What do you know about Jarbeth Kennels in Missouri?
 

I have found a beautiful little yorkie girl that I am considering purchasing from a breeder that is located in Missouri. The name of the breeder is the Jarbeth Kennels. Have any of you heard about them? I'd like to know if this is a safe, reputable breeder. Thank you so much for your help!

Bolognese, Chihuahuas, Boston Terriers, Silky Terriers,
Yorkshire Terriers, Chinese Crested, Pugs and More...

Red Flags..1. Multiple breeds for sale
2. Location...MO is well known for being one of the worst states for puppy mills.
3. They admit that this is an 'industry' for them.

I recommend finding a breeder that is closer to your area that you can go visit, see the parents and the condition the pups are raised in. Pups raised in a facility are not well socialized to a normal household environment...

I have lived in Missouri for the past 4 years now and I haven't heard anyone admit to being a puppy mill or that puppies are an industry here. That maybe so but I haven't heard it. LOL

That said, I have to agree with Sylvan. Find some place close enough to go see the puppy. It's worth it if you have to wait a little longer. I promise if you ask enough questions you will be happy with your new baby. Sylvia

http://permanent.access.gpo.gov/webs...ists/lista.pdf

19 pages of this 80 page list of all the USDA registered kennels are for kennels located in Missouri. That is nearly 1/4 of all the listings for the US, so I think you can say that this is an industry for this state, admitted or not.

I don't think anyone would have the "GUTS" to admit to being a puppymill! with that said....There is a place around where I live called the "puppy patch"...isn't that a cute name for a place that sells puppymill puppies!! I know..did ALOT of investigating before I got my first yorkie...anyway..they were very nice to me in the beginning until I started asking questions...like "are these puppies from local breeders?" I guess they didn't like that question...they weren't as nice to me after that...anyway they told me "no" they are not from local breeders that they are, flown in from or, they go and pick them up in vans from the mid western states...MO was one of the states that was mentioned...so I would say IMO, STAY AWAY!! I know how it feels to want one of these little furballs of love but, if you could find a local breeder where you can see the parents or...we have breeders on this site...just do lots of research...you don't want to end up with a sick baby

WOW!!!! I knew I lived a secluded life but I never would have guessed there was that many in one state let alone Missouri. I don't know where Arkansas stands in that list but we've been thinking of moving down there. Might be a good idea, huh? Sylvia

There are some wonderful reputable breeders in the state of WA. Have you contacted AKC or gone on to the YTCA website breeder referral? Mary

I would stay away from anyone who has that many dogs for sale because it is a business for them. You do not know if the dogs are taken care of, getting the right Vet care, or house in the backwoods of missouri in cages, shacks..etc
Yes, Missouri is the worst state for being a puppymill state.
And it's all thanks to the HUNTE'S corp (the biggest puppy broker in the US) and Gov.Matt blunt who supports puppymill farming.
I'd like to see them both run out of town.
With that being said ..It's not fair to lump all missourian breeders in this class. ..you just have to be more cautious who you buy from.
All states have puppymills.
you just need to pick a hobby breeder or a good kennel who's soul income is not from breeding all kinds of different dogs..but find one who breed only 1 or 2 breeds.
Make sure they have a good understand of the breed, one who will answer all your questions, and ask you several too.
A good breeder will be concerned with who there pup is going to be with and not in it for just the sale.
If any breeder says they have never had any problems in there lines ..RUN.
All breeders at one time or another have.
Unless they are just starting out.
When a breeder find something in the line they will correct it...
Not keep breeding the problem.

Granted pups raised in a facility (sometimes) are not as well socialized to a normal household environment.
Maybe and maybe not..depends on the facility.
and how much day today interaction they get.
and how old the pup is.
Young puppies adapt to there environment rather easily.
An unsocialized pup can also be due to a genetic makeup.
My first chose would be a good reputable home hobby breeder but, does not mean I would not buy from a good reputable kennel.

I also would never buy a 7,500 dollar dog..you can find some every nice pups in the 1,500 dollar range just keep looking...good luck in finding your furbaby.

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Sherry..point out the $7500 pup to me..thanks

