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05-23-2011, 12:39 AM | #1 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2011 Location: San francisco
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| what to look for when buying a new yorkie pup I am planing to buy a yorkie pup from some breeders around my area, but i dont know what to look for to consider it's a healthy pup? can you guys help me out please. i will appreciate your help I went to on of the breeder to visit the pups, there were to litters, one 3 pups in a cage, and the other one 4 pups in another cage, but the pups mom and dad are not around. That breader told me she was helpping ppl selling pups. does that sound normal to you guys? should i get a puppy from her? please please help |
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05-23-2011, 12:55 AM | #2 |
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| Welcome to YT!!! Many YT members will give you great advice on how to look for a breeder. The "breeder" you mentioned, I'd stay far far far away...sounds like a puppy broker to me. Many would suggest finding a breeder from YTCA.org. There are breeders listed in CA there. Also, make sure the breeder doesn't advertise "teacups" and that they don't sell any other breed. Make sure the breeder only focuses on YT breed. Good breeders will also ask about you to ensure their pups to quality homes and often have puppy applications too. Also, wanted to mention, good breeders will have contract and health guarantee. You need to read the contract and the health guarantee to make sure it's legit. Good luck in your search!! I'm sure there will be many more advices coming your way in the morning!
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05-23-2011, 04:47 AM | #3 | |
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05-23-2011, 05:57 AM | #4 |
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| The other advice I'd give is it is rare for a good quality breeder to have pups on hand, there is usually a waiting list, unless they've had a cancelation which is again rare in a good breeder. I'm just speaking from experience from what I've seen around here but it may be different in other places. You want to buy the breeder before you by the pup, especially if you are just looking for a pet. A great breeder will find you the pup that best suits you. You want to feel comfortable enough with them so that when you're puppy does something strange you don't feel bad calling them (in my case I didn't know dogs could get the hiccups so I called my breeder at 9pm asking her if I should go to the vet lol). They should be a great support system for you especially if this is your first dog or even your first small dog. Also a good breeder wont let a small dog go home until 12 weeks, 10 at the absolute earliest. 8 is the standard for some larger breeds, but these small dogs need that time to learn how to play how to not bite and to be healthy. Also the reason you want to stay away from "teacups" is because it is a made up term. "Greeders" as we sometimes refer to them on here, use this term to raise the price, they try and sell puppies that are bred to be so tiny (to be a fashion accessory) that they have tonnes of health issues. A good breeder would never breed a female under 4.5 pounds and usually the mom is bigger than that. Trust me, 4-7lbs is small enough. Goodluck! The above post has some great advice on where to find a good breeder.
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05-23-2011, 06:39 AM | #5 | |
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All of the above posts are right on target. If you can't see the parents, walk fast ....away. Check out YTCA.org for a great starting point of breeders in your state. Buy the Breeder first, and then the pup. | |
05-23-2011, 07:41 AM | #6 | |
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I am with the others here that say do not buy from this breeder for many of the reasons that were stated. It is very correct to find your breeder first. But once you find your breeder, and go to look at a litter, your breeder will already have talked at length to you to find out your personal tastes in a dog. Spend so time thinking about the character of the dog you want. Some Yorkies are more active, and need greater stimulation n exercise, some are more aloof, some are just social butterflies, etc, etc. A good breeder will temperament test their pups and will be able to match the pup to you. But once you found the breeder and you go to visit her and her pups; what to look for? First of all, open up your eyes, look around you, look at how the pups and where the pups are kept. Look for cleanliness of both the area and of the pups themselves. Try to observe how all the pups interact with each other, and of course how the sire and dam are. Who is the pushey pup? Which pup/pups seem to hang back? Generally speaking how active is the litter? How do the pups greet you the stranger? Does one seem more interested in their toys or the other littermate(s) than coming over to say hi? Watch how the pups move. Unless the pup has just awoken, they should not be listless. Look at their structure, you should not see legs that toe in or toe out a lot. Look at their back it should be relatively straight without excess arching at rest or when the pup is walking/trotting. When you pick up the puppy, look for clear eyes, bright and shiney, look for any discharge from the nose. Look at their ears, smell their ears. Beyond a milkey smell, there should not be any overt odor to ears or face. Check their mouth, all baby teeth should be present and accounted for If possible visit the litter a couple of times and try to hold off on making a final decision until the 11th or even the 12th week, when structure and personality are a tad clearer. Good luck with you search
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05-23-2011, 12:20 PM | #7 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2011 Location: San francisco
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| thank you everyone, thanks for all the helpful advise and info. I will take that lady off my list, and keep looking around and hopefully i will find a good breeder. |
05-23-2011, 01:37 PM | #8 |
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