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lorenzo · 05-24-2005, 03:11 AM

Hello...I also live in the Middleburg, Fl. area...and the other posts are correct..You must be patient to get the type yorkie you deserve. I raise them also, but have no puppies at the time. Mine are AKC registered and live in my home. You should ask to see the parents to look at the size (dosen't always determine your puppies' size later on, can go back three generations) and get a history of the grandparents and so on...A good breeder will spend time with you and not just try to sell you a puppy. You see, a good person will make sure their puppy is going to the right place and will ask you questions! I interview people to make sure my pups are going to good homes and sometimes this takes several weeks to screen out the bad apples. A good indicator with one of the breeders is that they are keeping the puppies for 12 weeks. Keep your antennas up and don't be hasty, you'll find what you're looking for. I always ask the age of the children in the household because small children are hard on puppies and yorkies are pretty small. This question always offends someone and I've even been accused of suggesting that children are monsters. I don't consider children monsters, just children. I've raised three children and I don't care what people say. If your child was pulling on a dogs ear or his tail and the dog bit the child...who do you correct? You should be responsible for what you create and follow it up throughout it's lifetime. So, good luck and you can write me if you like.

05-24-2005, 03:11 AM	#6
lorenzo Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 14	New Puppies Hello...I also live in the Middleburg, Fl. area...and the other posts are correct..You must be patient to get the type yorkie you deserve. I raise them also, but have no puppies at the time. Mine are AKC registered and live in my home. You should ask to see the parents to look at the size (dosen't always determine your puppies' size later on, can go back three generations) and get a history of the grandparents and so on...A good breeder will spend time with you and not just try to sell you a puppy. You see, a good person will make sure their puppy is going to the right place and will ask you questions! I interview people to make sure my pups are going to good homes and sometimes this takes several weeks to screen out the bad apples. A good indicator with one of the breeders is that they are keeping the puppies for 12 weeks. Keep your antennas up and don't be hasty, you'll find what you're looking for. I always ask the age of the children in the household because small children are hard on puppies and yorkies are pretty small. This question always offends someone and I've even been accused of suggesting that children are monsters. I don't consider children monsters, just children. I've raised three children and I don't care what people say. If your child was pulling on a dogs ear or his tail and the dog bit the child...who do you correct? You should be responsible for what you create and follow it up throughout it's lifetime. So, good luck and you can write me if you like.