I need a "normal" breeder in nv ca az
 

I am looking for a puppy and I have been dealing with so-called "reputable" show-breeders, and quite honestly, I feel many of them are personality disordered, arrogant and defensive. I was researching a lady who I was almost ready to buy from, and I found a horrible thread about her on this site. I am so upset about this.

It is hard finding a dog having to deal with people. I thought I would go to the "best," to make sure the dog is healthy etc.

Too many details to share here. I just want a breeder that is not going to be put off by the correct questions, and is open about their dogs, practices, etc.

I am losing hope :(

I am looking for a small healthy female yorkie. Can anyone help?

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We're states apart, but obviously having the same experience. I too am looking for a female yorkie puppy.

Just keep looking.

When I think back on it, both of my yorkies (current & past) seem to have been meant to find me & me them. Each was a fluke. My first I came upon the very day the breeder decided to sell a couple of pups rather then place them with family, and my current was meant to be kept by her breeder who then had a sudden house sell after being on the market for a long period of time. Both seemed just meant to be. So, I figure my next is just not ready for me to find her yet.

Thank you very much for those words. I have thought that I have been trying too hard.
I thought I would just go right to the best, and boy did I get a rude awakening. I have a sense that these "show-breeder" people do this more out of being "obsessed" than a true love for animals. I wish you the best in your search......or should I say, her search for you :)

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[QUOTE=betterthanlife;3743737]Thank you very much for those words. I have thought that I have been trying too hard.
I thought I would just go right to the best, and boy did I get a rude awakening. I have a sense that these "show-breeder" people do this more out of being "obsessed" than a true love for animals. I wish you the best in your search......or should I say, her search for you :)[/QUOTE

It's good you're taking time to talk to people. Talk to hundreds if you have to until you find the one you click with who you feel is sincere. Before you take a puppy home ask for references from customers, vets and other breeders. While I do recommend looking up YTCA members I also know an increasing number of good breeders who are not members. (I can almost hear the harpies flapping their wings.) There are some on this board I'd refer people to. Breny is one, and there are others. Look up the YTCEHB site as there may be people there in your area who have a lot of knowledge and no attitude. Good luck!:)

Thank you! I looked on your site, and you have some beautiful dogs. If I were close to you, I would be wanting to see Ariana :)

I been searching to I want to get my bby a friend my self but I had no luck it's heard to find one ...I live in San Diego ca been searching ass far ass Texas but no luck

You have so many options in California, don't you? What difficulties have you been having?

[QUOTE=betterthanlife;3746970]You have so many options in California, don't you? What difficulties have you been having

Finding a good breeder my self it's not easy yeah there is lots of choices but on finding one but not from a good breeder

When I thought that I had found my breeder,she sent me an email asking if I would mind filling out her questionaire (3 pages). My response was that I did not mind if she would please fill out mine as well (2 pages). Then we spoke on the phone for about 2 hours. I made a friend as well as finding my new little baby.
You will find someone that you click with,that is willing to answer any questions that you have. That person is out there,just keep looking,dont give up.

Did you consider rescues at all?
If not here.
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Yes, I am continually looking at rescues. Some rescue organizations want you to have a "companion" dog. Some want an enclosed back-yard. I do not have this at the moment. I do however, walk my dog three times a day. Some dogs with backyards never get any walks! Some do not adopt outside the area. Two dogs I was interested in were adopted before I could have a chance. I am always looking. I was aware of the YTCA; I have placed some inquiries. Show breeders do not have puppies often. Also, males seem to be more common. I will keep looking until I find her. I greatly appreciate your post; it is excellent advice. Thank you :)

Ha ha your title is funny, I don't know if I'd want a "normal" breeder, I wanted a good one, actually a great one, who loved the breed. Really great breeders get dozens of calls and expect you to have done your homework. They aren't going to sell to just anyone, you are adopting their babies, not just buying a dog. They want to ensure that their dog has a permanent stable home. So many people rehome their dogs when their lifestyle changes. So don't be put off too quickly, you're not really looking for a salesman are you?

I guess by "normal" I was wanting someone who was not pompous - who would answer questions without getting defensive - and who I felt was out for the best interest of their dogs - and who was sincere. I just assumed "show" breeders were all very concerned about their dogs. In my opinion, they don't seem to care all that much. It is shocking to me, how easily they are willing to "re-home" an older dog, when it is of no use to them anymore. I cannot reconcile this behavior with a person who cares about their dogs. They seem to have more of a "freaky" obsession with the "game" and the dog becomes secondary. I have talked to many of them. No one can convince me otherwise.

