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Originally Posted by sryope68  Before I found YT I was going to get Yorkie from a pet store at the mall.  The more I read the more I realized why I should find a reputable breeder and suck up my urge to "have one right now" and wait until I find the right breeder.
The first place I went to was www.ytca.org (Yorkshire Terrier Club of America). They have a list of their members in each state and I emailed every member in CO. If you read the membership requirements it is not easy to become a member and I thought that if you took the time to be a part of the YTCA you have a genuine interest in the breed. Do you know members of the YTCA can't even use the word teacup, tiny specialist, doll faced or anything similar in their advertising? Thats say A LOT!
I went to a couple dog shows and met a couple of the YTCA members and they were very helpful. Both of my Yorkies are from one of them and I am so happy I waited. My breeder was going to keep my little Izzy for showing but she didn't grow big enough, she's almost 4 lbs. My breeder said that girls over 5 lbs show better and are much healthier to have litters with. That tells me right there is interested in the breed and the health of her dogs.
Where would I be without YT??!  |
Wow! Just proof that education about petstores and reputable breeding really CAN make a difference
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~Magnifique Yorkies~
Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs.
Educate yourself and buy from reputable breeders or rescue.