Originally Posted by cockerduchess (Post 1568118)

:thumbup: Great post! I meet a lady recently who has a 3 lb female and she wanted to know if I knew anyone with a small male she could breed her with I told her she was too small to breed and she said her vet told her it would be just fine to breed her I told her I would never breed such a small female it wouldn't be worth it to me I even invited her to YT hoping she would learn but haven't anyone from around here sign up :rolleyes:

Originally Posted by Ladymom (Post 1567995)

My Lady is a rescue and from a backyard breeder. I wouldn't trade her for the world, but my next puppy will be from a reputable show breeder. Lady has so many health problems, all which didn't start until she was almost five years old. She's diabetic, epileptic, hypothyroid, arthritic, has allergies and a Grade 1 heart murmur!

Her medications cost me $250 a month. Between those and her vet bills to monitor all her conditions, I could buy a female Maltese puppy from a top tier show breeder every year!

As far as not being show quality, as long as Lady and Lacy keep dressing so well, no one will ever know that they're not Best in Show! :D

Originally Posted by jp4m2 (Post 1568663)

Oh my!... that is so sad, that poor pup....she is so lucky you two crossed paths....bless you for your kind and compassionate heart.....give her kisses, (that made me tear up.)....

Originally Posted by Ladymom (Post 1568762)

Lady's first mom tied her outside in 100 degree heat during thunderstorm season with no food or water when she moved away. It was three days before she was rescued.

We think Lady had started to have seizures and her so-called mom just couldn't handle it. I am so glad she found her way to me because she was diagnosed with diabetes just a year and half later. If her first owner wouldn't deal with seizures, I'm sure she wouldn't have treated her diabetes and lady would have died a terrible, unnecessary death.

She's such a sweet girl. She's about bankrupt me, but I love her! ;)

Originally Posted by sryope68 (Post 1568935)

Before I found YT I was going to get Yorkie from a pet store at the mall. :eek: The more I read the more I realized why I should find a reputable breeder and suck up my urge to "have one right now" and wait until I find the right breeder.

The first place I went to was www.ytca.org (Yorkshire Terrier Club of America). They have a list of their members in each state and I emailed every member in CO. If you read the membership requirements it is not easy to become a member and I thought that if you took the time to be a part of the YTCA you have a genuine interest in the breed. Do you know members of the YTCA can't even use the word teacup, tiny specialist, doll faced or anything similar in their advertising? Thats say A LOT!

I went to a couple dog shows and met a couple of the YTCA members and they were very helpful. Both of my Yorkies are from one of them and I am so happy I waited. My breeder was going to keep my little Izzy for showing but she didn't grow big enough, she's almost 4 lbs. My breeder said that girls over 5 lbs show better and are much healthier to have litters with. That tells me right there is interested in the breed and the health of her dogs.

Where would I be without YT??! :thumbs up

Originally Posted by sryope68 (Post 1568935)

Before I found YT I was going to get Yorkie from a pet store at the mall. :eek: The more I read the more I realized why I should find a reputable breeder and suck up my urge to "have one right now" and wait until I find the right breeder.

The first place I went to was www.ytca.org (Yorkshire Terrier Club of America). They have a list of their members in each state and I emailed every member in CO. If you read the membership requirements it is not easy to become a member and I thought that if you took the time to be a part of the YTCA you have a genuine interest in the breed. Do you know members of the YTCA can't even use the word teacup, tiny specialist, doll faced or anything similar in their advertising? Thats say A LOT!

I went to a couple dog shows and met a couple of the YTCA members and they were very helpful. Both of my Yorkies are from one of them and I am so happy I waited. My breeder was going to keep my little Izzy for showing but she didn't grow big enough, she's almost 4 lbs. My breeder said that girls over 5 lbs show better and are much healthier to have litters with. That tells me right there is interested in the breed and the health of her dogs.

Where would I be without YT??! :thumbs up

Originally Posted by jp4m2 (Post 1567197)

I used to see the breeders on this site saying over and over how they try and stick to standard and how important it is to their lines and I would think,blah blah blah.....You can now give me 40 lashes with a wet noodle....I finally get it and I admire and respect all of you who choose to stick to the standard....:thumbup: :thumbup:

I was looking for a close good breeder because I'm kicking around the idea of getting one more yorkie :eek: .... and was having no luck on any breeder sites....Soooo, the DH suggests I call some in the local paper, after all, they're half price....Wooo-Hoo for him, so I thought I'd amuse him :rolleyes:

I called three....the prices ranged from $500-$800 for a female....when I asked all three for a written health contract I got complete silence, one didn't even know there was such a thing, and she wanted to know what it covered and she had never heard of L.P. or liver shunt the other two said no. :eek: ....two ads ( not the ones I called) wanted $500 or obo :eek:... They all wanted to release at 8 weeks (I know, that is kind of ok) but I would have liked to have heard at least 10 weeks.....when I asked one how big was mom and dad, she said mom was 8lbs. and dad was 13lbs., I about fell over.....One said, "she got one from her sister and bought another one and just had a litter, just because all her friends wanted her to do so"....One proudly said he had "all different sizes to chose from, I always have lots of puppies!"....

In addition, I've seen so many yorkies on web site that don't even look like yorkies, they looked more like Benji....and the prices where outrageous for a pet....too many pups and on and on :( ....

To all you breeders care about the breed.....

I'M SORRY and THANK YOU ...THANK YOU!!

Originally Posted by txshopper73 (Post 1569422)

Good thread!!!!! I think that it was good that you called around. That way, you know what is really out there...nothing but BYBs!!!!

Originally Posted by jp4m2 (Post 1567197)

I used to see the breeders on this site saying over and over how they try and stick to standard and how important it is to their lines and I would think,blah blah blah.....You can now give me 40 lashes with a wet noodle....I finally get it and I admire and respect all of you who choose to stick to the standard....:thumbup: :thumbup:

I was looking for a close good breeder because I'm kicking around the idea of getting one more yorkie :eek: .... and was having no luck on any breeder sites....Soooo, the DH suggests I call some in the local paper, after all, they're half price....Wooo-Hoo for him, so I thought I'd amuse him :rolleyes:

I called three....the prices ranged from $500-$800 for a female....when I asked all three for a written health contract I got complete silence, one didn't even know there was such a thing, and she wanted to know what it covered and she had never heard of L.P. or liver shunt the other two said no. :eek: ....two ads ( not the ones I called) wanted $500 or obo :eek:... They all wanted to release at 8 weeks (I know, that is kind of ok) but I would have liked to have heard at least 10 weeks.....when I asked one how big was mom and dad, she said mom was 8lbs. and dad was 13lbs., I about fell over.....One said, "she got one from her sister and bought another one and just had a litter, just because all her friends wanted her to do so"....One proudly said he had "all different sizes to chose from, I always have lots of puppies!"....

In addition, I've seen so many yorkies on web site that don't even look like yorkies, they looked more like Benji....and the prices where outrageous for a pet....too many pups and on and on :( ....

To all you breeders care about the breed.....

I'M SORRY and THANK YOU ...THANK YOU!!

Originally Posted by Ladymom (Post 1569043)

That is the very best way to find a breeder, either by checking the breeder's list recommended by the breed club or to go to local dog shows to meet breeders. That's a great way to get to know some of the smaller show breeders who may be very reputable, just not that well known.

I am so glad you didn't get your puppy from a pet shop!

Originally Posted by MyFairLacy (Post 1567892)

I probably won't be able to get another one until I'm out of school in 3-4 years (although I'm dying for another one right now!). I've already started saving websites of breeders I like (maltese and yorkie)..so when the time comes, I'll already know of breeders I want to contact