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06-18-2009, 06:30 AM | #1 |
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| Breeder questions Hi All, good morning!! What are some good questions to ask a breeder? Is there a list on this board somewhere? Thanks so much! |
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06-18-2009, 07:11 AM | #2 |
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| I believe there's a sticky in the Breeder section. Take a look there.
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06-18-2009, 07:14 AM | #3 |
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| Opps, my bad. It's in the * Featured Yorkies for Sale * section. Sorry
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06-18-2009, 08:11 AM | #4 |
I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member | First of all, let me commend you for doing your homework before making this commitment. If you read the sick/injured forum you'll know that many people have bought adorable puppies that later turn out to have genetic health problems. These can range from semi-serious yet costly, ($1,700 and up LP surgery one leg.) to very serious, and very costly. Many breeders breed dogs without even knowing whether or not they have a genetic illness, they do no health screening, but just ask the vet can I breed the this dog, who just checks the obvious, i.e. the dog isn't in it's death bed. I always recommend people start by checking with the mother club of the Yorkshire Terrier the YTCA. The Yorkshire Terrier Club of America, sets the standard for the yorkie, and it's breeders have some of the highest ethics you will find. Lots of people think that since they themselves aren't planning to breed or show, they don't need a dog that is that good. However, YTCA breeders sell mostly to people that are not breeding and showing, and sell with something that's called "limited registration." This means that you are not allowed to register the offspring of the dog, should you breed. I would not buy from a breeder who did not offer limited registration, and this is one of the ways you can tell a quality breeder from a backyard breeder. Remember also, that since these breeders are not into the "business" of breeding. Their prices are extremely competitive and even lower than some breeders who are just better at marketing, and are in the business of breeding. Supporting a YTCA breeder, also means you are supporting high breeding standards and principals, and are doing something that is good for the breed. The downside of buying from a YTCA breeder is that they are more like a rescue and are very choosy when picking a home for the pups, if you don't meet their requirements, they won't allow you to adopt. You can learn a lot, by just visiting their website and they have a breeder referral list as well. Here are some links I have found useful: Yorkshire Terrier Club of America Post 6 http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/gen...ml#post1900263 http://www.hsus.org/web-files/PDF/Good_breeder.pdf Good luck with your quest, I know you are excited, but finding a really quality breeder is so important, genetics are the primary indicator of future health.
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06-18-2009, 08:20 AM | #5 |
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06-18-2009, 08:22 AM | #6 | |
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This is awesome info! Thanks so much ... I actually already contacted to breeders from the YTCA in the NY area ... just waiting to see what they say. I will check out the other links! thank you! | |
06-18-2009, 08:23 AM | #7 |
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06-18-2009, 08:25 AM | #8 |
Mardelin Yorkshire Terriers Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: California
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| The other thing that you must remember, is that the interview process is a 2 way street. I know that the interviewing process can get pretty in depth. But, the one thing you'll find is that you will be educated in almost all things yorkie.
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06-18-2009, 08:27 AM | #9 |
I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member | You are welcome, I will say, you may have to be more persistent if you are thinking about going with a YTCA breeder, they get lots of calls and looky loos, and hundreds of email. I had to call Joey's breeder several times, before she agreed to meet with me.
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06-18-2009, 08:30 AM | #10 |
Mardelin Yorkshire Terriers Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: California
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| One thing to keep in mind is because YTCA breeders breed on a very limited basis, they breed for themselves first and do have a waiting list. So, if you're wanting a pup like yesterday, it may not happen. So, you have to patient and be willing to wait. A contract will be involved.
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06-18-2009, 08:37 AM | #11 |
I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member | Yes, this is so true, I felt very much like she was interviewing me, but I learned so much from talking with her.
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06-18-2009, 08:39 AM | #12 | |
Mardelin Yorkshire Terriers Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: California
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06-18-2009, 08:47 AM | #13 | |
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Really? so do you think a breeder is not the way to go? | |
06-18-2009, 10:07 AM | #14 |
I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member | Not sure what you mean, I just meant you have to be more persistent. As Mardelin said in post 10, "One thing to keep in mind is because YTCA breeders breed on a very limited basis, they breed for themselves first and do have a waiting list. So, if you're wanting a pup like yesterday, it may not happen. So, you have to patient and be willing to wait. A contract will be involved."
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06-18-2009, 10:13 AM | #15 | |
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