My first yorkie was 2 yrs old when I got her and the love of my life and will never
forget that little angel. I got my "Crystal" eight years ago at 3 yrs of age and she
is a champion. Show breeders can not keep their Ch. females as long as their Ch.
males since they usually have 3 or 4 litters and then they let some lucky person
have them for the rest of their life. Crystal was at home with me the minute
we left the breeders house and she was a dream to train. No problems at all.
I looked for over a year for both yorkies and I guess you would say I am alittle
more fussy than most but it has paid off for me. Like someone else said it could
have a temperament that you couldn't live with so it's best to make sure you
visit the breeder so you can see both puppy and 3 yr old. I know
it's a hard decision. I love the puppy stages too but most genetic disease
shows it's ugly head by 2 yrs of age so you miss out on that worry which I
greatly considered. Do make sure this 3 yr old has a bill of health from their
vet as well as pups. I do think housebreaking might be harder with the
older one if she wasn't kept in very clean conditions but Crystal came in and used
the pp pad i had down and that was it. Good Luck with whatever you decide. Now I've probably mixed you up more than ever?? |