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Originally Posted by megansmomma  I thought I posted this last night but it was late and now I don't see it here today.  My computer night have timed out I think.
You might be receiving PMs from YT members offering you puppies. My suggestion to you would be to make sure that you screen all offers very carefully. There are many members that only come to the forum to offer puppies for sale and that does not make them reputable. If you are looking for a well bred yorkie the YTCA is an excellent starting point in your search. Illinois has many members of this breed club and speaking from a fellow IL resident this is where I would start my search now that I know more about how to purchase a puppy. I can remember being in the same dilemma as you are checking newspaper ads and being very confused.
Although Breezeaway makes a valid point in saying that the YTCA does not endorse any of the breeders, this type of disclaimer is used for legal purposes in all aspects of business as I am sure you are aware.
Members have an obligation to hold themselves to a higher standard of breeding, many raise puppies for the show ring and look to better the breed. There is more to breeding than just putting 2 dogs together to make a puppy. Some of the things reputable breeders consider when deciding on a breeding would be to eliminate faults and breed a Yorkie that is recognized as what the breed should like regarding size, colors, good temperament etc.
The list with the YTCA gives you a nice launching pad of breeders that have been judged by their peers for the quality of their breeding program that produces puppies.  |
I think the YTCA membership is just like AKC registered. It gives people a false sense of security.
Just because someone belongs to the YTCA or has AKC registered dogs, does not mean they are good breeders or good people. Nor does being a show breeder mean that you stand behind your dogs or breed healthy dogs.
To the OP. Do your homework on the breeder, beyond looking at their credentials.