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Originally Posted by sweet_tikka  If you go to kijiji.ca and choose Alberta then just search in dogs, puppies for sale for "yorkies" there are usually quite a fews ad's for puppies from registered parents, but pups are not registered.
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Out of curiosity, I did as you said to do....went to kijiji, Canada, Alberta, (then had to make one more selection so I chose Calgary), Dogs, Yorkies. I don't know what you might have seen in the past but there is NOT one ad in the 2 pages of results, where it says the dam and sire are registered but the puppies are not. There are some that do not mention any of them being registered, some with registered litters, some with registered puppies, LOTS with yorkies mixed with other breeds so no registration on any of them. But not one as you said where they advertise CKC registered parents and unregistered litters. So, I do not think this issue is as widespread as you seem to think. Not saying it doesn't happen -- just not the norm.
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Originally Posted by sweet_tikka @Mardline... I've noticed a few great breeders on Kijiji her in Alberta, but similar to what you mentioned ALL of their litters are registered or come with the papers needed and health garuntees/insurance for a year. Also most are on limited registrations with spay/neuter contracts... but then the ones that you can tell are just in it for money usually ask for extra money to register your pup, or simple say "parents registered, pups not" or "non registered" And I don't want to be THAT person lol.
@Nancy1999 Yeah, that's another reason I would like to speak to the breeder. Maybe she sold this puppy on a spay contract... which her owners didn't tell me about. Or maybe she did have registration papers but the family lost them or just didn't give a crap.
So frustrating... even though I do believe at this point I will NOT breed her just to the simple fact her history may not be to par and not word from the prev. owner. She is still amazing, but if her previous owners don't get back to me then I will know nothing more than I do now. I have thought about facebooking them as their email is connected to that account... but they might find that really creeping lol. |
It is frustrating to me too, but I think for different reasons than for you.
Out of
more curiosity, just what criteria are you using to decide these breeders you speak of on kijiji are "
great?" Before you can claim a breeder is "great" or otherwise exceptional, you need to know something about them! Their background, the way they conduct themselves, the way they treat their pups, the support they provide new owners, what sort of dogs they are breeding, what vet support they ensure the pups have, how long do they keep the pups, what sort of testing (both pre-mating and follow up) do they conduct on their dams, sires, and pups? There is much to know before claiming them "great!" Normally a breeder's code of ethics will keep them away from advertising in places like Kijiji. You will notice all of the mix breeds there. You will also see things like 3-6 year old mixed breed dogs being sold INTACT! Wonder how many mixed pups were left in shelters due to them! I also had to wonder at the IQ level. One fellow is selling his 8 week old male toy pup for $1200 OBO and he says he will NOT go below $750! I would ROTFL if it were not so sad! So you see, reputable breeders just do not normally advertise in places like that. You need to learn about what makes a good, ethical breeder so that you will have no problem identifying them.
Since you have
now mentioned that you do not even know if this puppy WAS registered before, whether papers were lost, only limited registration given, etc.... I think you need to go back to the previous owner and then the breeder to find out more information before asking here. No sense in us looking up information when we do not even know if it will apply to your pup. I think this was seriously a case of jumping the gun! Basically, you have had a dog for
5 days and you don't know much about her at all, yet you are already thinking of breeding?
I do not understand how you could have just BOUGHT this dog on
Easter Sunday without knowing anything about her or her parents. Did you answer an ad? Referral? Then you come on this site and write: "
curious to having a litter... info please! " (EXCLAMATION!) and immediately start your post with:
"So before you all start to judge and put me down..." Sort of tells me your priorities are reversed and you KNOW this wasn't right -- why else would you be worried about anyone judging you or putting you down? We aren't here to be your judge anyway. That is up to you, the law, and your higher power. I do wonder what led you to think there might be judgement or putting down....?
But, I would suggest that you first,
research your dog and its parents -- not with the idea of breeding, but with the idea of establishing a knowledge base about your own pet. That should be done BEFORE you buy a pup, and definately before even thinking of breeding. You want to know the family history and health history of each side so that you can provide the best care in the future for your pet. So -- just think that far right now and set this whole breeding idea aside for a few months. My feeling is still that you SHOULD NOT breed this dog, but that will be a decision you will make down the line after KNOWING a little something about your dog.
Sorry if this is not what you wanted to hear, but rest assured I am not judging you OR putting you down. These are things
YOU need to think about for responsible pet ownership, not even broaching on the subject of responsible breeding!
One step at a time. I wish you and your new puppy the best -- may she become a joyful member of your family!