, 07:02 AM

I am so glad My breeder wouldnt give a yorkie to familiys with children under 10. My Daughter has learned alot about how to care for a small dog. Like I said she helps feed and bathe them. She is a very small girly girl and a big dog would not have been a good match for her. She also helps me walk them.

WV~Yorkies · 03-08-2007, 07:16 AM

I got my first when my girls were 2 and 6 months old. My son wasn't even born. They growed up together. Now I just got my 3rd one and my kids are 7, 11 and 13. My 7 years old is as good with him as my older kids. I think if you teach your children how to treat an animal they will do fine.

Mardelin · 03-08-2007, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by TatumsMom

Can you elaborate on that?? Never heard that newly married couples would have a problem raising a Yorkie.

Of course you have every right to deny any person (married, not married, with kids) one of your puppies but setting a precedent of never allowing kids under 10 to have one is a little harsh in my opinion. And that opinion only stems from my knowledge of my own kids and their ability to handle a small dog correctly. You can deny a family with children from purchasing one of your pups but it could be that same family has nephews or neices that visit frequently that you personally would not approve of. What then?

It has nothing to do with their ability in raising a yorkie. It has to do with their future plans on having a family. I've seen to many yorkies end up in rescue after a young couple begins having children. It's my practice. But, as I stated before I fully assess a family prior to placing a puppy. I'm pretty stringent on my practices. But, as my vet says; it's probably easier finding a cure for cancer than obtaining a puppy from me.

TatumsMom · 03-08-2007, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Mardelin

It has nothing to do with their ability in raising a yorkie. It has to do with their future plans on having a family. I've seen to many yorkies end up in rescue after a young couple begins having children. It's my practice. But, as I stated before I fully assess a family prior to placing a puppy. I'm pretty stringent on my practices. But, as my vet says; it's probably easier finding a cure for cancer than obtaining a puppy from me.

Didn't think about the newlyweds starting a family. I guess I'll just have to end it in saying that my family and my girls would have missed out on the most wonderful pet relationships if we had been denied a small breed puppy based soley on the fact that we had small kids or were planning to have them. I personally think they are better children for having been raised to respect a small dog and think that if other children were given the chance, they could be taught also. My best friend's two small daughters are scared to death of Tatum only because they have never been around animals (and she is the MOST laid back small dog I've ever met - besides our toy poodle who was the same way). That makes me sad. And it sounds like your vet hit it right on the nose!

Timmy and Ellie · 03-08-2007, 07:27 AM

I can totally understand the hesitation to let puppies go to homes with small children. I did have one BEFORE my son was born, and unfortunately, we lost him when my son was just 7 months old. I got a puppy about six months later and then we rescued a year old little girl. My son has quickly learned the meaning of the word "gentle". And while the two dogs love his toys, he has learned to be patient with them and they have also learned to be tolerant of him. I never leave my son (who is now 18 months old) unsupervised with the dogs.
I think that dogs and children are wonderful together. The relationship is so nice for both. My dogs are so social and playful. My son is learning from them every day. I am so happy that he will grow up with the unconditional love of Timmy and Ellie Mae.

Brooklynn · 03-08-2007, 07:28 AM

I believe and of course this is "MY" opinion. Newly married couples need to focus on themselves and then a family with children need to focus on their kids and when the children are older then maybe consider getting a yorkie or any other breed that goes with children. There is nothing wrong with having dogs and children because I had them as a child but "BIG" dogs. My daughter and granddaughter live with me but she takes care of herself and her child so I can focus on raising and showing my dogs.
As a parent I raised my child then I'm having my second set of children with my yorkies.
I agree with Mary on this one. It's hard to obtain one of my yorkies but if your patient and not in a hurry and take the time to do research, ask questions then you're ready for one of my yorkies.

