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Originally Posted by SharynHill  Whoah! to some of these members and their comments relative to my post which yielded me a nice invitation to an party involving yorkies was just that a nice invitation to an event with people with a common interest that being love of these little creatures. i am new to YT. i do hope that this site is not to slam other members but instead one that politely stated replies are welcomed and encouraged. May we be a sweet to each other as our dogs. After all dog spelled backward is god. meaning that they are a gift from him with all his goodness. May we reflect a good and kind spirit as well to all of the other yorkie owners and lovers of them. I just started out on this site with the baby step of seeking a new puppy in the next 6 months or so. that is all I want to do is find a healthy spirited puppy. I'm not being political here and i do not want those who might give me their advice to be slammed for doing so. i apologize to Donna for what all have slammed her with. I feel she was only offering friendship and knowledge of what she knew. that is how I received it. Please consider being kind to all everyone out there. Thanks for all the tips. |
Just wanted to share with you. Before getting Bubba, I met with no less than 10 breeders within a 150 mile radius of where I am located. I considered going as far as 500 miles within my state to meet with a breeder. Before becoming a member here, I did find some helpful advice just by reading old threads.
Pertaining to a breeder, consider only the breeders with homes neat, clean enough, you wouldn't mind spending the day and having dinner there. The pups should centrally located in the home, tv/music on, someone around, being socialized all day. Their crate/pen should be clean, bedding especially. Parents on site, at least the dam and photo/pedigree of sire. If you are getting too many excuses, no matter how cute the pup, leave. You have to think, by purchasing from this breeder you are condoning their shady practices. I saw three or four really cute, exactly (appearance) what I was looking for, puppies and just left, because the breeder didn't have the answers I needed.
Also, by the time I visited the fifth or sixth breeder, I brought a few pictures of adult yorkies, a couple of pictures were from this site
By the way, thanks to; Maximo, Bitsy, and Quicksilver
I did the research and put in the time, because I knew I was willing to spend my hard earned dollar to expand my family and I felt it should go to a breeder that is the most competent. If finances were an issue, I would consider a rescue so I'd have enough for their future medical if needed.
Best of luck, keep us posted please