Is this a red flag??

[tegamom1]

Originally Posted by CO_yorkie_momma

I have a dog sitting a home from a show breeder and the dog has lines from some of the best in the business. I will be taking him in soon to have his Legg Perthes operated on so I guess that doesnt always hold true. I am not meaning to sound defensive but just because they come from show breeders with quality lines doesnt mean you are guaranteed a sound dog. I made the mistake of assuming that was true but it was a bad assumption on my part.

I am so sorry about your dog. Did you talk to the breeder and wasn't your puppy guaranteed? Reputable AKC show breeders would NEVER breed a dog knowing there was this type genetic problem, their reputations are far to important to them. If the breeder was aware of this problem, everyone should me made aware of who they are.

[teffiemoore]

You know Villette is in the Houston area, you might pm her and ask her about a reputable breeder around you....

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by Yorkiedaze

Look for someone who shows these dogs. You may pay more, but it's well worth it!

Yourkiedaze, I will disagree with you on one point. The price of show/breeder'd dogs, in most cases are considerably less.

[Nena2007]

Well where are these great show/breeders?? I need one lol

[Nena2007]

Originally Posted by teffiemoore

You know Villette is in the Houston area, you might pm her and ask her about a reputable breeder around you....

What is her handle? I looked for that name and it wasn't listed in the Members List.

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by CO_yorkie_momma

I have a dog sitting a home from a show breeder and the dog has lines from some of the best in the business. I will be taking him in soon to have his Legg Perthes operated on so I guess that doesnt always hold true. I am not meaning to sound defensive but just because they come from show breeders with quality lines doesnt mean you are guaranteed a sound dog. I made the mistake of assuming that was true but it was a bad assumption on my part.

I surely would agee with you, as in anything in life, not all show breeders are reputable, what would sent the difference between some than just shows and breeds and a reputable show breeder, was the breeding done with full knowledge of the possibility of Leggs Perthes. If not, and it did ocurr, is she being responsible and standing behind you, money back, helping with the surgery....etc. Things can happen in any breeders program, show or not. And any breeder that says they've never had a problem is not being honest. It's how they handle the problem, if problems do occur.

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by Nena2007

Well where are these great show/breeders?? I need one lol

Nena, You are lucky, you live in Texas and have one of the top show breeders in the country here...One that has been around for about 40 years. PM and I'll give you some info.

[tiggerr36792]

My friend Natalie of Natalie's Yorkies does show her dogs as well as breed. I would recommend her to anyone, I have 3 of her dogs currently. She is a featured breeder here on YT and her website is: http://www.nataliesyorkies.com/

I wish you the best in your search for a great puppy!! Tell her debbie and gloria sent you she likes to know who sent you too her.

[red98vett]

Originally Posted by Nena2007

What is her handle? I looked for that name and it wasn't listed in the Members List.

hi here's me and my handle (I'm Villette) I did get my Chanel from a Breeder in Richmond TX and my suggestion is to keep looking. I don't know how much her breeder has changed her breeding program in the last 5 years, but I was very naive when we bought Chanel...I love her more than anything but don't refer her ...I just can't and feel good about it.

I'm happy to share where I got Chanel - but her breeder leaves alot to be desired & is totally in it for the money. The breeder's name Betty...llovers yorkies.

I wish I could help you more...If you do find a breeder you're interested in - there's usually someone here who has heard of them or we can try to steer you in the right direction if there are red flags

[Nena2007]

Again, thanks all of you for all the information! I will check out that website Thanks!!

[Nena2007]

Oh, I did see that website. Thanks so much for letting me know about that. It is so hard tof ind a good breeder!

[CO_yorkie_momma]

Originally Posted by tegamom1

I am so sorry about your dog. Did you talk to the breeder and wasn't your puppy guaranteed? Reputable AKC show breeders would NEVER breed a dog knowing there was this type genetic problem, their reputations are far to important to them. If the breeder was aware of this problem, everyone should me made aware of who they are.

Yes I have emailed her 3 times and she is aware of it. I got a small response when I told her about the severe luxating patellas like give him a couple extra treats but since I emailed her and told her about the Legg Perthes, I haven't even gotten so much as an email saying Im sorry.

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by CO_yorkie_momma

Yes I have emailed her 3 times and she is aware of it. I got a small response when I told her about the severe luxating patellas like give him a couple extra treats but since I emailed her and told her about the Legg Perthes, I haven't even gotten so much as an email saying Im sorry.

I'm so sorry.....But, like I said there are reputable and not so reputable everywhere......So sorry, I hope you had a contract.

[CO_yorkie_momma]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

I surely would agee with you, as in anything in life, not all show breeders are reputable, what would sent the difference between some than just shows and breeds and a reputable show breeder, was the breeding done with full knowledge of the possibility of Leggs Perthes. If not, and it did ocurr, is she being responsible and standing behind you, money back, helping with the surgery....etc. Things can happen in any breeders program, show or not. And any breeder that says they've never had a problem is not being honest. It's how they handle the problem, if problems do occur.

I agree with you Mardelin. Bad things can happen to anyone. It is how they handle those things that shows what they are truely made of. Since I have gotten no reply from her and its been over a month, that answers my questions on the reputable part. I do see where she is selling her yorkies due to bad health. Hope the people that buys them are smarter than I was and dont fall for the champion this and champion that talk and how many points they have so far towards their championships and get a guarantee in writing instead of just believing since she is a show breeder you can assume she will stand behind her dogs. Sorry to sound so negative because I know most of you arent like this but just to say "make sure you buy one from a show breeder" is to me a little hard to hear at the moment. I am not saying you said it but I hear it alot on here.

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by CO_yorkie_momma

I agree with you Mardelin. Bad things can happen to anyone. It is how they handle those things that shows what they are truely made of. Since I have gotten no reply from her and its been over a month, that answers my questions on the reputable part. I do see where she is selling her yorkies due to bad health. Hope the people that buys them are smarter than I was and dont fall for the champion this and champion that talk and how many points they have so far towards their championships and get a guarantee in writing instead of just believing since she is a show breeder you can assume she will stand behind her dogs. Sorry to sound so negative because I know most of you arent like this but just to say "make sure you buy one from a show breeder" is to me a little hard to hear at the moment. I am not saying you said it but I hear it alot on here.

You have every right to be leary and feeling like you do.....And you are right, about your assessment of just buying from a show breeder. It's not as simple as that....it goes a big step further.....finding a breeder that has been around for a while or at least one that has lines from a breeder that has been around for awhile. One that has a good track record, one you can get references from. Homework and research is one of your greatest weapons when looking for that yorkie.

Mary