I need advice on selling my puppies

[topknot]

Originally Posted by amanda350

Thank you for your help.. I did not realize any of this so it helps me tremendously..I was under the impression that it was better to start advertising so I kind of felt the pressure to have to do it but now I know I can relax and enjoy them and worry about it in about 4 wks...Thanks again!

I do not even think about reserving them till about 8 weeks. That still gives you 4 more weeks to find good homes for them. Another good reason is - say you have a buyer and they want a smaller sized yorkie and you reserve the smallest yorkie for them. Then the others get soken for too. Then at 12 weeks of age the smallest turns out to be the biggest. Then they are upset once they get home and go to the vet. Best to waith to get a better idea of personalities and size and quality untill they are older to make a better match. People are happier then. I just let people know I have a litter, but they will have to wait on the pups.
T.

[Breny]

I never vaccinate before 8 weeks old. There is no reason to, as they get what they need from mom.

I also wait until they are over 2 lbs as well. I normally start the vaccines between 8 weeks to 9 weeks.

And never LEPTO.

[spr377]

Originally Posted by Thorsmomma

Good luck on finding them great homes! I can't give you suggestions on how much to charge, but I would be careful where you advertise them as you might attract sketchy people in some places...like kijiji. Just be really picky who they go to...And good luck!

I don't advertise in local papers, because in my experience, I get a lot of whacko's calling. I personally have had wonderful experiences with Kijiji, locally, so I wouldn't call it sketchy! It is easier to weed prospective buyers out, if you can do some of it by email. I also have a questionnaire that must be filled out, and they have to give a vet reference that I can call. I do not ship, and require meeting them in person and have them spend time with the puppy before I make the decision whether they are fit "parents" for the puppy.

[gardenyorkies]

In my opinion, puppies should not be sold until they have had their first vaccination (usually 8-10 weeks old) ...Have been vet checked...Have had blood work to determine health...We want to make sure that we are placing a puppy that to the best of our ability is healthy, happy and well adjusted!

An older puppy is starting to develop it's own personality and it is much easier for new prospective parents to interact with the litter and decide which puppy will make the perfect new family addition!...We have also found holding onto a puppy for 12-16 weeks old assures that the puppy makes a smooth transition to it's new home...Is piddlepad trained...Eating well...This makes for less problems for the new owners and a puppy that will be able to stay in it's happy home!

Also, IMO, you can not determine the quality of a yorkie puppy for breeding before it is 6 months of age...Any puppies sold before this age should be sold with a spay/neuter contract...There are already too many poor representations of the breed to add more to the yorkie population...

Good luck with placing your new babies!

[topknot]

Originally Posted by gardenyorkies

In my opinion, puppies should not be sold until they have had their first vaccination (usually 8-10 weeks old) ...Have been vet checked...Have had blood work to determine health...We want to make sure that we are placing a puppy that to the best of our ability is healthy, happy and well adjusted!

An older puppy is starting to develop it's own personality and it is much easier for new prospective parents to interact with the litter and decide which puppy will make the perfect new family addition!...We have also found holding onto a puppy for 12-16 weeks old assures that the puppy makes a smooth transition to it's new home...Is piddlepad trained...Eating well...This makes for less problems for the new owners and a puppy that will be able to stay in it's happy home!

Also, IMO, you can not determine the quality of a yorkie puppy for breeding before it is 6 months of age...Any puppies sold before this age should be sold with a spay/neuter contract...There are already too many poor representations of the breed to add more to the yorkie population...

Good luck with placing your new babies!

I now spay and neuter all my pups going to pet homes, before they go. Which mean mine are much older when they leave - but still puppies. But my main goal is for a show prospect for myself - reason to keep them longer.
T.