OH..Crap I must have read that on a different post..and it just stuck in my head...sorry

must have been a Jeff Dane special...:thumbdown

i know MO has a puppy mill problem but thats not what they are
it is a bussiness to them breeding good quality dogs and finding homes for them i know the family personaly and while this is bussiness its not motivated bye the need for profit they take time in finding good homes for there dogs they dont ship them off to pet stores the reason they have a lot breeds is becuse they have allowed there older childern to lern about breeding and pick on or two breeds they liked to study and then breed them and they live in rural MO becuse they are very religous

they have spent most of there lives speartly and as a family fostering puppies kitttens squirrels wild birds once even wild bunnies for the aspca and strays they found

they are NOT a puppy mill they ARE good people who love animals and love teaching there kids about them

and every puppy dose have time with the family in groups and bye its self I my self have help feed horses with a puppy tucked in my coat or gone hiking with two runts in hand

know the breeder
 

I bought two puppies fro jarbeth kennels.I picked them up.One westie,and one bolinoodle.I went to the house and was shown about six pups,in a very neat house by a whole passel of happy polite kids.This family really impressed me,you drive down a long road,past there barns and pens with all kinds of animals.All healthy looking.This was not a red neck operation,but a well organised one run by some very capable people.The lady in charge was very really.The puppies we bought we took them back to her for there second shots which she gave free.I and my wife are both 83,and I told her we are either crazy or optimist to have two new puppies but they have added spark to life and we love them. Beth the lady who sold us the puppies been a lot of help,and I know someone with a operation like her,and a bunch of happy polite kids who actually do a lot of the work could be anything but on the level.Thanks Carl

i have been looking at this website for awhile Home and she only has yorkies that are in her home very pretty yorkies one day when my puppy is a little older i might get another from her

Hmmm...if she ONLY has Yorkies, then how did she end up with a mutt litter? :rolleyes: Actually, the site shows that she has Malteses too...and is cross breeding dogs. Automatic thumbs down, IMO, without even considering any of the other factors.
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It's funny how some patterns keep repeating themselves...
http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/bre...eder-info.html

yeah i guess thats true she does breed her yorkies with a maltese too
but she does seem like a good person that cares about her puppies and were they go

Thats is almost exactly what I thought when I clicked on it and it said 3 new Morkie Puppies. I almost instantly closed it. I guess a lot of people think a Morkie is a breed of dog. They don't know its a cross breed.

Watch out for jarbeth kennels!
 

:aimeeyorkI recently dealth with Jarbeth Kennel's when purchasing Aspen, our yorkie girl. You need to watch out!!!! She does NOT raise yorkies, just gets them from a woman "down the road" that according to j's kennel is getting too old and can't deal with the puppy thing any more!!! WARNING!!!
I wish when I responded to an add for a yorkie from Jarbeth's kennel I would have known she did not raise them, in fact she completely hid these and other facts. When our little girl was delivered (she was in the suv with other dogs being delivered, and shipped cargo air), she had ear mites so severe that the vet was astonished. Also, a resperatory infection that we had to deal with every 3 hours. Many other issues! This has been extremely hard for us and her, as well as very expensive. She had another issue last week. We love her dearly and will do whatever we need to do to make her little life as perfect as possible. That said, I wish I would have listened to the warning signs my head was giving me from the start. Their web site sounds very "Christian" but she will not admit anything until she gets caught and then throws in the "old lady down the road that she is trying to help". Give me a break.

Missouri Kennels????
 

OK,

Missouri is labeled as a puppy mill, I'm sure we have are share of them. But before you go casting those stones remember their are members on the Forum from Missouri and I for one can give you names of more than a few good, wonderful, reputable Yorkies breeders which happen to be located in Missouri.

Just a note to the member above...
 

I think you need to read what the origional post was saying a little more carefully before you are so quick to jump to conclusions. She said she only has Yorkies that are IN HER HOME, meaning that they are raised in her home and not in a kennel (and her is myself by the way) not meaning that ONLY Yorkies were being raised. I have never claimed on my website that I only have Yorkies because that would be a lie and I am not a liar. I have two very beautiful Maltese females who are listed as parents on my website who are bred with my Yorkie males and I am very proud of my "mutt" puppies. I have never claimed that Morkies are there own breed either. If you go to my Morkie Info. page on my website (Morkie Info) I clearly state they are a cross between a Maltese and a Yorkie. To those of you reading this post and others on YorkieTalk be aware of members like this. This person has posted multiple times about my Yorkies and she knows nothing about myself or my breeding program. The sad thing is she will keep doing so and it is out of my hands. I have to simply sit back and listen to her trash talk myself and my Yorkies for no good reason. So thank you to those members who don't jump to conclusions and don't slam every breeder simply because they are a breeder. I have always said if anyone has questions about my breeding program they are more than welcome to email me anytime.


