Did I Buy From A BYB???

[MandiesMom]

Well, based on that info, I would say that they aren't a recommended breeder by the YTCA (which I would go along with more than the AKC). They obviously don't adhere to certain recommendations for the best interest of Yorkies based on the age they let the pups go, the small breeders (especially the female), and no health guarantee.

If there are only 3 catagories: BYBers, Puppymills, and Reputatable Breeders - I would put them in the BYB catagory.

Personally - I think there is a middle ground between BYBers and Rep Breeders. I would put them in that area in MY own mind and opinion.

As said before - Jasper seems healthy and that is what is important!

[pstinard]

Originally Posted by MomtoJasper

After everything I've read on here, I'm questioning whether Jasper came from a BYB. Will someone check out the website and give me your thoughts. Please? I feel like I need to know and let my vet to as well. I can tell you that there were kennels behind her home in a large chain linked fenced in area. There were no dogs outside that we saw or heard. The pups were in the home along with a 2 yr old female. We did not meet the parents. We did not hear any other animals in the house. The site is yorkiepupsrus.com. Thanks for any help.

From the website, it looks like they are not a BYB (backyard breeder) in the traditional sense--their breeding stock is AKC certified. That said, it looks like they are trying to breed Yorkies on the "teacup" side of the weight range. The weights of their puppies and their parents seem a little on the low side. What is Jasper's current age and weight (so we can look it up in the growth chart)?

[MomtoJasper]

Okay...so I'll ask the vet to do a blood panel tmrw. If it comes back with no issues Jasper should be okay? It eases my mind a lot. I never knew all of what I know now. And what I know now doesn't even make a dent in it, I'm sure.

[MomtoJasper]

At 15 weeks he weighed 2.5. That was 3 weeks ago. He will get weighed tmrw. I'm certain hes over 3 now.

[pstinard]

Originally Posted by MomtoJasper

Okay...so I'll ask the vet to do a blood panel tmrw. If it comes back with no issues Jasper should be okay? It eases my mind a lot. I never knew all of what I know now. And what I know now doesn't even make a dent in it, I'm sure.

The mother was a reasonable weight. The father was on the small side, but you should be okay. I would also get the AKC registration done so you can get the pedigree to see if there was any inbreeding. I paid a little extra for the 5 generation pedigree and found that there was one marriage of second cousins in my Bella's ancestry, but nothing to worry about--she has a fairly diverse background. Let us know how the blood panel turns out!

[MomtoJasper]

I will do that. Thank you so much everyone. It's been weighing on my mind. Now I can move on. Whew what a relief!!

[lovespandp]

Originally Posted by MomtoJasper

I will do that. Thank you so much everyone. It's been weighing on my mind. Now I can move on. Whew what a relief!!

I think you will be ok!!

At least you can see his M/D LOL I have really no idea where Peanut came from.. I was working at the Vet at the time and this lady would come in. She owned a Pet Store in town. She brought all her puppies to us for exams, vaccines. She only had dogs from local breeders. I told her I wanted a Yorkie girl and she brought me a couple females, none of which I was interested in. Then she brought me Peanut, I fell in love! She told me he was a male, LOL I didn't care- I knew he was meant to be mine! She told me he came from a breeder in the same city- I never sought out to meet the breeder-

[pstinard]

Originally Posted by MomtoJasper

At 15 weeks he weighed 2.5. That was 3 weeks ago. He will get weighed tmrw. I'm certain hes over 3 now.

Predicted adult weight of 4.5 pounds (based on weight chart at Yorkie Weight Chart - Priceless Yorkie Puppy). That's in the middle of the weight chart, so Jasper should be okay as far as weight goes.

[MomtoJasper]

I think you will be ok!!

At least you can see his M/D LOL I have really no idea where Peanut came from.. I was working at the Vet at the time and this lady would come in. She owned a Pet Store in town. She brought all her puppies to us for exams, vaccines. She only had dogs from local breeders. I told her I wanted a Yorkie girl and she brought me a couple females, none of which I was interested in. Then she brought me Peanut, I fell in love! She told me he was a male, LOL I didn't care- I knew he was meant to be mine! She told me he came from a breeder in the same city- I never sought out to meet the breeder-[/QUOTE]

Awww...and Peanut is one cutie pie, too!

[lovespandp]

Thank you!! I wish I was able to see his parents, but its all good.

The only problem we have with Peanut is LP, other than that he has been healthy.