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Originally Posted by ahackett thanks for the advice.. i've been to the akc website and all their links, but not thought of going to shows.. i've called vets and all that.. thanks again.. |
You are welcome. The AKC does not screen anyone posting puppies for sale through their breeder contact. You are not guaranteed contacting a reputable breeder that way.
At shows, you will have a chance to see what a breeder is producing and putting in the show ring. A show breeder is usually or should be pretty dedicated to the Yorkie.
When you ask them questions, a few questions you might ask is how long they have been in it, hve they been showing their dogs all along, health issues with any puppies they have had, and how much they know about the possible genetic issues in Yorkies. A good breeder knows all the answers to those questions.
not all show breeders are reputable either. You want someone who has lots of info about the breed and no more than about two different breeds.
Never buy a pup less than 12 weeks old and minimum over 2lbs. Too small even at 12 weeks is risky.