Donna Bird
Brooklynn's Yorkshire Terriers

Mardelin · 03-08-2007, 07:44 AM

My own grandson wanted a yorkie from me from a very young age. I waited until he knew the full responsibility of being a pet owner. He finally got one from me at the age of 15.

Amber_lv · 03-08-2007, 08:18 AM

I have 2 kids one 6 and a 1 1/2 yr old and they are great with my yorkies! My dogs love my kids as well! They are wonderful together and to be honest yorkies are tougher than we give them credit for. I respect those who will not place with chidren but i honestly think that the dog is missing out on a really great opportunity for extream love. I had to lie when i adopted my cat that i didn't have a child he was 4 at the time. I have kids but i have a ton of animals to and it really does hurt my feelings that someone would deny me an animal because of that fact. My kids do get a little ruff sometimes but i am always there with them. Now if you have a kid that is cruel to animals i can see a valid point. but really it should be a case by case situation

rox626 · 03-08-2007, 08:27 AM

I feel bad when single or childless people lavish all this attention on their pets until something else comes along. Then the poor animal who previously had all this attention is pushed aside and doesn't understand why.

I have a friend who treated her lab as her child until the human babies came along. Now he is regarded as a nuisance. I don't blame her as her new responsibilities take up all her time, but where does that leave her dog?

yorkieusa · 03-08-2007, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by rox626

I feel bad when single or childless people lavish all this attention on their pets until something else comes along. Then the poor animal who previously had all this attention is pushed aside and doesn't understand why.

I have a friend who treated her lab as her child until the human babies came along. Now he is regarded as a nuisance. I don't blame her as her new responsibilities take up all her time, but where does that leave her dog?

That is sad. I've seen that with some yorkie owners over the years. They get married, have children, everyone works and all of a sudden they don't have time for the yorkie, so they look at adopting them out. Or the yorkie snaps at their baby and then out the door they go. There are a lot of scenarios that come into play.

browniesmom622 · 03-08-2007, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by lolabella

I am in the same situation. We have a Yorkie AND a Chi (notorious for being bad with children). We want to have many more animals of many species when we buy a house. I intend to have children sometime within the next 15 years, so my plan is to train the children to behave around animals starting as early as I can, and hope for the best.

same here

Yorkiedaze · 03-08-2007, 09:10 AM

Quite frankly I don't see anything wrong in placing any breed puppy in a home with any age kids, as long as the kids know how to handle a puppy, and then only under adult supervision, and not to be given to a little kid as a toy. Also I think if you get a puppy long before you have a baby, then make sure the dog has been socialized extremely well around kids of all ages.

DENISE517 · 03-08-2007, 09:12 AM

I got Maddie when Lexi was a little over 1 yr old. We've never had any problems. Just had to teach her Maddie is there to pet/not hold. She had done great and her and Maddie are the best of friends. The best thing to do is socialize it well when you get it. Since you don't have kids now, from the very beginning, take it to the park, let it see kids, let kids pet it, make it as friendly as possible. I don't think you'll have any problems. I don't think its just yorkies, but any dog...if its not socialized alot there can be problems.

03-08-2007, 07:02 AM	#18
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	I am so glad My breeder wouldnt give a yorkie to familiys with children under 10. My Daughter has learned alot about how to care for a small dog. Like I said she helps feed and bathe them. She is a very small girly girl and a big dog would not have been a good match for her. She also helps me walk them. __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

03-08-2007, 07:16 AM	#19
WV~Yorkies Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: WV Posts: 3,605 Blog Entries: 2	I got my first when my girls were 2 and 6 months old. My son wasn't even born. They growed up together. Now I just got my 3rd one and my kids are 7, 11 and 13. My 7 years old is as good with him as my older kids. I think if you teach your children how to treat an animal they will do fine. __________________ Melissa Wvyorkies

