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gaildietz 02-16-2010 05:55 PM
Yorkiepoo breeder recommendations
 
Hi, my bf and I are interested in buying a yorkiepoo, we are in the ny, nj area and are wondering if anyone can recommend a reputable breeder, we have found that a lot of these hybrid "breeders" are in fact puppy mills, any thoughts or advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

QuickSilver 02-16-2010 06:22 PM
Welcome!

It's good that you are doing your research. May I ask why you don't just look for a straight mini poodle or yorkie? The problem is that almost no good breeders will sell "designer" breeds, so you are almost guaranteed to get a yorkipoo from an unscrupulous breeder.

Nancy1999 02-16-2010 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by gaildietz (Post 3005864)
Hi, my bf and I are interested in buying a yorkiepoo, we are in the ny, nj area and are wondering if anyone can recommend a reputable breeder, we have found that a lot of these hybrid "breeders" are in fact puppy mills, any thoughts or advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!
Why do you want a mix? The reason breeders breed purebreds, is they can predict results. When you are breeding a mix, you can't predict anything. Some people think you get the best of all traits, but this isn't true, you could easily get the worst of all traits. I think the only reason people should buy a puppy is to show support to really good breeders, someone who you really believe is doing right by the breed, and isn't trying to make a living off of breeding. You won't find a reputable breeder breeding mixes, they probably didn't have breeding rights to their dog, and couldn't register them with the AKC because of that, and so decided to mix it, since mixes can't be registered anyway. If you really want a yorkiepoo, please try rescues and shelters; many shelters are turning away dogs they are so overloaded.

YorkieShadow 02-16-2010 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by gaildietz (Post 3005864)
Hi, my bf and I are interested in buying a yorkiepoo, we are in the ny, nj area and are wondering if anyone can recommend a reputable breeder, we have found that a lot of these hybrid "breeders" are in fact puppy mills, any thoughts or advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!
Hi Welcome to YT. Sorry I dont know of any Yorkiepoo breeders.
I have a Yorkie/shih tzu. shes is the smartest little thing.
Good luck in your search.

MPlayman 02-16-2010 06:43 PM
Check Petfinder.com. Tons of Mixed breed dogs as well as pure bred. Craigslist also.

IMO Mixed breed dogs should happen by accident.

QuickSilver 02-16-2010 06:51 PM
I've posted before that some mixed breeds make sense to me, like cockapoos, because pure cockers are so dumb. The cockapoos I've seen are really beautiful, and have poodle smarts.

I don't really understand the yorkie-poo. Both have non-shed coats. The combo of the coats seems to tend towards the poodle, so curly and a tendency to matt. Both are smart. Both can be yappy. I may be missing something, but yeah, I'd either adopt a mix to give it a good home, or buy one or the other.

gaildietz 02-16-2010 06:58 PM
Thanks for all the responses. I forgot to mention the reason I am looking for a Yorkie-poo is because my bf is allergic, but I really want a Yorkie so this seemed to be a good compromise. I had a feeling I would get a lot of negative feedback about mixed breeds, but any additional information would help. Thanks so much!

mkbartz 02-16-2010 06:59 PM
Hi,
Welcome to yorkietalk. I hope we don't come off too harsh. A lot of people on this site are involved with rescues and see the downside of a large dog population, uneducated owners and "evil" breeders. As such, a lot of people on here only advocate for breeding for particular reasons. Usually, breeding mixed breeds does fit in to strict breeding ethics (because of the already large dog population).

It is easy to find a yorkiepoo on kijiji. However, I would urge you to be cautious in doing this. This doesn't mean not to use this meathod, but just do a lot of research so you know how to spot an unethica breeder.

Please do not buy from a pet store. These dogs come from horrible places (puppy mills) and you are not rescuing them; just damning their parents to a life of filth and misery.

Please try using "petfinder" it will show you awesome dogs in your area that are in shelters that need homes.

Good luck, and please keep us updated on your progress!
Kate

gaildietz 02-16-2010 06:59 PM
Thanks for all the responses. I forgot to mention the reason I am looking for a Yorkie-poo is because my bf is allergic so we need a hypo-allergenic pup, but I really want a Yorkie so this seemed to be a good compromise. I had a feeling I would get a lot of negative feedback about mixed breeds, but any additional information would help. Thanks so much!

