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Originally Posted by Lady of Yorkies From Kathy's post: We should give suggestions to folks on some of the things to look for, and ask when interviewing a breeder. It would be informative to tell new owners some of the health issues and habits that yorkies have and what to look for. Notice I said interviewing in a previous statement - you have all the power -you can walk out the door and go elsewhere for a puppy. You should place as much time and research into the purchase of your new puppy as you would for any major purchase.
Check out this site: http://www.breeders.net/checklist.html
There's also one for interviewing prospective parents but I don't remember where. Sylvia |
The website above is great. Part two is very restricive and spells things out clearly. Will you be able to find all of those items - in a breeder I am not sure.
You may have difficulty finding a breeder with a two year congenital health warranty. I would have concerns if warranty is less then a year or none at all.
There may not be a breed club in their area for them to belong to.
Breeders primary concern is finding home for puppy rather than getting paid.
Wow- someone could take this statement and run with it. There are a lot of folks out there who would take this to mean- You should give me my puppy if you care about the breed or I should get a reduction in the price. If you don't do this you are a bad breeder. (The funny thing is these are the same ones who would not give you a discount)
Being bound by the breeder.net Code of ethics. Wonder how many folks are aware of the site.
If you purchased the sire and dam you may not have information on health testing on both of them's immediate family.
Wnalegria