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07-27-2010, 04:18 PM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: nj
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| Bad Yorkie Sites i am new to the site, and currently looking to get myself a new puppy. i have been to tons of yorkie sites, and looked at tones of pictures of cute little pups. has anyone had any BAD experience with getting a yorkie from on-line breeders? i really fear having one sent to me from out of state. what if they are not repitable - or if it is a scam and they take my money and dont send the dog- or i get a sick pup??? how can i verify that the breeder is a repitable person. yes - they do have pics of previous pups sold, they are akc, and list the info on the pups mom and dad. sounds legit - right? |
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07-27-2010, 04:37 PM | #2 |
Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles, California, USA
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| WELCOME TO YT!!! Here are some threads new mommies/daddies really should read before purchasing a puppy. http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...ead-first.html http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...ead-first.html http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...ease-read.html http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...uch-thing.html If you want a good lead on a reputable breeder, check the YTCA referral pages. Check them out as one of the threads I posted has a list of questions you should ask. They'll want to interview you too. Good luck on your search.
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07-27-2010, 05:27 PM | #3 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: nj
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| Thank you so much for this information! Especially the link about buying over the internet! I will let you know how I make out |
07-27-2010, 05:29 PM | #4 |
Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles, California, USA
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| Forgive me for not posting this earlier. Yorkshire Terrier Club of America About The Club They have a list of breeders all over the country that have promised to abide by the YTCA code of ethics.
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07-27-2010, 07:17 PM | #5 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Bronx, NY, USA
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| Hey! Welcome aboard! Please go to the YTCA for some reputable breeders! as always do your research. There maybe yorkie breeders in your town/state. And no disrespect to this site, but I would not use the Breeders on here either as many sell "teacup" yorkies ( I stopped visiting this site because of this-hopefully they have removed them from here! Again, do ur research! After becoming a Yorkie convert, I love them and I wish u the best with finding your yorkie. I was told a while ago that a Yorkie finds his/her mom/dad, and I am sure a loving, cuddly furbaby will find YOU!!! Much luck! |
07-27-2010, 08:11 PM | #6 |
I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member | I agree with the others, and although some people have bought their dogs from online sites, I hope you don't. Right now breeders who sell dogs online have no rules on kennel conditions, only those breeders who sell to pet stores or brokers have rules for kennel conditions, so puppy mills are now selling directly to the public. The ASPCA is trying to make a law that online breeders will have to have dogs listed with the USDA and kennels will have to be inspected, but right now there is no law. Buying online is worse than buying from a pet store! No reputable breeder would sell from a website, they want to get to know you and know if you would make a good match with the breed. Many byb pretend to be interested in puppy placement, but it's an act, and will sell to anyone with the cash. Please only support reputable breeders who are looking out for the future of the Yorkshire terrier breed. Don't support people who are breeding for profit.
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07-27-2010, 08:28 PM | #7 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Abbotsford, BC
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| Websites can be made to look and sound ok but many are not You have to know how to recognize the red flags of what not to go to. A reputable breeder will always want to interview a prospective new owner of one of their dogs or puppies. They will give you all the help and advice you need if you meet their requirements. Personally, I insist on meeting the buyer and anyone the buyer lives with be it spouse roommate,other family etc before i will consider selling a puppy. Anyone coming to me for a puppy has to realize they may be turned down and I will tell them why. There is a lot more involved but htat gives you the jist of what to look for in a breeder. it is much better if you can buy local, visit them, find out more about them before you purchase. |
07-28-2010, 03:29 AM | #8 |
Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: GA
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| To me any websites where you can buy right there onlline - with Paypal. Visa/MC are the worst. They have no concern as to how the buyer would make a great parent. No reference checks or interviews. Sad! They only care about the money and their proof is that they accept the money on their web site. And like others have stated - there are some that you can not tell are bad, so you need to go to their home and check things out to make sure they are reputable. You should get a sence they are reputable or not once you are there. Go with your gut feeling. And if the breeder says - I can meet you somewhere and save you some driving time - run away. This is a big waringing sign. They just do not want you to see their home and the dogs. Lorraine - Boy, when you turn away people they do get mad, don't they?? I have had this happened and what a scene usually. They yell at me. One girl was totally understanding that she was not ready. |
07-28-2010, 06:29 AM | #9 | |
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Usually I can get them to tell me enough on the phone whether or not it would be the right possibility. I usually will tell them if their scenario won't work that this is not the right puppy for them and tell them why. In most cases, I tell them things they had not thought of and realize not the right breed or time for them. On occasion they yell anyway, LOL. | |
07-28-2010, 06:57 AM | #10 | |
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07-28-2010, 06:59 AM | #11 |
Donating YT 4000 Club Member | As a general rule, I would avoid anyone that you can't go and meet in person and see their dogs (both dam and sire) before you enter in to a contract.
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07-28-2010, 07:06 AM | #12 | |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Abbotsford, BC
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I had an email a couple of days ago from someone who said they had contacted me before for a pup but found one somewhere but that didn't work out, didn't actually get it so was back to me. Fine. I emailed back asking where she is located and yes she is local. Fine. Send me your phone number so I can interview you and talk to you. No reply then got a reply she changed her mind. LOL Did she think i would not interview based on her story? I don't have anything anyway but it sure can get interesting. | |
07-28-2010, 07:08 AM | #13 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: nj
Posts: 25
| thanks everyone for your help/advice. I have actually found a site that i may get my pup from and they directed me to this site as they are a member of YT. they are not local to me at all though, so i would need to fly my pup home. i would be interested in your thoughts of this site. PM me and i will give it to you. i just want to be sure that i am doing the right thing by going through this breeder. thanks again for all your help!! |
07-28-2010, 07:11 AM | #14 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Palm Bay, Fl, USA
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| Just a dog!!! How dare he! a Yorkie is not "just a dog" a Yorkie is special. A wonderful, loving, member of the family. I am so glad he wasn't able to get your puppy. I found Beamer's breeder on the internet - but she wasn't selling puppies. I found her when I was looking for a particular line. I called her to see if she had any puppies or would have some when she was coming to Florida later that year. She said she had Beamer, who was almost a year old. We had several phone conversations before we came to an agreement. When we made the final arrangements I transferred the money into her bank account. She called me when he was on the way, and I had to call her as soon as I picked him up so she knew I had him. I wouldn't hesitate to call her again if I want another Yorkie ( well, I always want another Yorkie.....). My friend bought a shi-tzu on the internet - at least her daughter did. She told me how she got two shi-tzu's for a total of $600 including shipping. She said the lady only bred Shi_tzu's. I checked online and the breeder had three different breeds she bred - Shi-Tzu, Maltese and I can't remember the other one - I think Dachsies.
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07-28-2010, 07:14 AM | #15 |
Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: GA
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| So true! Except sometimes if you use someone else's sire you might not be able to see the sire, but the breeder should provide photos and contact number to the owner of the stud. I know I have used someone's studs before, but they are always a champion and you could have seen them in the ring too in person. |
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