looking for a teacup doll face yorkie puppy breeder

[canana]

Originally Posted by Joymueller

Hi I am looking for a Tri-colored small 3-4 pound yorkie female puppy preferably in the B.C. Canada area.

If you're looking for a reputable breeder in BC, Lorraine is one of the best . Being one of the best, you'll be screened of course; any reputable breeder with healthy bloodlines will screen you. Her website offers a lot of useful educational information. Lorraine Effa, Loriben Yorkies, Abbotsford, BC, Canada If she doesn't have what you're looking for, ask her for a recommendation.

Consider reading through all the very useful information provided above on the term "teacup yorkie" and also through this helpful post: http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/fea...ead-first.html

Whatever you do, please don't be in a hurry and buy one from a 'backyard breeder' on Craigslist or Kijiji. Take your time and do your research. Yorkies are a very delicate breed. If you're looking specifically for a small sized Yorkie, know in advance all the serious health implications that may come with a small Yorkie that wasn't bred by a reputable breeder, where the an unethical / ill-informed breeder** risks unknown inherited diseases just to sell you a 'teacup doll-faced' Yorkie. These potential health issues can result in a lot of grief, emotionally and financially. At the end of the day, the puppies that were bred ignorantly this way who end up suffering are the most innocent. We just want to make sure everyone is aware and that the best way to prevent breeding sick puppies is to seek reputable breeders.

**anyone who breeds two dogs can call themselves a "breeder"; it doesn't mean they know what they're doing or know the bloodlines and health history of the dogs they're breeding.

[capt_noonie]

^^Good post.

Another thing, equally scary if not more scary, are backyard breeders who say they aren't breeders bc they are only doing it once. So they know next to nothing and are bringing lives into this world blindly. Not only that, but they will not and cannot have a health guarantee as they know nothing of their background, and will not hold themselves responsible if there is a health issue with the dogs. And when I say health issues, I mean years down the road, not within the first 48 hours or weeks or months. Many of the genetic conditions passed down don't show up for many years.

[Yorkiemom1]

Originally Posted by capt_noonie

^^Good post.

Another thing, equally scary if not more scary, are backyard breeders who say they aren't breeders bc they are only doing it once. So they know next to nothing and are bringing lives into this world blindly. Not only that, but they will not and cannot have a health guarantee as they know nothing of their background, and will not hold themselves responsible if there is a health issue with the dogs. And when I say health issues, I mean years down the road, not within the first 48 hours or weeks or months. Many of the genetic conditions passed down don't show up for many years.

EXACTLY!!!! Please, re-read this post until it is burned into your memory banks, indelibly! Eat, sleep, and dream this information....breathe it in, blow it out, and chew it up....commit it to permanent memory banks....

As far as Lorraine of Loriben Yorkies,....... Respectful, reputable, successful breeding/showing, well known...... I suggest you would do great with a baby from her..... stand in line for however long it takes....

[Joymueller]

Hello
Thank you to those people who welcomed me into the group.
I am sorry I offended anybody with my lack of knowledge to the breeds proper name.
I came here looking for help in finding a reputable breeder to find a playmate for my sweet Sophie

I live in British Columbia, the Vancouver area. If I was looking for a puppy mill puppy I would have went to Craigslist. I am hoping that somebody out there has knowledge of good breeders in North America.
Thank you
Joy

[dottiesyrky]

In post 16 above Lorraine was suggested and she is a good breeder and in YT. As the poster said, Lorraine would give you leads if she did not have a dog herself.
I doubt if you offended anyone, we just did not want you to pay extra to a breeder who used the terms just to increase the price. I for one did not know these descriptions were no nos until I came on YT!
If Lorraine cannot help is there not a Canadian Kennel club you could ask.
If you really want a small dog, they are unusual in litters from show or good breeders, but sometimes they throw a tiny and you might be lucky there. But when breeders breed for tinies they do it for money only, not for breeding the best. So you may get a dog with uncertain heritage.
Good luck

[CouversMom]

Welcome to YorkieTalk! I lived in Surrey for a year and loved it. We have some very great breeders on here and you came to the right place looking for a reputable breeder.

I would recommend you look into Lorraine from BC. I believe she is from Abbotsford. Good luck!

[Joymueller]

Thank you to all for the help in sending me in the right direction in finding a good breeder.
Joy

[Teegy]

Originally Posted by canana

If you're looking for a reputable breeder in BC, Lorraine is one of the best . Being one of the best, you'll be screened of course; any reputable breeder with healthy bloodlines will screen you. Her website offers a lot of useful educational information. Lorraine Effa, Loriben Yorkies, Abbotsford, BC, Canada If she doesn't have what you're looking for, ask her for a recommendation.

Consider reading through all the very useful information provided above on the term "teacup yorkie" and also through this helpful post: http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/fea...ead-first.html

Whatever you do, please don't be in a hurry and buy one from a 'backyard breeder' on Craigslist or Kijiji. Take your time and do your research. Yorkies are a very delicate breed. If you're looking specifically for a small sized Yorkie, know in advance all the serious health implications that may come with a small Yorkie that wasn't bred by a reputable breeder, where the an unethical / ill-informed breeder** risks unknown inherited diseases just to sell you a 'teacup doll-faced' Yorkie. These potential health issues can result in a lot of grief, emotionally and financially. At the end of the day, the puppies that were bred ignorantly this way who end up suffering are the most innocent. We just want to make sure everyone is aware and that the best way to prevent breeding sick puppies is to seek reputable breeders.

**anyone who breeds two dogs can call themselves a "breeder"; it doesn't mean they know what they're doing or know the bloodlines and health history of the dogs they're breeding.

great post was going to recommend the same breeder

[canana]

Originally Posted by Joymueller

Hello
Thank you to those people who welcomed me into the group.
I am sorry I offended anybody with my lack of knowledge to the breeds proper name.
I came here looking for help in finding a reputable breeder to find a playmate for my sweet Sophie

I live in British Columbia, the Vancouver area. If I was looking for a puppy mill puppy I would have went to Craigslist. I am hoping that somebody out there has knowledge of good breeders in North America.
Thank you
Joy

Hopefully we're not coming off as defensive. I think many of us YT members are on the same boat of not knowing before, becoming better informed now, and hoping to share our knowledge with others to become more aware as well. We all have good intentions

Glad to hear you're not going with Craigslist / Kijiji. I only mentioned it because that's the first thing that pops up when online searching for Yorkies. And those people often have pretty good stories lined up about what good breeders they themselves are.

Here is a list of upcoming dog shows in BC: Canuck Dogs: Your source for Canadian dog event information online. You can take the opportunity to talk to a few breeders and see who has available puppies or at least point you in the right direction with recommendations.

[canana]

Originally Posted by Teegy

great post was going to recommend the same breeder

Thanks Teegy

[gemy]

Good advice to ask Lorraine - also yikes senior moment here - Jacpots breeders name - mental gears turning I can see her face shikes oh I have a good idea look at the Westminster videos of Best of Breed judging for Yorkies - you can get the names of all the entries - good field lots of entries and sort through for a breeder near to you.

The Westminster Kennel Club | Videos

The Westminster Kennel Club | 2016 Breed Entries: Yorkshire Terrier link to the entry field



Also isn't Washington D.C. bordering B.C.? A beautifull spring drive to pick up a puppy.

[gemy]

Topknot a member here is a good breeder I think somewhere out your way but she is in the States.

Hunderwood Kennels many top dogs there

Tyava but I don't know where that kennel is exactly.

[gemy]

Last piece of advice it is worth the wait for a puppy from a reputable breeder.