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08-02-2009, 08:27 PM | #1 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Diego
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| Looking for Yorkie in SoCal Hey guys, I'm pretty new here and it would be great if I got some help. My parents are letting me purchase a pup, and I've been trying to find some but it's hard to find good sellers/breeders..>.< I'm just looking for small, cute, fun Yorkie puppy for a companion. Male or female is fine, as long as the puppy is intelligent and has an awesome personality but I would still like the Yorkie to be no more than 8-10 lbs when adult. Any information would be great. Thanks so much |
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08-03-2009, 05:29 AM | #2 |
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| I would look for a good breeder. Get a health guarantee. Do your homework. I would look on YTCA.com look up breeders close to you and start calling them. See if you can be put on a list to get a puppy. Talk with a few breeders and see who you click with. When you buy a puppy you should have a breeder to fall back on for advise and help. Hope this helps! Just wondering, have you had a yorkie before? Mia is my first and only yorkie.....for now! |
08-03-2009, 05:37 AM | #3 | |
Mardelin Yorkshire Terriers Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: California
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08-03-2009, 06:39 AM | #4 | |
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Oh okay, yeah I'll do that Nope, it will be my first Yorkie if I get one. | |
08-05-2009, 09:27 AM | #5 |
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| When purchasing a yorkie puppy, what should I look for to make sure the puppy is healthy? |
08-05-2009, 09:35 AM | #6 | |
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However, the first thing that should be looked for when looking for your puppy is feeling comfortable with your breeder, you are buying a relationship, not just a puppy. If that bond is there, you know your breeder will be there for you.
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08-05-2009, 09:46 AM | #7 | |
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And, I understand that I should always meet the breeder and witness the environment that the puppy was raised/born in along with the parents of the pup. But I also see a lot of people who are from other states that will fly in the puppy to my airport as long as i pay the shipping bill...I don't really like that, is that safe at all? >.< | |
08-05-2009, 10:09 AM | #8 |
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| This was taken from YTCA website from the code of ethics All puppies leaving the breeders possession will be a minimum of twelve (12) weeks of age to facilitate adequate socialization as well as appropriate emotional and temperament development through interaction with siblings, dam and other dogs. I personally feel like a yorkie puppy is much better fit for it's new home after 12 weeks, they are more confident and better socialized. And have already began potty training in many cases Making it easier for them to adapt. As far as shipping, I would try to avoid it if you can find a good breeder in your area that is much better. You want to talk to the breeder and develop a relationship with them. You may end up calling them many times as the puppy grows with questions and for advice, It is nice to have a breeder that you can trust and is willing help you if needed. The YTCA has a breeder contact list and that is a wonderful place to start. There are 11 breeders listed for Calif and 7 for OR. I am sure that you will be able to find your perfect puppy within driving distance. Plus then you will have about 300 extra that you didn't spend on shipping and can use to start spoilling your new baby
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08-05-2009, 11:07 AM | #9 | |
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08-05-2009, 11:23 AM | #10 | |
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08-05-2009, 11:24 AM | #11 | |
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08-05-2009, 11:54 AM | #12 |
Mardelin Yorkshire Terriers Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: California
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| I'm sure you've already been to the YTCA.org breeder referral site. Go back and read the code of ethics and conduct...not every breeder follows it to a "T", but it should give you some education.
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08-05-2009, 11:55 AM | #13 |
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08-14-2009, 04:26 PM | #14 |
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08-14-2009, 04:29 PM | #15 |
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