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08-08-2011, 01:02 PM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Summerville, SC
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| Would Like Input re: Breeder Behavior I thought all of this was suspect, but wanted to get opinions of others on this forum...... We are searching for a reputable breeder for our first Yorkie Baby. Breeder was willing to let a puppy go to a new home at 9 weeks!! Don't think this is right...opinions?? From our research, we've found that 12 weeks should be the minimum, correct?? This same breeder (who *does* have a website...) also would not let us visit to look at the puppies. She told us that we could only visit if we were going to buy a puppy or put down a deposit. I don't think it sounds "on the up and up"...... Opinions on this?? Still searching for our first Yorkie Baby...... (sigh!) |
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08-08-2011, 01:08 PM | #2 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Fresh Meadows, NY USA
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| I bought my baby girl at 8 wks and she's been a bundle of joy. I have heard that you should wait until 10-12 wks but if I had to do it over I wouldve had her sooner if I could! The breeder seems pushy...not someone I'd want to do business with. I definitely would have to see the puppy live before committing to adopt. I would just go see the puppy and if I didn't feel comfortable I'd walk out. She cant force $ out of your pockets. Its important to see how the puppies are being cared for and just to see their personality and all. It was love at first sight for me with both my babies and its a wonderful experience! Good luck to you and hope you find your perfect baby as well!
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08-08-2011, 01:20 PM | #3 |
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| I don't blame you for suspecting this breeder. It is NOT right for this breeder to ask you for any money before seeing the puppy in person. I've been looking for a biewer and one of the breeder urged me to check out the puppy in person before making any commitment. I would run away from this breeder if I were. I know how frustrating it gets searching for that special baby! I'm in your boat right now. lol Also, 12 weeks is much better than 8 weeks because the puppies learn from their mommy and littermates social skills. I got Emma when she was 12 weeks old and she is more obedient than Carmel, whom I got when he was only 8 weeks. If I have to do it all over again, I'd stick to 12 weeks. It's also better for you to see the puppy's growth potentials (size, bite, personality, etc).
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08-08-2011, 01:26 PM | #4 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Summerville, SC
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| Thanks, Monika and Jennxling, for your input. We *have* ruled out this breeder due to what I posted. I still wanted to get input from those of you more knowledgeable who are on this forum. I also found out that puppies are still nursing at 9 weeks....which is why the 12-week recommended time. Just to clarify..... This breeder did not ask for money upfront before seeing the puppy in person. She told us not to come to her home UNLESS we were going to buy or put down a deposit. She said she does not allow people to "just come and look." She was also very rude to me in several of her other emails when I asked questions and tried to get information. |
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08-08-2011, 01:44 PM | #6 |
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| If she doesn't want you to visit, run don't walk. Something is fishy with this one. |
08-08-2011, 01:46 PM | #7 |
Owned by Bella & Tibbs Donating Member | I got my baby Bella at 9 weeks but the breeder lives maybe 5 mins from my house and she called or IM me every night about her. The not letting me see the breeding place is not a good sign...My breeder let me stop and see Bella anytime I wanted!
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08-08-2011, 01:56 PM | #8 |
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| I highly suggest looking for someone that won't let a baby go until 10-12 weeks old and 12 is better We used to breed and puppies they were usually weaned at around 8 weeks, but they are learning life long lessons by their mother at this age and other litter mates. A breeder should want what is best and make sure that you "click" with your baby and not just want the money!!
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08-08-2011, 02:01 PM | #9 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: England
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| A breeder's perspective-- I'm a breeder. Puppies are not nursing at 9 weeks, but that's still early for a Yorkie to leave home. I wouldn't write the breeder off a terrible for letting puppies go home at 9 weeks as there could be other information or circumstances that we haven't been told that would make this make more sense for her. Perhaps the breeder got the impression from the way you were speaking to her that you were just looking around and not a serious buyer. I pre-screen people to weed out the lookie-loos who will only come here for entertainment and puppy petting. Some are making the rounds trying to "buy the breeder" as so many like to suggest on this board. If I can't stand on my reputation by this time I never will. The days of sitting there for hours explaining the difference between a hobby and back yard breeder and the quality differences of the puppies from each, and of walking people through every inch of my house because they need a "tour of the facility" are over. I discovered that the more time someone takes up, the less serious they are. Someone who calls and asks for references gets my attention as a serious buyer.
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08-08-2011, 02:08 PM | #10 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2011 Location: Vallejo, California
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| I agree with previous posters that this breeder does not sound trustworthy. I got Sparky at a little over 8 weeks. I didnt know at the time that where I got him from is not reputable...and boo me I didn't do the research. He is fine and healthy so I consider myself lucky. I would not adopt a yorkie younger than 12 weeks now that I know better. Also why would she not let you see the puppy? I will also run away from this breeder.
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08-08-2011, 02:21 PM | #11 |
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| I would not buy from someone who wouldn't let me see their facility and or their puppies without a commitment to buy, that is crazy and would indicate they are hiding something.
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08-08-2011, 02:25 PM | #12 | |
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08-08-2011, 02:37 PM | #13 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Summerville, SC
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| I'm sorry, Magicgenie. There is NO WAY that this breeder could not have known that we were serious buyers. We told her that AND we told her all about us and our home life. (BTW...we volunteered that info....she never asked....also suspect.) We did not want to come to her home because we are "lookie loos." I absolutely DO NOT agree with you that "the more time someone takes up, the less serious they are." How else does a person who is just learning about the breed and owning a puppy LEARN unless they ask many questions?? Sorry, but I don't agree with your tone or what you have said here. |
08-08-2011, 02:43 PM | #14 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Summerville, SC
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| Thank you, rosey, for your insightful reply. You said it very well. |
08-08-2011, 02:54 PM | #15 |
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| You should read here a perfect example of someone who bought a dog sight unseen with only a reference: http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/gen...ed-rescue.html
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