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Originally Posted by fur-ball love

Hi all,
New member.....and looking for my very first yorkie baby.
Any recommendations in the SF Bay area for reputable breeders?

I've done a lot of research and am having a hard time knowing who and when to trust. Some of the health concerns sound terrifying. Should I stay away from listings on ebay/craigslist? Only go with recommended breeders from AKC or YT Club of America?

thanks!

Here's a great link to finding a reputable breeder - what to look for - it's long but worth it. In general I would stay clear of craigslist and ebay. Stay away from anyone that doesn't have a health guarantee of at least a year - look for someone who has an established network and "line" and/or does testing - Stay away from anyone who sells mixed breeds - morkies, chorkies, etc. - buy the Breeder - you will have the joy of a great dog for 14+ years - so do it right in the beginning and it will pay off.

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/breeding-breed-specific-library/224784-guide-finding-reputable-breeder.html

Feel free to post breeders when you find them and ask what people think here - they will tell you. Take everything with a grain of salt but listen to your gut - make sure you can meet the breeder/parents or that is at least an option.

other things to consider - "chocolate" is not a rare breed - it can be a problem - there is no such thing as "tea cup" and if someone continually breeds to make too tiny of a dog there will most likely be issues.

Good luck. The work is worth it. They are fantastic dogs!