Has Anyone heard of MsChif Yorkies?

[MrsConner_07]

I just wanted to know if anyone ever heard of MsChif Yorkie Kennel outside of Houston Texas.If not can anyone tell me where I can read reveiws about her and her kennel.


Thank you in advance

[hannahallen]

I have never heard of it, but I looked at her website. Her Yorkie is beautiful! She seems trustworthy to me, and has all the appropriate information available. And--she even admits that she is just starting out as a breeder, when a lot of BYB's would leave out that detail.

[nanahas3]

I couldn't find website to look.

[MrsConner_07]

True she emailed me back really quick she asked me about myself and if i had yorkie experience.I just afraid that I am going to get a wolf in sheep clothing.

[hannahallen]

Originally Posted by nanahas3

I couldn't find website to look.

I just googled MsChif Yorkies and it came up. There isn't much to the website yet, but I imagine that she just started it up.

[hannahallen]

Originally Posted by MrsConner_07

True she emailed me back really quick she asked me about myself and if i had yorkie experience.I just afraid that I am going to get a wolf in sheep clothing.

Do you live close enough to go check out her facilities before making any agreements with her?

[MrsConner_07]

Well I spoke with Ruth the breeder at Mschif Yorkie Kennels she answered all my questions to my satisfaction but she told me she dosen't allow the general public to enter her home because of previous breeders mishaps robbery,assault,etc. What should I do to subsitute for the kennel visit.Keep in mind she wants to do a home visit on at my house.What to do?What to do?lol

[hannahallen]

When a breeder says something like this, it definitely sends a bad message. I remember when I was looking seriously at buying my puppy, his breeder told me that she wasn't comfortable showing me his sire, because she hadn't had the chance to groom him in awhile. She sprang it on me at the very last second and I was shocked! Like I was literally about ready to hand her the cash. But...you have to think about it like this--even if you want this puppy more than anything, this is a 12-15 year commitment, so it is worth being picky over. I was just very adamant with her that I couldn't purchase a puppy without seeing the parents, and she reluctantly brought them out. It was very strange.
I am certainly not suggesting that your breeder is a bad lady at all, especially because I thought that her website seemed trustworthy, but I do think that you should at least express your concern to her. Maybe she can send you pictures of her facilities...and when she comes to do her house visit to your home, you could suggest she bring the dam and sire of your pup, to see how socialized they are.

I hope some of this was helpful! And I wish you the best of luck. Keep us all updated on how it goes!

[LilMissy]

I got a good vibe from her website, but I'd be really leery about a breeder who wouldn't allow you to see where the puppies are being raised or let you meet the parents. I don't understand how she can expect to visit your home if you can't go to hers. That doesn't seem fair.

Her Yorkie is beautiful!

[postalmom1987]

" but I do think that you should at least express your concern to her. Maybe she can send you pictures of her facilities...and when she comes to do her house visit to your home, you could suggest she bring the dam and sire of your pup, to see how socialized they are."

I think Hannahallen has a good idea!

[manolos mom]

Originally Posted by hannahallen

When a breeder says something like this, it definitely sends a bad message. I remember when I was looking seriously at buying my puppy, his breeder told me that she wasn't comfortable showing me his sire, because she hadn't had the chance to groom him in awhile. She sprang it on me at the very last second and I was shocked! Like I was literally about ready to hand her the cash. But...you have to think about it like this--even if you want this puppy more than anything, this is a 12-15 year commitment, so it is worth being picky over. I was just very adamant with her that I couldn't purchase a puppy without seeing the parents, and she reluctantly brought them out. It was very strange.
I am certainly not suggesting that your breeder is a bad lady at all, especially because I thought that her website seemed trustworthy, but I do think that you should at least express your concern to her. Maybe she can send you pictures of her facilities...and when she comes to do her house visit to your home, you could suggest she bring the dam and sire of your pup, to see how socialized they are.

I hope some of this was helpful! And I wish you the best of luck. Keep us all updated on how it goes!

Great Advise.

