New Puppy from Trena's Toys near DFW, TX

[tegamom1]

Originally Posted by yakkwak

My prayers and sympathy for you on your loss. From what I understand, Trena, the breeder as you report, needs to hear from you ASAP even though this is a tough time. Blessing to you!

I can call ahead and pave the way for you, no problem

Heaven is full of furry little friends waiting for us.

This dog wasn't Mary's (Mardelin), but was one she groomed.

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by yakkwak

My prayers and sympathy for you on your loss. From what I understand, Trena, the breeder as you report, needs to hear from you ASAP even though this is a tough time. Blessing to you!

I can call ahead and pave the way for you, no problem

Heaven is full of furry little friends waiting for us.

This dog was not mine, but a clients. If you've read the posts, it's a dog that I use to groom.

It is the responsibility of the owner to inform the breeder, if they chose to. I received an e-mail from the owner informing me of their loss and stating that when they were ready they would be in contact with me to assist them through their search.

[TexasKat08]

Originally Posted by yakkwak

Then I also ran into a place in N.E. TX that sells "teacups" (I know) for between $1500 to $11,000 to "celebrities" and people can "bid" for them on the net, sight-unseen, for prices less than what you'd pay if you showed up in person.

Holy smack! That's a new one. Sometimes it is just about the "angle," or creating a sense of urgency by dangling a carrot to make people think they are getting something rare and special, which they then in turn apparently pay more for. Crazy!

[TexasKat08]

Oh, no, no and hell no. I just looked at her website and my opinion is you should walk away. Can somebody else please look at the link to moms on the puppy page and tell me if something looks off with "Sarah." Perhaps it is the camera angle, but that poor baby girl looks like a baboon. I'm sorry to offend, but most of her moms and dads look off to me, not standard at all. And Tatum's coat is very red.

OP, if the appearance of your Yorkie is important to you (and I'm guessing it is) you should really look for a breeder that is breeding to the standard set by the YTCA. Regarding coat, I have a soft (cotton) coated Yorkie and it broke my heart when I realized it, which wasn't until he was maybe 6 months old (I got him at 12 weeks). I don't know if experienced breeders can tell at 8-12 weeks what the quality of a puppy's coat will be, but I sure couldn't. It just wasn't fair to my Nicco to try to grow a long coat so he has a puppy cut. It mats so easily and no amount of grooming or product will change that.

[linda-narkowski]

Originally Posted by yakkwak

Hi, I've posted this question in the regional thread but noticed that thread is old, so I'm resubmitting it in the hopes that others will have info in this breeder. Thanks so much!
A few weeks ago, I visited Trena's kennel and placed a deposit on a male puppy of hers. The plan is to pick up the puppy next week (it will be old enough then). I was very impressed with the cleanliness and Trena's apparent wealth of knowledge. The mother appears very healthy and energetic; all the Yorkies I saw appeared energetic & actively playing, except for the sire, maybe he was just very tired then. The dogs were well groomed, and clean, with short cuts. All were quite happy!! The sire, a very tiny Yorkie (under 3 lbs.) had sparkely eyes and showed no sign of distress, but he didn't want to get up on his feet - I observed him being weighed. He did not appear to be hurting or in any distress, just didn't get up on his legs. Are there times when this breed just likes laying around, maybe like a bloodhound likes to do? I have been reading all the posts and books I can get my hands on and want to be as sure as I can that I get a healthy pup. Is anyone happy with the pups purchased from her? When a dog is "pet-quality", does that mean that the coats are not capable of being long?????? I am very early-retired (spine disease) and will have the time to attend to the needs of a longer coat. Do you think it will grow out ok? The puppy's parents are pictured on her website - Kim and Tatum. They are so adorable! If someone has the time, could you take a peek at the pics and tell me what you think of them? Does Tatum's legs look like what is referred to as a "red legged Yorkie"? Maybe this is just the quality of the pic. I didn't get a good look at the sire's leg color at the visit. Please do not misunderstand, I have nothing bad to say about this breeder!!! My first impression was very favorable! I am just very concerned because I have no experience with this breed (used to have weimaraners) - a big change for me. Trena seems very sincere. I'm just a worry-wart. Any feedback is appreciated. Thanks.

