Hey there,
So sorry about your loss. I got my yorkie through a great rescue located in the Mississauga area of Ontario. There are certainly lots of good breeders around, but unfortunately my girl did not come from one. Although I have had no real health concerns, I wouldn't recommend her breeder as she did end up in rescue when her original owner had a life altering event, the breeder wouldn't take her back to re-home. A sin as far as I'm concerned...but certainly my lucky day, because she is the greatest dog!! My first thought would be to start with the Dogs in Canada website, and check out the individual breeders listed. Although I can't remember the name off the top of my head, my girl was bred in Orangeville Ontario, with a breeder whose web site looks pretty good...so after you have checked them out, and checked them out again...I would post once more to see if anyone has heard either good or bad about them. There are a few Ontarians on the site, so they might help you screen possible candidates. If you are interested in going the rescue route...I recommend Happy Tails rescue out of Mississauga...I know the people involved personally, and they not only really care that the dogs get a great home...they are up front and honest with you about the background of all their dogs...to the best of their knowledge...and if it doesn't work out, insist that you bring the dogs back to them. As in most rescue, sometimes the dogs are older and have medical issues...and sometimes, through no fault of their own, they are put into rescue, due to family break-up or other unforseen circumstances.
Good luck which ever route you choose. I know Muffin will keep a paw in, and lead the right dog to you at the right time! |