Something else that might influence this is that they spent their first months around other dogs that were the same breed. Being around other Yorkies could bring them back to the time they spent with their litter mates ... their earliest imprinting experience.

True... but they change color as they get older!

Me too.

I guess my concern would be the differences in personality. Does your little girl get along well with other dog breeds? Poodles and Doxies are not nearly as high energy as most terriers. That could be a good thing if you want a dog that will submit to your little girl. I guess it could work as long as your girls is not to pushy with the pup.

I know there are Yorkie breeders in Pa. I guess it depends on what kind of breeder you are looking for. If you go to the AKC website and do a search for conformation clubs in your state. Each club has a breeder referral person. Those clubs are usually quite particular about who they will refer to. The breeders often have pups they will sell as pets although sometimes you may need to get on a wait list. Of course always do your own investigation as well.

American Kennel Club - Club Search and Directory

I think everyone overlooked where you had found Yorkie pups in your town. Be VERY careful... This is a byb... Neither parent is registered, so you have no clue where they came from... I would almost bet neither parent had any testing done... I would find out how often she breeds, ann definitely take a good look at the home. Good luck... I feel or you wanting a new baby, but just be very careful.

They're not yorkies they're dachsund/poodle mixes..but she said that I will get a written guarantee from her Vet, also copies of the parents pedigrees if I want them. So, whether or not she's a serious breeder of 2 dogs she loves or is a BYB, I can't say for certain. I don't know what a person's exact intent is. I've decided not to go with these puppies, because I just found someone who's pet Yorkie had 5 puppies! I'm super excited. I'm going to meet the breeder this Friday.

Pet yorkie had five puppies? :(

Yes? I understand and respect people who prefer to buy dogs from breeders. I got my Golden Retriever from a registered breeder/kennel. But the dogs were just that, outside in kennels. Which I didn't think was fair. A while ago I was watching a documentary called "Pedigree dogs exposed" and I have to say it really made me think about dogs with "excellent" bloodlines and how honest people/breeders really are. It is very sad, and you see the dark side of this world. Including breeders who kill puppies who don't meet the show/breed standard. It makes you look and think with a different view. that's the documentary if you would like to check it out. As long as I know the puppies are coming from a loving home, and the parents aren't being kept outside in kennels, I'm happy. When I think of a BYB I picture a ton of dogs outside, tied to trees. The owner I'm getting this puppy from, both the mom and dad are his dogs. They're his family pets. He's sent me pictures of the Dad and Mother.

A dog that is a combination of two different purebred breeds is also just as vulnerable to genetic problems as a purebred since their background on both sides was purebred. Purebreds are dogs that have been genetically manipulated and if the proper things are not done to maintain and improve the breed they will degenerate.

A BYB is not someone with dogs tied to trees in the yard. It is someone who breeds dogs out of their home to make some income. They don't keep up with the standard of the breed and their dogs usually have a lot of faults. They do not do genetic testing or try to improve the quality of the dogs they breed. I'm not saying the dogs are not sweet and adorable. It's the methods they employ in raising animals that are different. There are some dog show people that employ some unadvised methods also, but not all of them. There are some very good and knowledgeable dog show/breeders out there.

The pup you are thinking about may make a very nice pet. If you think it will get along with your dog and you are comfortable with them then go for it. Personally, I think it is wrong to charge more than $50.00 for a mixed breed. The litter was a mistake. They should just find good homes for them. The value in a mixed breed pup is the love and care that you put into it, and that can be priceless, but it is you that will put those things in the pup. Fifty dollars for the food and care the pup was given is being generous.

Yes, I know there are some good breeders who are looking for the better wellfare of the breed. I'm not saying all breeders/kennels are bad people. But neither are families who decide to breed their dogs. I don't think everyone who decides to breed dogs without papers are bad people.

Lol! I do believe they can distinguish between their own breed last summer we had three random lost Yorkies make it to our home literally sitting at our door step and one even made it to my fenced in back yard. dont know if someone let it in thinking itbwas one of mine, but we will take them in till we tracked down their owners. Glad to say I found all three owners within hours of them having showed up at my house;)

Wow, strange dogs always end up at my house too! A husky puppy somehow ended up in our garage, which I'm glad it did because the owner had been abusing it. Poor thing had an imbedded collar and was lugging around a large stick attached to the chain.