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01-07-2011, 02:57 AM | #1 |
Senior Yorkie Talker | ugh So i posted this earlier and i guess it didnt go through so ima do it again lol. Oh kay so i have been looking to buy a yorkie for a minute now. I came across a yorkie breeders website (im not going to give out her information) but anyways from reading the website, and all the general information she gives i decided to email her. So i did. I informed her on how i was looking to buy a yorkie. She informed me about herself and breeding experience. Let me know when new litters was due and what puppies were available at that moment........ So trying to make along story short. I have decided to buy a Yorkie which was born about a week and a half ago. (Obviously not getting it until late February) but plan on making my deposit later today.... Here is what i know and this is what information i was given. let me know what you think???? 1. She will be sending me personalized pictures of the puppy every Monday until she is 10 weeks old. 2. The puppy will be registered, current on all her shots, comes with a health guarantee, a puppy package is included (some food, blanket, etc) 3. Shipping is available, but i only live a couple of hours away so ill be picking up the puppy. When i do she is going to let me meet the puppies parents, and see where her dogs/puppies are kept. 4. The only pre- payment that will be made is for the small amount of $100.00 (just to verify that i am buying the puppy) the remaining amount will be payed when i pick up the puppy. 5. She comes with references, but can you really trust personal references? 6. She has been very helpful and informative on caring for the puppy after we bring her home. 7. I also have her email, home address, and personal phone number. ------ Im sure theres more that i should be saying but all together i just get a very trustful, loyal type of dog breeder vibe. However since i am buying from a person i dont know, and with as many people out there not to be trusted. I thought i would just get everbodies opinion!!!!!!! THANK YOU |
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01-07-2011, 08:35 AM | #3 |
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| If I were you, I would let the yorkietalkers know the website/breeder. ALOT of people on here know breeders so it would be a good idea to see how good of a breeder she is. Before I gave any MONEY I would want a contract and to see the lady and meet her first.. Their is a lot of scams to be aware of nowadays!
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01-07-2011, 09:44 AM | #4 |
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| post the website... trust me, there are a lot of people on here who will point out if this is a good idea or not.... we're good at seeing red flags. But so far what you've said sounds good... here are some things to consider: -Is there a health guarentee? ask what happens if they puppy gets sick. -for references, ask for the vet, a vet reference is your best bet. you'll be able to tell from the references if they are genuinely statisfied or if it is made up. -what is the price... if it's too high are there added benefits included (for example I don't mind sharing my boy was $1500 but he came with $800 worth of stuff, insurance, toys, beds, food, breeder care etc) then it's ok, but if they are asking a HUGE price then don't go near it... -How many questions did they ask you, if they asked just as many questions as you thats a good sign. -the fact that you're picking the pup up late is a good sign. the small deposit sounds good, and the weekly pics is a sign they care. - also I'd ask them what they think about teacup yorkies... (they don't exist) so if they say they specialize in teacups or really small pups then back away (or run). An informed breeder should say something like, "teacups are term that has been created by greedy breeders to make money, the breed standard is any yorkie under 7lb (I think that's right but it's close to 7) and anything under counts as a yorkie, however, it is highly dangerous to breed anything under 4lb." It is possible to get the abnormally small yorkie, but any good breeder shouldn't try on purpose to create that. Good luck. I can say in the initial info you've given, this is better than some sites I've seen. hope to hear back from you.
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