Breeder Review Anyone heard of Yorkie Love Affair? Breeder Review

[KendraE]

Originally Posted by gracielove

,
Well, if you insist on a so called "teacup" you are looking for trouble. No dog was intended to be 2 to 3lbs. A good breeder may have a tiny occasionally but they are not supposed to be that size. A responsible breeder is very careful about where they place these tiny babies as they are basically a special needs pup.
Tiny dogs break easily.
Tiny dogs tend to have genetic disorders.
Tiny dogs are a danger to themselves as they do not realize their own shortcomings.
Tiny dogs are more likely to be attacked by larger dogs.
Tiny dogs need to be watched over constantly and cannot live the normal life of a dog.
Tiny dogs have high pitched barks that will go though any apartment wall.
If a tiny dog gets sick you have precious little time to get it well as it has no ability to compensate like a larger dog.
If you buy from a tiny breeder you had better have plenty of money on hand to pay the vet bills you will be facing very soon. You haven't saved a cent by buying from these breeders.
There are still many places where dogs are not welcome. There are still many places where dogs should not be. Your dog is safer at home in many cases.
Most apartments that require a small dog have a 20lb maximum.

My little girl would be considered 'large' by some standards. She is a 5 pounder. She remained very small as a puppy for a very long time and I had to go through special precautions to keep her safe. She would try to jump up on objects and then jump off. She would get things she shouldn't have and chew them (more prone to get an obstruction) despite my constant efforts to keep things out of her reach. She decided she wanted to sleep on the back of a rocker like the cat. One little rock of the chair would have sent her flying.

Buying from a breeder who breeds for tiny dogs is irresponsible. These breeders disregard every genetic rule of breeding of purebred dogs and breed for size only. This type of breeding creates a genetic disaster. The breed standard is 4 to 7lbs. Why would you want a dog any smaller than that? If you want a dog that is a fashion accessory you might want to reevaluate your desire for a dog. These dogs are small but still require all the training a larger dog needs. If they are not trained properly you can have some terrible personality disorders.

Your desire for a tiny dog should be tempered by your desire for the breed to be healthy and strong. You should have more concern for the dog's well being then your need to tote your dog every where you go. A 4 to 7lb dog IS tiny and to breed for something smaller is dangerous to the breed.

[caw]

3,500 is took much for a pet quality dog!!!! I wouldn't buy a dog from this place!! The dogs are way too small as well. Your asking for a heartache.

[navillusc]

I didn't get very far in the links provided before I wanted to leave. Way too much advertising jargon to look real to me. That the pup is being sold via eBay, and has eyes that look more Shih Tzu than Yorkie were also turn-offs, especially at that price. Noticing that they say specifically that they "do not breed to standard" yet say they are AKC was 'mental whiplash' for me as was this statement:

"Our Love Affair started with Yorkies when I was a little girl. My husband bought me my first Yorkie and I''ve been in Love with this breed ever since."

I am having difficulty figuring out 'when' her "Love Affair" began...when she was a "little girl" or when her "husband bought" the "first Yorkie" for her...unless she married VERY young! Or...did she start her Yorkie breeding business, "Our Love Affair" (that's the name of the business per the business website) when she was a "little girl" but couldn't breed anything because she didn't have any Yorkies until her "husband" bought her the "first" one...I didn't know you only need ONE Yorkie to breed...but maybe I missed something in the website verbiage.

Very confusing...I'd not be interested...too many 'advertising data mis-alignments' for me...not to mention the typo's, bad punctuation...all the 'glitzy' words that look designed to stir your emotions and make you think these 'below standard' dogs are so much better than the 'standard' Yorkies, etc.

I hope you find the Yorkie you are looking for. Me...I'd keep looking. Good luck!

[Teresa Ford]

RED FLAGS: 1) High Price but, no champion pedigree
2) Defensive wording and rational for not breeding to YCA and AKC standards
3) No health guarantee
4) Breeder's name elusive, when it should be proudly displayed on the site
5) photos of pups. They don't look like the puppies we know, that come from good breeders

[Lorraine]

