Anyone heard of "Tina's Tiny Terriers"? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

LoveMyJake · 05-06-2008, 10:23 PM

My daughter and I were at PetSmart today, and we took the boys with us. We were walking up an aisle, and a lady approached me and said "so, you like yorkies?" I said "oh yes, very much. She said "well, I breed them, don't like them much, but the demand for them is high. I wouldn't have one as a pet, but that's just me."

I asked her how she breeds them if she doesn't have them as her pets. She said they are not in her house, but she has very clean kennels. She handed me a business card and said if I'd like to buy another puppy to give her a call. She said she has 38 dogs in her breeding program. I almost handed it back to her and told her that I would never buy a dog from someone who felt that way. Instead, I kept her card thinking maybe I can find out if this is a puppy mill or if these dogs are taken care of.

Her card says: "Tina's Tiny Terriers" South Akron, Ohio. "We breed only the tiniest of teacups" Clean Kennels, heat, a/c, over 30 breeding dogs. Healthy, vet checked, shots, all ages, all teacups. have puppies all the time. Please call for appt.

Anyone ever heard of them?

Mom to Hot Rod · 05-06-2008, 10:30 PM

I haven't heard of them but that doesn't mean anything nor am I a breeder, but after reading a lot of others comments about this, I would not consider a pup from them. The name alone sends up red flags. Personally I would hope that a breeder that I got a pup from (regardless of breed) would have one as there own. JMO.

Reese1 · 05-07-2008, 02:30 AM

I've never heard of them, but I can't imagine telling someone you are a breeder, but you don't really like the breed of dog you have!
That sounds like alot of dogs to have and the way she's advertising them as teacups! She's pretty much admitted that it's only about the money for her!

xiju · 05-07-2008, 04:30 AM

I did a search on Google for "Tina's Tiny Terriers" and came up with the site yorkshireterrierpuppiesforsale.net They are advertising "only the best Teacup Purebred Yorkie puppies". Oh My!!!! ????

bchgirl · 05-07-2008, 04:38 AM

Doesn't like them much....that statement is so sad and speaks volumes without knowing anything else about her.

red98vett · 05-07-2008, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by bchgirl

Doesn't like them much....that statement is so sad and speaks volumes without knowing anything else about her.

yup ....NICE....really nice.

Chrissy0277 · 05-07-2008, 05:02 AM

Just what I want to buy a pup from someone who doesnt like the breed lol

LoveMyJake · 05-07-2008, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Chrissy0277

Just what I want to buy a pup from someone who doesnt like the breed lol

I know! I was shocked! It's obvious that she is only in it for the money. I have never come across a breeder who is breeding yorkies and doesn't like the breed.

MyFairLacy · 05-07-2008, 05:13 PM

OMG...well, she better be glad she didn't run into me

Actually, I might have been speechless because you just don't expect to run into someone like that! I totally believe you but that's all just almost unbelievable..a breeder just outright saying they don't like the breed but breeds for money, admitting they have a lot of dogs, and advertising teacups and puppies all the time. Wow..everything on her business card would make most of us run in the other direction

EmrldShdwQueen · 05-07-2008, 05:29 PM

God!

That is ridiculous...

Even the simple fact that she HAS a business card that she randomly hands to people in a pet store is horrible...

NanaDtreasures · 05-07-2008, 07:02 PM

As another Ohio gal
This makes me sick....
Doesnt even like the breed?!?!?!?
What a loser

LoveMyJake · 05-07-2008, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by MyFairLacy

OMG...well, she better be glad she didn't run into me

Actually, I might have been speechless because you just don't expect to run into someone like that! I totally believe you but that's all just almost unbelievable..a breeder just outright saying they don't like the breed but breeds for money, admitting they have a lot of dogs, and advertising teacups and puppies all the time. Wow..everything on her business card would make most of us run in the other direction

I totally agree with you! I read a lot in the breeder's forum, and I see the passion they all have for their babies and for the breed. Reputable breeders have that desire to improve on the breed and strive to breed only the best. This lady just outright does not care!!!

I just wondered if anyone here had heard of this breeder. I am really thinking about calling for an appt. just to see what kind of place it is. It just sounds like a puppy mill to me.

I'd like to be able to report it if it is.

Rae Rae · 05-07-2008, 07:15 PM

What a great way to spread your business!

And the fact that the lady seemed to act as if it's perfectly acceptable to breed dogs as a business...I hope she gets all the dogs taken away from her.

luckylady · 05-07-2008, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by LoveMyJake

I totally agree with you! I read a lot in the breeder's forum, and I see the passion they all have for their babies and for the breed. Reputable breeders have that desire to improve on the breed and strive to breed only the best. This lady just outright does not care!!!

I just wondered if anyone here had heard of this breeder. I am really thinking about calling for an appt. just to see what kind of place it is. It just sounds like a puppy mill to me. I'd like to be able to report it if it is.

Oooo, I and others I am sure, would love if you would do that. It really doesn't sound good to me. But even if she was on the up and up and her kennels were clean, warm, etc., I still would never buy from a breeder who didn't love her dogs. So sad....

