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sweet_tikka · 05-27-2011, 05:12 PM

I also think when picking a breeder you should try to find as many people as possible that have purchased from him/her to see if the puppies are healthy or if they are running up vet bills. Because every puppy in every litter will be different, and you need to see if healthiness is consistent!

I was told I should buy a AKC/CKC [canaidian not continental lol] puppy because they are way healthy/better bred than non registered. This is true MOST of the time because AKC/CKC breeders know all the tests/good foods/proper care needed for yorkies. BUT I have 3 friends with AKC yorkies [and have seen many on this site] who all have major issues costing more than a few thousand in vet bills, all from diff. litters. Yet I see people on here with non registered pups/rescues that haven't had any problems. [Mind you, there's TONS of them w/problems as well]

If you are just looking for a pet, then I would say yes use ytca but also do your own research, find previous buyers, ask if the breeder gets the right testing done for health issues or if they would offer to get them done for you, check out the food, living conditions etc. Because there are SOME breeders who might not have registerable litters but they can still be healthy and happy pups.

Not EVERY breeder with non registerable pups is a byb/greeder/etc. There are a few out there who care just as much about the pups as a registered owner does, and usually charge less. But it's about doing your research and knowing what to ask/look for.

Tikka's worst problem has been a UTI after she came out of heat, and she's getting better now! She's not registered, and I have no clue where she came from... but her vet says she's healthy as a horse... wish I knew where she came from so I could see what her breeder is like!

And what YorkieDaddy pointed out about this old Lady... she's been doing this for 30 or so odd years. Maybe she doesn't realize all the new foods/products/websites for food break downs, maybe the daughter is the one running it now and she's out to make all her mom's money... Not making excuses for a bad breeder. But I think sometimes we jump the gun. Although I'll have to agree... I'd never feed my dogs Ol'Roy or buy from a breeder with 20 or so pups on site :P

But I'm glad Twix found a responsible owner who'll love him!!

05-27-2011, 05:12 PM	#121
sweet_tikka YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Peace River, Alberta Posts: 322 Blog Entries: 3	I also think when picking a breeder you should try to find as many people as possible that have purchased from him/her to see if the puppies are healthy or if they are running up vet bills. Because every puppy in every litter will be different, and you need to see if healthiness is consistent! I was told I should buy a AKC/CKC [canaidian not continental lol] puppy because they are way healthy/better bred than non registered. This is true MOST of the time because AKC/CKC breeders know all the tests/good foods/proper care needed for yorkies. BUT I have 3 friends with AKC yorkies [and have seen many on this site] who all have major issues costing more than a few thousand in vet bills, all from diff. litters. Yet I see people on here with non registered pups/rescues that haven't had any problems. [Mind you, there's TONS of them w/problems as well] If you are just looking for a pet, then I would say yes use ytca but also do your own research, find previous buyers, ask if the breeder gets the right testing done for health issues or if they would offer to get them done for you, check out the food, living conditions etc. Because there are SOME breeders who might not have registerable litters but they can still be healthy and happy pups. Not EVERY breeder with non registerable pups is a byb/greeder/etc. There are a few out there who care just as much about the pups as a registered owner does, and usually charge less. But it's about doing your research and knowing what to ask/look for. Tikka's worst problem has been a UTI after she came out of heat, and she's getting better now! She's not registered, and I have no clue where she came from... but her vet says she's healthy as a horse... wish I knew where she came from so I could see what her breeder is like! And what YorkieDaddy pointed out about this old Lady... she's been doing this for 30 or so odd years. Maybe she doesn't realize all the new foods/products/websites for food break downs, maybe the daughter is the one running it now and she's out to make all her mom's money... Not making excuses for a bad breeder. But I think sometimes we jump the gun. Although I'll have to agree... I'd never feed my dogs Ol'Roy or buy from a breeder with 20 or so pups on site :P But I'm glad Twix found a responsible owner who'll love him!! __________________ Tikka&Pooter Dogs>Other Humans. Any day.