How about here??

[Ladymom]

Originally Posted by MorkieAZ

Did you say the puppy was 5 weeks??? she had him out and about at that age?
If that was the case I would definately look elsewhere.
The right boy is out there for you.

Yikes! I missed that!

I just read an article yesterday that said at that age they shouldn't be away from their mothers for more than ten minutes all day:

"From 3-4 weeks your puppy begins the most critical social
development period of his life – he learns social interaction
with his littermates, learns how to play and learns bite
inhibition.

He’ll also learn discipline at this point – Mom will begin
weaning the pups around this time, and will start teaching them
basic manners, including accepting her as the leader of the pack.
You can begin to introduce food to the pups starting around the
4th week – transition gradually as Mom weans them. Continue
handling the pups daily, but don’t separate them from either Mom
or litter mates for more than about 10 minutes per day. Puppies
that are removed from the nest too early frequently are nervous,
more prone to barking and biting and have a more difficult time
with socialization and training. Puppies need to be left with Mom
and siblings until at least 7 weeks of age - and preferably a
little longer - for optimum social development. Experts say that
the best time in a puppy’s life to learn social skills is between
3 and 16 weeks of age – that’s the window of opportunity you have
to make sure your puppy grows up to be a well-adjusted dog. It’s
extremely important to leave your puppy with Mom and his
littermates during as much of this period as possible."

http://petcaretips.net/stages-puppy-development.html

[MiLeighsMoM]

Originally Posted by Ladymom

Yikes! I missed that!

I just read an article yesterday that said at that age they shouldn't be away from their mothers for more than ten minutes all day:

"From 3-4 weeks your puppy begins the most critical social
development period of his life – he learns social interaction
with his littermates, learns how to play and learns bite
inhibition.

He’ll also learn discipline at this point – Mom will begin
weaning the pups around this time, and will start teaching them
basic manners, including accepting her as the leader of the pack.
You can begin to introduce food to the pups starting around the
4th week – transition gradually as Mom weans them. Continue
handling the pups daily, but don’t separate them from either Mom
or litter mates for more than about 10 minutes per day. Puppies
that are removed from the nest too early frequently are nervous,
more prone to barking and biting and have a more difficult time
with socialization and training. Puppies need to be left with Mom
and siblings until at least 7 weeks of age - and preferably a
little longer - for optimum social development. Experts say that
the best time in a puppy’s life to learn social skills is between
3 and 16 weeks of age – that’s the window of opportunity you have
to make sure your puppy grows up to be a well-adjusted dog. It’s
extremely important to leave your puppy with Mom and his
littermates during as much of this period as possible."

http://petcaretips.net/stages-puppy-development.html

I guess ill be looking some more then.. but man he was so kute... here we go again!


Thanks everyone For the input

[BellieBoo]

Originally Posted by YorkieRose

There are no pictures of their breeding adults on the site as I could see..and mixes, I would continue to look...JMO

there are, look where it says ladies and studs, if you scroll down a little

[hha]

Originally Posted by sweetr72

The decision is totally yours..however I hope you can see the parents and if he is AKC registered get the papers first..or make sure you have proof if thats what you really want and are paying for. If he is registered with the other clubs on her website just make sure you are paying accordingly for him. I see on her site she has many breeds and is now "cross-breeding" which makes me question what her motives are..the love of the breed or the love of the money..?? The puppies are also kennel raised..have you seen the kennels they have been housed in?? I KNOW you dont want to hear anything negative again..but these are just a FEW things I have seen for the minute I visited the website..definetly things to consider before you buy..

Dawn

You know Dawn, the only thing is, when they breed more than one yorkie, you're really not for sure who the father is, or if they have other breeds, sometimes mixes look more yorkie when they're little..and btw, where you been lately??

[MyFairLacy]

Multiple breeds, "teacups", mixed breeds, and taking a pup to visit someone at only 5 weeks....Look somewhere else.

[yoyo27]

I can't believe that a lady would care about a puppy if he is so young and has him outside. I would think you shouldn't consider this puppy till you go and see what you are getting into. If you don't go to where the puppies are being raised and see the parents that is odd to me right off. Delivering the dog after you already have been to the kennel is a different thing. You already would have done your research. Go with you gut feelings. But I know its hard if you already held him. Plus with the rampage of parvo going around why would you chance getting a young puppy out like that?

[MiLeighsMoM]

I want to find a breeder who breeds only yorkies and in there home! Some where close so i CAN go and see where there raised.. I am tired of finding the kennels..

[Ladymom]

There are two breeders in Louisiana on the YTCA breeder's list. That is the best place to start. They can refer you to other breeders, too, if they don't have litters planned or aren't in your price range.

http://www.ytca.org/breeder4.html#LA

As you've found out, puppy shopping blindly on the internet is a bad idea.

[MyFairLacy]

Originally Posted by Ladymom

There are two breeders in Louisiana on the YTCA breeder's list. That is the best place to start. They can refer you to other breeders, too, if they don't have litters planned or aren't in your price range.

http://www.ytca.org/breeder4.html#LA

As you've found out, puppy shopping blindly on the internet is a bad idea.

definitely check into the YTCA breeders...they should be ethical. I'm not planning to get another puppy for three years and had planned to start talking to breeders about a year ahead of time. However, the more I learn the more cautious I feel I need to be. I've decided I'm going to start talking to breeders now...I think it may take me three years to fully feel comfortable buying a puppy from someone.

I'm not expecting you to wait three year but you might need to wait a few months to get a puppy from a reputable breeder. Find a breeder you like first...if they have pups now, great...but if they dont, why not wait until they have a litter? I understand it stinks to wait (believe me, I want one NOW but have already waited two years and will wait another three) but it's better to be patient and buy from a reputable breeder than settle for a puppy just because a less-than-desirable breeder has one right now

[LoveMyJake]

I would be careful since there are so many breeds and they advertise teacups. But, check them out and see what you think. Ask to see the parents. He's a little cutie, for sure, but I'm a little concerned about his coat. It looks a little thin to me. Make sure he doesn't have something wrong. See what kind of coats his parents have, and ask lots of questions. Good luck!