Need all your help for a new "Sticky" I have asked admin if I can make a Sticky for those who are new to buying yorkies. I was part of a thread earlier this week where someone asked for advice and there was ALL This great advice pouring in about what to watch out for and what to make sure of when buying a yorkie and thought- this needs to be available for ALL First time buyers (and even second and third time buyers :D ) SO... that being said- PLEASE post any advice you have for first time buyers- when I think we've collected them all i'll pile them all together and submit them to admin for a sticky. I"ll go first with two REALLY important ones- please post AS MANY AS YOU CAN!!! - Never buy from a breeder who won't let you in their house - Most breeders will not let their dogs leave until they are 12 weeks. If your breeder says you can take your pup earlier- this is a red flag Thanks everyone! This will be such a great Sticky! |
Always ask to meet the dam and the sire if he is on the premises Ask for the Breeder's vet's phone number -- be sure to follow through with that phone call. Ask about the general health/health care that the dogs receive and be sure to ask about illnesses any of the breeder's dogs have had. It is never acceptable to me for a breeder to give puppy shots to save $$. I want to have a record of vet visits so that I know the pups have been evaluated at least a couple of times regarding their general health. |
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If the pup is advertised as AKC make sure you get the papers before you leave with your pup. |
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ask for references of previous litter's or if it's the first time breeding ???? |
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KEEP EM COMING PEOPLE :D |
* Be wary of outlets offering more than one or two breeds..there is a possibility that it could be a puppy farm/mill.. * When visiting the seller note the surroundings..what conditions are the dogs living in? * Visit the puppy more than once. * Ask to see the pedigree papers and ensure the breeder's name is on the certificate. * The breeder should want to know about you too. * Ask to see the puppy with its Mother - be very suspicious if you can't. Puppies bred commercially, indiscriminately and carelessly are more likely to… * Develop disease * Have temperamental problems * Find adjusting to family life hard * Be difficult to housetrain * Suffer physical defects and have hereditary weaknesses Think carefully before buying and do not buy the puppy because you feel sorry for it...I know that can be extremely hard in some cases..:( If you trade with an unscrupulous dealer or breeder, you will be supporting their trade in misery. Every one you buy, another takes it place. Buying a puppy or dog in good health is vital for its own well-being as well as your bank balance...and you can save yourself alot of heartache.. |
Always ask to see a vaccination card - puppies should receive their first vaccinations before they leave their mother....which should be around 12 weeks of age...not before..especially with Toy breeds.;) |
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Great idea, this is something that is really needed. We had a thread once on this and Post 6 by MyFairLacy gives some excellant questions. http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/gen...ml#post1900263 I would especially like people to ask more questions about health screening. This is so important, and the more people who demand it, the more breeders that will comply. I just want to add, while we need to know the questions to ask, we also need to know a good answer from a bad one. |
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The comment about asking has me puzzled because I don't know what to do with the information. Do you want a first-time mother because genetically (I know I'm not going to word this properly...eek) her eggs are "fresher" or do you want an experienced mother even though genetically, there may be issues? I know the answer already but I don't know how to process what I know. (For instance, I know that in humans, an older mother's risks of birth defects are greater.) This is probably obvious to everyone but me but honestly, I haven't read of this in any of the books I've read and I can see both sides of the issue. I know this is more than likely going to be something obvious that I hadn't considered. |
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Don't buy puppies from pet stores because those dogs come from puppy mills. Despite what they tell you, they do come from mills. It's the sad truth. Buying a dog from a pet store just supports the puppy mills. Research, research, research. You should know everything from the breeds history, to grooming, to typical temperament of the breed, and any health problems that the breed tends to have, etc. Visit the breeder several times if you can and research the breeder's name to see if there are any complaints or praise for the breeder. Make sure you get a good health guarantee for at least a year. Make sure your breeder will be available to answer any questions you have during the first few weeks with your puppy or even for a life time. There is no such thing as a "teacup" dog. Don't fall for the "rare" dog scheme. |
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