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Old 01-30-2007, 04:04 PM   #7
JeanieK
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And do the research on purchasing a yorkie...We lost our Maltese and German Shepherd w/in months of each other and thought I could never go through that loss again...BUT I started looking at web sights and through many of the SCAMS, like the mentioned Africa Mission, etc. I learned alot...Check your local classified ads, or your local vet for a breeder local (which is where I found my Charlie!) and go see the parents and the living conditions and avoid any heartache you may experience in buying a puppy shipped to you from the unkown (once you have your little one you will see as I did they are way too little to ship)...You will be happy you did...The woman I bought Charlie from cried when we left w/ him and we call each other often, (we share vet appt. info like weight gained, etc.) she truly cares about her pups finding a good home...Charlie was an only pup and she wanted to keep him until last, selling the other females pups first, but knew I would be a good parent and let him go first, we are actually thinking of buying another male from the other litter, I am so in love with this little guy it isn't even funny!!! haha...he is so lovable!!! send any questions my way and I will do my best to help you! yml

Welcome to YT. That is very good advice. I would not have a pup shipped from a breeder unless I knew of their reputation. It's just as important to research the breeder as it is to research the puppy.
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