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Originally Posted by capt_noonie  Yes a one year old from a good breeder absolutely exist, and thank god you are getting one from Deb Sillars. IMO bad breeders don't have one year old puppies for sale. They get rid of (sell) them ASAP so they don't have to put in more money, or keep them until they can't breed anymore (about 6 years). So if a breeder has a healthy 1 year old, your odds are pretty good for a healthy one. The reason why they keep them is bc they are/were show prospects that didn't make their cut for one reason or another, but us laypeople cannot see the "fault" that the breeder thought that particular dog may not be a good shower. |
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about getting a one-year old from a reputable breeder.
Both Scottie and Casie were show prospects. I had no issues whatsoever waiting until my breeder had decided which pups they wanted to show and that I got their second choice - their second choice means it's a top-notch Yorkie for me!
To the OP: so glad you got such excellent advice from other seasoned Yorkie owners here on YT. Sounds like you're on the right track and I'm happy for you
If you're looking for reading material in the meantime, I found these very helpful myself:
Understanding Dog Behavior Articles The Housebreaking Bible
Best wishes to you and look forward to seeing pictures when you pup arrives!