LoveMyJake · 05-07-2008, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by luckylady

Oooo, I and others I am sure, would love if you would do that. It really doesn't sound good to me. But even if she was on the up and up and her kennels were clean, warm, etc., I still would never buy from a breeder who didn't love her dogs. So sad....

It doesn't sound good to me either. How could anyone buy from a breeder who didn't even like the breed they are selling? That's like going to a Ford dealer and being told that Fords are no good, get a Chevy. Same basic principal!

I am going to call for an appt. and see what happens. I'm hoping to get a look at her kennels and her dogs. Clean or not, I'll be able to tell if they are well taken care of or not. It's bothering me that she doesn't like the breed. It makes me wonder if they are taken care of or if they get the attention they deserve.

05-06-2008, 10:23 PM	#1
LoveMyJake I love Jackson too! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,799	Anyone heard of "Tina's Tiny Terriers"? My daughter and I were at PetSmart today, and we took the boys with us. We were walking up an aisle, and a lady approached me and said "so, you like yorkies?" I said "oh yes, very much. She said "well, I breed them, don't like them much, but the demand for them is high. I wouldn't have one as a pet, but that's just me." I asked her how she breeds them if she doesn't have them as her pets. She said they are not in her house, but she has very clean kennels. She handed me a business card and said if I'd like to buy another puppy to give her a call. She said she has 38 dogs in her breeding program. I almost handed it back to her and told her that I would never buy a dog from someone who felt that way. Instead, I kept her card thinking maybe I can find out if this is a puppy mill or if these dogs are taken care of. Her card says: "Tina's Tiny Terriers" South Akron, Ohio. "We breed only the tiniest of teacups" Clean Kennels, heat, a/c, over 30 breeding dogs. Healthy, vet checked, shots, all ages, all teacups. have puppies all the time. Please call for appt. Anyone ever heard of them? __________________ Selina, mommy to Jake and Jackson. RIP baby Lily

05-06-2008, 10:30 PM	#2
Mom to Hot Rod Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: MD Posts: 3,371	I haven't heard of them but that doesn't mean anything nor am I a breeder, but after reading a lot of others comments about this, I would not consider a pup from them. The name alone sends up red flags. Personally I would hope that a breeder that I got a pup from (regardless of breed) would have one as there own. JMO. __________________ Hot Rod Maggie May Always in my Zoe Proud member of the CrAzYcLuB ......"The Little Gentlemen's Club"

05-07-2008, 02:30 AM	#3
Reese1 Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,748	I've never heard of them, but I can't imagine telling someone you are a breeder, but you don't really like the breed of dog you have! That sounds like alot of dogs to have and the way she's advertising them as teacups! She's pretty much admitted that it's only about the money for her! __________________ Crosley Wrigley Camden

05-07-2008, 04:30 AM	#4
xiju Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 223	I did a search on Google for "Tina's Tiny Terriers" and came up with the site yorkshireterrierpuppiesforsale.net They are advertising "only the best Teacup Purebred Yorkie puppies". Oh My!!!! ???? __________________ Linda owned & training in progress by MacTavish, Madeline, Mocha & Mr. Cooper

05-07-2008, 04:38 AM	#5
bchgirl Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: at da beach Posts: 11,001	Doesn't like them much....that statement is so sad and speaks volumes without knowing anything else about her. __________________ Deb, Ramsey, Reese, Reggie & Trace who watches over us Ramsey 's Bailey

05-07-2008, 05:02 AM	#7
Chrissy0277 Its all about the yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,442	Just what I want to buy a pup from someone who doesnt like the breed lol __________________ CHRISSY Cash Nikki Precious Lizzy Mimi , Isabelle Lena Taboo

05-07-2008, 05:13 PM	#9
MyFairLacy Donating YT 8000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: College Station, TX Posts: 9,697	OMG...well, she better be glad she didn't run into me Actually, I might have been speechless because you just don't expect to run into someone like that! I totally believe you but that's all just almost unbelievable..a breeder just outright saying they don't like the breed but breeds for money, admitting they have a lot of dogs, and advertising teacups and puppies all the time. Wow..everything on her business card would make most of us run in the other direction __________________ Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs. Educate yourself and buy from reputable breeders or rescue.

05-07-2008, 05:29 PM	#10
EmrldShdwQueen Slave to my Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Clemmons, NC Posts: 3,818	God! That is ridiculous... Even the simple fact that she HAS a business card that she randomly hands to people in a pet store is horrible... __________________ *Nicki and all her babies http://www.madalooyorkies.com*

05-07-2008, 07:02 PM	#11
NanaDtreasures YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lil Bitty Goat farm in Ohio Posts: 1,297	As another Ohio gal This makes me sick.... Doesnt even like the breed?!?!?!? What a loser __________________ Debbi ~ I Yahoo as Nanadebstreasures Follow the 3 R's~~~ Respect for self...Respect for others ...Responsibility for all your actions

05-07-2008, 07:15 PM	#13
Rae Rae YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,789	What a great way to spread your business! And the fact that the lady seemed to act as if it's perfectly acceptable to breed dogs as a business...I hope she gets all the dogs taken away from her. __________________ Owned by Rocky and Bella