Well the pic of Tatum, the sire, looks old to me. He has a fine coat but I can see he is aged by his eyes. I would guess he is getting cataracts at least from the picture anyhow. they are just way to cloudy. Personally I would not buy a pup from her
Lin

[suruchi]

Mary, if you are referring to Zoe as the dog that was put down on the 19th, she was from Kim Wood in Lipan, Texas and not Trena. I would strongly caution anyone to NOT purchase from Kim Wood!!!!!
Dena

[bijou's mom]

Originally Posted by yakkwak

Hi, I've posted this question in the regional thread but noticed that thread is old, so I'm resubmitting it in the hopes that others will have info in this breeder. Thanks so much!
A few weeks ago, I visited Trena's kennel and placed a deposit on a male puppy of hers. The plan is to pick up the puppy next week (it will be old enough then). I was very impressed with the cleanliness and Trena's apparent wealth of knowledge. The mother appears very healthy and energetic; all the Yorkies I saw appeared energetic & actively playing, except for the sire, maybe he was just very tired then. The dogs were well groomed, and clean, with short cuts. All were quite happy!! The sire, a very tiny Yorkie (under 3 lbs.) had sparkely eyes and showed no sign of distress, but he didn't want to get up on his feet - I observed him being weighed. He did not appear to be hurting or in any distress, just didn't get up on his legs. Are there times when this breed just likes laying around, maybe like a bloodhound likes to do? I have been reading all the posts and books I can get my hands on and want

to be as sure as I can that I get a healthy pup. Is anyone happy with the pupspurchased from her? When a dog is "pet-quality", does that mean that the
coats are not capable of being long?????? I am very early-retired (spine
disease) and will have the time to attend to the needs of a longer coat.
Do you think it will grow out ok? The puppy's parents are pictured on her
website - Kim and Tatum. They are so adorable! If someone has the
time, could you take a peek at the pics and tell me what you think of them?
Does Tatum's legs look like what is referred to as a "red legged Yorkie"?
Maybe this is just the quality of the pic. I didn't get a good look at the sire's
leg color at the visit. Please do not misunderstand, I have
nothing bad to say about this breeder!!! My first impression was very
favorable! I am just very concerned because I have no experience with
this breed (used to have weimaraners) - a big change for me. Trena seems
very sincere. I'm just a worry-wart. Any feedback is appreciated. Thanks.

I have gotten 3 precious puppies from Trena. One little teacup poodle died of a congenital bowel defect. Trena was heartsick and gave us our choice of the next litter. The new puppy is grown now,as is my first puppy, a tiny yorkie named Bijou. Bijou has been the picture of perfect health for 6 years. The new poodle has had knee surgery. I think Trena is a good breeder. Her kennel is the cleanest I have ever seen. Smells like a hospital. And I know she loves her puppies. We miss our first little poodle very much but the new one is precious and has a sweet temperament, as does the yorkie. If I were to get another dog, I would definitely get it from Trena. She is ethical and cares for her dogs very well.

[Sewnapier]

I have been fortunate enough to have received four wonderful, loving and healthy yorkies from Trena. I would recommend strongly that if anything is wrong with one of Trena's dogs that you direct your questions to her. All of the dogs I have gotten from Trena are "pet" quality, in other words not for the purposes of breeding or showing. All have had amazing coats and when I had time to brush him every day, Angel's (the second dog) coat was so amazing that he would have tripped on it had I not had it cut. The coats are very soft and silky. I am not sure what the previous writer had in mind when she said "soft coat".
It is my understanding that any type of worms can be "picked up" just about anywhere. Actually ringworms are not a WORM at all but a fungal infection, I had it as a child when living overseas in the 60's. (Please remember Trena socializes her dogs, that means they play in the grass, and with other dogs.) It is treated topically, and I think, not reason to reject a puppy at all. Most people don't have any idea how hard it is to breed dogs that are bred for the right qualities, and Trena does. Her place is clean and "her babies", are all quite wonderful.
My first experience with Trena was about 22 years ago when I got Daisy. Daisy grew up to be 2.7 pounds and was the light of my life in every way. What anyone would want from the breed. She never knew a stranger, even the one who stole her from me.
My subsequent Yorkies from Trena have all been top notch, my darling Keyoku (Connie's Buttons & Bows) the fourth from Trena and is turning 9 this year and is fantastic health, and a picturesque example of the breed.
I wholeheartedly recommend Trena as a breeder of wonderful, loving, and healthy dogs. Sandra Withers-Napier
In my book Trena gets:

[Iheartone]

2017- I have had the pleasure of having two of Trena's yorkies in my life. They were both amazing babies! One, Britches, was diagnosed with Cushings disease at the age of two. I did have to but her to sleep a couple of years ago. She was 11. She ended up with a cancerous tumor on her thyroid gland. We fought the good fight and lived life to the fullest! She was a real trooper! I miss her everyday! I still have one of Trena's yorkies. Her name is Minicooper. She is 12 now. She's a doll! Super sweet and has always been healthy, minius the LP and collapsing trachea that usually comes with any teacup breed. I have enjoyed these two so very much! If anyone has owned one of Trena's Toys or knows someone who does, I would love to stay in touch! Through the years I have always been able to spot one of Trena's yorkies when I've been out and about. I've never thought of them as being odd looking, more like just extra cute! - Natasha Jackson, Garland TX