Cutting Corners

[red98vett]

Great post !! All we have to do is go to the sick and emergency section to see how many bad breeders are selling out there - there's no excuse for all the health issues these beautiful dogs are having - not to mention - many that we see sometimes don't even LOOK like yorkies !

another flag is those selling 'teacups' - big red flag when they have sites advertising teacups - micromini's and all the other 'sale words' we see on so many sites - it sucks people in and in actuality - these are the breeders to stay WAY away from

edited to add - a good looking website is NOT proof of a good breeder no matter what they say - anyone can make a pretty site and say anything they want these days

it's always good to ask questions here first - there's always someone who can help you when choosing a puppy before someone gets gouged for big bucks and ends up with a sick little dog full of health issues because many are just not caring and only in it for the money

[Beamers Mom]

Before I got Beamer, there were lots of Yorkies advertised in the paper. I ignored them. When I bought Beamer I had friends ask why I paid so much when I could have got a Yorkie locally for a lot less - even my sister in law was looking in the newspapers for a Yorkie for me. They just didn't understand! I didn't want to buy a bundle of health problems down the road.

You get what you pay for.

[topknot]

Originally Posted by red98vett

Great post !! All we have to do is go to the sick and emergency section to see how many bad breeders are selling out there - there's no excuse for all the health issues these beautiful dogs are having - not to mention - many that we see sometimes don't even LOOK like yorkies !

another flag is those selling 'teacups' - big red flag when they have sites advertising teacups - micromini's and all the other 'sale words' we see on so many sites - it sucks people in and in actuality - these are the breeders to stay WAY away from

edited to add - a good looking website is NOT proof of a good breeder no matter what they say - anyone can make a pretty site and say anything they want these days

it's always good to ask questions here first - there's always someone who can help you when choosing a puppy before someone gets gouged for big bucks and ends up with a sick little dog full of health issues because many are just not caring and only in it for the money

With website - you have to read carefully what they are saying or not saying. A good website should show the parents, dog's should be groomed, and it should educate about the standard/health issues/care/etc... I do not like sites that take VISA/MC - tells me they are willing to sell the pup to anyone that can pay and acting on impulse. These people, I feel, care only about the money!

[topknot]

Originally Posted by Beamers Mom

Before I got Beamer, there were lots of Yorkies advertised in the paper. I ignored them. When I bought Beamer I had friends ask why I paid so much when I could have got a Yorkie locally for a lot less - even my sister in law was looking in the newspapers for a Yorkie for me. They just didn't understand! I didn't want to buy a bundle of health problems down the road.

You get what you pay for.

You are right, but you also want to make sure you are not paying more for a substandard yorkie or one with health problems. I know someone in my area selling a pup for 4,800 and the parent and probably the grandparents are not even champions.

And then person was looking for a pup cheap and even stated - and "the dog is a dog!" I wonder how this person would care for the pup. He also had other dogs and stated "I go to the vets every month with them." Sounds like he may have already had health probelms with the ones he had - maybe because he bought cheap.

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by topknot

With website - you have to read carefully what they are saying or not saying. A good website should show the parents, dog's should be groomed, and it should educate about the standard/health issues/care/etc... I do not like sites that take VISA/MC - tells me they are willing to sell the pup to anyone that can pay and acting on impulse. These people, I feel, care only about the money!

While websites aren't for me. A good one is used to showcase your dogs and accomplishments. It should be used to educate and selling pups on it should not be it's prime purpose. One that takes VISA/MC or paypal only reveals that the breeder has no interest on who their dogs go too.....especially if they are willing to ship the pups......

[red98vett]

Originally Posted by topknot

With website - you have to read carefully what they are saying or not saying. A good website should show the parents, dog's should be groomed, and it should educate about the standard/health issues/care/etc... I do not like sites that take VISA/MC - tells me they are willing to sell the pup to anyone that can pay and acting on impulse. These people, I feel, care only about the money!

the money and also NOT the welfare of the poor dogs who end up suffering from bad breeders. I always hate reading about the pain and all the surgeries we see so much of these days

IF I were an ethical breeder i'd want to scream each time I see someone taken advantage but the GREEDERS out there

don't know how you all keep your cool - it must hurt your heart to see these beautiful dogs being sold like cattle all for the almighty dollar - not to mention - those are the breeders that dump you once the sale is made.

it sucks ....it really sucks how many are out there doing this with no remorse or caring that they sell sick puppies. The dogs suffer and the people who love them suffer and end up paying big vet bills..not the way to be a good breeder at all !

[scentlady]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

While websites aren't for me. A good one is used to showcase your dogs and accomplishments. It should be used to educate and selling pups on it should not be it's prime purpose. One that takes VISA/MC or paypal only reveals that the breeder has no interest on who their dogs go too.....especially if they are willing to ship the pups......

Yep I think what you said is great wisdom and a whole lotta truth! I can't even imagine buying a pet from a picture! I want to meet the breeder, see the parents, see the puppy etc etc.

[2Morkies]

Originally Posted by Cerise

Here are ways most unethical breeders, BYB's, PM's, and brokers cut corners in their plans and the first one listed is why you get a lot of Yorkies that aren't standard and look a bit off (hair, ears, body, face, etc.) once they get older.


1. They cross breed a female Silky with a male Yorkie because she can produce a large litter and then call them Yorkies, because most gullible people don't know the difference.

2. They do no health testing...NONE...but lie and say they do because they have learned how to "business talk" to buyers to seem legit.

3. They sell the puppies at 6-8 weeks old to cut their own expenses to make $$$. These puppies have not been wormed or had their first set of shots.

4. They claim they have a health guarantee again... this is "business talk" and doing #3 above is a big clue.

5. If you are lucky to go to their homes the mama dog usually may not even look like she has been nursing, or they may not have the neither of parents on site, or they may give some bogus excuse about them. But they miraculously have a litter of puppies (BROKER)



To all you puppy shoppers out there.... PLEASE do research and educate yourselves and not fall victim to puppy wanting fever. Have patience and find a real Yorkie from a reputable breeder.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't a Silky a cross between a Cocker and a Yorkie?

[yorkie_mama22]

I wonder if my moms yorkie was cross bred wit ha silky?? My moms yorkie looks like a yorkie, just longer.. The litter mate that my moms friend has, is a female too but looks NOTHING like a yorkie! Floppy ears, long tail, and extremely long body.

[MyBabyFynnlie]

Good posting! Thanks so much! I wouldn't have known half of the stuff I asked my breeder without this site! You guys really do rock!