[gabbriellew]

I am more than happy to be checked out. As I told the original poster, my reasons for no longer allowing anyone to come to my home is due to the fact that last year a yorkie breeder in Florida was murdered. A couple of show breeders that I know of personally have been brutally assaulted and dogs stolen. I also know of a rash of other breeders whose homes have been broken into and dogs stolen, most recently two weeks ago. I understand the desire to see where the dog came from, but I have a primary responsiblity to protect my dogs and my family. I am more than happy to give references and I apologize that I just haven't had time to do more with my website. I have very few puppies for sale as I do not breed very often and am extremely concerned that they have the best home possible. I have had buyers wait more than six months for a pup from me and I will not sell at all if I am not convinced that it is a good setting for the dog.
I do think that it is a very good thing to inquire as to other's experiences with a breeder but it may well be that with all the crazies out there, not to mention AR freaks, you will find that fewer and fewer of us will expose ourselves to that risk. If things keep up with all the legislation, you may not be able to buy from a small home breeder at all anymore. Only commercial breeders will be able to afford the increasingly onerous regulations and they are trying to eliminate puppies born in the house and raised in the house as it is.
Ruth

[hannahallen]

Originally Posted by gabbriellew

I am more than happy to be checked out. As I told the original poster, my reasons for no longer allowing anyone to come to my home is due to the fact that last year a yorkie breeder in Florida was murdered. A couple of show breeders that I know of personally have been brutally assaulted and dogs stolen. I also know of a rash of other breeders whose homes have been broken into and dogs stolen, most recently two weeks ago. I understand the desire to see where the dog came from, but I have a primary responsiblity to protect my dogs and my family. I am more than happy to give references and I apologize that I just haven't had time to do more with my website. I have very few puppies for sale as I do not breed very often and am extremely concerned that they have the best home possible. I have had buyers wait more than six months for a pup from me and I will not sell at all if I am not convinced that it is a good setting for the dog.
I do think that it is a very good thing to inquire as to other's experiences with a breeder but it may well be that with all the crazies out there, not to mention AR freaks, you will find that fewer and fewer of us will expose ourselves to that risk. If things keep up with all the legislation, you may not be able to buy from a small home breeder at all anymore. Only commercial breeders will be able to afford the increasingly onerous regulations and they are trying to eliminate puppies born in the house and raised in the house as it is.
Ruth

Thank you for this response Ruth. I can hardly even imagine how worrisome I would become if I was expected to let strangers in my home too on a daily basis. I hope that the two of you can find some agreement that suits everyones needs!

P.S. The Yorkie on your homepage is absolutely gorgeous! Good luck with everything.

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by gabbriellew

I am more than happy to be checked out. As I told the original poster, my reasons for no longer allowing anyone to come to my home is due to the fact that last year a yorkie breeder in Florida was murdered. A couple of show breeders that I know of personally have been brutally assaulted and dogs stolen. I also know of a rash of other breeders whose homes have been broken into and dogs stolen, most recently two weeks ago. I understand the desire to see where the dog came from, but I have a primary responsiblity to protect my dogs and my family. I am more than happy to give references and I apologize that I just haven't had time to do more with my website. I have very few puppies for sale as I do not breed very often and am extremely concerned that they have the best home possible. I have had buyers wait more than six months for a pup from me and I will not sell at all if I am not convinced that it is a good setting for the dog.
I do think that it is a very good thing to inquire as to other's experiences with a breeder but it may well be that with all the crazies out there, not to mention AR freaks, you will find that fewer and fewer of us will expose ourselves to that risk. If things keep up with all the legislation, you may not be able to buy from a small home breeder at all anymore. Only commercial breeders will be able to afford the increasingly onerous regulations and they are trying to eliminate puppies born in the house and raised in the house as it is.
Ruth

I understand, but if you are not comfortable allowing people into your home, how on Earth could you feel comfortable selling them a puppy? You need to check out your buyers, and their references, before allowing them to see your puppies. A good breeder cares what homes her puppies go to.

To the OP, NEVER take someone's word for this; the Humane Society of the United States strongly suggests you check out breeders home, and kennel conditions. You need to see for yourself, how the dogs are kept, too many commercial breeders are turning to the web, and puppy brokers. We have to protect those dogs that are living in inhumane conditions, and this is one of the main ways the average person can do this. Ask yourself, would you allow your dog to go live with someone, who you wouldn't even allow in your home? Something's fishy.

I should also add the only way to really have any idea what your puppy will look like as an adult, is to look at the breeding adults, not just pictures of them.

[gabbriellew]

Thank you. I am very very proud of my dogs. The dog on my homepage is now a Champion and the sire of the newborns
ruth