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07-10-2005, 12:21 PM | #1 |
Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Texas
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| Buying a Yorkie - Questions?? We are so excited, that we are in the market to purchase a yorkie. Our beloved pomeranian went to doggie heaven last year after 18 wonderful years with us. Not an expert on yorkies, but have read several books. Please give me some advise of questions to ask these breeders that I am looking at these dogs from. They are very expensive and I want to make sure that I know all the right questions to ask. Thanks for your help. I have read just about everything on this website, which is wonderful. I can't wait to really be apart of your group. The anticipation feels like it did prior to me giving birth to my daughter. I can't wait to our new addition is here. Thanks again, |
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07-10-2005, 12:33 PM | #2 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Indianapolis Indiana
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| Buying a Yorkie If you have reading the books and the things posted on the web- what are your specific questions ? A lot of good information has been given to you. What are you still unclear about? Wnalegria |
07-10-2005, 12:40 PM | #3 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Asheville, NC
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| There are many great breeders in Texas. What area are in you in? The most important thing right now for you is to find a reputable breeder that you can trust. You will also need to decide on a budget that you are willing to spend to get a healthy and sound Yorkie. Since this is your first, I would highly recommend that you try to adopt from a breeder that is local so that you will be able to visit the breeder and be able to see the parents, rather than purchase off the internet. I would start with visiting the YTCA website as there is a wealth of info on there regarding a Code of Ethics that breeders should follow. www.YTCA.org There is also a section that lists breeders by geography.
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07-10-2005, 01:46 PM | #4 |
Yorkie Lover Donating Member | My opinion would be to read up on everything and ask the breeder as many questions as you can think of and then keep in contact with them, in case you need them later on!!! My only other thing I can say is beware of buying on the internet, some have good experiences but most are not as well!!!
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07-10-2005, 02:28 PM | #5 |
Luna_Bug's Chew Toy Donating YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Tulsa
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| i read somewhere certain breeders wont sell to someone with small children i believe in your other post you said your daughter was 8 i hope this doesnt cause any problems.
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07-10-2005, 03:31 PM | #6 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2005
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| When I bought my two I found it extremely helpful to get to know the breeders and visit the home. I have found too many horror stories about poor living conditions, etc. Also, my yorkie book advised me to watch how the puppies interacted with me and others and if possible, to take the puppy outside, see if he/she followed me, etc. I bonded with Chloe right away and she's a great, bright and beautiful girl. Lacey is very sweet, small but stubborn, in the cutest way of course, is a terrific balance to Chloe; however, both dogs are very much like they were from the beginning, so pay close attention to their personalities. I never had a yorkie before but I have found them to be the best for me. They are very smart, usually do not smell, easy to handle and do not shed. They do require attention and grooming. That's a consideration. There is a regional area on this site that you could post and ask about Texas breeders. I believe there are some who are part of the website and I have a great deal of respect for these folks, so somebody near you can probably help a lot. I did not buy my two from the web but I did find the breeders I wanted to pursue from it. I love both mine but I found I made at least two mistakes. One, I got excited and did not really "shop around" as much as I should have because I had a time getting a dog, period. It was at least a year. I did not know about this site, am not a computer whiz but I am learning. The other mistake I made is re how to get a tiny. That's what I wanted and did not have enough knowledge to determine whether I was getting one or not. Again, I lucked out, one is 6/7 lbs and the other one is 3lbs but I never felt like I was the customer and controlling the interview. It was the other way around, I was willing to pay anything for these cuties and because financially I could do it (hubby was wanting to make me happy and I had saved a bunch of anniversary and Christmas present IOUs from him) I let my heart decide and a good breeder cannot guarantee a size, so I just said OK. If you want smaller, go beyond the parents, as far as you can. Chloe's were 4 and 5 lbs but she's bigger. Of course, good health, a return policy, ongoing breeder relationship, etc. are most important. I bought a yorkie book and underlined the questions to ask and basically followed that when I bought. But, no way could I turn the ones held for me down, I wonder if people actually do that. I was just too excited, saw their pictures, knew their names, waited for them to get old enough to leave their mommy, etc. In the end though I could not happier with mine so it probably doesn't matter. Sorry this is so long hope it helps a little |
07-10-2005, 03:41 PM | #7 |
Mom loves Gucci Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New York City
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| Grigsbygirls, I wanted to welcome you to YT. I wish you the best in your search to get the best pup for you and your family. I recommend to try to find a breeder close by you so you can check the environment and see if the pup is the rite one for you. Good luck. Please keep us posted. |
07-10-2005, 04:46 PM | #8 |
Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Texas
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| Thank you so much this has been so helpful. I did go to the YTCA website. There are no but a few breeders in my area listed. The ones that I have called from the Newspaper in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area say they are breeders I guess they are not affilated. The one that I called that I was interested in due to price says that she is a breeder, this is a hobby because she works full time. She has 5 female Mom's and they all stay outside. That seemed odd, I guess unless I see their living conditions I shouldn't judge. A guess a couple of my main guestions are and they have kinda been addressed above is there anyway I can guesstamate at how big they will be as adults by seeing their mom & dad? I have ask about health. Most have had at least one round of shots and wormed. I am seeing on some that they are declawed (?) and checked for liver problems. Is there anything else that should have been done to the puppies or that I am missing that I need to ask? When you get in front of those cute little things, you forget about everything. Is there a book that someone could recomend? Thanks again ya'll |
07-10-2005, 04:53 PM | #9 |
Maximus "Lily's Love Slave" Join Date: May 2005 Location: san ramon, ca
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| I don't think that yorkies shouls be kept outside..they don't do well in extreme hot or cold and a good breeder IMO wouldn't leave their yorkies outside..they are indoor animals...but I believe Villette(Redvett) is in Texas and she has 2 beautiful girls so she can probably refer you or may know of someone..I would pm her!!..Try to see the living conditions at least the mom (if they borrowed a stud)..get a health guarantee, declawed, UTD on shots, Whisper's mom and yorkie rose are GREAT breeders and they will be able to tell you what a good breeder would have DONE already for their dogs so YOU can compare...hope this helps!!