QuickSilver 02-16-2010 07:04 PM
Actually, I have good news for you - yorkies are about as hypo-allergenic as you can get! Just as good as a poodle, if not better.

I know a lot of breeds get crossed with poodles because of the allergens, but it actually doesn't work all that frequently - usually you just get a fuzzy, allergy-triggering dog.

_Chrissy_ 02-16-2010 07:06 PM
My Max is a mix breed. He is a Morkie (half Maltese and half Yorkie).
I needed a hypo-allergenic type of dog for my allergies.
I love him so much and he has the best disposition. However, I would not get a mixed breed and pay the designer dog price again to a "puppy mill" breeder.
I learned so much on Yorkie Talk.
Max had so many issues right after I got him from the "breeder". He had ring worm all over his entire body (gave it to me, my DH and our 4 kids), he had a skin bacterial infection, ear mites, yeast ear infection, ...Took a year to get the ringworm under control. We have spent thousands on his health care.
Max also has Stage 2 Luxating Patella (diagnosed at 1.5 years old).
I am afraid of what might be next. He just turned 2 years old :(

6 months ago I bought a happy & healthy Yorkie from a breeder here on YT.
I can not tell you how different this experience is.
Live and Learn :)

_Chrissy_ 02-16-2010 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by gaildietz (Post 3005964)
Thanks for all the responses. I forgot to mention the reason I am looking for a Yorkie-poo is because my bf is allergic so we need a hypo-allergenic pup, but I really want a Yorkie so this seemed to be a good compromise. I had a feeling I would get a lot of negative feedback about mixed breeds, but any additional information would help. Thanks so much!
I have pretty bad allergies. I get allergy shots every month.
I have had no allergic reactions at all to my Yorkie :)
I wish I had found this site and gotten the advice of the members here before I got Max.
:) I'm not trying to be negative just informative.

gaildietz 02-16-2010 07:15 PM
You didn't come off too harsh! I appreciate any information I can get. I've never owned a dog before and had NO idea how difficult it is to find a reputable breeder vs puppy mills/backyard breeders until very recently. I have been looking at petfinder/other rescue sites and haven't had too much luck so far. The more I hear from you guys I think maybe the best option is to stick a pure bred from a reliable breeder, even though it might be quite a process to find a good one in the area!

carmen in nj 02-16-2010 07:20 PM
Welcome to YT, Yorkies and silkies are hipoallergenic, my daughter suffers from bad allergies and asthma and she has no problem with my silkies and my yorkie pet.
hugs,
Carmen in nj

megansmomma 02-16-2010 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by gaildietz (Post 3005966)
Thanks for all the responses. I forgot to mention the reason I am looking for a Yorkie-poo is because my bf is allergic, but I really want a Yorkie so this seemed to be a good compromise. I had a feeling I would get a lot of negative feedback about mixed breeds, but any additional information would help. Thanks so much!
There is someone in the Rescue Forum that posted that she had 3 yorkipoos for FREE! They are 2 male puppies 6 months old and a 2 yr old male as well.

You say your BF is allergic but since both poodles and yorkies are nonshedding you would be just fine getting a purebred of either breed.

QuickSilver 02-16-2010 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by megansmomma (Post 3005993)
There is someone in the Rescue Forum that posted that she had 3 yorkipoos for FREE! They are 2 male puppies 6 months old and a 2 yr old male as well.

You say your BF is allergic but since both poodles and yorkies are nonshedding you would be just fine getting a purebred of either breed.

Hey, you can't do better than free!

You're actually doing a lot better than many of us when we started. A lot of people find out about puppy mills after they've gotten their dog and come here.

_Chrissy_ 02-16-2010 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by QuickSilver (Post 3006002)
You're actually doing a lot better than many of us when we started. A lot of people find out about puppy mills after they've gotten their dog and come here.
That would be me :)
I found YT looking for help.

TwoforFun 02-16-2010 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by QuickSilver (Post 3006002)
Hey, you can't do better than free!

