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01-02-2010, 07:25 AM | #1 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kentucky
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| Can not believe these people... In my local paper today there is an add for 6 week old yorkie puppies!!!!! Says they have had thier first shots and asking $400 for males (3) and $500 for female (1)!! Can you believe anyone would sell yorkies at 6 weeks of age? I tried to call but did not get an answer. I am hoping when I call they will tell me that they are going to hold them until they are older, but I am not counting on that!!! That is why I do not buy my yorkies locally!! Most, not all, are BYB and do not get them tested and sell them WAY too young. Just wanted to get this off of my chest, so dissappointed in these people!!!
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01-02-2010, 07:27 AM | #2 |
I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
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| Alot of the local breeders here sell them too young also
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01-02-2010, 07:28 AM | #3 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Morristown, TN
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| Yes, I see that a lot where I live too. I guess it may be everywhere.
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01-02-2010, 07:33 AM | #4 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kentucky
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| it is just so sad!!!! These babies are no where near ready to leave their mom!!! I guess it is every where, but it is also why I will only buy from reputable breeders and why I look on YT for my babies. I just don't trust alot of the breeders from around here.
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01-02-2010, 07:57 AM | #5 |
No Longer a Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: With My Beautiful Fur Babies!
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| Oh my...6 weeks?! Hopefully, they won't them go until much older!! I didn't even list S'mores for sale until 12 weeks and even then he seemed so young to me (of course, I used any excuse to keep him longer). I feel so sad for puppies that are sold too young! Last edited by TammyJM; 01-02-2010 at 07:58 AM. |
01-02-2010, 08:02 AM | #6 |
Donating YT 12K Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Council Bluffs Iowa
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| That is so sad, and you know they are going to have problems. Next week some newbies will be on here telling of the problems they are having with their 6 week old puppy. I wish there was some way that we could get to people before they buy. |
01-02-2010, 08:11 AM | #7 |
Donating YT 100K Club Member & Top YorkieTalk Poster! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: western KY
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| yes like the one that posted yesterday that they had found their little one at southernstarkennels in Jackson,Tn the baby weighs .8 can you imagine selling a 1/2 lb pup
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01-02-2010, 08:17 AM | #8 |
No Longer a Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: With My Beautiful Fur Babies!
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| NO!! I sold S'mores shortly after he turned 12 weeks but he didn't go to his new home until 15 weeks (3lbs.) and that seemed VERY tiny to me!! I have to wonder why some breeders don't worry about these precious babies. |
01-02-2010, 08:22 AM | #9 |
I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
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| I didnt see that but that pup was way too tiny to be sold. My Jewels was 12 oz when I brought her home and I had to feed her eveery 2 hrs and really watch her for hypoglycemia. Alot of responsibility falls on the pet owner with a pup that small
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01-02-2010, 08:25 AM | #10 |
No Longer a Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: With My Beautiful Fur Babies!
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| That's really too bad because it should be the breeder's responsibility. I don't get how the breeder doesn't worry! |
01-02-2010, 08:31 AM | #11 |
I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
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| I know its sad. I have even seen on here where a puppy died because the owner couldnt get it to eat and thrive
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01-02-2010, 09:07 AM | #12 |
Donating YT 100K Club Member & Top YorkieTalk Poster! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: western KY
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| the thread is in the wanted section (wanted male yorkie puppy for Christmas in Ky)
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01-02-2010, 10:15 AM | #13 |
Twilight lovin' Yakker Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV
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| It's things like this that show that money is the root of all evil. I'm buying my baby from a breeder in Texas (I live in Las Vegas) and I've had a deposit on her for a month now, as the breeder won't let her go until she's 16 weeks... and I think that's great! I want her so bad but I will wait however long it takes if it ensures that my puppy is happy and healthy!
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01-02-2010, 11:12 AM | #14 |
Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina
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| Most reputable breeders will keep a puppy until they are 2 pounds. That's why so many tinies don't go to their new homes until later than 12 weeks. You are so right about most local breeders being backyard breeders. Unless you are one of the lucky ones to have a reputable breeder closeby, you should expect to have a long drive or even have your puppy shipped. There are people who will carry a puppy in the cabin to you for a fee which is much better than flying in cargo. |
01-03-2010, 09:31 AM | #15 |
YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: ~CA~
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| I got my first yorkie at 8 wks and he was a little over 1 lb like (1.25lbs) and I got my second yorkie at 12wks and she was 2.2 lbs. Were they too small? They are healthy and energetic. My first pup started eating alot when the second yorkie joined the family. Now he is 4.2 lbs at almost 24 weeks. This is random, but when do they stop growing? Will he get to 6-7lbs? |
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