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Originally Posted by Nancy1999  I agree with Ann, but emailing isn't enough, they receive hundreds of emails a day. You need to stand out from the crowd and show that you can offer an excellent Yorkie home. I always recommend calling and asking if it's a good time to talk. Think of questions to ask about their breeding program or if they think a Yorkie is the right dog for you. By the way, the breeder who called the dog a runt, I love her!!! Most breeders would call it a "teacup" and jack up the price 1000 dollars. Good breeders know that the smaller dogs shouldn't be bred, but they make great pets for the right people. It's possible for a good breeder to breed two different breeds, but an awful lot of breeders mix chi's and yorkies to get a smaller dog, and I'd be wary of that, the "yorkies" tend to have huge ears. To answer your question on looks, I believe experience breeder can predict what a dog will look like as it grows older. I think I've even learned to be able to predict. By 12 weeks you really have a pretty good indication of how they will look as adults, especially if you see the parents. I can't answer your question on guarantee, so many offer what seems to be long guarantees, but they really cover nothing. Here's a great article on finding a good breeder. http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/bre...e-breeder.html I agree with you it is stressful, but take your time, you might have this little bundle of joy for 16 years! |
Thank you so much for the long, in detail review! That is so helpful! Can you look at the puppy I'm interested in and see if you think it has been crossbred? She said this puppy will get to 6 pounds, which is near perfect in my opinion and looks very healthy and cute! She is 9 weeks, but it's hard for me to tell as I just don't know what a cross breed looks like honestly.
I am just so anxious, but I don't want to dive in too quickly and make a mistake in my choosing! I know it will take time, which is horrible when I am soooo anxious!
I've attached the picture of the puppy if anyone could give insight if they believe this is a cross breed or a healthy, purebred yorkie!
Thank you all for your help! I really enjoy this forum, and can't wait to be a more frequent user