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05-20-2007, 01:58 PM | #16 | |
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05-20-2007, 02:30 PM | #17 | |
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05-20-2007, 02:38 PM | #18 |
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| Just to add one comment. I just tried to buy a very small female adult for a lot of money from the breeder who sold me my second yorkie and she would not because I had two others. I was so disappointed but I admire a breeder who would say no to that kind of money for the safety of their yorkie. Mine aren't big either, 5 1/2lbs and 8lbs but this little yorkie was only 3lbs and she was very concerned. The next time the ad came up it noted nobody with small children (I don't have any) or other dogs could purchase her little one. |
05-20-2007, 02:50 PM | #19 | |
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05-20-2007, 03:12 PM | #20 | |
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Although I respect your reasons, I do believe it's a generalization. My son will be 5 soon and is very gentle and great with Holly. He even gets mad when I'm bathing her cause he thinks she'll get too cold. I believe that if you get them involved and help them understand how fragile the puppies are, they'll do just great. Both he child and the puppy are the parent's responsibility. It's just like an infant. I do respect those breeders that do not sell to families with young children, but I am also glad that there are some that are willing to observe the child first before making a final decision.
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05-20-2007, 03:17 PM | #21 | |
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05-20-2007, 03:18 PM | #22 |
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| but, I think the point has been made over and over again here that even the best behaved children, even those that are raised from birth with tiny dogs, do have accidents. You can't tell me a two or three year old won't stumble and fall at times. What if he fell on your dog or had your dog in his arms when he fell. it has only been about a year ago that someone posted on this forum about that happening. The dog, a very tiny yorkie, died. i don't mean to be the old groutch bag here but I see over and over, "my child knows how to act and etc, ect. what part of "small children, by nature, are clumsy' is it that people don't understand. |
05-20-2007, 03:45 PM | #23 | |
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You said all that I could say - I too follow these guidelines and not to hurt or offend anyone- at the times when I have large puppies - ones that will be oversized - I can relax my rules depending on the children but as stated here parents may watch their children but what about friends and other family members ? Its not worth the risk to a puppy to let them go to a enviroment that you know is dangerous for them. As a responsible breeder it is my job to screen and know where the puppies are going and I certainly won't let them go to where I fear for their safety. where we know we are putting them in harms way
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05-20-2007, 03:46 PM | #24 | |
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05-20-2007, 03:51 PM | #25 | |
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05-20-2007, 04:13 PM | #26 |
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| I had a 3 pounder when my neice was first learning to walk. She loved him and he loved her but low and behold, one day she was toddeling around (kind of staggering like they do when just start walking) and she fell back on her bottom, right on top of my little Shorty. Thank God he was fine, but I can see that point. Also, my neice and nephew are 4 and 7 now. My Otis is a runner, and I get really nervous if they are in the back yard because I KNOW they won't remember to make sure they shut the gate. They just don't pay close enough attention, they're kids!!! Maybe it would be different if he wasn't a runner, maybe not.
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05-20-2007, 05:44 PM | #27 |
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| The toddling does scare me.. as I said before my son will be starting to walk soon (hopefully!!) He is 11 months and almost 30 lbs.. I KNOW WHAT YOU ARE ALL THINKING.. WOW HE IS FAT.. but he really is just sturdy!! (no just kidding!! he is healthy!!!) I will just have to be a little more observant. I would let anything happen to my baby girl... After having two boys.... all I wanted was a daughter!!! So GiGi is my daughter!! I had to train my 6'7" boyfriend to LOOK DOWN!!!! So I am positive I can handle this new challenge |
05-20-2007, 06:54 PM | #28 | |
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05-20-2007, 07:06 PM | #29 |
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| when i was like 2 my parents got me a lab and personally i thought it was ALOT more fun than a small dog. now as a teen i want a dog i cant take evreywhere ect.. but then, me and this dog would run outside, play rough,wrestle, jump in the pool, steal cookies and get into all sorts of trouble together. i practically learned to walk holding onto this dogs collar. I have videos of me holding on to the puppy (well trying to) and her falling out of my arms and it was no big deal, the pup didnt even notice. Plus, i felt alot safer with a big dog and my parents let me walk her alone when i got older because they knew i was safe. Larger breeds, maybe not even labs. even just medium like coker spaniels are MUCH more appropriate for children, for safety, not to mention that small breed puppies probably arent all that fun for kids. I was allowed to be alone with the puppy all the time, but with a small dog, supervision is necessary. just my input |
05-20-2007, 07:09 PM | #30 |
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| I do not remember ever mentioning that I got Holly for my son. She is my pet, my responsibility and therefore under my everwatchful eye. I cannot tell you right now whether my son will or will not have friends over, but I CAN tell you that I will take all necessary precautions to keep Holly out of harm's way. I know my breeder and know that she is NOT just in it for the money. She simply believes in giving people a chance. I appreciate your opinion and you are indeed entitled to your own guidelines. But Yorkies live a long life. You would never be able to predict whether or not the yorkies you sell will eventually be in a home with small children. However this will be last post in this thread as this is likely to be a neverending discussion. To each their own and I can guarantee you that my Holly is happy and healthy and that is what matters to me. P.S My son acknowledges Holly when she is there, but mostly I am the one giving all the attention.
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