Would anyone buy a yorkie online and have it shipped to them? - Page 2 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

ssarniak · 03-01-2009, 04:59 PM

I bought my yorkie online through petfinder. but I went and picked him up over in Ohio
(I'm in Michigan). I've thought about buying one online and having him/her shipped, but I don't know if I could personally buy a dog without seeing how our personalities react to each other. I don't see a problem with it though if you're comfortable with it.

txrosegirl · 03-01-2009, 05:00 PM

the only puppy i have that i have met the breeder in person, saw the parents and saw the living conditions was miss buffey...i flew in over the holiday and picked her up and flew her back with me

bentley i had shipped to me and although i talk to the breeder via email, i have never met her

gino i picked up at the airport and met the breeder in person but did not visit their home...he flew back in the cabin with me

when i got bree, i met the breeder in person and we met halfway

all of my kids are wonderful and i could not have asked for better breeders or better kids...it is all about due diligence and doing your homework

there ARE reputable breeders out there but sadly, there are a lot more dishonest breeders out there

manolos mom · 03-01-2009, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by txrosegirl

the only puppy i have that i have met the breeder in person, saw the parents and saw the living conditions was miss buffey...i flew in over the holiday and picked her up and flew her back with me

bentley i had shipped to me and although i talk to the breeder via email, i have never met her

gino i picked up at the airport and met the breeder in person but did not visit their home...he flew back in the cabin with me

when i got bree, i met the breeder in person and we met halfway

all of my kids are wonderful and i could not have asked for better breeders or better kids...it is all about due diligence and doing your homework

there ARE reputable breeders out there but sadly, there are a lot more dishonest breeders out there

And that Miss Buffie and Brea are the cutest Yorkies I have ever seen.......

ltret0294 · 03-01-2009, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by looking4chowder

i was a bit skeptical myself when getting my yorkie but i live in nyc and all i could find were puppies that came from puppy mills unfortunately

.....then i got in contact with a very reputable breeder that was in Missouri and Donnie came home in about 3 weeks!!!! he is super healthy and very lovable! he came with the AKC registrations and everthing....also neutered which was, in my point of view, very responsible of the breeder. I wish i could post some pics of Donnie on this site but i can't seem to find how to do it!!!! it frustrates me!

but yes....crazy but possible!!!!

Go to the All Else section where you will find the following link "yorkietalk-how-to-guides" . There are several guides on how to put pictures, edit profiles. Looking forward to seeing pictures of Donnie.

flipflopsusie · 03-01-2009, 05:36 PM

I bought my pup from a picture on-line and had him flown here and I would never do it again. My puppy was so traumatized when he got here and did not look anything like the picture. Not to mention we found out he came from a horrible puppy mill. I'm sure there are lots of sucess stories but mine was a nightmare.

mscat · 03-01-2009, 05:38 PM

My personal opinion is not to take the chance of shipping and doing any online perchases with a live animal. I am a firm believer to meet the breeder and the parent of the pups. Also seeing what type of health gauretee the pups come with and vaccinations., and deworming. AND to make certain the pups have had at least one vet checked .
If I had found someone who is a reputable breeder possible from YT , I'f fly out to the state myself and make the effort to see the babies and talk in detailed length to the breeder. ANd find out everything I needed to know about the pup. Hoping that there wold still beable to remain in contact with the breeder after bringing hom the new puppy.
I prefer finding a reputable in my area that is willing to go theough the extra steps in selling healthy puppies and not just to anybody.

dmg1029 · 03-01-2009, 05:39 PM

I bought Leia on line and had her shipped to me. With the help of YT and references and sharing pictures, talking to the owner, and so on. I am very pleased. There's always risk, however if you do as much homework as you can, the risk can be minimized.

Gracie2006 · 03-01-2009, 05:43 PM

No way would I trust the airlines with my furbaby. If I could not go pick my baby up myself, I would look for a more local breeder. Too many stories of animals dying in the cargo hold. Not to mention it is dark, noisy, too hot or too cold etc. NO WAY!

Dara311 · 03-01-2009, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by kingston_james

This just seems so crazy to me.

