I would be worried to because you are looking at around a 15 year comintment and if getting a pup from a bad breeder then it could end up cost you a lot along the way plus you would be supporting her and keeping her breeding by buying from her. Mom dogs also teach there puppies a lot up until 12 weeks like biting a and stuff. Puppy shots before 8 weeks are useless. I also doubt the puppy is fully weaned and if it is it may have been forced so you could have eating problems. When breeders skip inmportant steps you can bet they skipped a lot and cut a lot of corners. Like I bet she did not even do any health and genetic testing to make sure her breeding dogs weren't caring some of the terrible genetic stuff they can pass to there puppies. One of the big reasons reputable breeders have spay and neuter contracts are because they work very hard for there lines and don't want just anyone using them. Really though you have to do what you think is right. If you do get the puppy I suggest you get a pet insurance that covers genetic illnesses.

The problem is buying a pup from a bad breeder is it keeps that bad breeder in business breeding poor examples of the breed, possibly breeding dogs with health issues, and just making more of what we don't need. Also just because a puppy looks healthy dosent mean it is it could have issues pop up a few days latter or 2 years later because some genetic issues will not show up until a couple years old. Puppies will always find homes. If for some reason they end up at a shelter puppies usually get picked up fast.

I say walk away too. Why take a chance? Good luck in what ever you decide. Keep us posted.

agree with what everyone else has set, plus not sure what size you were hoping that she will be full grown but if she was 2.1 pounds at 7 weeks I am guessing she will wind up a teapot, perhaps 10 lbs maybe larger.

Just so everyone knows, I think I'm going to back out of this deal! The breeder says she can refund the money. Now that I'm looking for breeders myself, I'll definitely be more careful. Speaking of other breeders, I have a few more questions. One of the breeders has great standards as far as health goes. She doesn't release the dogs until they are 12 or 14 weeks; she takes them to the vet to get vaccinations and has a lifetime genetic guarantee.

However, she says the yorkies will be around 3.5 pounds grown because both parents are around that size! Is that too small? I just can't seem to imagine a dog that size in my head. Also she sent me pictures of the pups, the dam, and the sire, and the sire is a like gold and brown. I attached the pictures to this post. Is this a normal color?

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Yes, that is too small for the dam (mom). Reputable breeders do not breed females that size. This is a good thread to give you an understanding of your choices and why a reputable breeder is best.

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/bre...e-breeder.html

I can't imagine breeding a 3.5 lb female. What if a gene from many generations back gets expressed and she has a puppy destined to be 13-15 pounds? What a disaster that would be.

You might try looking for breeder referrals from the YTCA. Or I'd highly recommend my breeder, Deb Sillers, who gives a 5 year health guarantee against life threatening illnesses such as liver shunt or heart defects, and 1 year for joints. She is a wonderful woman who has helped me so much raising my Cookie Monster, and believe me, I have had a million questions for her. I have had Cookie for a year now, and every vet exam her heart, hips, knees, everything pass with flying colors. Cook is such a lightning bug, she is an amazing hunter, and she has been such a sweet pup since I got her at 14.5 weeks. It's obvious Deb spent some real quality time with her, because from the second I got her she has been confident and loving around people. I just can't express how much joy the pup I got from her has brought me!

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I agree with cutting your loss....however...I bought my first 2 from what some would call a BRB....she also bred Rotties...Both have been very healthy....My first yorkie is going to be 10 yrs old in December...she was just dx'd with collapsing trachea and an enlarged heart...the second one I got from her is very healthy at this point. I got them both when they were 8 weeks old....this was before I knew that was WAY to young to take from Mom...and I had 48 hours to get them vet checked..Now my 3rd yorkie is a little guy....got him from a very reputable breeder, he came with a 1 yr health guarantee and didn't get him until he was 5 months old. We got him the week before Christmas 2 yrs ago....in March he started acting as though he was having some sort of a seizure....I kept in contact with the breeder who was wonderful...although I knew I could have returned him and gotten a full refund, that wasn't an option...we had already fallen in love with him. He ended up with a horrible UTI which was treated...we have had lots of health issues with our little guy but wouldn't give him back for the world...so I guess what I'm saying is...whether you have a 48 hour guarantee or a 1 yr guarantee would you actually be able to give the pup back. I am by no means agreeing this is right....just saying..

I agree with blowry it can be the luck of the draw. Had a friend that got a chihuahua from reputable breeder but puppy stayed with health issues. Got him a little friend for half the price from byb and he is the picture of health! U just never know.

I am chiming in a little late but I hope you went to another breeder...a 48 hour guarantee is ridiculous...if they balk at refunding the money just tell them you will take them to small claims and, oh by the way, we'll also be calling the IRS...these backyard breeders cut corners any way they can and that includes reporting their income

Once you find the right breeder, you will fall in love with your new furry friend!