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08-15-2006, 11:52 AM | #1 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: New York
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| New To Site... Hi Everyone, My name is Lizzie and I live in New York City and am in the early stages of looking to adopt a Yorkie. I have had Yorkie's in the past. I currently have two Maltese, Emma and Meckie... It has been over ten years since I last searched for a pup. I don't remember it being this hard to find a reputable breeder in the tri-state area. I've searched the internet and made a couple of calls but it's hard to separate those who are legitimate from those who aren't. I'm staying clear of people offering multiple toy breeds and those who are set up to accept credit cards. I'm also a little shocked at the prices. I've been quoted anywhere from $3500.00 to $6500.00. I don't want to make a mistake, so want to do as much research as I can. FYI, I got very badly burned when I got Emma. My sweet Yorkie, Charlie, died on a Christmas Eve 1996. I was distraught and desperate for another dog. I decided I wanted a Maltese. I was going around circles with breeders and one weekend decided that I live in NYC, you can get anything in NYC, I should be able to find a puppy by the end of the weekend. I answered a breeder's ad in Brooklyn. He told me he had an 8 week old male, when I got there, the dog was no longer available. He called another breeder who was a friend of his and drove me over there. To make a long story short, it was a puppy broker on Stilwell Ave in Brooklyn. He sold me Emma as a "teacup" Maltese telling me she was 16 weeks old. When I took her to the vet he told me she was only about 8 weeks old (hence the low weight). Emma now weighs 10lbs. I certainly don't love her any the less but I resented being lied to and paying a premium for something I didn't get. Thank God she's healthy. Six months later Meckie came along. I got a call from a breeder in Toronto saying that she knew a couple, both terminally ill, who were looking for a home for their 2-year old 2.5 lb Maltese. I, of course, said yes and flew up to get her. Now, ten years later, I've moved to a much larger apartment, work from home and would like to have a Yorkie in my life again. My search begins. I look forward to your advice. |
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08-15-2006, 11:54 AM | #2 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Rhode Island
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| welcome and good luck there are alot of reputable breeders on here and there is a for sale section... i wish you the best of luck on your search!!! |
08-15-2006, 11:54 AM | #3 |
Keep Me Away From eBay Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Arizona
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| welcome and good luck finding a baby!!
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08-15-2006, 11:57 AM | #4 |
Mommy To 3 Poochies Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New York
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| A broker on Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn ... was this place called Quality Canine by any chance? Was the guys name Ivan?
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08-15-2006, 11:59 AM | #5 |
Loved by Maddie & Libby Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North Dakota
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| Welcome to YT and I hope you find yourself a yorkie soon!
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08-15-2006, 12:00 PM | #6 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: New York
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| I think it was Quality Canine. I don't remember his name. I know it was steps away from the "B" train. A storefront. I walked in there. He put Emma in my arms, went to take a phone call, and I fell in love. |
08-15-2006, 12:01 PM | #7 | |
Mommy To 3 Poochies Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New York
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08-15-2006, 12:05 PM | #8 |
YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: El Paso, Texas
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| Why are you against those that accept credit cards? We have our own business, so I feel fortunate that I can accept credit cards. I thought people would feel safer because you do have some recourse through your credit card company. |
08-15-2006, 12:18 PM | #9 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: New York
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| My concern, and correct me if I'm wrong, would be that a breeder set up to accept credit cards (with the exception of PayPal) would be doing business on too large a scale. Again, please correct me if I am wrong. That's why I'm here seeking advice. |
08-15-2006, 12:32 PM | #10 |
Gina, (Lexi's Mommy) Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: LONG ISLAND,NY
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| yes that ivan allright...
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08-15-2006, 12:43 PM | #11 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: New York
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| I guess Ivan is infamous. I'm just grateful that Emma's healthy. |
08-15-2006, 12:47 PM | #12 |
Gina, (Lexi's Mommy) Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: LONG ISLAND,NY
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| i actually went to him and almost got a puppy from him, but i saw lexi before i went back to him...
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08-15-2006, 12:49 PM | #13 | |
Mommy To 3 Poochies Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New York
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So yes, Ivan is infamous. That's why I knew exactly who you were referring to ... I just wanted to be certain. Thank god your baby isn't sick. Good luck in your search for a Yorkie.
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08-15-2006, 02:09 PM | #14 |
Peeka Boo I See You! Donating Member | Welcome to YT sorry to hear of your loss i hope you find a baby soon. and look here on YT there are lots of babies for sale.
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08-15-2006, 05:40 PM | #15 | |
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