I've noticed the hypocrisy in this too! The breeder is supposedly so concerned about a "furever" home for the puppies they are selling, but they then sell adults when they are no longer useable for breeding...so much for a furever home :confused:.

Precisely KAZZY!

A breeder who shows is foremost concerned with the betterment of the breed and finishing (championing via show) their dogs.
However when a dog gets older they not only are tired ready to retire but need to retire where they can be fully focused on being the center of attention.
This is why retired "breeders" are petted out any good breeder doing this will be often be harsh in who they allow to adopt their previous show dog-going as far as having very strict adoption contracts sting what the dog is allowed to be fed, weather or not they will allow the dog to be vaccinated, the type of training allowed & expected, the accommodations afforded to the dog oh and a requirement of continual contact. etc etc etc.
This is how it was explained to me (by a mini. schnauzer breeder) she however doesn't charge an adoption rehoming fee you must give her a medical deposit and that fund proves you can afford any needed care you draw from it and show proof of the care provided. The way she does it takes more of her time than if she just sold off her dog-it's not about effort it's about the dog getting the best retirement as she is still busy showing other up & comers.

Thank you very much for providing more insight on that subject. I guess I could never be a show breeder. I would get too attached to the dogs, and I would have great difficulty letting them go :(

You and me both.;)

I wanted a beautiful girl who was being retired-but at that time I wasn't sure I could accommodate a dog that would not only be fed a RAW only diet but foremost would not be allowed any vaccines-the only change the breeder would allow was the female being altered.

Later I got a rescue and was more open-that breeder will only allow her retirees to be the only dog in the home as she insists they are absolutely pampered in retirement.

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Again, to me the same kind of hypocrisy. The breeder expects you to have such a strong connection to the dog that you could never rehome, but they can.

This confirms for me that when looking for another pup this is a route I should avoid. I would never feel like the pup was MINE if I had to conform to how someone else would raise it. I'd equate it with adopting a child yet having to raise it exactly according to the biological parents instructions. I'd always feel like I was raising someone else's kid. I want my pup to be MINE. That's (in part) where the connection comes that's gonna keep my pup with me for LIFE.

It wasn't a puppy-

I could buy a puppy from her-limited registration spay/neuter contract the only requirements from her thus feed it whatever I wanted, vaccinate how I please-this pup would not have been show or breeding quality, not come to me fully trained.

I was looking at a retired championed female 4 almost 5 years old.

As I was driving around today, I was trying to view this from a different perspective - I was thinking that maybe I was attributing a role to the "SHOW" breeder, that was not fitting. Maybe their "larger" goal - betterment of the breed - is not about "attachment" to any one dog. It takes different personalities to fulfill different roles. Maybe they fulfill their role, and then people that get more "attached" - apparently some of us on this thread, come in and fulfill the much needed role, of buying and loving the puppies that can't make the "show" cut, and the champs that need a home in retirement..........We all are so different. It hit me today, that maybe I was wanting them to be like me.

I found a breeder in SoCal who is pretty great in my opinion. Her website is: thedecadentdogs.com

Good luck:)

Furever Homes
 

I have only ever rehomed two of my Yorkies and then that was to a very dear friend where I get to see them whenever I want to and get up dated pictures and stories about them at least every other week if not more.
I can understand why some breeders rehome some of thier retired Yorkies though. Many of those that I know have multiple Yorkies and when an older Yorkie is retired many times they (the breeders) are just wanting the older dog to have a lap of thier own where they will get the attention they deserve without having to compete for attention. I wish you all the luck there is in finding your little girl. But, please understand that finding a little girl might be a hard thing to do since many show breeders will want to keep the females themselves. The right baby will come along you just need to keep looking.

Try this site: American Kennel Club - Breeder Referral Search

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My Willow we adopted last November, was a breeder/retired and her breeder turned over to a rescue group to find a good home for her.
I adopted her. She is the most sweet loving little girl.

I don't have any experience with breeders, I only adopt from shelters or rescues, but I liked what that one person said about your perfect dog finding you when it was meant to be. I wasn't really looking for a dog, I came across Dallas on a shelter website and before I knew it I was owned by a yorkie. It will happen, keep your chin up!

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"when an older Yorkie is retired many times they (the breeders) are just wanting the older dog to have a lap of their own where they will get the attention they deserve without having to compete for attention."