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07-10-2005, 05:13 PM | #10 |
BANNED! Join Date: Mar 2005
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| Some good books are The New Owner's Guide to Yorkshire Terriers by Janet Jackson, Yorkshire Terriers for Dummies, The Essential Yorkshire Terrier by Ian Dunbar and Your Yorkshire Terrier's Life by Elaine Waldorf Gewitz. It is so great that you are doing your research before purchasing. Some of us were not as smart and wished we had. Look for a breeder who asks you more questions than you ask her, ask to speak to the vet when you are serious about a specific puppy, ask for references and talk to people who have bought from her before. She should offer a one year health warranty and not want the puppies to leave until they are 12 weeks old.In my experience most breeders are "good" breeders, but you will know intuitively when you find a "bad" one. If you have ot ask then they are probably not a good breeder. Ask a lot of questions here! Good luck. |
07-10-2005, 05:18 PM | #11 | |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Asheville, NC
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07-10-2005, 05:33 PM | #12 |
YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Eastern PA
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| A good breeder will ask you alot of questions about your lifestyle, work schedule,pets you have or had before,why don't you have them now,if you have a vet lined up that is familiar with small breed dogs, why you think a yorkie is for you etc...They are not trying to be nosy they are trying to match you up with a dog that will suit you specifically. Most good breeders will personality test the pups and know which ones will do best in which homes. The puppy that runs up to greet you first is not picking you, it is probably the alpha of the litter and the most dominant/curious/outgoing. If a challenge is what you need that's fine, but it's better to let the breeder tell you which one will work best. A good breeder will also inform you of possible genetic problems (luxating patellas, collapsing trachea, portosystemic shunt,legg-perthes etc.) and have guarantees in writing against them, usually 1 yr or more. They will also have record of vaccinations/worming given/due. They will insist on limited registration and a spay/neuter contract. They will take the time to train you on the care and training of the pup and be a resource to you indefinitely. They will require you to return the dog to their care at any point in it's life that you can no longer care for it. Most will refund you payment in full for returning the pup in the same condition you got it within a limited time frame, usually a week, just in case it's not what you thought you wanted or your other pets aren't adjusting or whatever. This also gives you plenty of time to have the pup examined by your vet, which is an appt. you should make before you get the pup. The breeder will not be offended by your questions,but encourage them and welcome your visits. They will have the litter dam on site for you to see and if the sire is not available also, they should have pics and the sire owners contact info if you would like to see him. The dogs used for breeding should appear healthy, well kempt, social and good examples of the breed standard. Pedigrees should be available for your perusal. Beware any breeder using the words 'teacup', tinies etc..Toy is the only yorkshire terrier designation. Adult weight should be between 3-7lbs. Good breeders keep their dogs where they can interact with them throughout the day for proper socialization and monitoring. not out on the back 40 somewhere. Puppies would not be released to your care until they were at the very least 10 weeks old, though 12 is better. Do not buy from pet stores or brokers and multiple breeds from the same breeder is a red flag. The site www.buyingapuppy.com had a list of helpful questions to ask a breeder before getting a dog and should cover anything I've forgotten. There may be other opinions here, this is just what I would look for and what I provide. Feel free to pm or e-mail me with questions, Good luck in your search, Stacy |
07-10-2005, 07:00 PM | #13 |
YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: vestal
Posts: 1,289
| I have had 4 youkies now and none of them even resembled the parents. All my girls were less than 3 pounds and the parents were all 4 and above with different coloring. As far as size goes, you can tripple the weight for an 8 week pup and double the weight for a 12 week pup. Of course this is just a good guestimate, but it has been infallible for me so far. I now have Dennis, and he was 1.3 at 8 1/2 weeks and now at 14 ½ weeks is 1.7 which should bring him in at about 2 1/2 to 2 3/4. Both his parents were also about 4 to 5 pounds and bare little resemblance to him. Hope this helps. Sue |
07-10-2005, 07:09 PM | #14 |
YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005
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| You are smart to learn all you can before you look at adorable pups. They all look cute. The most important thing is what is under the fur and you have to be able to trust the person you are buying from. Even a vet check won't show certain things that might be in the line. And it's difficult knowing who you can trust. Every breeder knows the right things to say now. Get to know the breeder, get to know someone that bought from the breeder or get a pup from someone that is part of YTCA. Good luck |
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