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Originally Posted by anastacea  Thank you everyone who replied. The results are in today. She is not even a Yorkshire Terrier.
She is half Silky Terrier and the other half is a Shih Tzu mix. The DNA was taken by a Wisdom Panel blood sample.
So, needless to say, we are very upset and are going to be contacting the breeder this evening and going to her house for a full refund. I will keep you updated on the results of our efforts. I believe what she did is illegal and we can fight it.
Now we feel unsatisfied because we didn't really get what we wanted. So, we are thinking about buying a second dog that is 100% Yorkshire Terrier. We wouldn't have thought to get a second dog, we really just want one Yorkie.
But, since Nibbler has become part of the family, we can't part with her.
Can anyone advise me as to where to find a legit Yorkie? I found my breeder on puppyfind.com. Is AKC registration 100% legitimate? How does AKC verify that puppies are purebred?
Thank you,
Anastasia
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You need to report the breeder to the CKC. They will investigate her and could suspend all her registrations. The complaint has to be in writing on their forms. They will send you the correct ones to get the investigation started.
Contact Info, Phone Number, Address - Continental Kennel Club
As for the AKC, it is a legitimate registry. But, like any organization, there will always be bad seeds who try to pull one over on buyers. If there is any question about the lineage of a dog, the AKC can request DNA tests.
Your best bet for finding a pure bred yorkie is to start with the YTCA. There is a contact page for breeders. If they don't have pups available, they can help you locate a REPUTABLE breeder in your area.
Yorkshire Terrier Club of America About The Club
Good luck getting your money back from the breeder. Technically, since she's healthy, she won't fall under the Puppy Lemon Laws in the state. But you probably have a good case for small claims court in your area.
http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/smallclaims/