The process of picking a puppy
 

Hi all- just curious, when you are buying a puppy, and you have a deposit on an upcoming litter, how does that work? How can you tell personality and looks so far ahead of the time that they are ready to come home at 12 weeks?

My first breeder rarely bred. So when it came to picking them out, there weren't too many to pick from as the litters are so tiny. Once there was only one little girl left when I got there (I scooped her right up tho!). This is why I find the relationship between the new owner and the breeder so important.

I recently did this for two months straight. None of the breeders that were recommended had upcoming litters and some of them seemed not too....reputable. I asked a million questions and finally I found someone I clicked with.

I looked at the parents, the litters of the parents breeders and the past litters of this breeder. I also snooped around on facebook and found many of the past litters that had grown up.

Since I put the deposit down first I had pick of the three, two girls one boy. I kinda wanted a girl so it was down to two. I stared at the picture and went with my heart....I know that might sound crazy, but it's worked for me for forty years and 32 of them I've owned a yorkie.

I asked if she could bombard me with pictures til it's time for shorty to come live with me. She told me she had another breeder that buys from her and she never once asked for a picture just wanted to know when she could pick them up, and that she really loved knowing how excited I was to be a part of the puppies life already.

I can't imagine raising these midgets from birth and then passing them along. I couldn't do it. I would be a basket case, so cheers to all the breeders out there!

Basically what I'm babbling at 1:50 in the morning is, if you become familiar with the breeder and it's a good breeder, breeding for temperament and health I think it's hard to go wrong. Check past litters, check references and don't be afraid to ask too many or crazy questions. I think a great breeder not only expects that but appreciates it.

Yes, I understand everything you are saying. This time, I chose a well respected breeder from Yorkie talk so I am fully confident. I guess bc I already have one, I am looking more this time for a good personality match to fit well with her :)

Oh good, lol, I wasn't talking jibba jabber!
I'm sure you'll be new mom to a perfect little baby!

Before I got my youngest Ruby, my Athena, RIP, would carry this little teddy around. Teddy everywhere with her. I was a little worried about personality clashes but when I brought home Ruby she was over the moon.
If I left the room for 30 seconds I would come back and Ruby's face would be soaked from Athena cleaning it. They were besties. She loved her so much yet they had completely opposite personalities.
I have my fingers crossed now as I wait for the next little one to get stronger that Ruby will now step into that roll of awesome big sis.

I'm excited for you, and look forward to seeing pictures and hearing about your expanding family!

Awww that is just precious! The wait of course is so hard. Hopefully the end of the month, the little guy will be born and then the real countdown will begin :) I am kind of ridiculous in that I already bought him a bed, cabinet for his things and a harness. I can't help myself.

:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

Only here, could anyone understand ;)

Congrats on your soon coming baby :love:!!! I would be just like you buying for the new baby! Who could resist? I can't wait to see pictures!

Do you have named picked out?
I can't wait to see pics!!!

We are going for a baby boy this time...and I love the name Hudson :) i should say hoping for a boy lol

Aww! I love that name! Hudson sounds tough but cute. Crossing my fingers for you... Good luck!

Awe thanks! We were in the city the other day and my youngest found a New Yorker magazine with the cover being a really old map of nyc and it has HUDSON RIVER written in the prettiest typeset, so of course we had to buy it!

Baby Duke
 

I'm beyond excited for our new baby in April. It will take forever to get here.

awe precious

I love the name Hudson! And love the story behind it!

Oh my goodness how sweet and tiny! Congrats on your soon coming baby too!

Hi, Kate. Congratulations on your new baby. I love his name! This might not be helpful for you if you can't see your puppy in advance, but I found these posts by Gemy fascinating. She was spot on about my little girl's personality, who she met as a puppy, and she also described my dear friend Jackie's Que Tee perfectly when she evaluated the temperament of that litter for our breeder. I'm sure Gail would be happy to assist you.

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/pup...ant-puppy.html

Thanks Cindy n Lisaly!