Having an AKC dog doesn't really mean anything these days unfortunately. The only way to really get a good quality pet is getting to know the breeder. Find a breeder in your area that you can talk to, ask questions, visit her home. This is the only way you will know whether your yorkie lives in a good environment and whether you're getting a good deal. When you go over there to check out the pup, you have to observe the living conditions, ask to see the parents, so you can somewhat determine size and features as an adult, and I would also write down as many questions as you can think of on a piece of paper. Then ask the breeder when you see her in person. If she's dilly dallying around the answers, or going around them, run as fast as you can. You want a confident breeder who won't just sell you a puppy for the sake of it, you want one that wants to know about you, your home, your living situation, your work hours, etc. We have some AMAZING breeders here on YT that are very trustworthy, and there are a lot of reputable breeders outside of this community as well. It's just a matter of finding them. Please stay away from pet stores and puppy mills. If you go to a breeders house and she has a ton of dogs, many of different breeds, I would run the other way. There are lots of breeders here, and you can do a search in the archives where breeders have posted good questions to ask a breeder when purchasing a puppy. Good luck! |