I have to agree with what Mary posted. There are several red flags in the add you provided that suggest this breeder may not be very ethical with her practices.
Here are some red flags you want to watch out for while searching
* Dogs not being bred to meet the breed standard. (Which means you have to have a good understanding of what the standar is.)
* Dog that are unregistered
* Breeders who have multiple litters in a very short amount of time
* Advertising dogs as "teacups" or "minatures"
* Breeders using females that are too small (under 5 lbs for breeding)
* Extremely cheap dogs--breeding comes with costs, extreme low prices suggests they are cutting corners somewhere
* Pet store dogs (these are supplied by puppy mills)
* Breeders that do not perform health testing on pups and parents (specific health tests, not just "vet checked")
* Releasing pups at a very young age---6 wks, or 8 wks. For Yorkies, releasing them around 12 weeks is preferred
* Breeders who don't place dogs on spay/neuter agreements
* Not having a sales agreement with health guarantee
I would suggest you take your time and research. Be patient while you search for your little one until you find the perfect furball and an ethical breeder--don't just settle because you are anxious to get one. It's hard thing to do, but well worth it. |