Originally Posted by maggiemommy View Post
i have been looking at this website for awhile Home and she only has yorkies that are in her home very pretty yorkies one day when my puppy is a little older i might get another from her

This thread is 3 yrs old and alot of the members on it arent even here anymore

It cracks me up to no end when someone bumps an old thread detailing why one should not buy puppies from them.:D

Thank you for confirming what I stated. In depth analysis of the phrase "in her home" is irrelevant. Simply put, the other member seemed (to me) to be under the misconception that you only raised Yorkies.-- pointed out that you also integrated Maltese into your program. Simple as that. You have just verified that information was correct. So I am sorry, but I fail to see how stating something that you have confirmed is a fact, is "slamming" you in any way. If it's stated on your site for all to see, then it's hardly jumping to conclusions. :rolleyes:

As far as suggesting that you claimed it was it's own breed of dog...that was a comment made by another member, not myself. :)

Just to point out, I have posted on more than one occasion, not about your Yorkies, but about your breeding program, as have many other members. Of course, most of the threads are well over a year old...:confused:

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/bre...rriers-mo.html

Not sure why I'm being singled out....just lucky, I guess. :p Seems like there were quite a few members who shared the same concerns. Of course, you had some very choice words for me then too, so it's at least you are consistant. ;)

If you truly feel that you have been misrepresented, maybe your time would be more productively speant addressing the concerns and issues that others had instead of lashing out at myself or others....hmmmm?

In depth analysis of the phrase "in her home" is irrelevant.

In depth analysis of the phrase "in her home" is irrelevant.

In depth analysis of the phrase "in her home" is irrelevant.


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Some people will never get it...;)

I purchased a Chihuahua from Jarbeth Kennel last spring and he has been the best dog I have ever owned! He was healthy, well-socialized, and already trained to go potty outside. They gave him to us at 12 weeks of age, instead of the usual 8 weeks, which is essential to the social development of these tiny dogs. They provided me with all of his health information, including the stickers from his first immunizations. They also gave us a packet of information on Chihuahuas, vitamin supplements, a free first visit to the veterinarian, and a large packet of Royal Canin small breed puppy food, as well as a recommendation to feed Royal Canin Chihuahua food as an adult. Before we picked him up they sent us an email with pictures of his parents and multiple pictures of him as a baby and as he was growing up. They also sent a very long email of recommendations about how to prepare for his arrival and how to take care of him. They provide a 1 year health guarantee (as well as a free first visit to the veterinarian so you can get him a check up). So far he has been extremely healthy and happy, he has had one urinary tract infection, but nothing since then. He recently turned one year old and we continue to be amazed with our perfect puppy! I highly recommend purchasing a puppy from these breeders, based on my personal experience. Whenever we go on walks we get constant praise from strangers who tell us how darling our little boy is, and I tell all of them where I got him! Attached is a picture of Charlie as a ladybug for halloween :)

How wonderful for you that your interaction and dealings with this breeder has been positive.

However, this is an old thread, it is very interesting that you have posted once and in defense of this breeder who breeds multiple breeds, along with cross breeding.

The Members on this forum are very savy on picking out reputable breeders for yorkies, as this is what this forum is about. USDA is a big red flag, people that are breeding & living off the backs of their dogs.

They say Inbreeding is OK
 

I was going to buy a Newfoundland puppy from them that they said they didn't want to register,(Even though supposedly the parents are AKC and both there on site)because they wanted him to be a pet. I brought up limited registration which is designed specifically for the purpose of registering your purebred but not for breeding or showing purposes. They completely ignored that and continued to acccuse me repeatedly that I wanted him for breeding. I meantioned a pedigree and was told that I just needed to take their word for it that the puppies were purebred and had no inbreeding, Besides according to them inbreeding only matters if you are going to breed the animal. According to them inbreeding doesn't have any effect on an animal that is solely a pet! And in their emails they called me uneducated, Ha, That's funny!!!
I also wanted to go to their facility to pick the puppy up. They ABSOLUTELY would not let me under any circumstances!
I wish I could post the ongoing emails, but the file is to big. It would leave most of you speechless. In my initial email telling them that I had changed my mind about the puppy and that I understood that I would not be receiving my deposit back, I said that "I had researched the breed but not breeders and I nievely thought that basic morals and values were standard" and I felt as though they weren't being completely forthcoming with me about the puppys' lineage. Their response and I quote was "Basic morals and values are not standard in the business place" but I should just "take their word on it and build a relationship on trust"
If anyone has any doubts about Jarbeth kennels I would be more than happy to share more of my very recent experience with them. Good luck finding your sweet little babies but as far as Jarbeth Kennels goes, I say buyer beware.
P.S. We did find a sweet little AKC registered newfoundland male and we couldn't be more happy! He makes our family complete!!!!

Hello Everyone
 

Hello, My name is Marie and I happen to be a daughter of the owner's of JarbethKennel and Ya'll need to do your research on them a little better. I have worked on the family farm for 13 years and never once have they been neglectful of the dogs, adults or puppies, they are one of Missouri's most reputable breeders and have always passed State Inspection with flying colors. For those of you who have bought a puppy or are getting one from JarbethKennel, thank you. For those of you who have not bought one or are not planning on getting a puppy from one of Missouri's best breeders, you are missing out the best dog you'll ever own.
JarbethKennel is not just any dog kennel, it is also the home of many great animals, people and everyone there is well taken care of.

Multiple breeds, mixed breeds and against Missouri Prop B. Things that make you go hmmm.

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