You're actually doing a lot better than many of us when we started. A lot of people find out about puppy mills after they've gotten their dog and come here.
Yup, I won't deny it.

orlnurse 02-17-2010 01:53 AM
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Originally Posted by gaildietz (Post 3005864)
Hi, my bf and I are interested in buying a yorkiepoo, we are in the ny, nj area and are wondering if anyone can recommend a reputable breeder, we have found that a lot of these hybrid "breeders" are in fact puppy mills, any thoughts or advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

I have a yorkiepoo but I adopted him from a rescue. There are lots of yorkiepoos to be found on petfinder.com. Good luck!

mommadog1 02-17-2010 03:42 AM
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Originally Posted by QuickSilver (Post 3005953)
I've posted before that some mixed breeds make sense to me, like cockapoos, because pure cockers are so dumb. The cockapoos I've seen are really beautiful, and have poodle smarts.
Cockers are not dumb!:rolleyes: My Hanna is VERY smart, and every cocker I have owned have never been "so dumb" either. I just find that comment insulting. I do not believe any breed is dumb, or any dog for that matter.

I also own cockapoos and cockapoos are not smarter than a cocker or a poodle, they are nothing like either breed actually.

mommadog1 02-17-2010 03:53 AM
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Originally Posted by mkbartz (Post 3005968)
Hi,

Please try using "petfinder" it will show you awesome dogs in your area that are in shelters that need homes.
Kate
There are rarely any little dogs in rescue or in shelters. 90% are big dogs, or dogs with serious issues and some people don't want big dogs, or have to deal with issues a rescue brings (especially little dogs).

Also, some people just don't want to deal with rescues, most get into parts of our life that are none of their business. It is easier to adopt a child then a dog..and i have done both;)

So people decide to go through a breeder. If she went to the pet store she could find what she is looking for, so I see no reason not to help her find a good breed who just happens to breed a mix. and lots of hobby breeders breed only one kind of mix.

Stop hating on the mixes.:D It is going to continue because people want them and I personally see nothing wrong with it (some mixes)..

I also want to add that I personally would never breed a yorkie with anything other than another yorkie just because they are wonderful and perfect as they are;)

mommadog1 02-17-2010 03:57 AM
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Originally Posted by gaildietz (Post 3005964)
Thanks for all the responses. I forgot to mention the reason I am looking for a Yorkie-poo is because my bf is allergic so we need a hypo-allergenic pup, but I really want a Yorkie so this seemed to be a good compromise. I had a feeling I would get a lot of negative feedback about mixed breeds, but any additional information would help. Thanks so much!
Someone may have beat me to this already, but Yorkies are already hypoallergenic since they have "hair" and no undercoat they do not shed.

mommadog1 02-17-2010 04:02 AM
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Originally Posted by QuickSilver (Post 3005974)
Actually, I have good news for you - yorkies are about as hypo-allergenic as you can get! Just as good as a poodle, if not better.

I know a lot of breeds get crossed with poodles because of the allergens, but it actually doesn't work all that frequently - usually you just get a fuzzy, allergy-triggering dog.
Actually is does work on most poodle mixes, especially if the dogs being crossed is a non or low shedding breed. I breed cockapoos, 2nd and 3rd generation and they do not shed at all, ever!

The only ones I have seen shed are the smooth coats but it isn't usually very much. Cocker spaniels barely shed as well.. My cocker doesn't shed, and neither did any of the other cockers I have owned.

YorkieRose 02-17-2010 04:48 AM
I have never met a responsible, reputable Yorkiepoo breeder...

mommadog1 02-17-2010 05:35 AM
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Originally Posted by YorkieRose (Post 3006266)
I have never met a responsible, reputable Yorkiepoo breeder...
Do you know any yorkiepoo breeders? ;) Just because they breed a mix doesn't mean they are not responsible breeders.

Mardelin 02-17-2010 06:19 AM
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Originally Posted by YorkieRose (Post 3006266)
I have never met a responsible, reputable Yorkiepoo breeder...
:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

Totally agree Pat.....no such thing as a reputable/responsible Yorkiepoo breeder.

BonBon 02-17-2010 06:46 AM
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Originally Posted by mommadog1 (Post 3006239)
There are rarely any little dogs in rescue or in shelters. 90% are big dogs, or dogs with serious issues and some people don't want big dogs, or have to deal with issues a rescue brings (especially little dogs).

