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Would you buy a puppy from a 17 year old? I am 17 years old and have decided to start breeding dogs afters LOTS of research on the Yorkie and Biewer breed I am getting my first yorkie his name is Bruno he is going to be a tiny little thing 2lbs or maybe 2.5lbs max and he will be my stud:) All of my yorkies will be stunning as I am very pick about what I will produce as I want to be seen as someone with some of the most exquisite yorkies in the US. I will be offering a one year guarantee on all my pups which me and my mother will sign as contracts are void if the only person that signs is under 18. They will have their dewclaws removed and tails docked. I will be getting all the pups regular vet check ups as well as vaccinations and dewormed multiple times. I just want your honest opinion on if you would buy from me? I feel as though I have a lot to offer to this breed MUCH more then most. Sorry for writing you guys to death:rolleyes: |
I would have Lots of questions. What kind of reasearch have you done? Do you have a mentor? Also what kind of testing would you do on your dogs? If something happend to one of your dogs would you have 3 or 4 thousand dollars to pay a vet? |
probably not. |
When I was searching for breeders, I was looking for length of experience in breeding. So, I probably would not, but it wouldn’t be because of your age, it would be because of your length of breeding experience. I hope this makes sense. Maybe others can offer more advice. |
Personally it wouldn't be your age that would keep me from buying but the size of the puppy! Standard size according to AKC is 7lbs and under and that dosen't mean a 2 or 2 1/2 lb pup. I guess it would be up to the female and her size as to what size pups there were. Tinies are sickly for the most part. Why should puppies have to suffer because they are breed so small? Breed to the standard and produce healthy pups. Good luck with your venture. |
As long as the breeder was responsible and carefully breeding to standard I don't think I would care if they were 17 or 97. |
Asside from my not being in the USA - the first thing I do when considering getting a dog is to research the breeder and see how much experience they have regarding dog breeding and where they got their dogs from. I also would want to see the historical genelogical breeding lines of both parent dogs. I would also be asking for references from the potential breeder. And I would want to see the breeder's set up - where they breed and keep the dogs to see how much exercise the dogs get along with diet and many many more things. That's just a start of the things I look for when I consider getting a new dog. I have nothing against buying from a 17 year old but I would look for those items listed above. |
To buy from a 17 y/o...? uhhhhhm..I don't know, I think age has nothing to do with this, breeders on this site have many years of experience and I'm sure they still learn new things as they go. It is a good thing wanting to breed the best ,to know what you really what so early in life ,and to be so passioned about dogs, as long as you do it for love, not for $.May I suggest you keep on doing your research for just a while longer before you jump into it? I'm sure you'll find wonderful people here that will be more than happy to help you. Good luck! |
I wouldnt not because of your age but your length of time breeding as mentioned in a previous post. |
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Experience is always a great tool to have in your kit, but everyone has to start somewhere. Financially, I would assume that you would have the backing of your family in case something went wrong and you ended up with large vet bills or a returned sickly puppy. As buyers, we are responsible for checking your pedigrees and the health history of your yorkies and to see your facilities and how you handle your dogs. But what you really need to make it all work is a mentor. Someone who has been breeding for a reasonably long time that is willing to guide you through this process, including picking out your breeding male and female. There are people here who can give you good advice, but you need someone who will work personally with you and your yorkies. Keep reading and researching, and look for a good mentor. Best wishes, and keep posting. It will be fun to see your progress. |
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I think it's great that you're doing research First. Are you familiar with liver shunt? Would you be bile acid testing? |
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i don't think that age is the factor its more of the experience of the breeder and also depends on if i felt it was right...hehe..hope that helps... |
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No. I wouldn't. If I ever buy a dog, I would want it to be from someone with years of experience who also shows their dogs and has champion lines. |
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Maybe it would be good to just start small and do one litter to see how things go. Having a mentor is good, staring slow is good too. Many things can go wrong, you are young and have time to learn. If you start with one litter and just sell them for a nominal fee to friends or family who might want to support you in your venture. It doesn't have to be all or nothing. :animal36 |
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anyone could buy dogs with champion bloodlines in it but they can't take credit for it...there are a lot of puppy mills out there who would buy puppies with champion bloodlines to breed them to make an outrageous profit on them... |
I think it is great you have found your passion in life, I guess it would be worrisome at first glance because you are so young. The buyer should do their research and check your facilities, and if all is well your age wouldn't matter. Everyone keeps mentioning experience but how do you get experience without starting ??? I'm glad you found a mentor that you can learn from and will help you on your new venture. I myself hope one day to become a Exhibitor /breeder, not for the money but the pure joy of having beautiful dogs. I wish you the best of luck, and hope you do all the research you can and work closely with your mentor because after all it's the best interest of your dog, and the breed that should come first. I hope you continue posting, and coming back to yorkie talk for advice I know it can be intimidating at times but there are plenty of people here who are very knowledgeable. |
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I think it's great that you're doing research, but just be aware how expensive it can be to get started. |
Have you ever been to a dog show or studied conformation? Will you show any of your dogs or have them evaluated by knowledgable show exhibitors or judges? I would never buy from someone that doesnt have years of experience or does not show or does not breed for improvements or breed to the standard. Personally, it has been my experience that a 2 lb dog doesnt have the correct conformation nor will he be able to pass any positive attributes on to a litter.(unless, of course, you are only breeding for tinies) |
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May I ask what titles are in their pedigrees? |
I do not think a contract is valid if you are 17. At least, on many of the court shows, particularly small claims, contracts with minors are null and void. It is illegal to enter a contract with a minor. And I am sure you would offer a contract to prospective buyers. I agree with the previous posts about working with a mentor first to get experience breeding. Personally, I look for lots of experience when looking at a breeder. Pam |
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I definitely agree all these people who have "years of experience" din't have years of experience when they first started and I totally agree with everyone who says the would'nt buy from breeders without years of experience but I feel like everyone should be given a chance as that breeder who is "just starting out" may be one of the best yorkies breeders in the world in the future:D. But I have a passion for dogs and have sacrificed many things that other teens do to pursue breeding dogs and my career in fashion while other teens are out "partying" and having fun im usually the one researching yorkies or looking up how to be a successful entrepreneur or watching a dog show or Project Runway....lol But I know that with the mentor I have and the bloodlines and yorkies that I will be acquiring that people will soon overlook the age and come to me as they know I have they have that perfect yorkie that they desire and have what it take to be and ethical responsible breeder. :thumbs up:yorkietal:yorkietal |
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