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amyn22 · 04-20-2008, 05:54 PM

Is she reputable?

jp4m2 · 04-20-2008, 06:25 PM

When I did a search this came up....I don't know if anything in it will be helpful....

Reputable Breeder?

amyn22 · 04-20-2008, 07:06 PM

Thank you I read that. I don't know what to think.

Erin · 04-20-2008, 08:16 PM

She advertises in Dog Fancy. The best breeders don't advertise like that. I didn't know any better when we got Loki. Loki was supposed to be 7 lbs and he is 12 lbs. He was bred in Iowa and she did not have his parents on site (either of them) and would/could not show me pictures. Loki has a genetic disease called diabetes insipidus and he is on medicine that is $130 a month and he still has problems. I love him. He's super smart. He also has some serious social issues with other dogs because he was taken from mom so early. He did tons of training with me and he is better, but still afraid of his own shadow. I'd never buy another puppy from her. I've gone through his entire story on here (check the Great Lakes section) and I'd rather not go through it again. It's hard to find good breeders in Chicago but they do exist. Good luck.

yorkiekist · 04-20-2008, 10:07 PM

Susan from Stardust has been breeding for probably 30 years. I dont know how reputable she is but she has very nice champion lines and champion sired puppies. She has shown quite a few to their championships also. I dont know about her health guarantees or know her personally.

amyn22 · 04-21-2008, 03:45 AM

I read your story, but I have also read probably 10 others that say she is the best. I think every breeder will have one or two puppies that may not be perfect, but I also don't want to go to a bad breeder.

Erin · 04-21-2008, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by amyn22

I read your story, but I have also read probably 10 others that say she is the best. I think every breeder will have one or two puppies that may not be perfect, but I also don't want to go to a bad breeder.

If you ignore my specific story you still have the fact that the dogs are bred in Iowa and packed up and brought to IL to sell before 12 weeks (probably 8 I can't remember). She does not have the parents on site or pictures. She advertises in magazines, which means she has to produce enough puppies to supply that demand. That isn't bettering the breed, IMO. Loki doesn't have champions in his pedigree until several generations back, so they are not all champion puppies. Of course, she pointed out all of the champions when we bought him. I must have had "gullible" stamped on my head when we went there...

crystalsmom · 04-21-2008, 04:59 AM

I would look further and that is all I am going to say about Susan.

Sugar's Mom · 04-21-2008, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Erin

She advertises in Dog Fancy. The best breeders don't advertise like that. I didn't know any better when we got Loki. Loki was supposed to be 7 lbs and he is 12 lbs. He was bred in Iowa and she did not have his parents on site (either of them) and would/could not show me pictures. Loki has a genetic disease called diabetes insipidus and he is on medicine that is $130 a month and he still has problems. I love him. He's super smart. He also has some serious social issues with other dogs because he was taken from mom so early. He did tons of training with me and he is better, but still afraid of his own shadow. I'd never buy another puppy from her. I've gone through his entire story on here (check the Great Lakes section) and I'd rather not go through it again. It's hard to find good breeders in Chicago but they do exist. Good luck.

I don't know anything about this specific breeder but you saying the best breeders don't advertise like she does is wrong. Apparently you haven't picked up a Yorkshire Terrier magazine. Every top show kennel in the world almost keeps running ads in the classifieds in that mag. Lee Grumswald or whatever her name is, 'THIS TIME kennel in Texas, always has ads. She is just one of many I have seen I see people on here telling how show people won't sell, yet I keep seeing all these ads. HUMMMMMMMMMMMM makes me wonder.

jencar98 · 04-21-2008, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Sugar's Mom

I don't know anything about this specific breeder but you saying the best breeders don't advertise like she does is wrong. Apparently you haven't picked up a Yorkshire Terrier magazine. Every top show kennel in the world almost keeps running ads in the classifieds in that mag. Lee Grumswald or whatever her name is, 'THIS TIME kennel in Texas, always has ads. She is just one of many I have seen I see people on here telling how show people won't sell, yet I keep seeing all these ads. HUMMMMMMMMMMMM makes me wonder.