Would you do it? Have you done it? Why or why not?

Have a good day

I agree with you. I would NEVER EVER buy a dog online without at least visiting the dog first. When I worked at the vets, we had a few clients whom were buying their dogs online, and would bring them to our vet, and they were sooooo sick, it was sad. I would really tell anyone who is looking to buy online that you should check out the pup first.....

yorkiekist · 03-01-2009, 06:22 PM

I have not had any problems buying from a reputable YTCA breeder or a STCA breeder. I bought my first Skye champion as a puppy from New Hampshire, site unseen and flew him out to Az.

pea496 · 03-01-2009, 06:32 PM

I live in CT, bought Conner from a picture online, and he came from OK. He took a direct flight from Dallas to CT. When he arrived, he was so spunky, we just couldn't believe he was so perfect. Although all is well with Conner (he is going to be 3 years old this month), I don't know that I would have a puppy shipped again. He was so tiny, but now is a robust 12 pounds. I was very lucky, as I did not investigate the breeder.

SweetViolet · 03-01-2009, 10:54 PM

I once shipped a 12-week-old Persian kitten from California to Colorado, and that poor little thing was so traumatized that I swore never to ship an animal again.

When I moved to South Africa and the airline refused to allow me to have my little Peke in the cabin with me, I found her a new home with a wonderful new mama rather than subject her to 30 hours in the belly of the plane. She was old and the vet thought it would be too much for her.

I know people ship animals all the time, but I just could not do it again. My babies either stay home with a house sitter or they come with me. Now that we have four, however, if we bring them along it will have to be a car trip!

Puddin' rides well...no carsickness, no trembling, no problems. She is happy in her puppy purse (even takes naps in it at home) and when she gets bigger, I'll see about getting her a car seat or harness. The others have to travel in kennels as they moan and jump about in the car otherwise. But except in the most urgent circumstances, I do not see myself being a party to shipping an animal ever again.

AmyChristine · 03-01-2009, 11:56 PM

I just want to say that there are alot of ways to make sure that your dealing with a reputable person, If you buy from a person that has put energy into the breed and built a good reputation, that happens to be out of state and has puppies available on a website then there should be no worries. However I wouldn't google cute yorkies for sale click on some random site and pick out a puppy. Do your background work, you are investing in your breeder as much as you are the puppy it's self. I found all 3 of my yorkies on the internet, but I spent weeks researching and getting to know the breeders that I bought them from. I didn't ship but I gave money for two of my babies before I had seen them in person.

03-01-2009, 04:59 PM	#16
ssarniak Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 38	I bought my yorkie online through petfinder. but I went and picked him up over in Ohio (I'm in Michigan). I've thought about buying one online and having him/her shipped, but I don't know if I could personally buy a dog without seeing how our personalities react to each other. I don't see a problem with it though if you're comfortable with it. __________________ I <3 My Danger Come checkout my DIY Blog - queenofdiy.com

03-01-2009, 05:00 PM	#17
txrosegirl owned by my monkeys Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: far north dallas, texas Posts: 1,866	the only puppy i have that i have met the breeder in person, saw the parents and saw the living conditions was miss buffey...i flew in over the holiday and picked her up and flew her back with me bentley i had shipped to me and although i talk to the breeder via email, i have never met her gino i picked up at the airport and met the breeder in person but did not visit their home...he flew back in the cabin with me when i got bree, i met the breeder in person and we met halfway all of my kids are wonderful and i could not have asked for better breeders or better kids...it is all about due diligence and doing your homework there ARE reputable breeders out there but sadly, there are a lot more dishonest breeders out there __________________ lyn ~ miss buffey, sir bentley and baby bree ~ RIP sweet gino - mommy will always love you please click to give FREE food - the animal rescue site

03-01-2009, 05:38 PM	#21
mscat YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hanford, CA Posts: 4,895	My personal opinion is not to take the chance of shipping and doing any online perchases with a live animal. I am a firm believer to meet the breeder and the parent of the pups. Also seeing what type of health gauretee the pups come with and vaccinations., and deworming. AND to make certain the pups have had at least one vet checked . If I had found someone who is a reputable breeder possible from YT , I'f fly out to the state myself and make the effort to see the babies and talk in detailed length to the breeder. ANd find out everything I needed to know about the pup. Hoping that there wold still beable to remain in contact with the breeder after bringing hom the new puppy. I prefer finding a reputable in my area that is willing to go theough the extra steps in selling healthy puppies and not just to anybody. __________________ "No matter how little money & how few possessions, you own, having a dog makes you rich."

