Perhaps I should only speak for myself, but out on a limb to say...

Good luck! With your search, and your homework!

"We" as a YT group are very protective... as you may have noticed! :rolleyes:

When you find a breeder search the YT threads, or ask straight out! We are here to help! As opinionated as we are... our intentions are good! :)

You will find a huge amount on information, and even after you find your perfect pup, there is lots of knowledge here to be shared.

I would recommend checking out ytca.org which is the national breed club for yorkies. They have a link with breeder referrals and most of them are very reputable. There's a lot of information on their website that is very helpful. As far as price goes, it is very true that you get what you pay for and it also depends on where you live. But I will tell you that I bought my dog from a VERY reputable breeder who has been breeding and showing Yorkies for over 30 years and I paid less than what most people advertise their yorkies for on the major internet sites. A lot of internet sites jack up the prices because most people who buy from them haven't done very much research before they purchase so they don't know any better.

i posted this on your other thread but since this one has more reply's i'm going to repost it here:

the website you posted is scary. the dogs eyes are freaky and do not look real. i would NOT purchase a dog from them.

getting a puppy for someone's birthday as a surprise isn't a good idea. its like getting the kids a puppy for christmas. does your GF know you are getting her a puppy? if not i'd talk to her about it first. A puppy is a huge commitment. yorkies can live for 15+ years. If your serious about getting a yorkie puppy, please visit Yorkshire Terrier Club of America and check out the breeder referral list. call or email those breeders and speak with them about getting a puppy. I'm sure you'll be able to find one for around $1000 but then again you might not. In this area, yorkies are pricey. I'll tell you that i paid more then $1000 on my yorkie and that was almost 4 years ago.

also check out the breeder sections of YT and you might be able to find a breeder here in your area that has puppies or will have puppies soon. you really want to do your research on breeders because yorkies can have some major health problems that you do not want to encounter. check out this thread before you start your search http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/fea...ead-first.html and read as much as you can on the yorkie breed.

Thank you guys so much the info has been very valueful im getting the dog for x-mas so i can prepare myself on the info at hand

I just wanted to add one thing. My Sadie is 4 - 4 1/2 pounds and she is very small. Everyone that see's her comments on how tiny she is. No one would ever consider her a large Yorkie. You might want to consider a little larger puppy from a reputable breeder. Good breeders have a much better handle on the size a pup is going to grow to. Even a 5 or 6 pound adult dog is very, very little.

As I was reading the posts, I was also thinking that a Yorkie that fits the breed standard is still a very, very small dog! I understand the desire to have a dog on the small side, as both of mine have been tiny. However, I would really be cautious.

In addition, I should say that my first Yorkie puppy was rescued from an owner who had been given him as a well-intentioned gift. The owner had a full-time job where she couldn't even come home for lunch, and she left the little guy tied up outside all day long. (Hello, predators? Heat/cold?) I'm sure you have thought this commitment through, as you are asking really good questions, but have you really really talked this over with her?

There is so much to consider.....I know you want the puppy to be a surprise, but if it were me I would like to pick out the specific one that I like. Yorkies come in so many coat types, color patterns, personalities, etc.

Best of luck to you....

Hi German and Welcome to you and your Girlfriend to Yorkie Talk....:wavey::welcome4::yorkietal You have come to the right place to find a breeder for your Girlfriends Birthday/Christmas gift. It sounds like you've done alot of research and since your Sister has one that you fell in love with, You're off to the right start. Look up Puppies for sale on here or in the Tri-State area. I'm from Pa. and looked for almost 1 year. Through word of mouth @ a yard sale I found my Baron's Breeder 5 mins. from my house. She had 2 small pups and 3 bigger pups. I had a 15 month old Grandson when I got him and wanted a larger pup that would'nt get hurt as easily. Baron weighs 7 lbs. and will be 2 on Nov.30th. Christopher is 2 1/2 now and is very gentle with him and my other 2 dogs, a 12 lb. Papillion and a 9 lb. Yorkie. Tell your GF Happy Birthday on the 4th of Nov. :Birthday3:bigbdaypa My BD is Nov. 10th. I hope you find a female pup soon...Please post pics when you do....:)

Hey I was 19 when I got Ella:eek:

Anyway, good luck, and i'll add my 2 cents too: definitely dont buy from anyone who advertises a "teacup" or "tiny teacup" or a "micro" or any other silly gimmick. Those terms are a red flag and probably means they are tryin to make money only. A yorkie is a yorkie and they are all so much fun. Good luck, you will love whatever puppy you get!

Welcome to YT!

I know I am prejudiced but we have the most beautiful, adorable, loving Yorkie you can imagine...LOL (Seriously, we do!)

If you get a chance, check out her albums. She is just a tad under 7 pounds but to us, she is so very tiny!

The point I'm trying to make is that when I first started looking/posting, I wanted a tiny Yorkie. I had no idea that ours would seem so very tiny at nearly 7 pounds!

I started by looking at professional lists of Yorkie breeders, AKC, etc. While there are many things to consider when finding a good breeder, I felt that one in good standing with a nationally recognized organization would be a good place for me to start. I knew that if the breeder could not satisfy the guidelines for certification, I wasn't interested. There are other organizations with guidelines for breeders and the breed, too.

Good luck in your search! Your girlfriend is one lucky lady.

I'm so glad that you are doing your research!!

Welcome to YT!

With the smaller package comes more health problems, more concerns about falls from short distances, more concerns about the dog being stepped on.... you are doing the right thing by educating yourself before going out and purchasing a yorkie.

How big is your sisters Yorkie?

It really difficult for breeders to accurately determine the adult size of pups. Please don't let weight be your determining factor. One of mine is 5lbs and I still think that's tiny!