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Old 05-10-2009, 10:08 PM   #1
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I found Cash in the newspaper. I must say: I hate his breeder now. He was covered in fleas, his parents weren't kept in the house, he is now way above standard weight (10lbs) - although I don't care about this. He was registered and not very expensive - he was actually very cheap for a yorkie. I haven't heard from the breeder in two years although I tried to keep contact during the first year.
The breeder was a BYB and was extremely rude when I asked questions. She couldn't answer any questions, not even potty training questions - maybe since her dogs are outside.
Cash was also impossible to potty train (took me 1.5 years and he still has accidents in the house) since he had no problem with living in his own filth.
The second time around, I got June from a hobby breeder who cares dearly for her dogs (even though the mother was one of her pups that was returned due to mental health issues with the former owner). The pups were raised inside and June is a little fireball. Very friendly and playful.
Oh, and Cash was dropped and bullied by his breeder's son and now he is very skittish of strangers. He has gotten a lot better with loads of training.

Sooooo, you can find a pup in the newspaper, but go and check it out before you decide to buy. Ask loads of questions and if they can't answer, walk away. I have spent thousands training Cash due to the issues that the breeder created. If you can, go to a reputable breeder who cares for their dogs.
It is a lot cheaper in the long run.
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no its not bad if u buy it from a good breeder... but by the way Iwantayorkie when are u getting a yorkie lol I am anxious for u I always see ur posts I couldn't wait that long I would be so upset to not get it exactly when I want it I hope u get it before the summer...Good Luck
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I found Cash in the newspaper. I must say: I hate his breeder now. He was covered in fleas, his parents weren't kept in the house, he is now way above standard weight (10lbs) - although I don't care about this. He was registered and not very expensive - he was actually very cheap for a yorkie. I haven't heard from the breeder in two years although I tried to keep contact during the first year.
The breeder was a BYB and was extremely rude when I asked questions. She couldn't answer any questions, not even potty training questions - maybe since her dogs are outside.
Cash was also impossible to potty train (took me 1.5 years and he still has accidents in the house) since he had no problem with living in his own filth.
The second time around, I got June from a hobby breeder who cares dearly for her dogs (even though the mother was one of her pups that was returned due to mental health issues with the former owner). The pups were raised inside and June is a little fireball. Very friendly and playful.
Oh, and Cash was dropped and bullied by his breeder's son and now he is very skittish of strangers. He has gotten a lot better with loads of training.

Sooooo, you can find a pup in the newspaper, but go and check it out before you decide to buy. Ask loads of questions and if they can't answer, walk away. I have spent thousands training Cash due to the issues that the breeder created. If you can, go to a reputable breeder who cares for their dogs.
It is a lot cheaper in the long run.
Cash sounds exactly like Millie. She was covered in fleas, kept separate from the mother in an outside shed, so was very unsocialised. She varied from being scared of strangers to defensive/aggressive. We adored her, and I would give anything to have her back. I fell in love with her, and at the time, it didnt matter where she was from. I never heard from the breeder (BYB) at all.

This time I went through the Yorkie club and I have a totally different pup. The breeder has rang twice from I got him last Wednesday. He just loves playing, is so friendly with everyone. He is so responsive to our voices (even though we havent named him yet!)
He is totally different to Millie, and I believe it was due to their difference in the start to their lives. With regards their personality I think as long as they were loved and given plenty of attention, it wont really matter if its the paper, or a reputable breeder. But if you want quality, and want to know that the parentage has been tested etc, you need to go to a good breeder.

With regards money, my new pup has over 25 champions in a 5 generation pedigree and he only cost £35-£50 more than what some of the local BYBs were looking!
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Reputable breeders do not advertise their puppies in the newspaper. Most likely all the ads you see are from backyard breeders.

Puppies from backyard breeders can have lots of health problems because no health testing is done on the parents. They can end up costing you a fortune in vet bills. They usually grow up to look pretty different from what a Yorkie is supposed to look like, too.
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There are many times a family's pet has a litter.
I would go, check out the mom and dad, ask if the
pups have had their shots, get the vet phone number
and if you like what you see buy the puppy with no problem.
I know many people who have purchased their pet's
this way and have no problem at all. I would do this
before I bought a pup over the internet and had it
shipped to me. IMO.

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well, I would hope that I am a 'reputable" breeder Ladymom since I have so many good reviews on here. I do advertise my puppies sometimes in the newspaper. Just for the record, I sell online also. That way, they can go local and I don't worry about where they are going and having to fly them. I often see them around town. buying from the newspaper is the same as buying anywhere , even on here since a few bad breeders sseem to have found us. YOU must research your breeder, ask questions and etc before you put any money on a pup.
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I b ought from my breeder that was in our trader paper. I now have 2 cute 4 yr old yorkies that havent had any health problems
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I purchased Edie from the newspaper. I went to the house, and Edie and her mother were in the house, very well taken care of, interacting with the family, clean, etc. Edie's sister had already been purchased.

The owner had only one dog, Edie's mother. The father lived a few miles away. I never saw him. The breeder only planned to breed Edie's mother once or twice. She was a very experienced Yorkie owner, having owned many during her lifetime.

