Price could be one factor in looking for a breeder to purchase from. In my area, show breeders such as myself will sell a pet quality puppy for about $1500 sometimes a bit less.
Other things to consider when purchasing-
If the breeder knows what they are doing, carefully choosing their breedings the puppies they produce even those sold for pet, will be beautiful. I start mine in leash training etc at 8 weeks. They are not even quite weaned yet.They are not taken home to the right buyer until 3 -4 months of age sometimes older.
You also want to have a breeder that asks you all kinds of questions such as previous pet ownership, where the pup will be living, how many and who in the family that sort of thing. And the breeder should be more than happy to be able to answer questions about their dogs and yorkies in general. They should know about the illnesses that Yorkies can be prone to and genetic issues that can happen in yorkies.
In Canada, under the CKC rules we are required to also provide a contract to the buyer for any dog or puppy sale outlining sire and dam reg. names and numbers registration number of puppy, litter reg. number and that Registration papers will be forthcoming to the new owner and price paid for the dog or puppy.
Personally my contract also requires that the dog or puppy be returned to me at any time in its lifetime should soemthing happen the owner can't keep it.
If it is returned within a month of purchase, I refund most of the purchase price keeping back $100 providing it is returned in good health. If it is returned because the puppy has a problem full refund. |