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04-29-2014, 08:45 PM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: 90024
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| Reputable breeder in LA area for 3-4lb Yorkies? Hi everyone! I am in search of a little guidance... I fell in love with a friend's 3-lb Yorkie two years ago, and have wanted one ever since. I am in touch with that dog's breeder but they may not have puppies available for another year or two. I want to train my future pup to be a therapy dog so I can volunteer with her at local hospitals, hospices and retirement homes.. I'm wondering if 3-lbs. is too small/fragile for that kind of work? I also travel/fly frequently so I like the idea of a smaller dog because it's obviously easier to carry. Does anyone have experience with a breeder of small but healthy pups in So. California that they trust? I have read so many nightmare reviews and stories about breeders & pet stores nationwide... I want to make sure I enter into this as educated and prepared as possible! Thanks in advance! |
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04-30-2014, 04:18 AM | #2 |
Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator | Hi and WELCOME to YT ! How exciting to be on the search for the perfect puppy. My best advice to you would be *not* to search out a breeder who actually breeds specifically for tinies, bc that's not an ethical or safe breeder. No good breeder will breed for the purpose of tinies. What you may want to do is to seek out a quality breeder, and then seek the smaller ones in a litter. One place to look for quality breeders in your area is ytca.org -- even those breeders on that site that aren't in your area will often use the services of a courier to fly the dog (in cabin) to you, for a reasonable fee. In other words, let's say you find a breeder you love in AZ - the breeder may have access to a courier to get your pup to you. Keep us updated on your post and best of luck!
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04-30-2014, 05:03 AM | #3 |
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| Sorry to tell you but reputable breeders don't breed for 3-4 pound dogs. Also I don't think a 3 pound dog is suitable for anything that requires handling by any one with unsteady hands. They are extremely fragile. I was given 2 yorkies by a close friend, one is 3 pounds and one is 2.6 pounds. The 3 pound one was using the doggie stairs to get off the sofa, jumped from the middle ste, about 6 inches and broke her foot. The boneis so small they can't even pin it. I love my little babies dearly but would never purposefully buy one and would certainly never let strangers handle her. A 6-7 pound yorkie would probably be better suited for therapy work if the bone structure isn't very fine. |
04-30-2014, 05:27 AM | #4 |
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| Hi there and welcome to this site. I'm new here too. I just picked up my little girl, Darla; this past Wednesday. Getting a new puppy is certainly exciting. When it comes to looking for a "teacup" or "micro" sized Yorkie, stay away from breeders who use those terms. All Yorkies are in the toy classification. The AKC doesn't recognize the term "teacup" so reputable breeders will not use this term either. In addition I'd like to say that on average Yorkies get to be about 7 lbs, at least that's what I've read. A mother who is 7 lbs and a dad who is 7 lbs can have a 3 lbs Yorkie. It's really luck of the draw as to what size they turn out to be as adults. That said you can hope for a 3 lbs Yorkie but prepare for the potential of getting a 7-10 lbs Yorkie. Even the ones who advertise a puppy as teacup or micro can't guarantee it. They just use small dams and sires and hope to produce abnormally small puppies. Which also breeds bad health problems. Just go into it with an open mind and find a reputable breeder period and don't put as much emphasis on the size the dog will be at adult maturity. |
04-30-2014, 08:36 AM | #5 | |
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04-30-2014, 12:05 PM | #6 |
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| Thanks everyone! I greatly appreciate the warm welcome and wonderful advice! I have been avoiding all breeders who advertise teacup puppies, and will definitely be open to larger pups. If there are breeders in California who you recommend please let me know. I definitely want to meet the pup, parents and owner in person before buying. I'm willing to travel but obviously the closer the better. Thanks again! |
04-30-2014, 03:58 PM | #7 |
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04-30-2014, 06:22 PM | #8 |
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| I agree that a 4 to 5 pound dog would be better suited to be a therapy dog. AlaskaYorkie's Jillie, who is a therapy dog, is about 5 pounds. The only way to guarantee size is to look for a breeder who has adults. When we decided to bring a second Yorkie home, our breeder had two dogs available who had been held as potential show candidates. They were just over a year old and 4 pounds. We decided that was too small for us and chose Teddy, who was 8 months and a little larger. A show breeder's adults will often have a great foundation for training. Plus you can assess temperament suited for therapy. Good luck in your search.
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04-30-2014, 07:44 PM | #9 | |
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05-01-2014, 02:05 AM | #10 |
YT 2000 Club Donating Member | Adding to this discussion, if your objective is to train this dog as a therapy dog, then their temperament is of prime importance. Which means you are looking for a breeder that breeds sound temperament. Make sure you communicate clearly to a breeder what your needs are in terms of temperament.
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05-01-2014, 03:38 AM | #11 |
Donating YT 4000 Club Member | I love the idea of Yorkies being used as therapy dogs. To be honest, one in the 5-7 pound range would be the smallest I can see being safe in the hospital/SNF/Hospice environment. It's a long way down to the floor from a lap or hospital bed. Medications used in those settings can make it difficult to handle something much smaller. Good luck with your endeavors. We love the dogs that come visit in my hospital. They make our day as much as they brighten up our patient's lives.
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