Did You Get Your Yorkie from a Petstore or Breeder??

[MyDuke]

I got Duke from a breeder (my best friend got hers from the same breeder 3 years earlier). Duke was 7 weeks old at the time. He is now almost 6lbs and 1 year old.

I agree with the no pet store YTs. I didnt know about that until I did the research so it's good that you're getting a mix of feedback before you make your decision. Good luck.

[Beckyrw]

I got Samson from a breeder in Northern Ia, no problems. I got Ezekiel from a breeder as well....but it was a "puppy sale" in Oskie, Ia. It was set up at the Farm and Home in town. My puppy is healthy and great! My mom, however, purchased from another breeder there and got Very sick puppies(she bought 2, a brother and sister). I would say she was a puppy mill type. Mom has spent Quite a bit of money getting them healthy and she loves them dearly. There were Very good breeders there and some not so good.

[missanimelvr]

Originally Posted by zenzele

Did you get your Yorkie from a Petstore, were you satisfied with your purchase, was the dog healhy? Did it have a good temperament? How old was your puppy when you purchased him and how old is he now?

I got Moses from a breeder an hour away from where i live. I was very satisfied with my purchase. He was 100% healthy and still is. His personality has not changed since day one: very sweet & curious, outgoing and loves to kiss & cuddle. He was 8 weeks old and is now 10 months.

[hugz4all4]

I got all of my animals either from a shelter or a local breeder. My newest addition, Tucker a yorkipoo is coming from friends of ours.
My cousin got a boxer puppy from a petstore that she paid 3000 dollars for and the dog is a mess. Medical wise she is fine, but physically she is a wreck, she cant leave the house without panicking, she shakes, cowers, doesnt like to be petted by anyone, is petrified of kids. My cousin has been working with her for almost 2 years now and the dog is still this way. I honestly have never seen a dog like her and I wont let her around my kids cause Im afraid that she will snap and bite them. I feel bad for the dog because its not her fault that she was born into this world.
Please please please dont not buy a puppy from a petstore.

[ARCHIE]

I now know better but Buddy was purchased from a broker who paid to bring
him and I"m sure other's, from Budapest, Hungary.
It was love at first site for the big boy and I. I thank the good Lord I found
him. He's as healthy as a horse and the love of my life. I know I am blessed
due to the fact so many are sick and die. He had to be 8wks old when he
made the flight to America, I just don't know how he survived it.
He's a lucky little boy.
I just don't understand why puppymills can't be shut down!
They are cruel, criminal and money hungary sicko's.

[ReyesJ]

I bought my Yorkie from a pet store and I don't think I would do it again. She is a pure bred Yorkie but shortly after I bought her I noticed that the dogs they had in there were not well taken care of. They were not being kept in good conditions. So I guess in some way, I rescued her!

I love my Grace-Marie. She's such a sweet companion and I have never had problems with her chewing on things she wasn't supposed to - or rather that I didn't want her to. She's a true blessing to have around.

[happiness]

I got my "Happy" from a private breeder..I have always wanted a yorkie and have done lots of reserach on them before and after I found my happiness. I was more concerned with tempermant and size. I wanted a small pet but not too small. "Happy" will most likely be 7-8 lbs. So far he has only had allergies, but is the norm for dogs and people living in southwest iowa. I even have allergies...which were null and void before moving to the midwest.

I watch him closely and so far..he is seems to be a very active, well adjusted puppy.

[ReyesJ]

I did a lot of research on Yorkie's before I purchased Grace as well. I looked for certain characteristics (shape of ears, color of paws, body, etc.) and found Grace to be perfect. Grace is a 7 lb., 12" long ball of energy. As soon as I figure out how to use this forum I will enclose her picture.

