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moshes_human · 05-10-2011, 06:34 AM

Anytime I see "teacup" or "micro-mini" I run.

YorkDaddy · 05-10-2011, 07:01 AM

I am in the same boat as you but you have to really interview the Breeders. Like everyone else said, look for red flags and any inconsistency in what they say or list on their site.

I have come to realize that a great deal of the people that you run across are simply about making a quick dollar. I actually had one that told me yesterday to leave her alone because I seemed sweet and she couldn't do this to me! Do what???? I quickly hung up.

It is so crazy to think that people would take advantage of people that actually want to spread love to a dog.

Research, research, research and research again! You can't ask too many questions!

gidget529 · 05-10-2011, 07:31 AM

I am just a pet owner and have owned yorkies fo 14 years now. I wish 14 years ago when I got my first I would have had access to the knowledge that ppl shared here. My 1st was 8 wks when I got her - way too young to be placed, but I didn't know. She had health and personality "quirks" all of her life. For the 2nd yorkie I owned, I had and listened to advice of ppl who know this breed well, and there is definitely a difference in personality and social skills in a dog that has been raised by a good breeder who keeps them AT LEAST 12 wks and who takes the time to socialize them.

I would find a breeder who keeps their pups longer. Diamond yorkies might take good care of their dogs, I don't know. But pups need to be kept and properly socialized for longer than 7 wks.

sganow · 05-10-2011, 09:18 AM

Check them out carefully. Dogs are like people, they all have their own personalities. We got Ginger (our first Yorkie) from a pet store almost 8 years ago. We didn't know any better then. She was very young, I think 6 weeks old. She has been a wonderful dog though and we love her dearly. She has some minor "imperfections" but otherwise very health. I know she came from a puppy mill (in Missouri) but was unaware of that at the time. Use your head when checking them out rather than your heart and emotions. Whatever choice you make, I'm sure it will be the right one for you. I'm sure that no matter where you get your puppy you will love it and be a wonderful dog pawrent. Good luck to you and your new puppy.

AlicetheYorkie · 05-10-2011, 10:11 AM

I agree with what everyone else said, don't do it!

Just the fact alone that they have him posed next to a football to show how "tiny" he is is a bad sign in itself.

Don't fall for the website claiming all this crazy stuff, "micro, tiny, teacup blah blah blah bad bad bad.

I would never ever buy a dog being "shipped" to me, ESPECIALLY at only 8 weeks old!

Read the link that was posted about "how to find a reputable breeder", this one is NOT. Read this recent thread too - Sick Little Wiley Coyotee
It's not the same "breeder", but it'll help you understand what we're all talking about.

spr377 · 05-10-2011, 10:30 AM

Must be we scared the OP away!

JESSY_RN2B · 05-10-2011, 11:09 AM

Scared OP away or he/she bought him already.

AlicetheYorkie · 05-10-2011, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by JESSY_RN2B

Scared OP away or he/she bought him already.

LOL seems like it but I hope not

shodanusmc · 05-10-2011, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by AlicetheYorkie

LOL seems like it but I hope not

To the Moon Alice, to the Moon!

lillymae · 05-10-2011, 02:03 PM

They may not be posting but I hope to God they are reading & have backed out of that deal.

Foster Mom · 05-10-2011, 03:11 PM

When I got my first yorkie I did not know alot about breeders and I got him from a backyard breeder, he was very healthy and tiny. He was 14 weeks old when I got him and he weighed 3/4 of a pound. 2 years later I got my girl, they said she was 12 weeks old and she weighed just over a pound so I thought they were telling me the truth, turns out they were a puppy mill and when I got her registration papers imagine my surprise when I found out she was ONLY 4 1/2 weeks old!!!!!!

Be very careful!!!

Lorraine · 05-10-2011, 05:09 PM

Doesn't look like they are paying any attention whatsoever to the breed standard. Not one I would recommend.
Interesting they and "buddies" haven't joined yet and defended themselves, oh well, maybe tomorrow, LOL.

Rhetts_mama · 05-10-2011, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Lorraine

Doesn't look like they are paying any attention whatsoever to the breed standard. Not one I would recommend.
Interesting they and "buddies" haven't joined yet and defended themselves, oh well, maybe tomorrow, LOL.

It takes a day or two for Google Alerts to kick in

Lorraine · 05-10-2011, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Rhetts_mama

It takes a day or two for Google Alerts to kick in

What is Google Alerts?

JESSY_RN2B · 05-10-2011, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Lorraine

What is Google Alerts?

