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Lovetodream88 · 06-21-2010, 05:40 PM

I think #2 or #3 would be your best choices. When I got my yorkie we meet the guy at a McDonalds parking lot and this was before I knew about puppy mills. It ended up after learning about puppy mills and researching where I got Callie (my yorkie) that she came from a puppy mill.

kdhawks · 06-21-2010, 05:56 PM

Number 2 sounds like your best bet to me...just definitely not number 1. Do you know anything about number 3's breeder?

And I agree, seems like a house-buying show!!

shodanusmc · 06-21-2010, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by megantheswimmer

#3 was sold to someone else. So that leaves me with one and two.

I think I am going with 2.

I would go with #4......buy from a great breeder on here! Honestly, none of the options impressed me. Best of luck.

Ladymom · 06-21-2010, 06:27 PM

I say none of the above. Just because someone contacted you here doesn't not mean they are reputable. We have a lot of members who lurk behind the scenes just waiting to pounce on someone asking about puppies.

There are some great threads pinned at the top of the Yorkies For Sale section that will help you find a puppy from a reputable breeder.

Yorkies For Sale or Wanted - YorkieTalk.com Forums - Yorkshire Terrier Community

Sookie · 06-21-2010, 06:37 PM

I agree with the above. Find a reputable breeder.

megantheswimmer · 06-21-2010, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by charmed239

I would say NO to #1 Unless they are willing to let you come and see where the pups were raised, instead of the parking lot..If they will not agree to let you see where they were raised, Then there is probably a reason for that. and you most likely would not like what you would see anyways..#2 sounds more legit, I would go check out that one. Oh by the way where are you in Pa..Im in Pa too..near Pittsburgh.

I am in Pittsburgh!

zoedo · 06-21-2010, 07:42 PM

If a person wants to sell the dog out of a parking lot, I'd wonder if the pup was stolen.

DvlshAngel985 · 06-21-2010, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by zoedo

If a person wants to sell the dog out of a parking lot, I'd wonder if the pup was stolen.

Good point.

Also, OP, if you haven't researched the breeder that is choice #2, DO NOT BUY! It doesn't matter that they are a YT member. When you acquire a puppy, you buy your breeder first. You want someone that will stand by you for the next 15 years.

Rhetts_mama · 06-21-2010, 07:55 PM

To your question as to whether papers matter for a companion dog:I've had both and honestly loved them all equally.

Some may disagree with me here, but papers don't mean squat if you've teamed up with a less than stellar breeder. Without knowing the details of how you came in contact w/ #2, it does seem strange to have them contact you to sell a yorkie.

Just a thought, but if you decide papers aren't essential in your search then you may want to consider a rescued pup. You could be saving 2 lives and still have a fantastic companion.

lovmyyorkie · 06-21-2010, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by shodanusmc

I would go with #4......buy from a great breeder on here! Honestly, none of the options impressed me. Best of luck.

dew22 · 06-21-2010, 11:53 PM

when i went to PA for my first yorkie there were three people already there looking at puppies. they had the puppies in 2 large extended playpens linked together in their garage. their house from the outside was nice, they had a pond in their front yard and a big back yard but i still asked to see where the puppies were whelped and where they lived. they had the dam walking around the garage who was friendly and trying to play with everyone who came in the door but i still asked about the sire. don't be afraid to ask questions, even if it may sound a little imposing.

yorkie_mama22 · 06-22-2010, 08:29 AM

You definitely buy your breeder first. It took me a month to find my baby Zach.

Lola was a rehome and never stayed in contact with the lady I got her from.

With Zach I am constantly emailing with the breeder still and she is so wonderful! I found her on YT and she has been so great and honest about everything. I couldn't be happier with Zach and he truly is a blessing!

I wouldn't even be considering someone who wanted to meet me some where, really fishy!

06-21-2010, 05:40 PM	#16
Lovetodream88 Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md Posts: 23,249	I think #2 or #3 would be your best choices. When I got my yorkie we meet the guy at a McDonalds parking lot and this was before I knew about puppy mills. It ended up after learning about puppy mills and researching where I got Callie (my yorkie) that she came from a puppy mill. __________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart!

06-21-2010, 05:56 PM	#17
kdhawks Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,359	Number 2 sounds like your best bet to me...just definitely not number 1. Do you know anything about number 3's breeder? And I agree, seems like a house-buying show!! __________________ katy&levi

06-21-2010, 06:27 PM	#19
Ladymom Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 8,317	I say none of the above. Just because someone contacted you here doesn't not mean they are reputable. We have a lot of members who lurk behind the scenes just waiting to pounce on someone asking about puppies. There are some great threads pinned at the top of the Yorkies For Sale section that will help you find a puppy from a reputable breeder. Yorkies For Sale or Wanted - YorkieTalk.com Forums - Yorkshire Terrier Community __________________ http://www.myladysdogbows.com/ http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref...6213341?ref=nf

06-21-2010, 06:37 PM	#20
Sookie My Four Sweet Babies Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South Jersey near Philadelphia Posts: 5,452	I agree with the above. Find a reputable breeder. __________________ I LOVE MY BABIES

06-21-2010, 07:42 PM	#22
zoedo Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2010 Location: Louisiana Posts: 172	If a person wants to sell the dog out of a parking lot, I'd wonder if the pup was stolen. __________________ Zoe's mom

06-21-2010, 07:55 PM	#24
Rhetts_mama Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,959 Blog Entries: 1	To your question as to whether papers matter for a companion dog:I've had both and honestly loved them all equally. Some may disagree with me here, but papers don't mean squat if you've teamed up with a less than stellar breeder. Without knowing the details of how you came in contact w/ #2, it does seem strange to have them contact you to sell a yorkie. Just a thought, but if you decide papers aren't essential in your search then you may want to consider a rescued pup. You could be saving 2 lives and still have a fantastic companion. __________________ Don't get your knickers in a knot. Nothing is solved and it just makes you walk funny.

06-21-2010, 11:53 PM	#26
dew22 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: ohio Posts: 19	when i went to PA for my first yorkie there were three people already there looking at puppies. they had the puppies in 2 large extended playpens linked together in their garage. their house from the outside was nice, they had a pond in their front yard and a big back yard but i still asked to see where the puppies were whelped and where they lived. they had the dam walking around the garage who was friendly and trying to play with everyone who came in the door but i still asked about the sire. don't be afraid to ask questions, even if it may sound a little imposing.

06-22-2010, 08:29 AM	#27
yorkie_mama22 Currently Suspended! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 2,275	You definitely buy your breeder first. It took me a month to find my baby Zach. Lola was a rehome and never stayed in contact with the lady I got her from. With Zach I am constantly emailing with the breeder still and she is so wonderful! I found her on YT and she has been so great and honest about everything. I couldn't be happier with Zach and he truly is a blessing! I wouldn't even be considering someone who wanted to meet me some where, really fishy!