Originally Posted by yorkiebradybunc

1. The fact that you can take them almost anywhere. They are so small, they can comfortably fit inside a large tote bag or a special bag specially designed so you can take your fur baby along. Plus, more and more retail stores and restaurants are allowing dogs to come inside, particularly if they're small in size. The small dog definitely has the advantage here.
2. If you live in an apartment, a small dog may be the only dog that's allowed. Many apartment complexes have regulations specifying the size dog you can have. If your dog is Tinkerbell size, he may be allowed to take up residence with you in your apartment.
3. Small dogs require less food which can be a cost savings to you. Plus, if you need to take them to a kennel or have them groomed, it generally will cost less than it would for a larger dog.
4. Small dogs tend to be less threatening to other pets you may have in your house.
5. Small dogs tend to form close bonds with their people, possibly because their small size allows them to follow their owner almost everywhere.
6. People tend to find smaller dogs less intimidating and are often eager to pamper and cuddle them. If you're a social person and like people coming up to you to pet your dog, a small dog may be for you.
7. Smaller dogs tend to be easier to clean, groom and bathe.
8. The "Teacup" sized dogs tend to have smaller features such as snout, noses, ears which makes them more teddy bear faced.
9. Quieter barks
10. I just plain and simple LOVE having something I can carry with me all the time that has that awww factor!
BUT I DON"T want a sickly pup and if he looks sickly than that means I am going to have issues down the road.

Sorry but you have the wrong idea about very small. They cannot be toted around in bags. They are delicate even the most robust one is. Toting around in bags is too much for them, they are not meant to be handled in this manner. If I happen to have one particularly small I will not sell to someone who intends to do this.
They don't have quieter barks. They can be very loud high pitched as any small dog can be.
Yes less food, but can be picky eaters and trust me you would rather buy more food for a little bigger yorkie than Vet bills for a very small one. They stress much quicker and easier, need Vet intervention much more than one say 6 or 7 lbs.
Condos apts whatever usually for a size regulation is less than 15 lbs. They don't have to be 3 lbs.
They dont have to look sickly at purchase to end up being sickly later on. I will not sell a particularly small one until they are well over 6 months, already been spayed/neutered, I usually have my Vet run tests on them first.
They are not easier to groom, bathe etc, they may be little but are unreal in their strength should they choose to fight you and you don't have much to hang onto. As a professional groomer I hate doing the tinies that fight, they are more prone to getting hurt. I have to hang on and make sure at the same time they don't get hurt.
Yes particularly small can be darn cute but then so are the ones I have had that were in the 4 1/2- 7 lbs ranges. Tinies are one heck of a big responsibility and I have found people that had them at less than 4 1/2 lbs don't really want them that small again. Some do but already know what the drill is and what they are in for.

[nanahas3]

Originally Posted by Lorraine

Sorry but you have the wrong idea about very small. They cannot be toted around in bags. They are delicate even the most robust one is. Toting around in bags is too much for them, they are not meant to be handled in this manner. If I happen to have one particularly small I will not sell to someone who intends to do this.
They don't have quieter barks. They can be very loud high pitched as any small dog can be.
Yes less food, but can be picky eaters and trust me you would rather buy more food for a little bigger yorkie than Vet bills for a very small one. They stress much quicker and easier, need Vet intervention much more than one say 6 or 7 lbs.
Condos apts whatever usually for a size regulation is less than 15 lbs. They don't have to be 3 lbs.
They dont have to look sickly at purchase to end up being sickly later on. I will not sell a particularly small one until they are well over 6 months, already been spayed/neutered, I usually have my Vet run tests on them first.
They are not easier to groom, bathe etc, they may be little but are unreal in their strength should they choose to fight you and you don't have much to hang onto. As a professional groomer I hate doing the tinies that fight, they are more prone to getting hurt. I have to hang on and make sure at the same time they don't get hurt.
Yes particularly small can be darn cute but then so are the ones I have had that were in the 4 1/2- 7 lbs ranges. Tinies are one heck of a big responsibility and I have found people that had them at less than 4 1/2 lbs don't really want them that small again. Some do but already know what the drill is and what they are in for.

I totally agree. I have a tiny 2 1/2 lb little girl and everything you said is absolutely true. Thank God no health problems so far but what you said about their strength amazed me. Kyra if she wants down will fight tooth and nail and then I worry I will hurt her if I don't hurry in where it is safe and let her down, because she is twisting and turning like crazy to chase a squirrel or some such thing.

[Lorraine]

I should also mention, big red flag as well when a breeder is charging a premium price like that. For $3000 I would expect a guaranteed show dog.
My smaller ones are sold for pet exactly the same price as I sell any Yorkie for pet. The smaller ones have had all their vacc's and are spayed/neutered and I don't charge extra for having paid that myself with my vet.

