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pupppyluvx0 · 05-11-2008, 03:06 PM

Hey guys. I found a dog on nextdaypets.com and I emailed the breeder to find out about price/shipping. I really would prefer to pick up a dog so I can play with it and see it beforehand, but this puppy is too far away. Do you suggest not buying online, and have you heard any stories about this site? Also, what kinds of questions should I ask the seller? I appreciate everyone's help soo much, I want to make sure I'm not supporting a puppy mill or anything like that. Thanks!!

YorkieRose · 05-11-2008, 06:05 PM

So many are ripped off...I would only buy if you know others who have gotten healthy pups and exactly what the breeder said it will be...and anyone who does not speak directly to the breeders vet is foolish...some will back off and refuse to even talk to you when asked the vet question...what does that tell you?

sheilajom · 05-11-2008, 06:11 PM

There are lots of nice breeders on here, why not try and find one of them here! Many people here would vouche for them if needed.

Nancy1999 · 05-11-2008, 10:31 PM

I would never buy a puppy on-line; this is one of the main ways puppy mills sell puppies. I think the best site for finding ethical breeders is the YTCA. Yorkshire Terrier Club of America About The Club The human society has a pamphlet on finding a good dog. http://www.hsus.org/web-files/PDF/Good_breeder.pdf , and YorkieTalk had a recent thread about this very topic, and one of our members thought up a very good list of questions. http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/gen...ml#post1900263, but you may need to do more reading before you understand what the right answers are. Don't take shortcuts, hopefully this pet will be with you at least 10-15 years and you want to make a wise choice.

pupppyluvx0 · 05-12-2008, 07:08 AM

yea, i figured it wasn't a good idea. and I want to play with the puppy before I buy her anyways! thanks so much for your replies, the last thing I wanna do is support someone who promotes puppy mills. thank god I found this site to help me out!!

RONLYNN · 05-12-2008, 10:13 AM

When you find a place you are interested in getting a dog from I would post the name here and ask if anyone knows anything about that place that way you will get feedback from people on here....with all these yorkies people got them from some place so hopefully they will have feedback for you!! Good luck with your search.

05-11-2008, 03:06 PM	#1
pupppyluvx0 Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2008 Location: CT Posts: 12	questions to ask someone selling a yorkie? Hey guys. I found a dog on nextdaypets.com and I emailed the breeder to find out about price/shipping. I really would prefer to pick up a dog so I can play with it and see it beforehand, but this puppy is too far away. Do you suggest not buying online, and have you heard any stories about this site? Also, what kinds of questions should I ask the seller? I appreciate everyone's help soo much, I want to make sure I'm not supporting a puppy mill or anything like that. Thanks!! __________________ Tara

05-11-2008, 06:05 PM	#2
YorkieRose No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,577	pup So many are ripped off...I would only buy if you know others who have gotten healthy pups and exactly what the breeder said it will be...and anyone who does not speak directly to the breeders vet is foolish...some will back off and refuse to even talk to you when asked the vet question...what does that tell you?

05-11-2008, 10:31 PM	#4
Nancy1999 I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 25,396 Blog Entries: 2	I would never buy a puppy on-line; this is one of the main ways puppy mills sell puppies. I think the best site for finding ethical breeders is the YTCA. Yorkshire Terrier Club of America About The Club The human society has a pamphlet on finding a good dog. http://www.hsus.org/web-files/PDF/Good_breeder.pdf , and YorkieTalk had a recent thread about this very topic, and one of our members thought up a very good list of questions. http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/gen...ml#post1900263, but you may need to do more reading before you understand what the right answers are. Don't take shortcuts, hopefully this pet will be with you at least 10-15 years and you want to make a wise choice. __________________ NancyJoey Proud members of the CrAzYcLuB and YAP! ** Just Say No to Puppymills – Join YAP! Yorkshire Terrier Club of America – Breeder Referrals

05-12-2008, 07:08 AM	#5
pupppyluvx0 Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2008 Location: CT Posts: 12	yea, i figured it wasn't a good idea. and I want to play with the puppy before I buy her anyways! thanks so much for your replies, the last thing I wanna do is support someone who promotes puppy mills. thank god I found this site to help me out!! __________________ Tara

05-12-2008, 10:13 AM	#6
RONLYNN Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Manhattan Beach, CA Posts: 1,635	When you find a place you are interested in getting a dog from I would post the name here and ask if anyone knows anything about that place that way you will get feedback from people on here....with all these yorkies people got them from some place so hopefully they will have feedback for you!! Good luck with your search. __________________ Ronda & Teddi PPU - Petite Pups United Member The PINK Club Member **

05-11-2008, 06:11 PM	#3
sheilajom YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Alabama Posts: 461 Blog Entries: 1	There are lots of nice breeders on here, why not try and find one of them here! Many people here would vouche for them if needed.