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08-09-2007, 09:36 AM | #16 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member | Backyard breeder I would be very concerned with a breeder that didn't care more for the puppies than the money. I just had my forth litter and use an extensive application to make sure the puppies get the best placement. I turned down 19 people based on the application and sold the last puppy cheap to neighbors across the street from me. I have know them for 10 years and they decided it was time to get a dog. It was a win/win sale! I get to watch Scooter grow and babysit him when they need it. I will be his groomer and Grandma forever I hope! I have three of my puppies living in my neighborhood - so much for letting them go I would worry about any breeder that doesn't love the puppies more than the money!!! I breed because I love Yorkies and health, registration with AKC and follow up should be a must for all Yorkie breeders. Wait for the right feeling about the breeder it is well worth it!
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08-09-2007, 09:49 AM | #17 | |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SanFrancisco
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I think you should call the Canadian Kennel Club and see if they can refer you to a responsible breeder. You want to buy a healthy baby so my suggestion is to stay away from backyard breeders.
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08-09-2007, 09:51 AM | #18 |
Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Texas
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| Don't settle for a puppy from a backyard breeder. Most people buy from backyard breeders because they don't know any better and either get lucky with the puppy they buy or unlucky...like someone said it's like the lottery. Backyard breeders just breed as a hobby and to make money - they don't do health testing or even care much about where the puppies end up. You are fortunate enough to be educated about reputable and unreputable breeders, and I think you having to even ask about buying a puppy from these people shows that your head is telling you that these are not the right breeders to buy from. When you find the right breeders, I think you will know that it is right. I know you're worried about shipping your puppy, and yes, bad things can happen, but so many puppies are shipped each day that I think everything will be fine. I would much rather buy from a reputable breeder that you trust and have it shipped then buy from a local backyard breeder that you don't think you can really trust. I would go with your first choice of breeder (ksbiewer) if that was who you liked and find out exactly what you need to do to have your puppy shipped with no problems.
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08-09-2007, 10:29 AM | #19 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Hampshire
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| Ask if you can take the pup to the vet first before committing to a purchase. That will ease your mind if the vet says the pup is healthy. Also take it to YOUR vet, not theirs. I bought my pups from a breeder. I was sooooo ignorant about lots of things when I bought them. Her vet said they were healthy (and they were for the most part) but once they had a visit to my vet i found out one had a heart murmur. I don't know how her vet could have missed it. It closed up and went away when he was a year old... but still... so just make sure you bring the pup to your vet.
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08-09-2007, 11:29 AM | #20 | |
Mocha's Mommy Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada
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08-09-2007, 11:36 AM | #21 |
Mocha's Mommy Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada
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| Thank you for everybody's thoughts and suggestions! I have decided to not take the big risk of buying from that young couple. I'm going to wait until I find a breeder that I am comfortable and confident with. I appreciate all the good wishes and I will keep you all posted once I find the baby of my dreams |
08-09-2007, 11:38 AM | #22 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Minnesota
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| If your gut is telling you no or that it isn't a good idea, it ISN'T! (In all aspects of life...learned that with my last BF ) It is sooo easy to follow your heart, but if there is one speck of doubt or reservation I would wait, because your perfect baby is waiting for you! |
08-09-2007, 11:43 AM | #23 |
Piper & Sebastian Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: florida
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| The more you say about them the more I think I'd walk away. There are so many great breeders on here. I'd try one of them. You might have to wait a while, but it would be worth it. We also have the Yorkie Railroad. If you find a furbaby you love that's not near where you live we organize people to get it to you.
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08-09-2007, 12:23 PM | #24 | |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Abbotsford, BC
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08-09-2007, 12:35 PM | #25 |
Love My Furbabies! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: somewhere
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| I think you are making a good decision in waiting. BYB's are always a gamble and when you meet the right breeder you will just know it is right |
08-09-2007, 01:03 PM | #26 |
Mocha's Mommy Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada
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08-09-2007, 01:51 PM | #27 |
I love Jackson too! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ohio
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| I wouldn't buy from a breeder than I didn't feel comfortable with. It's better to wait or maybe see if you can fly to meet the breeder that you trust.
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08-09-2007, 09:44 PM | #28 | |
Mocha's Mommy Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada
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| The Yorkie Railroad? That sounds interesting, how does it work exactly? Quote:
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08-10-2007, 06:40 AM | #29 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Abbotsford, BC
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| Hi I PM'd a couple of names to you in Ontario, one close to Ottawa. Did you get the PM? |
08-10-2007, 07:28 AM | #30 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Oklahoma
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| My sister is a nurse. She does NOT wear heals of any kind. *laughing* In fact - it's against her dress code to do so. Um...if they will lie to you about that how could you trust what they say about the dogs? AND - why buy an unregistered dog at a registered dog price? I know you've gotten some great tips here. Angela <>< |
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