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elcapril · 05-12-2008, 01:01 PM

Hi everyone,
We are currently in the research phase of getting a Yorkie pup. We would appreciate any info that you all may have. A bit about us:
We had a lovely beagle (Bella) who died last summer at age 10 after a lengthy illness
We have 3 children (9, 7, 5 1/2) who are good with animals
We have a 10 month old cat
I work part-time around my husband's schedule so someone is usually home. A puppy would not be left alone for more than 4-5 hours at a time.
We would love to get a Yorkie but want to really research this before bringing a puppy home. Also, the Yorkshire Terrier Club of America does not seem to have any local (Massachusetts, New Hampshire or Rhode Island) affiliates or breeder referrals so I would like to get some reputable breeder referrals. I have seen Yorkies advertised from anywhere between $700 - 2000+ and would like to know what I should reasonably expect to pay a breeder for a healthy puppy. I don't want to support puppy mills.
Any info that you have would be much appreciated.
Thanks!

yorkiesmiles · 05-12-2008, 01:12 PM

Welcome to YT!! How wonderful that you are doing your research 1st!!

Sounds like a furbaby would definitely find love in your home. You may want to check our featured breeders forum for help. Are you open to shipping? I know some breeders do that.

nikkinack · 05-12-2008, 01:42 PM

Hello and welcome to Yt. I think it is great that you want to do your research first, there are a lot of great breeders here so hopefully some of them will see this. I have found that the price all depends on the breeder and if the pups are show quality or pet quality, it seems the puppy's I have been seeing lately are between 1000 and 1500 but that does not mean you can not get a great puppy for less. The most important thing is finding a breeder that is more concerned about the puppy and not the money and make sure they offer a health grantee.

Nancy1999 · 05-12-2008, 01:47 PM

I see two YTCA breeders in New Hampshire and 4 in Massachusetts. They may not always have puppies all the time, but reputable breeders have fewer litters than puppy mill breeders so sometimes you do have to wait. I am so glad you want to find a quality breeder. Perhaps you could interview some and see what they suggest. Here's a link: Yorkshire Terrier Club of America About The Club. I personaly would be worried about buying from a breeder that I haven't met, and checked out throughly. Good luck with your search.

05-12-2008, 01:01 PM	#1
elcapril YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 4	Any info apprecicated Hi everyone, We are currently in the research phase of getting a Yorkie pup. We would appreciate any info that you all may have. A bit about us: We had a lovely beagle (Bella) who died last summer at age 10 after a lengthy illness We have 3 children (9, 7, 5 1/2) who are good with animals We have a 10 month old cat I work part-time around my husband's schedule so someone is usually home. A puppy would not be left alone for more than 4-5 hours at a time. We would love to get a Yorkie but want to really research this before bringing a puppy home. Also, the Yorkshire Terrier Club of America does not seem to have any local (Massachusetts, New Hampshire or Rhode Island) affiliates or breeder referrals so I would like to get some reputable breeder referrals. I have seen Yorkies advertised from anywhere between $700 - 2000+ and would like to know what I should reasonably expect to pay a breeder for a healthy puppy. I don't want to support puppy mills. Any info that you have would be much appreciated. Thanks!

05-12-2008, 01:12 PM	#2
yorkiesmiles Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 9,493	Welcome to YT!! How wonderful that you are doing your research 1st!! Sounds like a furbaby would definitely find love in your home. You may want to check our featured breeders forum for help. Are you open to shipping? I know some breeders do that. __________________ yorkiesmiles Loved by Bubba & Roxy *Holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come*

05-12-2008, 01:42 PM	#3
nikkinack YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mid Michigan Posts: 1,510	Hello and welcome to Yt. I think it is great that you want to do your research first, there are a lot of great breeders here so hopefully some of them will see this. I have found that the price all depends on the breeder and if the pups are show quality or pet quality, it seems the puppy's I have been seeing lately are between 1000 and 1500 but that does not mean you can not get a great puppy for less. The most important thing is finding a breeder that is more concerned about the puppy and not the money and make sure they offer a health grantee. __________________ Member of Petite Pups United and Spoiled Rotten Club Proud member of the CrAzYcLuB

05-12-2008, 01:47 PM	#4
Nancy1999 I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 25,396 Blog Entries: 2	I see two YTCA breeders in New Hampshire and 4 in Massachusetts. They may not always have puppies all the time, but reputable breeders have fewer litters than puppy mill breeders so sometimes you do have to wait. I am so glad you want to find a quality breeder. Perhaps you could interview some and see what they suggest. Here's a link: Yorkshire Terrier Club of America About The Club. I personaly would be worried about buying from a breeder that I haven't met, and checked out throughly. Good luck with your search. __________________ NancyJoey Proud members of the CrAzYcLuB and YAP! ** Just Say No to Puppymills – Join YAP! Yorkshire Terrier Club of America – Breeder Referrals