03-08-2007, 07:44 AM	#24
Mardelin Mardelin Yorkshire Terriers Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: California Posts: 14,776	My own grandson wanted a yorkie from me from a very young age. I waited until he knew the full responsibility of being a pet owner. He finally got one from me at the age of 15. __________________ Mardelin *Yorkshire* *Terriers*

03-08-2007, 08:18 AM	#25
Amber_lv Peeka Boo I See You! Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Salt Lake Posts: 7,161 Blog Entries: 3	I have 2 kids one 6 and a 1 1/2 yr old and they are great with my yorkies! My dogs love my kids as well! They are wonderful together and to be honest yorkies are tougher than we give them credit for. I respect those who will not place with chidren but i honestly think that the dog is missing out on a really great opportunity for extream love. I had to lie when i adopted my cat that i didn't have a child he was 4 at the time. I have kids but i have a ton of animals to and it really does hurt my feelings that someone would deny me an animal because of that fact. My kids do get a little ruff sometimes but i am always there with them. Now if you have a kid that is cruel to animals i can see a valid point. but really it should be a case by case situation __________________ Peeka-Boo-Daisy-Designs <---Click Here Peeka's MyspaceDaisy's Myspace Peeka's Dogster

03-08-2007, 07:27 AM	#22
Timmy and Ellie Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 149	I can totally understand the hesitation to let puppies go to homes with small children. I did have one BEFORE my son was born, and unfortunately, we lost him when my son was just 7 months old. I got a puppy about six months later and then we rescued a year old little girl. My son has quickly learned the meaning of the word "gentle". And while the two dogs love his toys, he has learned to be patient with them and they have also learned to be tolerant of him. I never leave my son (who is now 18 months old) unsupervised with the dogs. I think that dogs and children are wonderful together. The relationship is so nice for both. My dogs are so social and playful. My son is learning from them every day. I am so happy that he will grow up with the unconditional love of Timmy and Ellie Mae.

03-08-2007, 07:28 AM	#23
Brooklynn Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 4,280	I believe and of course this is "MY" opinion. Newly married couples need to focus on themselves and then a family with children need to focus on their kids and when the children are older then maybe consider getting a yorkie or any other breed that goes with children. There is nothing wrong with having dogs and children because I had them as a child but "BIG" dogs. My daughter and granddaughter live with me but she takes care of herself and her child so I can focus on raising and showing my dogs. As a parent I raised my child then I'm having my second set of children with my yorkies. I agree with Mary on this one. It's hard to obtain one of my yorkies but if your patient and not in a hurry and take the time to do research, ask questions then you're ready for one of my yorkies. Donna Bird Brooklynn's Yorkshire Terriers

03-08-2007, 08:27 AM	#26
rox626 YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 328	I feel bad when single or childless people lavish all this attention on their pets until something else comes along. Then the poor animal who previously had all this attention is pushed aside and doesn't understand why. I have a friend who treated her lab as her child until the human babies came along. Now he is regarded as a nuisance. I don't blame her as her new responsibilities take up all her time, but where does that leave her dog?

03-08-2007, 09:10 AM	#29
Yorkiedaze My hairy-legged girls Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lompoc, ca. Posts: 12,228	Quite frankly I don't see anything wrong in placing any breed puppy in a home with any age kids, as long as the kids know how to handle a puppy, and then only under adult supervision, and not to be given to a little kid as a toy. Also I think if you get a puppy long before you have a baby, then make sure the dog has been socialized extremely well around kids of all ages.

03-08-2007, 09:12 AM	#30
DENISE517 No Longer a Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: INDIANA Posts: 4,449	I got Maddie when Lexi was a little over 1 yr old. We've never had any problems. Just had to teach her Maddie is there to pet/not hold. She had done great and her and Maddie are the best of friends. The best thing to do is socialize it well when you get it. Since you don't have kids now, from the very beginning, take it to the park, let it see kids, let kids pet it, make it as friendly as possible. I don't think you'll have any problems. I don't think its just yorkies, but any dog...if its not socialized alot there can be problems.