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07-13-2016, 11:25 AM | #1 |
Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Belgium
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| Tiny parents of puppy Hi everyone, Starting the yorkie journey: After tons of research for the last few weeks & driving my bf insane with the topic "yorkie", I found a breeder (hobby breeder near the area) with a puppy litter in September. They are quite pricey compared to other ''sellers'' but I do want a healthy yorkie with a proper bloodline to ensure everything is in order. The thing is: both parents are small, mom 2.8 lbs and dad 3 lbs, both looking very beautiful and healthy! I emailed the breeder asking info and requesting a girl (which will be sprayed) and asking if there is a chance that they would lower the price a little for a serious person that will take proper care with tons of love. They told me that I should keep in touch in Sept when the litter is there. So my question is for all the Yorkie pro's here, is this weight and size is okay? Does any of you own a smaller size yorkie? It does come with all the passport, paper works, vet checkup and a guarantee. I do have a name already and I do have a vet already as I have a Lily my cat who was a stray What are your thoughts? Thank you! |
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07-13-2016, 11:52 AM | #2 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: California
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| 2.8 should never been used as a breeder. Anything under 5 is reckless and dangerous.
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07-13-2016, 12:20 PM | #3 |
Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Belgium
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| pictures mom and dad Here are the pictures of the mom and dad of the upcoming nest of yorkie babies |
07-13-2016, 12:57 PM | #4 |
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| If she takes after either or both of her parents, you're going to have one gorgeous little girl! I have no experience with Yorkie puppies, etc., so have no insights to offer on the technical side of things. Sounds like you're getting well-prepared which is a very good thing! |
07-13-2016, 01:04 PM | #5 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Toronto Ontario Canada
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| A puppy shouldn't leave mom at no less than 8 weeks better if it's 12 weeks . Better to develop social skills. I'm shocked they will be neutered or spayed beforehand. Doing it before just ensures "teacup status". They need the hormones to grow to their full potential. On a side note teacup could mean that a mother is starved to ensure small pups. The term "teacup"is NOT recognized by the Canadian Kennel Club for that reason. It's just my opinion but I feel strongly none the less. The breeder you chose may be out to make money considering the lbs of the parents. Yorkies are small but I do t feel they are that small as true AKC or CKC standards.
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07-13-2016, 01:22 PM | #6 | |
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| Quote:
What I like about these 'hobby breeders' are that they live close by which makes it easy to visit the yorkies ( the people, the yorkie parents puppies and the babies when due) and it comes with a guarantee from their vet. Many of the other ads I found are much cheaper but have less to no info regards to their parents etc | |
07-13-2016, 01:43 PM | #7 | |
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Sorry - I meant that I would rather have a girl baby and told the people I would spray her at 6 month or so (depends on the vet what she advice at that time). This to inform the breeders that I have no intentions of breeding my baby. The babies are born around Sept 15th so around November/December they should be ready to be taken home. I have to say that I don't disagree with you that it is small! That's why I started this post to have some opinions! They ask 1000 which is pricey but as mentioned in first post, I asked to lower the price if possible and they told me to contact them when the puppies are born. So I am taking they are considering me as a potential candidate. | |
07-13-2016, 02:21 PM | #8 |
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| I posted a reply but I don't see it anywhere now so I'll rewrite. I'm sorry Some misunderstanding due to me not being clear I didn't meant that she would be sprayed at such a young age. I meant that I informed the breeder that I prefer a baby girl and I would spray her at 6 months or so (depends on what my vet would decide) and not wanting to breed my baby. The breeders won't let the puppy leave the nest before a right age (between 8-12 weeks i believe). The babies are born around the 15th of September so the puppies should be ready to find a good home by November/December. They asked 1000 for a girl but I asked a lower price as mentioned in the first post. |
07-13-2016, 03:50 PM | #9 |
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| a reputable breeder typically does not breed tinies, I would keep looking personally. when tinies happen (I have the prettiest little gal runt of her litter) it is one thing, but to purposefully breed tinies, is not recommended. |
07-13-2016, 03:59 PM | #10 |
Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Belgium
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| You have a point. I will continue my search and keep that in mind. All the advice here has been so helpful. It's actually getting a bit stressing to find the "right" baby.. |
07-13-2016, 04:01 PM | #11 |
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| It's sooooo hard... Second time around I decided to go to an active show breeder (some say they are show breeders but haven't been to a show in years!), completely amazing experience |
07-13-2016, 04:09 PM | #12 |
Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Belgium
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| I don't even know any show dogs around and they must be very expensive? I don't need a tiny one nor a giant yorkie.. I feel i live in a very limited place for yorkies lol. Theres another but also parents of 3lb but without guarantee. I tried shelters but it's usually big dogs. I won't give up but it's frustrating sometimes! |
07-13-2016, 04:17 PM | #13 |
Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Belgium
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| To free blueberry: The puppies are not leaving their mom before the right age (as of 8-12weeks) and what I meant by spraying the baby: it was to tell the breeder I will spray the baby at 6 months or what my vet would advice so that they would know I won't use my baby for breeding. Sorry about the misunderstanding. But you are right that it is small. I just didn't expect 3lbs to be a problem... |
07-13-2016, 04:53 PM | #14 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: ny
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| The pet price for show dogs isn't much more then I paid for my first Yorkie... But it is just a better feeling knowing that my breeder only breeds dogs that are free of all testable generic issues. Of course I love both my dogs like crazy |
07-13-2016, 07:38 PM | #15 |
YT 500 Club Member | Just be careful of the tiny ones cause they tend to have more health problems. My best friend is going through that now . Eventhough we didnt expect Nala to be a tiny. Her parents were 5 and 6 lbs. But she's just now gotten to 2.5 lbs but she's not yet 9 months so she's still gonna grow hopefully. We're trying like hell to fatten her up. But its been rough. I am like her god parent cause every time there's a problem they rush to me, so i'm learning from experience now how much harder it is on their little bodies to be that small . Thank gawd for this site and everything I've learned here
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