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01-28-2014, 11:22 PM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Los Angeles California
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| Is my yorkie full bred? I'm about to purchase a female yorkie that will cost me 800$. She will not come with akc papers because the owners didn't want to pay an extra money for the paperwork since they didn't plan on breeding the puppies. My question is, do u guys/gals think she is full bred and is she worth the 800$ . She is very tiny. A bit smaller then The size of my hand and is 8 weeks old. |
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01-29-2014, 05:43 AM | #2 |
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| For $800.00 - No Papers, No Sale. |
01-29-2014, 05:48 AM | #3 |
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| Welcome to YorkieTalk. The puppy is adorable and she definitely looks purebred yorkie. She looks very tiny. Please be sure the breeder will keep the puppy until she is at least 12 weeks old. Also make sure the breeder has a good health guarantee. Have you met the puppy in person or the breeder? There are a lot of scammers out there.
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01-29-2014, 06:50 AM | #4 |
Donating YT 30K Club Member | She looks full yorkie to me. WIll she give you a good health guarantee? She is adorable.
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01-29-2014, 07:38 AM | #5 |
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| $800.00 and no papers?!?
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01-29-2014, 08:14 AM | #6 |
YT 2000 Club Member | Omg....she is adorable! She looks full yorkie to me and I don't really think $800 is a bad price, but I would try to get the AkC papers if possible.
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01-29-2014, 08:21 AM | #7 |
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| Honestly, there is no way to know for sure if she is a purebred Yorkie. Mixed breed Yorkie pups often look just like a full bred Yorkie when they are pups. It is when they start to mature that you clearly see the differences. Did you see both parents and are you quite sure these people are being truthful with you? Do they have other dogs in the home? Do they plan on having another litter. There are ways of rooting out a dishonest breeder if you know the right questions to ask. The pup appears small for 8 weeks. Under sized pups are notorious for having digestive problems when they are brought home. I hope they will let her stay with the litter until she is at LEAST 12 weeks and has been eating solid food for several weeks. Otherwise you could be opening yourself up for major (and very expensive) problems. |
01-29-2014, 08:35 AM | #8 |
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| Thank you all so much. And yes she is extremely adorable! Like a week ago my aunt bought a "full bred" yorkie as well from this guy, I'm buying it from his sister which he referred me too. They seem like good ppl. My aunt says that the guy is really kind and helpful and always asks how the puppy (biggie) is doing and is even asking her to send him pics along the way of the puppy as he grows up. No i haven't seen the parents. The last time that my aunt bought her puppy from this guy we met up at a public place . |
01-29-2014, 08:46 AM | #9 | |
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It's best to see the parents on site. A good breeder will proudly show you the mom & dad, also offer a good health guarantee. PLEASE get pet insurance!
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01-29-2014, 09:14 AM | #11 |
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| Kudos to you, as I think that you came to the right place to ask your questions. As a layman, I would NOT be comfortable meeting a person in public that has a Yorkie for sale. Total red flag to me!! If in your shoes, I would be asking myself - why is it that I can't go to their home and see the conditions there and hopefully meet one of the parents of this pup?? Do they have something to hide??? I would definitely take heed from the professionals who posted before me, as I am not one of them but feel they have given great advice. They certainly know what they are talking about from experience. I know the feeling of getting attached to puppies very easy, but please think twice before getting this pup... it is in your best interest. This may, and most probably will, cost you way more than the initial $800. I am not trying to talk you out of owning a Yorkie, as they are a very sweet breed, but asking that you take the time to get one from a respectable breeder, who will open their door to you so that you can see the conditions of where your pup is coming from. In your shoes, after what I wrote, I would feel let down thinking I couldn't own this pup, but I would also think - I would be the one paying the bills. Some of the best things are worth waiting for. Please do more homework before going through with this. Wishing you all the very best in your decision! |
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01-29-2014, 09:55 AM | #14 |
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| The puppy is adorable, but then I've never seen a "puppy" that was not. She looks Yorkie, but certainly looks aren't everything, and you should know much more about her, her parents, and the breeder. As others pointed out her small size means she needs extra care until she reaches 12 weeks or 2 lbs. If you do get her, make sure someone is with her all the time to monitor her, and know the signs of hypoglycemia. Also be prepared for vet care and expensive emergencies that could far exceed the price of the pup. There are reputable breeders that sell pure Yorkies, AKC registered, with shots, vet check and health guarantee, for about the same price. Good luck, and I hope you get a healthy pup!
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01-29-2014, 10:07 AM | #15 |
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| No papers? No house visit? Gota ask your self hummm..... But what a cuttie ! Sure does tug on the ole heart strings! |
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