| Wylie's Mom | 03-30-2013 07:11 AM |
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Originally Posted by Mrsadler05
(Post 4173990)
Rubymoon-
I say it is a shame because others have asked her the same question and she never replies.
I have been looking for a healthy and happy puppy for a couple of months now. In my search, I came across this forum and after reading through it, I have been pretty much petrified of choosing the wrong breeder by all of the warnings of "red flags" and such.
I see a puppy that I think is adorable, happy and seemingly healthy and reach out to a "Donating Senior Yorkie Talk Member" for advice and a breeder recommendation. Hey, if a "senior" member trusts this breeder then maybe I can too, right?
The lack of response (going on three weeks since the first time I inquired) and desire on her end to help makes it appear as though she believes she is the only one entitled to such a cute puppy.
I was under the assumption that people were on this forum to help. I have posted under the appropriate section and while many people viewed my question, very few were kind enough to respond.
That is a shame.
| Quote:
Originally Posted by Mrsadler05
(Post 4174027)
She also told one member to message her for the breeder info. I just can't seem to wrap my head around all the secrecy unless she bought her from a puppymill or a broker, then I could understand and would not want to go that route.
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Originally Posted by Mrsadler05
(Post 4174062)
A. She has not been secretive about her dog at all as she wrote on her FB that she hopes to get the dog in movies one day and posts pictures and videos of her daily. She just refuses to share a breeders name.
B. I did not "immediately accuse" Misa of being from a puppy mill, only suggested that could be one of a very few reasons to not disclose breeder information. I was taught that not sharing is not friendly.
Breeders aren't top secret. It's not as though she will personally be able to adopt every single dog the breeder produces and by sharing the info everyone will run out and buy up all of the pups so she can never get another.
C. I will only be traveling to the west coast for business, no plans on moving.
D. I have made the choice to fly to another state, if necessary, to pick up my puppy so The poor baby would not have to travel all alone in a shipping crate. I make enough money to afford airfare and a dog and vet bills.
| I would really discourage you from reading too much into all of this. There are many reasons a person doesn't share info, and I wouldn't take it personally at all :). Sometimes, people are hesitant to share a lot of info w/ new people here, they want to get to know them better - even if it's just through observing (nothing wrong with that, after all this is is the internet). Maybe their breeder has asked them not to share info too much, maybe they *don't* recommend their breeder, however, they don't want to tell you that in fear that you'd then tell the breeder (it has happened before), maybe they're embarrassed that they got their pet from a store (has happened before). Maybe they're just being private for their own private reasons, and that's okay and should be perfectly acceptable, ya know? No one is obligated, thankfully, to disclose personal info here. This member doesn't mean anything of ill will toward you, so I would really not take it personally and let it get under your skin. There are things in life worth getting really worked up over (ie, animal cruelty or whatnot), but this isn't one of them, in my opinion :).
We have lots of great breeders here - and also, start w/ ytca.org - those are yorkie show breeders and they have quality yorkies. Some people here at YT may share info readily, while others may be cautious for whatever reasons. But, don't give up either way - bc you will find the right kiddo. Don't get discouraged during something that should be fun and be a happy journey. :) | 