[yorkiebradybunc]

Originally Posted by gracielove

,
Well, if you insist on a so called "teacup" you are looking for trouble. No dog was intended to be 2 to 3lbs. A good breeder may have a tiny occasionally but they are not supposed to be that size. A responsible breeder is very careful about where they place these tiny babies as they are basically a special needs pup.
Tiny dogs break easily.
Tiny dogs tend to have genetic disorders.
Tiny dogs are a danger to themselves as they do not realize their own shortcomings.
Tiny dogs are more likely to be attacked by larger dogs.
Tiny dogs need to be watched over constantly and cannot live the normal life of a dog.
Tiny dogs have high pitched barks that will go though any apartment wall.
If a tiny dog gets sick you have precious little time to get it well as it has no ability to compensate like a larger dog.
If you buy from a tiny breeder you had better have plenty of money on hand to pay the vet bills you will be facing very soon. You haven't saved a cent by buying from these breeders.
There are still many places where dogs are not welcome. There are still many places where dogs should not be. Your dog is safer at home in many cases.
Most apartments that require a small dog have a 20lb maximum.

My little girl would be considered 'large' by some standards. She is a 5 pounder. She remained very small as a puppy for a very long time and I had to go through special precautions to keep her safe. She would try to jump up on objects and then jump off. She would get things she shouldn't have and chew them (more prone to get an obstruction) despite my constant efforts to keep things out of her reach. She decided she wanted to sleep on the back of a rocker like the cat. One little rock of the chair would have sent her flying.

Buying from a breeder who breeds for tiny dogs is irresponsible. These breeders disregard every genetic rule of breeding of purebred dogs and breed for size only. This type of breeding creates a genetic disaster. The breed standard is 4 to 7lbs. Why would you want a dog any smaller than that? If you want a dog that is a fashion accessory you might want to reevaluate your desire for a dog. These dogs are small but still require all the training a larger dog needs. If they are not trained properly you can have some terrible personality disorders.

Your desire for a tiny dog should be tempered by your desire for the breed to be healthy and strong. You should have more concern for the dog's well being then your need to tote your dog every where you go. A 4 to 7lb dog IS tiny and to breed for something smaller is dangerous to the breed.

All EXCELLENT POINTS!

[yorkiebradybunc]

ALL Good points!navillusc

[yorkiebradybunc]

Originally Posted by Teresa Ford

RED FLAGS: 1) High Price but, no champion pedigree
2) Defensive wording and rational for not breeding to YCA and AKC standards
3) No health guarantee
4) Breeder's name elusive, when it should be proudly displayed on the site
5) photos of pups. They don't look like the puppies we know, that come from good breeders

"Breeder's name elusive, when it should be proudly displayed on the site". That was my biggest concern and no health guarantee.

[yorkiebradybunc]

A friend told me to google the website and I FINALLY found out who the breeder was geez!
Maria Calverley (mialovesken) on Pinterest

[msyorktown]

Originally Posted by yorkiebradybunc

A friend told me to google the website and I FINALLY found out who the breeder was geez!
Maria Calverley (mialovesken) on Pinterest

I STILL wouldn't buy from her!!! Too many red flags for me..not to mention the $3500.00 price tag!

[concretegurl]

If you dont want a sickly pup dont get an UNDERSIZED one.

Everything you losted my 12.2 pound yorkie does regularly a 5-7 pounder easily.

Although many if your snall dog poi are simply misnomers, rumors, rarities of reality other wise false misconceptions.

[yorkiebradybunc]

Originally Posted by msyorktown

I STILL wouldn't buy from her!!! Too many red flags for me..not to mention the $3500.00 price tag!

Originally Posted by concretegurl

If you dont want a sickly pup dont get an UNDERSIZED one.

Everything you losted my 12.2 pound yorkie does regularly a 5-7 pounder easily.

Although many if your snall dog poi are simply misnomers, rumors, rarities of reality other wise false misconceptions.

Thanks for the help!

[shippernhorse]

Originally Posted by yorkiebradybunc

Sorry I meant to say found out about her website? Like I said I can't find out even who the breeder is....strange! hmmmmm..... did a who is search and came back with NOTHING!

You could email her! I've talked with her out of curiosity and she is open to people coming to her house to see pups and parents. Somepeople just don't like having there names out there! I personally think shè would be a great breeder to buy from if your looking for the super cute tiny pup! She's not breeding to the standard because that's not want her customers want