[DBlain]

Before I even knew of YT I have always agreed with this statement,
A Reputable Breeder Will….
* Want to know as much about you as you do
about them. They are concerned with the
well-being of their puppies and making sure the
puppy is a good fit for you.*Will be knowledgeable and open about the pros,
cons and health of the breed. Will discuss spay
and neutering.
*Will not sell a Yorkie puppy prior to 12 weeks of
age, because of problems that may occur with a
younger puppy.

so with that being said at that point it should be a little safer to show a prospective buyer a puppy, and it is only fair to let them see the general area where the pup was raised. For me all new born yorkies look like little rotweillers so I would never make a buying decision until the pup is close to 12 weeks. Yet many breeders are asking for and getting a deposit before the dog is even born, doesn't that fly in the face of making sure the puppy is a good fit for you. So Perhaps if breeders waited to show the pups to buyers when they were closer to the age when they should be sold, the puppies would not be as prone to picking up an infection. I do agree with breeders taking lots of precautions and if I was one I would have rules posted at the door and sent out in advance so there was no discussion and the buyers were prepared. I would call it. Nursery Visiting Protocol . Things like please come freshly bathed and in clean clothes, upon arrival you will be given booties, and will be asked to scrub your hands, this is for the safety of all our dogs including your new puppy. Anyway I am not a breeder but those are my thoughts