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KazzyK810 · 03-31-2011, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by JolieJean

i dont even care if its a full bred yorkie.. im definitly open to a yorkie with maltese or chiuaua mix too.

How often are you checking your local pound/humane society? There are lots of small breed mutts available. Do you leave your name & number with them to call when one/litters come in?

Baby Teddy · 03-31-2011, 09:41 AM

Have you looked on this forum for puppies for sale or in need of being rescued? There are often threads like the one below.

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...-north-tx.html

JolieJean · 03-31-2011, 04:29 PM

hey guys.. @KazzyK810.. i check everyday!! sometimes twice a day! and @Baby Teddy.. i just found the classifieds on here yesterday.. so im definitly going to have my eyes open! Thanks )

mscat · 03-31-2011, 06:10 PM

I got my first yorkie from what I now know was probably a BYB. She had other litters besides yorkie's. I did not know better. Suzi is now 3 years old. She did not come with AKC papers or anything. She looked like a little doll and had the face of a yorkie pup. The breeder did one thing right though, kept the litters separate and vaccinated. But , Suzi was only going on 9weeks. I did not know they needed to be at least 12 weeks old. Fortunately Suzi has been very healthy, she just does not conform to the Standard of the breed. Although her hair color has changed it did not change all the way, leaving a lot more silver blue towards the back of her , and a lot less gold on her face. But, we love her anyway. She is also bigger then the average yorkie . She stil is very cute, a wonderful watchdog, and loves to give out puppy kissess.
Their was something I have to let you be aware of> my brother was talking to a small pet store owners about giving his pups to them for selling. I knew those puppies had been in bred. And the store was willing and ready to take his puppies in a heartbeat. They were Chi mixes . Small , but the male was allowed to mate with the female who was the daughter of the male

If you are more interested in a yorkie mix, petfinder is good, and sometimes Craigslist . I just found a very cute male yorkie poo listed, who was actually at the pound when a family rescued him. They are only looking for a great home. He is going to be fixed before rehoming, and looks excatly like a yorkie, his hair is just curly like a poodle's. I am still interested in him.

Baby Teddy · 04-02-2011, 05:34 PM

JolieJean any luck in your search?

JolieJean · 04-02-2011, 08:43 PM

YES!!!!! i have a new babygirl coming next saturday!!! she from a YT member!! soo excited!! Thank you to everyone for your support and advice!!

KendraE · 04-02-2011, 10:07 PM

Congrats!!!

JolieJean · 04-03-2011, 06:50 AM

Thanks so much

Teegy · 04-03-2011, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AMD

Welcome to YT!!

Yes all puppies from pet stores come from puppy mills/unethical breeders. Do not purchase a puppy from a pet store.

Please check out this thread. It will help you find out which breeders are good and bad. http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...e-breeder.html

I understand you don't want to spend thousands on a dog. We all have budgets.

However don't let price be your only determining factor. Find a very reputable breeder who breeds quality dogs that are sound healthy babies. You might have to pay more upfront but in the long run your cost will be less as you won't have vet bills racking up in comparison to the potential vet bills of a pet store puppy. A cheap puppy could wind up being a very expensive puppy.

You can check out the YTCA breeder contact page: Yorkshire Terrier Club of America About The Club

Take your time. Do your research.
Best of Luck!!

great advice

Baby Teddy · 04-04-2011, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by JolieJean

YES!!!!! i have a new babygirl coming next saturday!!! she from a YT member!! soo excited!! Thank you to everyone for your support and advice!!

Congrats! Can't wait to see pictures!!

Dzbabykel · 04-04-2011, 05:31 AM

Awww congrats! How exciting!!!

tammyjo · 04-04-2011, 05:47 AM

Congrats!!!!!

03-31-2011, 06:10 PM	#49
mscat YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hanford, CA Posts: 4,895	I got my first yorkie from what I now know was probably a BYB. She had other litters besides yorkie's. I did not know better. Suzi is now 3 years old. She did not come with AKC papers or anything. She looked like a little doll and had the face of a yorkie pup. The breeder did one thing right though, kept the litters separate and vaccinated. But , Suzi was only going on 9weeks. I did not know they needed to be at least 12 weeks old. Fortunately Suzi has been very healthy, she just does not conform to the Standard of the breed. Although her hair color has changed it did not change all the way, leaving a lot more silver blue towards the back of her , and a lot less gold on her face. But, we love her anyway. She is also bigger then the average yorkie . She stil is very cute, a wonderful watchdog, and loves to give out puppy kissess. Their was something I have to let you be aware of> my brother was talking to a small pet store owners about giving his pups to them for selling. I knew those puppies had been in bred. And the store was willing and ready to take his puppies in a heartbeat. They were Chi mixes . Small , but the male was allowed to mate with the female who was the daughter of the male If you are more interested in a yorkie mix, petfinder is good, and sometimes Craigslist . I just found a very cute male yorkie poo listed, who was actually at the pound when a family rescued him. They are only looking for a great home. He is going to be fixed before rehoming, and looks excatly like a yorkie, his hair is just curly like a poodle's. I am still interested in him. __________________ "No matter how little money & how few possessions, you own, having a dog makes you rich."

04-02-2011, 10:07 PM	#52
KendraE Hook Em! Bevo & Mack Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 3,752	Congrats!!! __________________ Kendra Bevo and Mack & grandpups Bryleigh and Jaxon

04-04-2011, 05:31 AM	#56
Dzbabykel Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Gainesville, VA Posts: 1,173	Awww congrats! How exciting!!! __________________ Kelly, mommy to little Oliver *"The more boys I meet, the more I love my dog."* http://www.eat-yourself-skinny.com/

04-04-2011, 05:47 AM	#57
tammyjo Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: ottumwa Posts: 72	Congrats!!!!! __________________ Tamara <3's Molly

03-31-2011, 09:41 AM	#47
Baby Teddy YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New York, NY Posts: 648	Have you looked on this forum for puppies for sale or in need of being rescued? There are often threads like the one below. http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...-north-tx.html

03-31-2011, 04:29 PM	#48
JolieJean Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: warren, ri Posts: 155	hey guys.. @KazzyK810.. i check everyday!! sometimes twice a day! and @Baby Teddy.. i just found the classifieds on here yesterday.. so im definitly going to have my eyes open! Thanks )

04-02-2011, 05:34 PM	#50
Baby Teddy YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New York, NY Posts: 648	JolieJean any luck in your search?

04-02-2011, 08:43 PM	#51
JolieJean Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: warren, ri Posts: 155	YES!!!!! i have a new babygirl coming next saturday!!! she from a YT member!! soo excited!! Thank you to everyone for your support and advice!!

04-03-2011, 06:50 AM	#53
JolieJean Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: warren, ri Posts: 155	Thanks so much