Based on the home environment, I did buy Edie, and have not regretted it.
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i would think buying from the newspaper is the same as buying from the internet, except that the pups in the newspaper live much closer. Either way, i would visit the breeder and the pups. ask tons of questions, play with the mom and dad, check out the breeders house and where she keeps the dogs. if you feel uncomfortable about ANYTHING, do not buy from them. its hard because puppies tug at your heartstrings
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I bought our Teddy from the newspaper. The lady was so shady when I think of it now! He had a few skin problems, but did not show up for about 3 months after we bought him. I don't think It had anything to do with her but it would have been nice to know if there were any health issues in his family.
It was really up to me to ask all the questions, and i was pretty young and didn't know what to ask at the time!
He is so healthy and beautiful now though. So I have NO regrets at all!!

I would just REALLY pay attention to your surroundings if you go to their house or "meet up". Ask a lot of questions. I would even ask why they had to take out an ad, to see if it is the first time (maybe the economy is hurting). Just really drill in the questions!
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I found Missy in a newspaper ad. I couldn't be happier. The Mom and Dad were both owned by the byb and were gorgeous. The puppies and all the animals in the home were spoiled rotten. I couldn't have asked for any better! Missy has ended up to be an absolute gem and I wouldn't have done it any other way. BUT, I do have to say...I had seen several litters before Missy's from other breeders that had advertised in the paper, they weren't so nice. You have to really be careful and watch for the warning signs.
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I got Sadie from a referral from the grooming shop. But I found Ben from an ad in the paper. The breeder I got Sadie from went with me because she knew I wanted to breed and she was helping me know what to look for. She was so impressed with the puppies, she bought a female and I got the male. It is not so much where they advertise as what else they are doing. I wanted home-raised only pups. There are even show breeders that have kennels where the dogs are kept in cages. I did not want that. I wanted puppies that were with people since they were born. I got it and what a wonderful pair!

Have to admit though -- I also went to two other places that advertised in the paper and did NOT buy a puppy. They were keeping their puppies in stacked cages all the time and you could tell they were not pets. One even had an old cement building with no A/C (we're in Florida!). As much as I hated to leave puppies there, I could not contribute to it either. There was also a different look to the puppies. I wanted a Yorkie that met standards and LOOKED like a Yorkie. They were all cute but the 2 breeders I used had puppies that were so much better looking than the others. I think you should make yourself go to a few different breeders before you buy. Ask questions, get permission to talk with their vet, look around, see the parents, be sure!

I am going to put an ad in the paper for some of my puppies from this litter. I just do not know enough people wanting yorkies to go word of mouth. This is only the second litter of puppies I have ever had (or I should say -- my dogs have ever had). The first litter went to all family and one friend. Gotta start somewhere. But I will screen. These precious babies won't go to just anyone!
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Reputable breeders do not advertise their puppies in the newspaper. Most likely all the ads you see are from backyard breeders.

Puppies from backyard breeders can have lots of health problems because no health testing is done on the parents. They can end up costing you a fortune in vet bills. They usually grow up to look pretty different from what a Yorkie is supposed to look like, too.
well I guess I am a back yard breeder.. rarely do I use the newspaper but I sure do check out potential buyers... having a litter a year does not warrant a website and since I must meet new parents.. I need to sell locally.. I have good yorkies.. and have integrity and I do not use kennels and my dogs do not leave with fleas for I do not allow any of my dogs to have fleas.. I use advantage mulit 10 on each of my dogs each month..
I also take this as an unsult, for those that have met me and know me know I am not a back yard breeder.. and have spent lots of dollars to get to where I am at right now..
I also do not post yorkies for sale on these forums for I must meet the new owners that my darling babies go to.. I know many show breeders and I have so much more integrity then many of those breeders.. just because they show do not mean they are the best to purchase a yorkie from..
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I got Sadie from a referral from the grooming shop. But I found Ben from an ad in the paper. The breeder I got Sadie from went with me because she knew I wanted to breed and she was helping me know what to look for. She was so impressed with the puppies, she bought a female and I got the male. It is not so much where they advertise as what else they are doing. I wanted home-raised only pups. There are even show breeders that have kennels where the dogs are kept in cages. I did not want that. I wanted puppies that were with people since they were born. I got it and what a wonderful pair!

Have to admit though -- I also went to two other places that advertised in the paper and did NOT buy a puppy. They were keeping their puppies in stacked cages all the time and you could tell they were not pets. One even had an old cement building with no A/C (we're in Florida!). As much as I hated to leave puppies there, I could not contribute to it either. There was also a different look to the puppies. I wanted a Yorkie that met standards and LOOKED like a Yorkie. They were all cute but the 2 breeders I used had puppies that were so much better looking than the others. I think you should make yourself go to a few different breeders before you buy. Ask questions, get permission to talk with their vet, look around, see the parents, be sure!

I am going to put an ad in the paper for some of my puppies from this litter. I just do not know enough people wanting yorkies to go word of mouth. This is only the second litter of puppies I have ever had (or I should say -- my dogs have ever had). The first litter went to all family and one friend. Gotta start somewhere. But I will screen. These precious babies won't go to just anyone!


At least they will be local. I only have one pup for sale right now but she will probably be in the paper and online when she is old enough. I always have a waiting list for my puppies and I sent out a birth announcement to all the people on my list a few days ago and the ones that replied got tired of waiting since I haven't had puppies for a year. Oh well, that'ss the way it goes sometimes. Good luck selling your puppies.
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