I did read your story in the Great Lakes section awhile ago and it struck a nerve. It's interesting to me the discussion and critique of many breeders on here, but this one is accepted by some as reputable when there are many red flags. She sounds like a puppy mill operation and brokering from what has been described. I guess because she is in the show world it is overlooked. This is just my opinion from what I have read. I think it's great that you are giving the warning. :thumbup: Buyer beware.

I think that one or two people have had bad experiences. I expect that to happen to every breeder. No Breeder is going to have perfect puppies everytime. She spoke to me for 1/2 hour on the phone. She won't even sell me a puppy before 3 months and will show me the parents. She will also send picture If I would like. She has more good experiences than bad. She is upfront about everything with her puppies.

I checked out 3 breeders from Dog Fancy online for curiousity sake and they all seemed unreputable to me. Just my 2 cents.

It is certainly your choice but I would run the other way if I was you. Just the fact that she gets dogs from a facility in another state is a big red flag. I agree good breeders are hard to find but they are out there. Good luck.

The one I am buying has the parents there. That is all that matters to me.

I had a friend that bought a puppy from Stardust. From what I remember, I wasnt all that impressed. My friend bought a pup named Ginger from her and Susan shipped the pup from IL to Sacramento at 9 weeks. When my friend took her to the vet, the pup had a hernia that Susan knew about, but didnt disclose before she shipped her. To me, I found that bad business. When my freind approached her, Susan said she could "exchange" the pup, but of course my friend was already attached. Susan knew my friend was buying Ginger to mate with her male. I just thought that was shady of her to still send a pup that cannot breed due to the hernia. However...Susan did become very close with my friend and was very helpful in helping my friend become a breeder. She was always there to answer questions and offer advice. Personally, I just never got over the fact that she knowingly sold an unhealthy pup. The pup was adorable..but just wasnt fit to breed. I would have had more respect for Susan had she sold the sweet lil girl to someone wanting a new pup as opposed to a new mother to breed. So...bottom line....gorgeous pups...not so trustworthy!! But thats JMO!!!! ;)

Does anyone know any reputable breeders in IL or Indiana that have puppies available in the beginning of june then?

Amy...please dont take this the wrong way...but you seem almost defensive of any opinions given about Stardust......if you feel that strongly then go with your gut and get a pup from her. But when you ask for an opinion on here, it is given to you to HELP you....not to put you down or disagree with you!! Bottom line....whatever baby you end up with, I think you will have ALOT of people on here to support you and enjoy your stories to come of your new baby!! I think its great you came here first to ask opinions....but dont take it personal if what your hear isnt what you wanted to hear!! All of of us are overprotective of Yorkies....but bottom line....wherever you get your baby from...know you are supported and you dont need to be defensive.....If I am wrong, then I sincerely apologize...but thats just my perception of this thread ok :)

No I am sorry. I am just frustrated. I found a breeder and now the puppies have ringworm then I found Stardust, and I am hearing bad things about her. I just want a great breeder I can trust. does anyone have any? I don't mind having them shipped without seeing them if I know they are a VERY reputable breeder.

Yes not to judge but you sound impulsive. Take your time...you will hopefully have this dog many years so do your research now. Check out breeders on the YTCA and AKC sites.

I have been looking for 5 months. I need the puppy the first week of June, so I am in a little bit of a rush. Does anyone know of a good breeder around IL or Indiana

Have you posted in the for sale/wanted section? I know there was a Tricia that had pups in IL as I saw her respond to others posts. Why do you have to have a puppy the first week of June?

Your frustration is SO understandable!! But I promise you...as a Yorkie Mom that waited a LONG time for the right baby.....if you do your homework (as you are by asking these questions) and give it a lil bit of time...you will find the perfect baby! I would suggest to check out the breeder talk forums and get to know the veterans on here. Believe me, they care every bit as much as you do about finding the right pup for you! I wish you the best of luck and I definitely feel for you and your frustrations!! I know you want to find someone trustworthy, and find em now.....but if you take the time to make the right choice, we can all promise you that you will NEVER regret it!! Good luck Amy ;)

You may want to go see the pup Susan has, see the parents and then make a decision. If you don't like what you see, keep looking. JMO

Also...maybe ask Susan if you can have the pup checked by a vet YOU choose before the final purchase. If the pup is healthy.....then lemme tell ya.....her pups are ADORABLE and have the sweetest temperament!! I loved Ginger!! Thought she was the sweetest thing. She was pee pad trained at 9 weeks and so loving. Just thought it was crappy of Susan to sell a pup she knew could not reproduce. Susan knew my friend was looking for a female to breed and sold her a pup that couldnt do so....Having said that.....if you can have the pup fully checked before you commit, then, in my personal opinion, I can tell ya her pups are cute as can be!! Just dont let yourself settle because you are on a time limit.....this is in fact a lifelong commitment!! ;)