Hi Janine,
I do agree with what you have said. I think though, that my "rule" of
thumb is to not place pups with toddlers unless I can see the
exceptional parent. This is only because our breed is small and can be
easily picked up by a small child. A larger breed pup that couldn't as
easily be hurt might make some difference to me. In general I sort of
think that if a dog is FOR the parent and will be WITH the parent it is
different. It is the parent who comes to me with a three year old and
wants a dog FOR the three, four five year old (who will take care of
him/her "all by themselves") that worries me. Parents think this is
teaching responsibility. I think that responsibility is earned by
maturity. There is a difference as far as I'm concerned. In many
situations the children talk the parent into this situation by begging
continually and promising the world, and the parent has no inclination
to take on the "chores" of the puppy, so believes that the child will do
the work. Some even have the child save some money to "prove" that they
can care for a pup. But saving money isn't caring for a life, etc.
No, I don't think that children shouldn't grow up with dogs! I had one
all my life...but my mother took care of all of them herself and in no
way was it for me. It was the "family" dog and supervised by the
adults.
So, really you are right, the situation differs in each instance.
Suze
Janine King wrote:
>
> I have read this thread with interest. Well many of you would have thought
> I shouldn't have Cavaliers as I had them before my daughter was born, had
> them all the time she was growing up and now my six month old grand daughter
> who is normally here at least one day a week is growing up with them. So
> what do you suggest that I should get rid of my Cavaliers until Brittany is
> 10 years old or not have a litter during that time.
>
> I don't think so!!!
>
> The other question is do you get childless couples to sign an agreement that
> they are not permitted to have children during the life of their Cavalier.
>
> Yes I think we should be careful where our puppies go, but please every
> situation needs to be considered. I have two sets of nieces and nephews
> both sets aged 5 & under. I would have no hesitation letting one set have a
> puppy, I have no doubts about the puppies safety and well being. However
> the other set I would not allow to have one of my puppies as they do not
> exhibit the behaviour that would give me peace of mind as to the welfare of
> a puppy.
> Janine King
> Nidra Cavaliers
> Invercargill, New Zealand
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