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07-15-2014, 07:13 PM | #1 |
YT Addict Join Date: May 2014 Location: Fishkill, ny, USA
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| Kim Balas and mistibleu yorkies - beware!!! It has been bothering me lately and I have been a little torn bc on one hand I love my little boy so much and I wouldn't have him if it weren't for Kim balas, but on the other hand I do feel as though she is not breeding for quality. Her website "mistibleu yorkie", looks good and I spent a lot of time reading the reviews and actually spoke to Kim a few times before paying a deposit and making the 6 hr trip to pick up my boy. I see now that her website is outdated and maybe back in 2008 she did breed quality dogs. But my Frankie was severely malnourished and actually was eating his own poop!! Something that he doesn't do now. Poor boy would shake and scoff his food down like it was his last meal! I feel as though she purposely underfeeds her dogs to keep them at a small weight so she can optimize her profit. He had a bad ear infection also and he broke his leg (which I still believe was due to the malnutrition and possibly a previous injury). Another red flag was when I calledd her to ask about any previous injury to his leg as the break happened a day after I picked him up, she told me that the vet will insist on surgery but to just go with the cheaper option of casting! Which BTW was not even an option as both bones in his forearm were broken and he needed an orthopedic surgeon to place pins and luckily after 12 weeks he is walking perfectly again. The only other option would have been amputation which I was not prepared to do to a 10 month old puppy! So after I paid a hefty price and drive for hrs I had to pay another $2600 plus the 12 weeks of cast changes and X-rays! I guess I'm putting this out there as a warning for anyone else who may come across Kim balas. If you look at her website I also wonder now why all her puppies are over a year old. My boy was very scared and very unsocialized. Which also shows that her dogs are not socialized and probably living in a back room alone with one food bowl to feed who knows how many dogs! And she never ever followed up to see how his surgery went and if he was recovering from his broken leg! What kind of reputable breeder wouldn't check up on an injured baby? Ok rant over!! Plz beware of Kim balas and mistibleu yorkies! Her website is ryorkies.com |
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07-15-2014, 07:33 PM | #2 |
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| Did you do a search on YT for her name? There are several buyer beware threads on here. http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/bre...pstate-ny.html http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/tri...u-yorkies.html I'm so sorry that you were treated this way from a breeder. There are more posts about her if you do a Google search with her name and YorkieTalk. How is your little guy now?
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07-15-2014, 07:47 PM | #3 |
Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md
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| I am so sorry but I am glad you baby is doing good now.
__________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart! |
07-15-2014, 07:48 PM | #4 |
YT Addict Join Date: May 2014 Location: Fishkill, ny, USA
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| I only found yorkie talk after I was looking for advice on broken legs. I have seen that thread from searching the forums, but I feel as though I needed to post a more recent review. I bought him from Kim in February of this year. He is wonderful thanks for asking!! He's a healthy 4.5 lbs which a is whole lb more than when I got him. He's very fresh and a little over protective of me. So I'm trying to not over baby him as he has been used to special VIP treatment over the past 3 months due to being in a cast and having restricted use of his leg. Even though I paid top dollar for him I still feel as though he was a rescue and he makes it known everyday how much he loves his new life! So to me it's worth every penny. I just hope that there's no future genetic issues that arise. |
07-15-2014, 07:52 PM | #5 | |
Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md
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__________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart! | |
07-15-2014, 07:56 PM | #6 |
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| I should look into it and I hope that the fact that he has had such a severe leg injury won't affect the coverage. Do you have any recommendations? |
07-15-2014, 08:28 PM | #7 | |
Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md
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__________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart! | |
12-16-2014, 03:07 AM | #8 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Brooklyn, NY USA
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| Mistibleau Yorkies ~ Kim Balas I have actually had quite the opposite experience with Kim Balas and Mistibleu Yorkies. I own not one, but three beautiful healthy boys from her. From the time we received our first born AJ, Kim has always been helpful and returned every single one of my calls and emails. My dogs are well adjusted Yorkshire Terriers and range from 3.5-5 pounds. They NEVER seemed as you said malnutritioned, or socially dysfunctional. With every puppy purchase our dogs were neutered and sent with a clean bill of health. She also supplied puppy food and some toys as well. (Special added touch). I am sorry about the unfortunate breaking of your dog's leg, but I find it irresponsible to blatantly post such horrible unfounded accusations about Kim and Mistibleu Yorkies. My husband and I personally picked Ziggy, my third Yorkie up from Kim. The Yorkies were not crated in a small room as you suggested but walked around freely. Her dogs were free fed and I know for a fact that in addition to kibble, she would also feed them boiled chicken. I would buy every single Yorkie or any other dog from her because I know she genuinely cares about the dogs she breeds and puts a lot of blood, sweat and tears into the entire process from conception to the sale of the puppy. I highly recommend Mistibleu and am completely satisfied with the purchase of my THREE dogs. |
