Awaiting a new yorkie Hello everyone. I am a soon to be new yorkie mother in just a few months. Around my area we have several people who breed yorkies and I just cannot decide which person I would like to get my baby from. So, my question is" What qualities should I look for in the breeder and what questions should I ask? |
Hello and welcome to YT. I would first check out the YTCA website and see if any of those breeders on there first. Then I have a list of questions that I found are very helpful when I am talking to reputable breeder. I have these questions infront of me when I am talking to them and I write everything down. Good luck. I hope this helps. 1.)Can I see the sire (dad) and dam (mom) ? Always try to see the sire and dam. Especially the dam. Ask if you can hold her. Run your hand under her and make sure she has boobies. Sometimes a breeder will show you a small pretty bitch and say it's the dam and that pup hasn't had a litter. Just a little trick that might help you out. 2.) How long have you been breeding yorkies? 3.) Where does the puppy spend its time during the day and is she being socialized?and the dogs? 4.)How often do you breed your females? 5.)How many litters do you have a year? 6.) Do you require your puppies to be spayed or neutered? Do you give full registration or limited registration? 7.) What age do you let your puppies go to their new homes? 8.) Do you offer support after the puppy has come home? 9.)What is the price of your puppies? (note: usually males are cheaper than females- however, dogs should not vary in cost depending on their size) 10.)How much do the sire and dam weigh? 11.) Food....... what kind, how much, where available? Most breeders will send a few days’ supply home w/you till you can locate your own source. 12.) Ask if the pups have been vet checked and is he current on all he shots? 13.) Ask the name of the vet and call for a reference. Try to make a vet appointment the day you pick the puppy up, then if anything is wrong with the puppy, you won't have time to fall in love with it if you have to bring it back. You'll be able to judge what kind of person breeder is when you meet and start asking questions. 14.) Does the breeder have references of previous dog owners and is she willing to provide them to you? 15.)Have you had any genetic conditions in your lines? (ie. liver shunt, luxating patella - which can be genetic, but not always) 16.)Ask the breeder for a history on the sire and dam of the puppy. Reputable breeders will screen breeding pair for any genetic deficiencies. 17.) Ask the breeder if they will guarantee a full refund of purchase price in writing on the bill of sale if this dog develops liver shunt, legg perthes, or congestive heart failure within the first 5 years of it's life? 18.) Can I have copies of the health clearances? Many breeds are prone to certain genetic conditions. The breeder should offer health clearances--documentation from an independent agency, such as the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals or the Canine Eye Registration Foundation--that the parent and grandparent dogs were tested for hereditary problems. |
Great information Verbena!! :thumbup: :thumbup: |
Thank you so much, Verbena, for the useful information! I would not have thought of many of the important questions you provided! |
Yup. Check it all out. Many health guarantees have huge loopholes. A reputable breeder will be happy to answer all your questions. |
great info |
Can't add anything to what Teri said. That was perfect info!! :) Just wanted to say Welcome to YT! Can't wait to see your baby when you get it. Stick around and ask questions if you have them. It's great that you are researching first...you'll be an awesome Yorkie Mom! ;) |
Thanks everyone! I just want to make sure she has a happy, healthy life :) I'll definitely spoil her! I'll be posting pics as soon as I get her! |
Can't wait to see them when you get her :) By the way, what part of Virginia are you in? My mother in law lives in Richmond and I've briefly lived in Fredricksburg and Norfolk. Lived in Maryland for 6 years, too. Love that part of the country! |
Great information...'I' didn't ask half of the question Teri suggested! wish I had found YT before I bought....its great you are researching first. Welcome to YT! |
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I am in south-western VA around Bristol and Abingdon. I am in a small town called Richlands. I've been to Richmond and love it up there! |
You want a breeder who is part of the Yorkshire Terrier Club of America and who follows all there rules. |
Great info! Wonder if it's possible to see some of the other pups that came from previous litters. Wouldn't that give you a great idea of what to expect. I have no idea if that's even legal to ask. Just a thought that popped into my head. |
You can ask. Sometimes they keep a pup for breeding. They should have pictures of their other pups as adults. Reputable breeders keep in touch with the people they sell to. |
Great info. Welcome to YT |
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