03-01-2009, 05:43 PM	#23
Gracie2006 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sequim, Wa Posts: 4,541	No way would I trust the airlines with my furbaby. If I could not go pick my baby up myself, I would look for a more local breeder. Too many stories of animals dying in the cargo hold. Not to mention it is dark, noisy, too hot or too cold etc. NO WAY! __________________ Gracie loves Bailey. Holly loves Tucker. Proud member of the YT Gracie Girls.

03-01-2009, 06:22 PM	#25
yorkiekist YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: HOT, HOT, HOT AZ Posts: 3,150	I have not had any problems buying from a reputable YTCA breeder or a STCA breeder. I bought my first Skye champion as a puppy from New Hampshire, site unseen and flew him out to Az. __________________ *BUYCOTT ARIZONA*

03-01-2009, 05:36 PM	#20
flipflopsusie YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: houston Posts: 319	I bought my pup from a picture on-line and had him flown here and I would never do it again. My puppy was so traumatized when he got here and did not look anything like the picture. Not to mention we found out he came from a horrible puppy mill. I'm sure there are lots of sucess stories but mine was a nightmare.

03-01-2009, 05:39 PM	#22
dmg1029 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Astoria, Oregon Posts: 56	I bought Leia on line and had her shipped to me. With the help of YT and references and sharing pictures, talking to the owner, and so on. I am very pleased. There's always risk, however if you do as much homework as you can, the risk can be minimized.

03-01-2009, 06:32 PM	#26
pea496 Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,511	I live in CT, bought Conner from a picture online, and he came from OK. He took a direct flight from Dallas to CT. When he arrived, he was so spunky, we just couldn't believe he was so perfect. Although all is well with Conner (he is going to be 3 years old this month), I don't know that I would have a puppy shipped again. He was so tiny, but now is a robust 12 pounds. I was very lucky, as I did not investigate the breeder. __________________ Conner - my best buddy

03-01-2009, 10:54 PM	#27
SweetViolet Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Immaterial Posts: 351	I once shipped a 12-week-old Persian kitten from California to Colorado, and that poor little thing was so traumatized that I swore never to ship an animal again. When I moved to South Africa and the airline refused to allow me to have my little Peke in the cabin with me, I found her a new home with a wonderful new mama rather than subject her to 30 hours in the belly of the plane. She was old and the vet thought it would be too much for her. I know people ship animals all the time, but I just could not do it again. My babies either stay home with a house sitter or they come with me. Now that we have four, however, if we bring them along it will have to be a car trip! Puddin' rides well...no carsickness, no trembling, no problems. She is happy in her puppy purse (even takes naps in it at home) and when she gets bigger, I'll see about getting her a car seat or harness. The others have to travel in kennels as they moan and jump about in the car otherwise. But except in the most urgent circumstances, I do not see myself being a party to shipping an animal ever again. __________________ Sweet Violet Puddin's Mama

03-01-2009, 11:56 PM	#28
AmyChristine YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington Posts: 1,184	I just want to say that there are alot of ways to make sure that your dealing with a reputable person, If you buy from a person that has put energy into the breed and built a good reputation, that happens to be out of state and has puppies available on a website then there should be no worries. However I wouldn't google cute yorkies for sale click on some random site and pick out a puppy. Do your background work, you are investing in your breeder as much as you are the puppy it's self. I found all 3 of my yorkies on the internet, but I spent weeks researching and getting to know the breeders that I bought them from. I didn't ship but I gave money for two of my babies before I had seen them in person. __________________ My belongs to Copper and Maddie Mae RIP Sweet Rocky Mommy misses you