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06-10-2008, 07:38 AM | #1 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2008 Location: Glen Burnie , MD
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| Would you buy a puppy from a 17 year old? I am 17 years old and have decided to start breeding dogs afters LOTS of research on the Yorkie and Biewer breed I am getting my first yorkie his name is Bruno he is going to be a tiny little thing 2lbs or maybe 2.5lbs max and he will be my stud All of my yorkies will be stunning as I am very pick about what I will produce as I want to be seen as someone with some of the most exquisite yorkies in the US. I will be offering a one year guarantee on all my pups which me and my mother will sign as contracts are void if the only person that signs is under 18. They will have their dewclaws removed and tails docked. I will be getting all the pups regular vet check ups as well as vaccinations and dewormed multiple times. I just want your honest opinion on if you would buy from me? I feel as though I have a lot to offer to this breed MUCH more then most. Sorry for writing you guys to death |
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06-10-2008, 07:45 AM | #2 |
Kodi & Pixie 2 Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: NEBRASKA
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| I would have Lots of questions. What kind of reasearch have you done? Do you have a mentor? Also what kind of testing would you do on your dogs? If something happend to one of your dogs would you have 3 or 4 thousand dollars to pay a vet? |
06-10-2008, 07:46 AM | #3 |
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| probably not. |
06-10-2008, 07:46 AM | #4 |
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| When I was searching for breeders, I was looking for length of experience in breeding. So, I probably would not, but it wouldn’t be because of your age, it would be because of your length of breeding experience. I hope this makes sense. Maybe others can offer more advice. |
06-10-2008, 07:47 AM | #5 |
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| Personally it wouldn't be your age that would keep me from buying but the size of the puppy! Standard size according to AKC is 7lbs and under and that dosen't mean a 2 or 2 1/2 lb pup. I guess it would be up to the female and her size as to what size pups there were. Tinies are sickly for the most part. Why should puppies have to suffer because they are breed so small? Breed to the standard and produce healthy pups. Good luck with your venture. |
06-10-2008, 07:49 AM | #6 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Louisville, KY
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| As long as the breeder was responsible and carefully breeding to standard I don't think I would care if they were 17 or 97. |
06-10-2008, 07:52 AM | #7 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Barrie, Ontario Canada
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| Asside from my not being in the USA - the first thing I do when considering getting a dog is to research the breeder and see how much experience they have regarding dog breeding and where they got their dogs from. I also would want to see the historical genelogical breeding lines of both parent dogs. I would also be asking for references from the potential breeder. And I would want to see the breeder's set up - where they breed and keep the dogs to see how much exercise the dogs get along with diet and many many more things. That's just a start of the things I look for when I consider getting a new dog. I have nothing against buying from a 17 year old but I would look for those items listed above.
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06-10-2008, 07:53 AM | #8 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member | To buy from a 17 y/o...? uhhhhhm..I don't know, I think age has nothing to do with this, breeders on this site have many years of experience and I'm sure they still learn new things as they go. It is a good thing wanting to breed the best ,to know what you really what so early in life ,and to be so passioned about dogs, as long as you do it for love, not for $.May I suggest you keep on doing your research for just a while longer before you jump into it? I'm sure you'll find wonderful people here that will be more than happy to help you. Good luck!
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06-10-2008, 07:54 AM | #9 |
I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
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| I wouldnt not because of your age but your length of time breeding as mentioned in a previous post.
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06-10-2008, 07:54 AM | #10 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2008 Location: Glen Burnie , MD
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| I have done research over the internet read a few books and seen about just about every page and every breeders page that has to do with yorkies on the web. I do have a mentor who has been breeding for about 25+ years. I am getting all 3 females that I am planning on getting and my male tested by the OFA for cardiac, elbow, hips, leg, patella, and thyroid. If a problem were to arise I also will be able to pay the vet bills. |
06-10-2008, 08:07 AM | #11 |
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| Experience is always a great tool to have in your kit, but everyone has to start somewhere. Financially, I would assume that you would have the backing of your family in case something went wrong and you ended up with large vet bills or a returned sickly puppy. As buyers, we are responsible for checking your pedigrees and the health history of your yorkies and to see your facilities and how you handle your dogs. But what you really need to make it all work is a mentor. Someone who has been breeding for a reasonably long time that is willing to guide you through this process, including picking out your breeding male and female. There are people here who can give you good advice, but you need someone who will work personally with you and your yorkies. Keep reading and researching, and look for a good mentor. Best wishes, and keep posting. It will be fun to see your progress.
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06-10-2008, 08:08 AM | #12 | |
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06-10-2008, 08:12 AM | #13 |
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| I think it's great that you're doing research First. Are you familiar with liver shunt? Would you be bile acid testing?
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06-10-2008, 08:24 AM | #14 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2008 Location: Glen Burnie , MD
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| Yes I am aware of what liver shunt: when the dog liver doesn't take in the blood needed as the vein is either within the liver or not attached which makes the dog smaller and also doesn't allow the liver to absorb the proteins needed whihc results in the dog having seizures from the build up of toxins. So I would be definitely be doing testing on this also |
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