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[nonnasangels2]

Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

Reputable breeders will not breed mixes also the picture of the yorkie pup at the top of the yorkies and morkies pages is not a healthy puppy and a Gorky pup shoukd never look like that. Also usda license is not good in my opinion it means they have a lot of dogs and normally some kind of building housing the breeding dogs like a clean puppy mill. There are a lot of puppy mills that have a usda license.

Thanks for your info. It helps a lot

[gracielove]

Originally Posted by nonnasangels2

Has anyone heard of them, it says they are USDA Licensed, but when I checked I did not see their names or site listed anywhere. HELP

I would recommend you contact your local AKC sanctioned dog club. They have contact people that can direct you to breeders that they consider reputable. You will still need to do your investigation properly but it is a start and most clubs are very anxious to have a good reputation.
American Kennel Club - Club Search and Directory

Do a search for conformation clubs and specialty clubs in your area. Find the puppy referral person listed for the club. I do not recommend you use the AKC classified ads since anyone with an AKC litter registration slip can sell puppies there, including puppy mills.

All show/breeders sell pet puppies and they sell them for far less than most of the online scammers. Sometimes you may need to get on a wait list but it is worth it if you have found the right breeder.

If at all possible go to the breeders home to see the kind of conditions these dogs are raised under. A good breeder will be more than happy to show you their home and pups.

Run away from anyone that wants to meet you somewhere with puppies. That is another scam tactic.

Over the years we have driven hundreds of miles to get a pup from breeders with wonderful reputations and have been rewarded with quality furry friends that were members of our family for many years.

[capt_noonie]

Originally Posted by Ieprnt

Just a random breeder question related to this breeder: how frequently is a momma bred once puppies are weaned?

I'm not a breeder but from what I've read, dams shouldn't be bred back to back, meaning not at every heat cycle. They usually come into heat every 6-10 months or so. So if the last litter is still under a year old and the momma is pregnant again, you can bet she was bred back to back.

[Ieprnt]

Originally Posted by capt_noonie

I'm not a breeder but from what I've read, dams shouldn't be bred back to back, meaning not at every heat cycle. They usually come into heat every 6-10 months or so. So if the last litter is still under a year old and the momma is pregnant again, you can bet she was bred back to back.

My baby is only 10 months and they are already showing her mom with another litter!

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by capt_noonie

Be really weary of Yt members who PM you and don't post a lot. They are only members here to sell dogs. Just bc someone is a YT member does NOT automatically make them a reputable breeder. There is a lot of behind the scenes PMing to sell dogs.

Buyer beware. Just be careful.

[capt_noonie]

Originally Posted by Ieprnt

My baby is only 10 months and they are already showing her mom with another litter!

I was afraid of that. That is so sad. Some of these people start breeding their girls at the first heat! They are still babies themselves. That's like forcing a 12 year old human girl to pump out babies, and as soon as she has her baby, get her pregnant again. Some dogs are so young when they have the pups that they freak out bc they don't have the maturity/mentality or it could be hormones and the science behind it, but they don't know what the heck just happened to them and kill the babies.