I just wanted to add something as wolfsoul and others mentioned before.....what would be more "right" ? keep Yukon as a "pet dog" and spend all the time with the others sledding, doing agility, school, homework, etc.......and having no more time left for him......

OR, give him a home where he can get the attention needed, not needing to do anything about pulling, running, working, just being a lovable companion.....

not that he is not loved but I think he deserves to have someone that loves him as much and can give him the time......and he wouldn´t be just waiting while the others are having fun or waiting till you can make a break for him........
Very well said Husky_mom!

Animal collectors begin with the attitude that no one can take care of the animals like they can--even though the animals in their care get little to no attention and may even be dirty, hungry sick and dying. It's the same principle to insist that an owner should keep a dog, when that owner knows in their own heart that it would be much better off elsewhere.

Placing Yukon in a carefully chosen new home is not in the same category as turning him over to a breed rescue, dumping him at a shelter or abandoning him somewhere out in the country.

Borzoimom, you took Galina in because you and her breeder both honestly felt that you could provide a better home atmosphere than the one she was in. You're also genuinely thrilled about taking in a breeder return that is being placed because he isn't show quality and the original owners couldn't provide what he needed. What's the difference?

Just imagine for a moment that Galina's breeder had posted here that she was expecting another litter of puppies and was going to place Galina with you. What would you have to say on this topic then? Or why is it okay for you to take Major, but not okay for Yukon to have the same opportunity?