The "Dog Fancy" magazine is one that is marketed for pet people and "The Yorkshire Terrier" magazine is subscribed to by mostly exhibitors/breeders, right? I haven't seen the Dog Fancy magazine but have the Yorkshire Terrier magazine. The YT exhibitor/breeder magazine ads don't seem to be advertising their "pups for sale". I think there is probably a big difference in the two publications and what they have to offer.

And, my experience has been "show people" sell to pet people quite often, if the breeders criteria for a pet home are met.

Ines3185lyorkie · 04-21-2008, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Sugar's Mom

I don't know anything about this specific breeder but you saying the best breeders don't advertise like she does is wrong. Apparently you haven't picked up a Yorkshire Terrier magazine. Every top show kennel in the world almost keeps running ads in the classifieds in that mag. Lee Grumswald or whatever her name is, 'THIS TIME kennel in Texas, always has ads. She is just one of many I have seen I see people on here telling how show people won't sell, yet I keep seeing all these ads. HUMMMMMMMMMMMM makes me wonder.

I agree with you. When I went looking for Nina, I looked in Dog Fancy. I called several and researched. Just because they advertise doesn't mean they have litters all the time.

bjh · 04-21-2008, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by jencar98

The "Dog Fancy" magazine is one that is marketed for pet people and "The Yorkshire Terrier" magazine is subscribed to by mostly exhibitors/breeders, right? I haven't seen the Dog Fancy magazine but have the Yorkshire Terrier magazine. The YT exhibitor/breeder magazine ads don't seem to be advertising their "pups for sale". I think there is probably a big difference in the two publications and what they have to offer.

And, my experience has been "show people" sell to pet people quite often, if the breeders criteria for a pet home are met.

I have a current Dogfancy magazine and it is full of ads from show people that I would consider reputable.

amyn22 · 04-21-2008, 05:58 AM

Just from my conversation with her, she said she WOULD not let a dog go home before 3 months and she told us we can come and see the parents. So I don't know if she is lying, but she sounds good to me.

Patti · 04-21-2008, 06:12 AM

In fairness to Stardust Yorkies, She does have a person breeding some of her puppies in Iowa, but she sells them all here. She also breeds in her own home and several of the puppies she has now were bred in her home. I have 2 from Susan, Pixie who was bred in Susan's home and Roxie who was bred in Iowa. Susan is upfront about the puppies born in Iowa as the person in Iowa is on the AKC papers. When I got Dixie from her,who was bred in her home, it turned out she tagically had cingenital kidney failure and passed on at 7 months. Susan felt as bad as I did and would never had sold her if she knew, She "replaced" her for lack of a better word and compensated me as well. My husband calls Pixie his Perfect Pixie and wanted another just like her. Roxie is leggy and Susan told me that but she has a pretty face and a super temperment. She is feisty and a love bug. Pixie is a little more fearful of new experiences but I do not take my dogs out much other than in the yard or for walks in the stroller, but she is the mother dog here who makes sure I know when one of the other dogs needs something. She even won over my grouchy 11 year old pom.I think any breeder who has been breeding for that long is going to have an issue here or there and it is how they respond to it. This is just my opinion and experience. If I had had a bad experience my opinion would be different. So I respect everyones opinion. Keep us posted.

michiko · 04-21-2008, 06:27 AM

In my opinion, Stardust is reputable... I also think that not every dogs will turn out the champion quality or perfect dogs without any illness.... It seems that she has variety of yorkies with differences.. ...

I would definitely consider getting a yorkie from her next time. My Haruka is partly stardust line... that is what i was told.

04-20-2008, 05:54 PM	#1
amyn22 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: chicago Posts: 171	susan from stardust yorkies Is she reputable?

04-20-2008, 06:25 PM	#2
jp4m2 Love my Boys Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,328	When I did a search this came up....I don't know if anything in it will be helpful.... Reputable Breeder? __________________ B.J.mom to : Jack Jake J.J. ..R.I.P Joey, momma misses you!..... When life pushes you....push back ... If you don't have anything nice to say...come sit by me...