Also, some people just don't want to deal with rescues, most get into parts of our life that are none of their business. It is easier to adopt a child then a dog..and i have done both;)

So people decide to go through a breeder. If she went to the pet store she could find what she is looking for, so I see no reason not to help her find a good breed who just happens to breed a mix. and lots of hobby breeders breed only one kind of mix.

Stop hating on the mixes.:D It is going to continue because people want them and I personally see nothing wrong with it (some mixes)..

I also want to add that I personally would never breed a yorkie with anything other than another yorkie just because they are wonderful and perfect as they are;)
I just wonder if you realize how you might come across with your discouraging words about rescue? There are people reading this thread who are considering adopting from a rescue and your negativity is very disturbing. I have adopted from a yorkie rescue group and they were in no way intrusive in my personal life, nor did they ask inappropriate questions as you are suggesting. I now volunteer and foster for another yorkie rescue group and while we may have many questions, they all pertain to the well being of the pups and are very important in ensuring proper placement and a happy, healthy environment. I'm not saying adoptiing from a rescue is for everyone, but please don't give others the idea that it's a bad experience - because it isn't. These little guys in rescue are wonderful, adorable, loveable babies that deserve a good home.

jencar98 02-17-2010 06:46 AM
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Originally Posted by mommadog1 (Post 3006293)
Do you know any yorkiepoo breeders? ;) Just because they breed a mix doesn't mean they are not responsible breeders.

I do, in fact I know of several and one of the very worst has been discussed on this forum, Halpain's But, I don't think you need to know them to know they are not responsible breeders, only people looking to profit of of innocent dogs.

With all of the mixes in shelters (and, there are many
despite your earlier post about little dogs rarely being in a shelter), it just isn't responsible to continue to breed designer dogs. Why add to an already overwhelming problem?

Reese1 02-17-2010 06:51 AM
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Originally Posted by mommadog1 (Post 3006239)
There are rarely any little dogs in rescue or in shelters. 90% are big dogs, or dogs with serious issues and some people don't want big dogs, or have to deal with issues a rescue brings (especially little dogs).

Also, some people just don't want to deal with rescues, most get into parts of our life that are none of their business. It is easier to adopt a child then a dog..and i have done both;)

So people decide to go through a breeder. If she went to the pet store she could find what she is looking for, so I see no reason not to help her find a good breed who just happens to breed a mix. and lots of hobby breeders breed only one kind of mix.

Stop hating on the mixes.:D It is going to continue because people want them and I personally see nothing wrong with it (some mixes)..

I also want to add that I personally would never breed a yorkie with anything other than another yorkie just because they are wonderful and perfect as they are;)
The question is why would a good breeder, breed Yorkie-Poos?

I have a Yorkie-Poo who I love dearly, but we adopted her from a family who didn't want her and they weren't treating her properly, IMO.

Yorkies & Poodles are both hypo-allergenic dogs, so why mix them? If you have a good representation of each breed, AKC registered and within the breed standard, you wouldn't mix them, JMO.

I actually do understand Labradoodles for people who want large dogs, but need hypo-allergenic dogs. I could be mistaken, but I don't think there are very many options for large breeds that are hypo-allergenic.

jencar98 02-17-2010 06:53 AM
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Originally Posted by bonbon (Post 3006368)
I just wonder if you realize how you might come across with your discouraging words about rescue? There are people reading this thread who are considering adopting from a rescue and your negativity is very disturbing. I have adopted from a yorkie rescue group and they were in no way intrusive in my personal life, nor did they ask inappropriate questions as you are suggesting. I now volunteer and foster for another yorkie rescue group and while we may have many questions, they all pertain to the well being of the pups and are very important in ensuring proper placement and a happy, healthy environment. I'm not saying adoptiing from a rescue is for everyone, but please don't give others the idea that it's a bad experience - because it isn't. These little guys in rescue are wonderful, adorable, loveable babies that deserve a good home.
:thumbup:

IMO, anyone that gets a dog should have to go through the same "rescue type" questioning whether you're adopting from a rescue, shelter or purchasing a pup through a reputable breeder. If there were an application process for obtaining a dog, the numbers in shelters/rescues would be reduced greatly, of that I'm certain.


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