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Soon to be Yorkie Owner! Hi there, My name is Bri and I am receiving a Yorkie for my 16th Birthday. I have been wanting one of these beautiful dogs since I was 9! We are currently looking into different breeders trying to find that special one. I am new to the breed so I have been researching like crazy to know all I need to know. I did not realize how much thought went into trying to find a pure-bred. I am looking to get a female pup, and will hopefully have her in March! :D |
Welcome to YT. So glad you researching before buying. There is so much useful info on here from some very knowledgeable/experienced people. Good luck in your puppy hunt. Be sure to post pictures, we so love that. |
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My advice is to look at the YTCA breeder referral page. Just remember to screen very carefully. Even YTCA members lose their way. :( Anyway, take your time and don't rush into buying a pup. You buy your breeder first, and the pup second. I say this because all puppies are cute and can pull on your heart strings. If you fall in love with a pup, it makes it harder to screen a breeder. You want to find a breeder that will stand by their pup, if it gets sick after a year, after 2 years, or 10. A good breeder will stand behind their dogs as long as you own them, (15+ years). It might cost a bit, but you'll benefit in the long run. Good luck! |
Welcome to Yorkie Talk! So glad you are doing your research. You sound like a very responsible young woman. Good luck in finding the perfect puppy. You will be so in love with her. There is nothing like a Yorkie. Keep us posted as to how your search is going. :) |
Thanks so much Thank you for your info! Well We have been looking and we found one breeder nearby that had a great bloodline, But the breeder stated that if I purchase a pup from her I am required to sign a contract stating I will have my puppy fixed and will not breed her. Needless to say I decided She was not the breeder for me. Now I have Found A promising breeder who has two females that will be ready the day after my birthday! They are $800 each and Continental Kennel Club. I absolutely fell in love with the smaller female. But there are a few things I'm not sure about, I think in her contract or whatever it was, she stated that she only has a 48 hour guarantee. In the resources page on her site this was one of the statements: "I, the seller, am not responsible for veterinary fees or any other expenses incurred once the puppy leaves my home." |
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When you do finally bring your new puppy home make sure you post photos! |
awwe happy early 16th birthday! is your birthday in march? (since you wanted the dog around march) my birthday's in march too! anyways, I am not going to lie, finding the right breeder and the right puppy take time. so please don't try to rush it! Hope you find your princess soon <3 |
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Welcome! How exciting. it is great you are doing your research and ask lots of questions. I would stick with AKC and want a one year contract. I bought Cali from a non AKC breeder with a 48 hour guarantee and ended up spending well over 5,000.00 in vet bills the first 8 months. It is better to find a great breeder, pay a little more, if need be and save the heartache and financial hardship of buying from the wrong person. Good luck and I can't wait to see the baby you end up with. |
regarding the breeders youve found, the first one sounds better than the other. the 48 hour sounds sketchy unless if she mean tto say you have 48 hours to take the puppy to the vet for a check up but still. also you really do want to spay your puppy for health & your sanity reason. My aunt's family have female dogs and when they're in heat its a nighmare for my aunt because the dogs are always ripping their pads off and bleeding all over the house & fabric. plus if you don't spay your dog is more likely to develop different diseases (can't remember the name off my head) and also remember for a female puppy from a good breeder with a good lineage, be willing to pay a lot of money. I am paying 2000$ for my new girl puppy. |
Ok so Today A lady called us right after church, and she has a week old female Yorkie. The mother gave birth to two pups but sadly only one lived. The survivor turned out to be a female. This Breeder Lives only 10 minutes away from us, so we made a trip to see her. The mother is a rare reddish color, while the father is very silver! They were just beautiful! You can really see that this woman loves her Dogs and treats them like family. They are All AKC registered pure-breds! We put down a deposit and in 6 weeks she's mine!! :) Thank you all for your help. (Oh and thank you 'Jennzy' My Birthday is March.4th!) I can wait a few more weeks for a lifetime Yorkie! :D |
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From the limited information you shared with us, I would not purchase from the last two breeders you met. Breeders do not let anyone near their babies when they are 1 week old and the potential of bacteria being so high. Babies at 1 week old should not be handled very much. Another thing, $800 for a ckc (continental) is way overpriced since the ckc can't guarantee the dog is a purebred. I would seriously consider the first breeder. That doesn't mean sign a check in that breeders name, you still have a lot of research to do. |
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Wow I did not even think about the age of 7 weeks. Thanks, I am thinking since she lives practically on the other side of town I could visit the pup a lot. I'm thinking that maybe I could adopt her at 7-8 weeks, and bring her over to visit her mom regularly. Would this be an ok option? :) |
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BTW, where in Alabama are you? My brother lives in Huntsville and we love it there! Roll Tide! |
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Yes I have done some research and 12 weeks is the desired age, But it is common to get the pup at 8 weeks as well. I'm definitely thinking about waiting a few extra weeks, since it could really benefit the pup. I am so excited! We're probably going to go take pictures soon! ^_^ ( Oh and 'Texaskat08' I live outside of Mobile ) I am so glad I found this site by accident, It is definitely helpful! |
Just because it's common for people to get pups at 8 weeks doesn't make it right. |
You're so right. I also heard from a lady I work with that she owned a Male Yorkie in the past, and his fur started to kind of fall out a little at a time. She noticed the dog never really wanted to go and play in the grass. Turns out her vet figured out that her Yorkie was allergic to the grass in her back yard! I thought that was a bit weird, Just hope My future Yorkie is nice and healthy. :) |
Ok so my little cutie is so big now!! Well not really, considering she is a Yorkie but she is so grown!! She is about 6 weeks old and oh so playful. I am pretty sure I want to name her 'Nala'. I am so excited, not too long of a wait left! |
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