[mstrooperwife]

well this is confusing ...my story is a little different. I got Tyke from a breeder, but she had these puppies in a feed store that is close to her home. We live in a small town, and she knows the owners of the feed store and they let her sell her dogs in there. When we bought him he was 3 monthes old. He's 18 weeks old . He eats good and gets his exercise. I don't think they stay in the feed store long either because my husband went in on Friday and there were 2 yorkies. my daughter went in Sat. around noon and one was sold. Tyke was the one left and we had to wait and get him that Monday ( long story as why we couldn't get him that sat.)
we love him and couldn't live without him now.

[artie merlino]

My first boy Artie was 5 months when I purchased him online from a Breeder he is now 4 yrs. old and my 2nd Abigail I purchased from a Local Breeder in fact she owns & operates the Property Mangement Company for my Housing Complex. So I get to see her all the time, I have also remained friends w/her and her Family, we go to their House for "Thanksgiving Dinner" for the past 3 yrs. My 3rd Yorkie was free b/c she is Artie & Abigail's Daughter Pom Pom.
I was very Lucky to find both Breeders, both Dogs are very Healthy & Happy together. They are well Trained & Socialized and as they get older they seem to get better w/age. I have NO Complaints they are both Angels that have changed my Life.

[cpuff35]

I got Cassiopia from S&V Quality Pups. The person I spoke to indicated that he was a broker who worked with breeders... However, I've seen some negative post about this place. In any case, Cassi has been the love of my life. She has a really sweet disposition and is extremely friendly. She loves both children and adults. In addition, she also gets along with other dogs (although she tends to be a little bit more timid). She rarely barks and loves to play. I brought her home when she was 14 weeks old and now she's almost 10 months. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that she will continue to have good health.

In any case, I couldn't agree more with other folks...if you are considering on getting a yorkie, please contact a reputable breeder. If I ever bring home another furbaby, I would definitely contact one of the breeders recommended on this forum.

[Tae1107]

My Tae is from a breeder I got him at maybe 8 weeks..which now I know was too young... he is 12years old now :-)

My others I all adopted from a rescue.... and I could not be happier

[greyacresmom]

Originally Posted by IndianaGirl

Please Please Please dont buy from a pet store!! If no one is buying them, then the puppy mills wont have the high demand! If you buy from a pet store, your buying from a puppy mill :

So what do you recommend to those of us that are unable to purchase from anywhere else? I think this logic is unfair. I do my best to not support puppy mills but then you have a select few of us that have no choice. Did you not see that a rescue and about EIGHT breeders would not let me adopt because I have greyhounds? Also there was a lady on here trying to rehome and she would not let me "have" them due to the greyhounds. Please give me an idea of what you would recommend people like myself should do?

[mscat]

Originally Posted by greyacresmom

So what do you recommend to those of us that are unable to purchase from anywhere else? I think this logic is unfair. I do my best to not support puppy mills but then you have a select few of us that have no choice. Did you not see that a rescue and about EIGHT breeders would not let me adopt because I have greyhounds? Also there was a lady on here trying to rehome and she would not let me "have" them due to the greyhounds. Please give me an idea of what you would recommend people like myself should do?

I am sorry you are having such a hard time finding a good breeder or rescue group that will let you buy or adopt a Yorkie. I would suggest that you do more research on the Yorkshire Terrier breed and learn more about them and their needs .
It is wise for breeders and rescue foundations to be selective on where their Yorkie's go to good homes. Not saying that your home is not a good home for A yorkie, it is just that Yorkie's are special to the breeders and rescuers and they are not going to be able to go to just any home.
Supporting pet stores/puppy mills by purchasing A Dog from these sources is only perpeturating the problems of possible ill puppies and health diseases. Which will cause future health realted costs in the future for the owner.
It is best to be selective and careful where to purchase A yorkie from a preferable reputable breeder.
I got my Suzi from A breeder and so far she has been very healthy , and lively. I am glad I did and she is my baby .

[romeos mommy]

Romeo came from a breeder. I was unhappy that the young kids in her home gave him a collapsed trachea and she didn't tell me. She allowed her kids to play too roughly with the pups.