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Originally Posted by nxrfelix  Dear Yorkie Experts!
I want to buy a male puppy. I have spent a considerable amount of time reading up on yorkies and I think I am now ready for this super-important step!
I live in San Francisco, CA and I called all the california breeders from the YTCA list ( http://www.ytca.org/breeder3a) as some of you have recommended in other threads. The problem is that none of the breeders from the list have puppies available right now. I could wait for 2.5 months for them to be ready (but really would rather buy now)
Alternatively, I spent a significant amount of time Googling different breeders and talking to them. I found this Available Puppies -
My question to you is whether breeders on the YTCA list are really higher in quality than those who are not on the list. How does YTCA verify that the breeders who simply sign the ethics code are truly good breeders?
And secondly, how do I check that the breeder that i found on the internet is a good one?
Just in case you have any breeders in California that you can recommend, I would very much appreciate your recommendation.
Thank you |
Welcome so glad you are doing your research. I too would wait the 2.5 mths for a pup from a good breeder.
I've linked an article, you may not have read yet :
Guide to Finding a Reputable Breeder it is in the YT library
Also take time if you haven't to read through the sick and emergency section, to truly familiarize yourself with the types of diseases; genetic and non genetic Yorkies are prone to.
The article covers some of the diseases but it is not exhaustive; for example CT Collapsing Trachea, and bladder stones, and or kidney disease.
You want a breeder that knows the health lines of the breeding pair, back to the great grand parents, as well as information on the siblings health. Ie the Mom's sister/brother etc.
Best of luck in your search