04-20-2008, 08:16 PM	#4
Erin Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 2,813	She advertises in Dog Fancy. The best breeders don't advertise like that. I didn't know any better when we got Loki. Loki was supposed to be 7 lbs and he is 12 lbs. He was bred in Iowa and she did not have his parents on site (either of them) and would/could not show me pictures. Loki has a genetic disease called diabetes insipidus and he is on medicine that is $130 a month and he still has problems. I love him. He's super smart. He also has some serious social issues with other dogs because he was taken from mom so early. He did tons of training with me and he is better, but still afraid of his own shadow. I'd never buy another puppy from her. I've gone through his entire story on here (check the Great Lakes section) and I'd rather not go through it again. It's hard to find good breeders in Chicago but they do exist. Good luck. __________________ Barkaholics Don't be a Turkey! Get your gifts early! Use code: TURKEY for 10% off orders over $10. ALSO! Free Shipping for orders over $60 for a limited time!

04-21-2008, 04:59 AM	#8
crystalsmom Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Stow, Oh Posts: 4,937	I would look further and that is all I am going to say about Susan. __________________ Joan

04-21-2008, 06:12 AM	#14
Patti Donating YT 10000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 18,972	In fairness to Stardust Yorkies, She does have a person breeding some of her puppies in Iowa, but she sells them all here. She also breeds in her own home and several of the puppies she has now were bred in her home. I have 2 from Susan, Pixie who was bred in Susan's home and Roxie who was bred in Iowa. Susan is upfront about the puppies born in Iowa as the person in Iowa is on the AKC papers. When I got Dixie from her,who was bred in her home, it turned out she tagically had cingenital kidney failure and passed on at 7 months. Susan felt as bad as I did and would never had sold her if she knew, She "replaced" her for lack of a better word and compensated me as well. My husband calls Pixie his Perfect Pixie and wanted another just like her. Roxie is leggy and Susan told me that but she has a pretty face and a super temperment. She is feisty and a love bug. Pixie is a little more fearful of new experiences but I do not take my dogs out much other than in the yard or for walks in the stroller, but she is the mother dog here who makes sure I know when one of the other dogs needs something. She even won over my grouchy 11 year old pom.I think any breeder who has been breeding for that long is going to have an issue here or there and it is how they respond to it. This is just my opinion and experience. If I had had a bad experience my opinion would be different. So I respect everyones opinion. Keep us posted. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : Maya's Mom RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

04-20-2008, 07:06 PM	#3
amyn22 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: chicago Posts: 171	Thank you I read that. I don't know what to think.

04-20-2008, 10:07 PM	#5
yorkiekist YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,083	Susan from Stardust has been breeding for probably 30 years. I dont know how reputable she is but she has very nice champion lines and champion sired puppies. She has shown quite a few to their championships also. I dont know about her health guarantees or know her personally.

04-21-2008, 03:45 AM	#6
amyn22 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: chicago Posts: 171	I read your story, but I have also read probably 10 others that say she is the best. I think every breeder will have one or two puppies that may not be perfect, but I also don't want to go to a bad breeder.

04-21-2008, 05:58 AM	#13
amyn22 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: chicago Posts: 171	Just from my conversation with her, she said she WOULD not let a dog go home before 3 months and she told us we can come and see the parents. So I don't know if she is lying, but she sounds good to me.

04-21-2008, 06:27 AM	#15
michiko The Yorkie Sitter Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 2,117	In my opinion, Stardust is reputable... I also think that not every dogs will turn out the champion quality or perfect dogs without any illness.... It seems that she has variety of yorkies with differences.. ... I would definitely consider getting a yorkie from her next time. My Haruka is partly stardust line... that is what i was told. __________________ Michiko (Ethicist) and Haruka(Fragrance of Spring Flowers) http://yorkieharuka.blogspot.com/