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intilis · 09-02-2011, 06:27 AM

Hi dustinleephil , welcolme to YT! If you stay here & READ READ READ, you will learn & benefit SO MUCH!

I think I know how you must feel. I remember wanting my first yorkie so badly 25 years ago. I decided to research first, and the advice I was given was much the same that you are getting. At that time I didn't want to hear it! I didn't want to pay for a yorkie from a reputable breeder. I thought their prices were outrageous! I was also insulted that they didn't want to sell to me because I had small children. I was sure that the advice I was getting was crazyness from a bunch of "dog fanatics".

I ended up adopting a pair of 3 year old "teapot" yorkies from a shelter. I was not happy that I had to pay double what the shelter charged for "mutts", (X 2, because my pair had to be adopted together)!

I loved those pups so much! Fannie lived a long healthy life, but her brother Fawn had epilepsy, and was only with us about 4 years. I never knew their background, so am not sure if his condition was a result of poor breeding or not.

I have been involved in yorkie rescue & have had MANY yorkies in my life since those days. I have seen so many heartbreaking things that resulted from poor breeders wanting to make a quick buck.

I am urging you to think about taking the advise from the expierinced people on this board. They are not just "dog fanatics", they speak from the sad things they have seen and lived through.

I have absolutely nothing against mixed breed dogs.... they can be WONDERFUL! I am just re stating: If you are going to get a mixed breed, PLEASE adopt on rather than support a back yard breeder out to make a quick buck!

Good luck with whatever you decide, and please come back to YT for help & advice. You won't find a more caring or knowledgeable group of yorkie owners anywhere else!

09-02-2011, 06:27 AM	#59
intilis YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sayreville, NJ, and Stuart Fl, Posts: 881	Hi dustinleephil , welcolme to YT! If you stay here & READ READ READ, you will learn & benefit SO MUCH! I think I know how you must feel. I remember wanting my first yorkie so badly 25 years ago. I decided to research first, and the advice I was given was much the same that you are getting. At that time I didn't want to hear it! I didn't want to pay for a yorkie from a reputable breeder. I thought their prices were outrageous! I was also insulted that they didn't want to sell to me because I had small children. I was sure that the advice I was getting was crazyness from a bunch of "dog fanatics". I ended up adopting a pair of 3 year old "teapot" yorkies from a shelter. I was not happy that I had to pay double what the shelter charged for "mutts", (X 2, because my pair had to be adopted together)! I loved those pups so much! Fannie lived a long healthy life, but her brother Fawn had epilepsy, and was only with us about 4 years. I never knew their background, so am not sure if his condition was a result of poor breeding or not. I have been involved in yorkie rescue & have had MANY yorkies in my life since those days. I have seen so many heartbreaking things that resulted from poor breeders wanting to make a quick buck. I am urging you to think about taking the advise from the expierinced people on this board. They are not just "dog fanatics", they speak from the sad things they have seen and lived through. I have absolutely nothing against mixed breed dogs.... they can be WONDERFUL! I am just re stating: If you are going to get a mixed breed, PLEASE adopt on rather than support a back yard breeder out to make a quick buck! Good luck with whatever you decide, and please come back to YT for help & advice. You won't find a more caring or knowledgeable group of yorkie owners anywhere else!