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Originally Posted by klingerfelt  HI! We are looking for our first yorkie puppy. We live in Georgia. I have been in contact with Debbie at Yorkmont Yorkshire Terriers. She seems very knowledgable and asked me a lot of questions about what we are looking for, our lifestyle, etc. I would be required to leave a large deposit (once deciding on our new puppy), then go home and set up our nursery and go back in about a week to pick up the pup. Her pups are about 5 months. I like her but it is so hard to know who to trust. We would be investing so much in this puppy (both financially and love) that I just want to be sure I am getting what I have been promised. Basically, it is just so hard to know who to trust. There are so many horror stories out there. Any advice? |
I know EXACTLY how you feel. We have talked to several breeders in our new puppy search, which started several months ago. Finally came to the realization a couple months ago that the ONLY way we were going to feel truly comfortable and trusting was to work with an exhibitor/breeder. They are breeding only to try for a show dog, so you know your puppy is going to LOOK like a standard Yorkie. They do all the testing required to ensure their dams and sires are HEALTHY so your puppy will have the best possible chance of also being healthy. They will be there for you in the future if you have problems with your puppy. They provide the information and support you need AFTER you bring your puppy home. They truly care about the lives they are bringing into the world. It is well thought out and planned. It really is the best possible scenario to ensure your puppy will be a healthy, happy addition to your family. The only downside that I see? They only occasionally have a puppy to place in a pet home so you may have to be patient. I would definitely talk to the breeder's Mary has suggested. I am in central Texas and even considered these breeders, one in particular. Good luck and keep us posted on your search!