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03-24-2011, 07:26 AM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: woodstock, ga usa
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| Breeders in Georgia HI! We are looking for our first yorkie puppy. We live in Georgia. I have been in contact with Debbie at Yorkmont Yorkshire Terriers. She seems very knowledgable and asked me a lot of questions about what we are looking for, our lifestyle, etc. I would be required to leave a large deposit (once deciding on our new puppy), then go home and set up our nursery and go back in about a week to pick up the pup. Her pups are about 5 months. I like her but it is so hard to know who to trust. We would be investing so much in this puppy (both financially and love) that I just want to be sure I am getting what I have been promised. Basically, it is just so hard to know who to trust. There are so many horror stories out there. Any advice? |
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03-24-2011, 09:20 AM | #2 | |
Mardelin Yorkshire Terriers Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: California
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Sugarfoot Yorkshire Terriers Renaissance Yorkshire Terriers TyAva Yorkshire Terriers Are some of the best breeders in your area.
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03-24-2011, 10:14 AM | #3 | |
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www.caninehealthinfo.org I have searched her website; no mention of health tests done on breeding dams/sires. She is not listed as having any "CHIC" numbers . CHIC is a health data base repository where breeders submit their health tests and once the preapproved number are done the breeder gets a CHIC number. The guarantee is not available on her website. What I also noticed is that, all her males appear to be championed, what about her females? Does she BAT test every puppy prior to releasing to the pet owners home? Maybe you have already addressed these questions with her, but they would be some of the ones I would be asking. And quite frankly I don't understand why US breeders sell a purebred dog without papers, partiuclarly given she spays and neuters prior to placing in a pet home. Mardelin/mary has given you some names of top knotch breeders in your area, check those out before making a decision
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03-24-2011, 12:36 PM | #4 | |
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03-24-2011, 12:56 PM | #5 |
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| I sent you a private message of a breeder in Georgia.
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03-24-2011, 01:04 PM | #6 | |
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Beyond what can be tested for in the breeding pair, is the very key information on the health of the line. Many things can not be tested for and there is only one genetic test I know of for Yorkies, that can help weed out genetically a particular health condition. Of course you want to know that the breeding pair is free and have been tested for a whole lot of the problems that Yorkies are prone to; however unfortunatley for the breeders it is not a 100% guarantee the pups themselves will be free of those conditions. But it is a very good start and the best we have at the moment. For show breeders you at least have the opportunity to see their dogs in the rings, to cross check the Championships earned, and to see the "type" of Yorkie that they are breeding. You also have a chance to check into the temperament of the breeding pair, given both have been out there getting their championship. I think when you are planning a $2000 or so investment, it behooves the buyer to settle back and examine a whole host of factors, starting at just what do I want in my Yorkie? I think for pet owners first is overall health, second is temperament. Do you want a go getter, an explorer, a bouncy full of pep dog, or a dog more laid back. What kind of training do you want to take your dog through? do would you like to do agility, flyball, rally, obedience, scent work, dock diving? Would you like to do/ have your dog certified as a service dog? All Yorkies are small, the standard sets the max weight at 7 lbs, do you want something at the larger end of the scale, or smaller at 4-5 lbs? If you want to work with your Yorkie in any of the venues I mentioned, then for all those venues you will need a dog with confidence. All good breeders should Temperament Test their dogs, and share with you those results. Good luck with your search.
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03-24-2011, 01:28 PM | #7 |
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| I know Ava of Tyava Yorkies (Marietta), Vicki of Sugarfoot personally and they are fantastic. And Renaissance yorkies are also very nice as well. These are the ones Mary recommended, as I would too and you could not go wrong with them. All very nice yorkies and very nice quality and truly care about the health and quality of their dogs. Also you might want to try Lisa Farmer of Tip Top, she is in Gainesville, GA If they do not have a litter - then they/we will recommend others that we trust. Best wishes in your search. |
03-24-2011, 02:55 PM | #8 |
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| That's quite a list from some exceptionally great and trusted breeders/members! You really should take their advise- it be gold! you may be in for a wait, but oh how worth it it will be!!!! I just wish y'all knew the n.I breeders; oh what use that would be! *sigh* I only know of one couple that I can and do trust!
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03-24-2011, 03:05 PM | #9 | |
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03-24-2011, 03:37 PM | #10 |
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| Lisa is back now and has not missed a beat. She is winning and has some exceptional Yorkies. Yes, Frankie was amazing and one of a kind. He is truly missed and was Lisa's special baby and truly spoiled. |
03-24-2011, 03:53 PM | #11 |
Mardelin Yorkshire Terriers Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: California
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| Every time I hear Frank Sinatra sing Come Fly With Me I think of Frankie....that boy was gorgeous...
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03-24-2011, 05:38 PM | #12 |
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| listen to Mardelin....she's never steared me wrong! |
03-25-2011, 06:10 AM | #13 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: woodstock, ga usa
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| I have a meeting set up for this afternoon with one of the recommeded breeders! I will update when I get back. Very excited!! Thanks for the help! |
03-25-2011, 06:14 AM | #14 |
Mardelin Yorkshire Terriers Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: California
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| Great......
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03-25-2011, 06:42 AM | #15 |
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| Awesome!!! I love Lisa Farmer and Vickie as I do know them personally. I've only met Ava a couple of times and she's very nice! Can't go wrong with any of them! Donna |
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