12-16-2014, 04:01 AM | #9 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Brooklyn, NY USA
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| Mistibleu Yorkies ~ Kim Balad I have actually had quite the opposite experience with Kim Balas and Mistibleu Yorkies. I own not one, but three beautiful healthy boys from her. From the time we received our first born AJ, Kim has always been helpful and returned every single one of my calls and emails. My dogs are well adjusted Yorkshire Terriers and range from 3.5-5 pounds. They NEVER seemed as you said malnutritioned, or socially dysfunctional. With every puppy purchase our dogs were neutered and sent with a clean bill of health. She also supplied puppy food and some toys as well. (Special added touch). I am sorry about the unfortunate breaking of your dog's leg, but I find it irresponsible to blatantly post such horrible unfounded accusations about Kim and Mistibleu Yorkies. My husband and I personally picked Ziggy, my third Yorkie up from Kim. The Yorkies were not crated in a small room as you suggested but walked around freely. Her dogs were free fed and I know for a fact that in addition to kibble, she would also feed them boiled chicken. I would buy every single Yorkie or any other dog from her because I know she genuinely cares about the dogs she breeds and puts a lot of blood, sweat and tears into the entire process from conception to the sale of the puppy. I highly recommend Mistibleu and am completely satisfied with the purchase of my THREE dogs. |
12-16-2014, 05:25 AM | #10 |
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| Kim balas I got my gorgeous Yorkie Jett from Kim . He is my third Yorkie from three different breeders and she was by far the best! I will get my next Yorkie from her and only her when the time comes . Jett will be 2 in January 2015 . He is adorable , healthy and has the very best disposition. He is friendly , living and a momas boy. He has brought me unending pure joy. Kim was very helpful , pleasant and knowledgeable , she described him perfectly, when I asked about his personality and even sent me a video of him before I bought. I have nothing but the highest regards for Kim and definitely recommend her to Anyone looking for a perfect Yorkie! |
12-16-2014, 05:39 AM | #11 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Brooklyn, NY USA
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| Mistibleu Yorkies ~ Kim Balas I have actually had quite the opposite experience with Kim Balas and Mistibleu Yorkies. I own not one, but three beautiful healthy boys from her. From the time we received our first born AJ, Kim has always been helpful and returned every single one of my calls and emails. My dogs are well adjusted Yorkshire Terriers and range from 3.5-5 pounds. They NEVER seemed as you said malnutritioned, or socially dysfunctional. With every puppy purchase our dogs were neutered and sent with a clean bill of health. She also supplied puppy food and some toys as well. (Special added touch). I am sorry about the unfortunate breaking of your dog's leg, but I find it irresponsible to blatantly post such horrible unfounded accusations about Kim and Mistibleu Yorkies. My husband and I personally picked Ziggy, my third Yorkie up from Kim. The Yorkies were not crated in a small room as you suggested but walked around freely. Her dogs were free fed and I know for a fact that in addition to kibble, she would also feed them boiled chicken. I would buy every single Yorkie or any other dog from her because I know she genuinely cares about the dogs she breeds and puts a lot of blood, sweat and tears into the entire process from conception to the sale of the puppy. I highly recommend Mistibleu and am completely satisfied with the purchase of my THREE dogs. |
12-16-2014, 05:49 AM | #12 | |
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12-16-2014, 08:32 AM | #13 | |
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12-16-2014, 08:41 AM | #14 |
YT Addict Join Date: May 2014 Location: Fishkill, ny, USA
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| And he was most definitely kept in a room with many dogs and only limited food which is how she keeps the weight low. My dog acted like every time he ate it was his last meal and he was eating poop which is a classic sign of malnourishment. How would you know that she fed them boiled chicken? We're you there to witness the feedings? He was not pee pad trained as she stated and she has now up and moved to Florida and no longer neuters or spays the dogs before sale. No reputable breeder would sell their dogs at prime breeding age (1 year old) and not ensure that they will not be bred or have a neuter contract. Like I said Im sure that at one point she was a good breeder but now it seems like she only does it for the income. Not the quality of the bloodline. Also all of her positive feedback or comments on her website are from 2008! No recent good reviews. And when I asked for photos of him when he was a small puppy she said she had none....red flag right there! And no photos of the parents either. |
12-16-2014, 10:49 AM | #15 | |
Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md
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