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Originally Posted by Franky & Raquel  I am getting my girlfriend a Yorkie on Monday for Valentines day. I found a private breeder who sells the dogs out of his home. These dogs are bred in Ireland and brought over to the US. On Monday he will be recieveing 14 pups, at around 10 weeks old each. I want to go down there and pick one out, probably a female. I was hoping you guys/ladies with more knowledge can take a look at his website and let me know if everything sounds legitimate. All of the puppies have their first shots, vet. certificates and are UKC registered.
My girlfriend told him she wanted one that wouldnt exceed 6lbs, due to the rules and regulations of her apartment building. He told her a dog of that size would cost around 900$-1000$.
Just want to see what you guys think about everything and the price. Please respons asap. |
This is a broker. These puppies are shipped from overseas far too young. Only a breeder would do this that does not care about their puppies.
Size cannot be guaranteed, they can tell you anything.
If there is a problem with your puppy you would have no recourse as you are dealing through a third party. I have heard of a breeder in Ireland selling in this manner and is not someone I would recommend.
14 puppies is mass breeding, ie puppymill. You have no clue about the parents, what they might look like, any health issues would be a mystery to these people, you have no way of knowing how these puppies were raised.
Find a local reputable breeder that you can visit and deal with directly.