Hello and welcome from the UK! :wavey:

Brilliant news - you doing all the research and finding out as much as you possibly can first - the correct way to go...;)

As far as water's concerned - I can only speak for our Harry :aimeeyork. We've just got home from an area called the Norfolk Broads, and spent a week on and off a boat - he was absolutely amazing and loved every moment of it....:thumbup:

We kept his harness on, and tethered him with his nylon training lead so that he had to keep within the confines of the edges of the boat. He would lean on the side, with the wind in his hair (the old sea-dog!) he looked like a shampoo advert....:D

Good luck with your search - it'll happen when it's meant to! Sally + Harry x

Is it a scam?
 

Hi all,

Thanks for all the advice and book suggestions. I look forward to getting my first yorkie. Speaking of which, I have been corresponding with a "stranger" online about a female in Oregon.

I am wondering is there anything wrong with purchasing a puppy online, would you buy a pup sight unseen? They have sent me several pictures but I know pictures can be stolen and intenet fraud is rampant, but is there a way to find out if the pup does in fact exist?

I have heard so many stories of internet scams. I have asked for their address (google earth will help there) I'm sure if I ask my fb friends, maybe someone in Oregon could maybe check it out for me. I have asked for a scanned copy of the health guarantee, what it contains and what limits there are. As well as the vet record, I was hoping to actually talk to their vet but was told a lot of folks give the shots on their own so don't hold my breath. I don't think these folks are breeders. They say they will courier the pup to me and I will in turn pay the courier service. It's such a great deal that I'd hate to pass it up but an unhealthy pup is never a great deal of anything other than worry & frustration. Not to mention who wants to lose their money. Any opinions or suggestions would be appreciated?

I would go to the breeders section on YT and start a new thread saying something like 'do you know this breeder/person' and explain what you have said here.

Many dogs have been purchased online that have worked out, however many not. Sometimes you have to go with a gut feeling.

Maybe it's just me but I would like to see temperament and you can't see that in a picture.

I might mention the 'Yorkshire Terrier Club of America' website....go to breeders and I'm sure there are still many good breeders listed in North Carolina.

Good Luck:animal-pa

Hello and welcome! What breeder and/or kennel are you thinking about using?

They didn't mention they were breeders here is our email conversation.

Greetings, I acknowledge receipt of your mail . Thanks for your interested towards mylovely puppies . They are two left(one male ad one female) from a litter of six and they are by names Sniper and Icy . They are 11weeks old now .The little babies have had currentvaccination,vet check,health certificate and 1 year health guarantee and they areAKC registered.Theyare potty trained, home raise and well socialized .they will be great dogs thatfits their size in future. They are smart, healthy, very happy and friendly.Puppies are wee wee pad trained already.Ready now for their new homes!.One yearhealth guarantee, Vet checked, current on vaccinations and worming. BirthCertificate included. Registered with papers. Excellent health guaranteed .they are assertive , energetic , affectionate and playful little babies.Theylove to play with toys and children and love attention and affection from theirfamily. While very responsive in obedience training.they are extremely smartand learns fast and easy and is a pleasure to train . they easily gets alongwell with other animals, even cats and adores children. will bark to announcethe arrival of strangers making them excellent watchdogs, but its simply toalert you, and this type of dog is very friendly towards people.My puppies areraised with lots of love and TLC .they need to be brushed and combed tomaintain their beautiful hair. . You might be wondering why i am giving thepuppies for adoption . Firstly i will like you to know a little about me,I aman Electrical Engineer and not a breeder.The person who was breeding thesepuppies was my wife but i lost her a couple of months ago in a surgeryoperation.I had no intention in selling these puppies .But the, puppies are solonely at home since i got up very early in the morning go to work and onlycome back home in the evening and some times late at night.So i was advised byone of my friends to offer the puppies for home adoption. I had difficulty todecide to do so.The litter was made up of six puppies but i have succeeded ingiven away four of the so there are just two left now a male and female.theywill go only to loving and approved homes.Well re homing any of these puppiesmeans you are taking him or her for an everlasting home.before i let you havethe any of the puppies , i will like you to answer me some of the questionsbelow

Have you ever own apet before?
Do you have any kids ?
Have your ever own this breed of puppy before?
Why are you interested on this breed?
How soon do you need the puppies over?
Where are you located?
Will you take the both puppies or just one?
If you will take one puppy what sex are you interested in re-homing?
Will all your family members welcome one of these puppies ?
Are you interested in breeding any of the puppies?
What breed are you interested in ??(Just to know what you are looking for ??

Sorry for all the question , but i just want to be sure that the puppies aregoing to the right home and they will be having all the love and attention theyneed .

Thanks and waiting to read from you AS

My Reply

HiAS,



Inregard to your questions...

Have you ever own a pet before? Yes I have ownedseveral in my lifetime.
Do you have any kids ? We have 6 kids but they are all adults now.
Have your ever own this breed of puppy before? Not this breed.
Why are you interested on this breed? I have been lookingfor a yorkie but it was a matter of timing.
How soon do you need the puppies over? There is no rush.
Where are you located? I currentlylive in the Charlotte area.
Will you take the both puppies or just one? Iam interested in one however a co-worker may be interested in the other.
If you will take one puppy what sex are you interested in re-homing? Female
Will all your family members welcome one of thesepuppies ? Definately
Are you interested in breeding any of the puppies? PossiblyI'dlike to have the option.
What breed are you interested in ??(Just to knowwhat you are looking for ?? Yorkie

I too have a few questions...

Asthis is my first time with this breed I'd like to see the parents and thembefore putting any money down. I believe you are also in Charlotte, whencould I come by?

Whatshots have they had and what do they need next?
Whatspecifically is your 1 year guarantee?
Whathappens if there is a problem that is covered by your guarantee?
Thanksfor the information

Well they didn't say they are breeders, apparently they had a litter, wife got sick they can't take care of them and just want them to go to a good home. I tried to post "is this a scam" in the breeders section but I think it got bounced as inappropriate or I did do it right. I hope they reply to my questions it would go a long way in my mind if I could in fact verify something.

Welcome to Yorkie Talk!:)

Mine love the water chachi especially. We have a stream in our back yard and he runs through it and has a good ole time

Welcome to YorkieTalk!! My two love wading in water during the summer. I take them to the river and they love running through it. At the end of the summer, our local wading pool opens up for the dogs and my male loves to swim and chase tennis balls in the water.

Good luck searching for your little girl... I wouldn't recommend buying a puppy online.

Well I did a little more digging and found out it was indeed a scam. Cudo's for me for being suspicious.

The search for a little sweetie continues...but that's ok. Thanks everyone for your advice. I have put a request on the YT classifieds. It's just a matter of time :)