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04-17-2011, 02:50 PM | #1 |
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| First time buyer - need your help Dear Yorkie Experts! I want to buy a male puppy. I have spent a considerable amount of time reading up on yorkies and I think I am now ready for this super-important step! I live in San Francisco, CA and I called all the california breeders from the YTCA list (http://www.ytca.org/breeder3a) as some of you have recommended in other threads. The problem is that none of the breeders from the list have puppies available right now. I could wait for 2.5 months for them to be ready (but really would rather buy now) Alternatively, I spent a significant amount of time Googling different breeders and talking to them. I found this Available Puppies - My question to you is whether breeders on the YTCA list are really higher in quality than those who are not on the list. How does YTCA verify that the breeders who simply sign the ethics code are truly good breeders? And secondly, how do I check that the breeder that i found on the internet is a good one? Just in case you have any breeders in California that you can recommend, I would very much appreciate your recommendation. Thank you |
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04-17-2011, 03:15 PM | #2 |
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| I would wait the 2 1/2 months or longer for the right breeder. Get a rapport going. Ask questions, Buy the breeder first, then the pup. |
04-17-2011, 03:22 PM | #3 |
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| Great advice, I agree with Steve.
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04-17-2011, 07:10 PM | #4 |
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| Wait the 2.5 months. Its hard but at least you know for a fact that the puppy is coming from a reputable breeder. Have you looked in the for sale section here? I'm currently 19 and have wanted a yorkie since I was about 14. I almost got one when I was about 16ish and after a long talk with my mom we decided that if I wanted to go away for college then I couldn't leave the responsibility with her it would be unfair to her to take care of it, unfair to me because I wouldn't actually be with them for the majority of the year, and unfair to the dog because it wouldn't be with me. I'm happy I've waited and I've already made a list of breeders in my area that I am going to contact once the time comes to actually get a yorkie. The wait is the hardest part but if you think about it 2.5 months isn't that long. In the mean time you have plenty of time to do the necessary things like puppy proofing, researching more, buying stuff for your new puppy... You can also build a relationship with the breeder in the upcoming weeks and see your puppy grow through pictures and even visits.
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04-18-2011, 02:09 AM | #5 | |
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If you hurry up and get a pup from whoever happens to have puppies available right this second you may wind up with a dog that you didn't want. If you put a deposit on one from a reputable breeder then you can go meet the pups while they are still young and starting to develop their personalities. Depending on where you are in the line you may even get first pick from the litter so you'll get your #1 choice pup. And 2.5 months isn't long at all to wait for a pup, it's just the right amount of time to get your house ready, and to prepare your daily schedule for when your pup arrives. Waiting is hard to do, but I don't think you'll regret having waited and purchasing a pup from a good breeder who puts hard work in his/her lines. | |
04-18-2011, 02:28 AM | #6 | |
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I've linked an article, you may not have read yet : Guide to Finding a Reputable Breeder it is in the YT library Also take time if you haven't to read through the sick and emergency section, to truly familiarize yourself with the types of diseases; genetic and non genetic Yorkies are prone to. The article covers some of the diseases but it is not exhaustive; for example CT Collapsing Trachea, and bladder stones, and or kidney disease. You want a breeder that knows the health lines of the breeding pair, back to the great grand parents, as well as information on the siblings health. Ie the Mom's sister/brother etc. Best of luck in your search
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04-18-2011, 03:05 AM | #7 | |
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The female is only 4lbs that was bred, and they are advertising puppies as ready to go at 8 weeks when 12 weeks is the suggested with Yorkies. I noticed they are also advertising bulldogs on puppyfind. I would wait for a YTCA breeder. Buy your breeder first!
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04-18-2011, 05:21 AM | #8 | |
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Actually, I guess my 1st pup was lucky to get a mommie who was willing to pay vet bills and get her whatever help she needed. What I'm trying to poorly say is that if you get one from a BYB breeder, you must be prepared for the vet care that could possibly be needed for the life of the little one. | |
04-18-2011, 07:09 AM | #9 |
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| I agree with waiting. I did and was SOOOO happy. My breeder even let me come visit Harley when he was two weeks old. I went every week after until he was old enough to come home (now of course there were many rules about going to her house so that I didn't bring any diseases) but honestly getting to hold my two week old puppy and have him slowly learn who I was, made the transition home easier. Also some breeders if they know how you'll be training them, will start the potty training process for you (especially if you're indoor training). It's definitely important to buy the breeder, not the pup! Also It took me over a year to fully puppy proof my home and still to this day Harley can still get into certain things. So having two months to get a head start is a good idea. Start asking questions on here and we'll tell you all the places these little guys can hide. Good luck!
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04-24-2011, 10:57 AM | #10 |
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| Why do you want a puppy when there are so many dogs needing homes? I have had both experiences, a puppy of six weeks in 1993 who was my beloved companion for 14 and a half years and who died of natural causes in 2007. I have a rehomed male now, who was born in 2004 and who I adopted at 3 in 2007, one month after Barly died. I have had 4 dogs in all. Puppies are expensive ... they require enormous commitment and patience with house breaking and teething. If I were you I would get an adult rescue to start with and then maybe introduce a puppy later on as company for your adult. I have had two dogs consecutively. I realise that when adopting an adult dog there may be a dimension of "inheriting someone else's problems" whereas with a pup it is yours from the start. I don't know ... but so many dogs are homeless today. Have a heart! |
04-24-2011, 12:56 PM | #11 |
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| i'm pretty sure the OP has a heart. Some people want a puppy and there isn't anything wrong with that. To the OP...I understand that almost 3 months seems like a long time when you are waiting on a puppy. But I agree that waiting is what I would do. a pup from a great breeder is worth the wait IMO.
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