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cj125 · 08-06-2011, 08:02 AM

Hi - Welcome to Yorkietalk!

I totally agree with Mardelin & Topknot - they're veterans who show and occasionally breed. They've been around this breed for many years.

The first site doesn't even list the age of the puppy for sale --- ?
The mom, poor thing, looks to be under the recommended weight and is not a good representation of the breed.

I didn't get past the first page on the second site. None of them are of breed standard. So sad.

If you go to the AKC site an look up the Yorkshire Terrier - that's what they're suppose to look like. People who breed like this are changing what the breed is suppose to look like and people who purchase Yorkies that look like this are just "settling". There's no reason for this.

I'm not saying that every dog is going to look like a show dog but I am saying that we should expect breeders to at least try to breed to the standard.

There are guidelines in the Yorkshire Terrier Library that will help you to evaluate prospective breeders. Please read them. The puppy you get will hopefully live to around 15 yrs old. It's a long term commitment.

I am happy to see you asking about the breeders ahead of time - many people don't and they soon learn the importance of it later on.

And as Topknot mentioned - when you call or email the breeders on YTCA - many of them show and work full time jobs - they might not be there 24/7 and will get back with you as soon as they can. Express your interest in the breeder and her breeding practices. I know it sounds strange but don't ask about price first... good breeders want to know you're interested in the dog. Many will work with you if they know that they want their puppy to go home with you. And you'd really be surprised that most show breeders DO NOT ask for more money than you're wanting to pay.

Also, most don't have but a few litters a year so you many have to wait - which IS a good thing - then you'll really get to know your breeder and be able to see your pup growing up.

Good Luck and I'll keep my eye out for a breeder near you.

08-06-2011, 08:02 AM	#6
cj125 Mia, Max and Moe's Mom Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 4,403	Hi - Welcome to Yorkietalk! I totally agree with Mardelin & Topknot - they're veterans who show and occasionally breed. They've been around this breed for many years. The first site doesn't even list the age of the puppy for sale --- ? The mom, poor thing, looks to be under the recommended weight and is not a good representation of the breed. I didn't get past the first page on the second site. None of them are of breed standard. So sad. If you go to the AKC site an look up the Yorkshire Terrier - that's what they're suppose to look like. People who breed like this are changing what the breed is suppose to look like and people who purchase Yorkies that look like this are just "settling". There's no reason for this. I'm not saying that every dog is going to look like a show dog but I am saying that we should expect breeders to at least try to breed to the standard. There are guidelines in the Yorkshire Terrier Library that will help you to evaluate prospective breeders. Please read them. The puppy you get will hopefully live to around 15 yrs old. It's a long term commitment. I am happy to see you asking about the breeders ahead of time - many people don't and they soon learn the importance of it later on. And as Topknot mentioned - when you call or email the breeders on YTCA - many of them show and work full time jobs - they might not be there 24/7 and will get back with you as soon as they can. Express your interest in the breeder and her breeding practices. I know it sounds strange but don't ask about price first... good breeders want to know you're interested in the dog. Many will work with you if they know that they want their puppy to go home with you. And you'd really be surprised that most show breeders DO NOT ask for more money than you're wanting to pay. Also, most don't have but a few litters a year so you many have to wait - which IS a good thing - then you'll really get to know your breeder and be able to see your pup growing up. Good Luck and I'll keep my eye out for a breeder near you. __________________ *Connie* Mia Max Moe