Google Alerts - Monitor the Web for interesting new content

05-10-2011, 06:34 AM	#16
moshes_human Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: North East, Ar. USA Posts: 150	Anytime I see "teacup" or "micro-mini" I run. __________________ All creatures great and small,All things wise and wonderful:The Lord God made them all.

05-10-2011, 10:11 AM	#20
AlicetheYorkie YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 889	I agree with what everyone else said, don't do it! Just the fact alone that they have him posed next to a football to show how "tiny" he is is a bad sign in itself. Don't fall for the website claiming all this crazy stuff, "micro, tiny, teacup blah blah blah bad bad bad. I would never ever buy a dog being "shipped" to me, ESPECIALLY at only 8 weeks old! Read the link that was posted about "how to find a reputable breeder", this one is NOT. Read this recent thread too - Sick Little Wiley Coyotee It's not the same "breeder", but it'll help you understand what we're all talking about. __________________ Jenn, mom to: Dayton , Alice ,Darla, Miya , Summer & Chooch

05-10-2011, 10:30 AM	#21
spr377 Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Upstate, NY Posts: 2,015	Must be we scared the OP away! __________________ Piper Leo Baby Piccolo

05-10-2011, 11:09 AM	#22
JESSY_RN2B Owned by 3 furballs Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 6,581	Scared OP away or he/she bought him already. __________________ Bobbi Yorkietalk http://www.dogster.com/dogs/395435 And now........little Aja too! http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/23776545

05-10-2011, 03:11 PM	#26
Foster Mom YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Nelliston NY Posts: 383	When I got my first yorkie I did not know alot about breeders and I got him from a backyard breeder, he was very healthy and tiny. He was 14 weeks old when I got him and he weighed 3/4 of a pound. 2 years later I got my girl, they said she was 12 weeks old and she weighed just over a pound so I thought they were telling me the truth, turns out they were a puppy mill and when I got her registration papers imagine my surprise when I found out she was ONLY 4 1/2 weeks old!!!!!! Be very careful!!! __________________ Shannon.... Mommy of Nya , Jake , Riley and Piper .....Also my babies at the Bridge, I miss you and love you so much!!

05-10-2011, 07:01 AM	#17
YorkDaddy Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2011 Location: SC Posts: 134	I am in the same boat as you but you have to really interview the Breeders. Like everyone else said, look for red flags and any inconsistency in what they say or list on their site. I have come to realize that a great deal of the people that you run across are simply about making a quick dollar. I actually had one that told me yesterday to leave her alone because I seemed sweet and she couldn't do this to me! Do what???? I quickly hung up. It is so crazy to think that people would take advantage of people that actually want to spread love to a dog. Research, research, research and research again! You can't ask too many questions!

05-10-2011, 07:31 AM	#18
gidget529 Gidget & Sidney's Mom Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: PA Posts: 3,462	I am just a pet owner and have owned yorkies fo 14 years now. I wish 14 years ago when I got my first I would have had access to the knowledge that ppl shared here. My 1st was 8 wks when I got her - way too young to be placed, but I didn't know. She had health and personality "quirks" all of her life. For the 2nd yorkie I owned, I had and listened to advice of ppl who know this breed well, and there is definitely a difference in personality and social skills in a dog that has been raised by a good breeder who keeps them AT LEAST 12 wks and who takes the time to socialize them. I would find a breeder who keeps their pups longer. Diamond yorkies might take good care of their dogs, I don't know. But pups need to be kept and properly socialized for longer than 7 wks.

05-10-2011, 09:18 AM	#19
sganow YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Van Alstyne, TX Posts: 858	Check them out carefully. Dogs are like people, they all have their own personalities. We got Ginger (our first Yorkie) from a pet store almost 8 years ago. We didn't know any better then. She was very young, I think 6 weeks old. She has been a wonderful dog though and we love her dearly. She has some minor "imperfections" but otherwise very health. I know she came from a puppy mill (in Missouri) but was unaware of that at the time. Use your head when checking them out rather than your heart and emotions. Whatever choice you make, I'm sure it will be the right one for you. I'm sure that no matter where you get your puppy you will love it and be a wonderful dog pawrent. Good luck to you and your new puppy.

05-10-2011, 02:03 PM	#25
lillymae YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,544	They may not be posting but I hope to God they are reading & have backed out of that deal.

05-10-2011, 05:09 PM	#27
Lorraine Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Abbotsford, BC Posts: 2,060	Doesn't look like they are paying any attention whatsoever to the breed standard. Not one I would recommend. Interesting they and "buddies" haven't joined yet and defended themselves, oh well, maybe tomorrow, LOL. __________________ Lorraine www.loribenyorkies.com Canada