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magicgenie · 01-22-2010, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Bet

We have a Shih Tzu and a Mini Schnauzer both 7 years old. We were stupid and got them both from 2 different pet stores and they both have had health issues. Naturally we love them both dearly but I want to make sure when I get my new baby that she comes from a very good breeder hopefully avoiding these health issues. And not knowing the difference between a good one and a bad one I though YorkieTalk would be a good source. I was thinking of settling on a retired breeding female from a reputable breeder but you are giving me second thoughts. I really appreciate the info.

I'd be interested to know more about your interest in settling on a retired breeding female.

Bet · 01-23-2010, 03:37 AM

I was told people who raise show dogs retire their moms by 5 years old - sometimes earlier depending on the mom. It seems at least some of the time their yorkies live in their homes and are housetrained and naturally socialized. They offer them to good homes sometimes. Seeing our girls are seven years old that could make more sense.

magicgenie · 01-23-2010, 05:09 AM

[QUOTE=Bet;2968527]I was told people who raise show dogs retire their moms by 5 years old - sometimes earlier depending on the mom. It seems at least some of the time their yorkies live in their homes and are housetrained and naturally socialized. They offer them to good homes sometimes. Seeing our girls are seven years old that could make more sense.[/QUOTE

There can be advantages to adopting an adult dog, but the good breeders I know don't part with them very easily. You or someone close to you would have to be well known to them personally. Yorkies Inc. does an excellent job with placements of this nature but be prepared for very careful scrutiny of your situation. I'm concerned about the idea of someone "settling" for a retired breeder, as mine are even more precious to me than my puppies in many ways. Best wishes in your search. Susan Dodge, Clover Hill Yorkshire Terriers

magic123 · 01-23-2010, 06:33 AM

hi everyone. i can't believe there are so many of us on yorkie talk from r.i. it would be fun to get together. i thought i would have to leave r.i. to find a really good breeder. even though i got my little boy in r.i. and he is wonderful.

Bet · 01-23-2010, 06:34 AM

Just in case you are considering this. To me the advantage of an adult versus a puppy would be they are housetrained, not teething, a little calmer, full sized, etc. I own my own home, the only other adult in the house is my 30 year old daughter who is the mom of the mini schnauzer. A pretty large area of the yard is fenced in for our girls. They only eat premium kibble - in the case of my shih tzu Canidae and Acana for the mini schnauzer. In good weather they are take for a walk daily and the living room is more often than not scattered with toys. It seems like a pretty good life to me. And when we go on vacation it is only to places "The Girls" are welcome.

Bet · 01-23-2010, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by kathrynS

her name is Lori .

I am looking for my first Yorkie here in RI and I was wondering where Lori is located.

01-23-2010, 03:37 AM	#47
Bet Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: West Warwick, RI USA Posts: 11	I was told people who raise show dogs retire their moms by 5 years old - sometimes earlier depending on the mom. It seems at least some of the time their yorkies live in their homes and are housetrained and naturally socialized. They offer them to good homes sometimes. Seeing our girls are seven years old that could make more sense.

01-23-2010, 05:09 AM	#48
magicgenie Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: England Posts: 819	[QUOTE=Bet;2968527]I was told people who raise show dogs retire their moms by 5 years old - sometimes earlier depending on the mom. It seems at least some of the time their yorkies live in their homes and are housetrained and naturally socialized. They offer them to good homes sometimes. Seeing our girls are seven years old that could make more sense.[/QUOTE There can be advantages to adopting an adult dog, but the good breeders I know don't part with them very easily. You or someone close to you would have to be well known to them personally. Yorkies Inc. does an excellent job with placements of this nature but be prepared for very careful scrutiny of your situation. I'm concerned about the idea of someone "settling" for a retired breeder, as mine are even more precious to me than my puppies in many ways. Best wishes in your search. Susan Dodge, Clover Hill Yorkshire Terriers

01-23-2010, 06:33 AM	#49
magic123 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: coventry, ri usa Posts: 116	hi everyone. i can't believe there are so many of us on yorkie talk from r.i. it would be fun to get together. i thought i would have to leave r.i. to find a really good breeder. even though i got my little boy in r.i. and he is wonderful.

01-23-2010, 06:34 AM	#50
Bet Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: West Warwick, RI USA Posts: 11	Just in case you are considering this. To me the advantage of an adult versus a puppy would be they are housetrained, not teething, a little calmer, full sized, etc. I own my own home, the only other adult in the house is my 30 year old daughter who is the mom of the mini schnauzer. A pretty large area of the yard is fenced in for our girls. They only eat premium kibble - in the case of my shih tzu Canidae and Acana for the mini schnauzer. In good weather they are take for a walk daily and the living room is more often than not scattered with toys. It seems like a pretty good life to me. And when we go on vacation it is only to places "The Girls" are welcome.