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08-09-2007, 07:16 AM | #1 |
Mocha's Mommy Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada
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| Buy from a backyard breeder? I've been searching to find the Yorkie of my dreams, and so far this week, there's been 2 heartbreaks for me I was 90% committed to purchasing a wonderful little boy here from Ksbiewers. But the more I thought about it, the more I was worried about having him shipped from Kansas to Canada. Not only was I worred about how he would handle flight, but I was also worried about possibly running into problems with customs or crossing the border. It broke my heart, but I decided to let him go and search for a local breeder. I found some listings in my local area. It's pretty much like an online classified ad. I wasn't planning on purchasing from them, as most of them seem to be backyard breeders. But my sister and I just wanted to go take a look at what were going to eventually be getting. The first male puppy we saw was a darling, and it was super hard to leave without taking him home with us. But I thought that $1500 was way too much for an unregistered Yorkie that came from a backyard breeder. She also seemed to care more about getting rid of the puppy as soon as possible rather than finding it the right home We then went and looked at a second puppy. There was a boy and a girl, and although we had planned on seeing the boy, the girl immediately caught mine and my sister's attention. We pretty much fell in love with her as soon as we held her in our arms. The problem was though, the couple selling her seemed pretty sketchy. It was a very young couple, both really nice and polite, but both didn't seem like the type of people who could properly raise a litter of puppies. The parents were there, but were kept in the backyard. My mind tells me to stay away from these "breeders" who just had their first litter. But my eyes and my heart are telling me take her home with me right now! lol. I went to bed thinking about the precious little girl, I dreamed about her all night, and I woke up this morning thinking about her some more! I'm very torn right now...my mind is telling me to wait and find a reputable breeder, but I absolutely fell in love with this baby doll! Do I need to have some sense knocked into me, or should I just follow my heart in this situation? Any thoughts on this would be much appreciated |
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08-09-2007, 07:20 AM | #2 |
Piper & Sebastian Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: florida
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| Do the mom & dad look like their in good condition? Are they registered? You can ask to see a copy of the moms & dads paper to see what the line is like. Did you see where they keep the puppies. I would ask to see to check if it's clean. If they pass all your tests I wouldn't hesitate just because it's their first litter.
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08-09-2007, 07:21 AM | #3 |
Piper & Sebastian Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: florida
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| I forgot ask to see shot records.
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08-09-2007, 07:22 AM | #4 |
My Four Sweet Babies Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South Jersey near Philadelphia
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| I'm almost afraid to answer this for fear I'll anger someone. If I were you I would wait until I felt completely comfortable with the breeder. I'm sure the puppy you saw was adorable and lovable, but you will find one that is also adorable and lovable from a breeder that you trust. Good luck.
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08-09-2007, 07:23 AM | #5 |
YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California
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| I wouldn't do it. I worry about the health of the puppy, which is often compromised by "breeders" just trying to make money. If your puppy dies within the first year, or inherits a genetic disorder, you will be more heartbroken than you are now.
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08-09-2007, 07:23 AM | #6 | |
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You'd be very happy. My Gizmo is from her. Good luck with your search.
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08-09-2007, 07:25 AM | #7 |
Mommy To 3 Poochies Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New York
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| I agree. Best of luck to you with whatever you decide.
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08-09-2007, 07:44 AM | #8 | |
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08-09-2007, 07:47 AM | #9 |
YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California
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| What if you picked up the puppy from Pam at Ksbiewers in person, and flew back with him? That way he wouldn't be alone during the flight, and if there was trouble with customs or crossing the border, at least he'd be with you.
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08-09-2007, 07:52 AM | #10 | |
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08-09-2007, 08:58 AM | #11 |
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| Pam (ksbiewers) and I have talked about this and we TOTALLY understand. It is always a risk to put the babies in cargo. She told me that you had checked into flying in to pick up Peeps and it was expensive. (Did you try a date farther away?) Then of course there is always customs and your tariff. We will be following your progress in getting your special puppy! Good luck finding the baby that you feel comfortable with, I know he is out there!!! If there is anything we can do to help, just let us know. |
08-09-2007, 09:06 AM | #12 |
Donating YT 3000 Club Member | I don't know what to say, puppies that come from backyard breeders are like a lottery. I bought Bengi from one, I didn't do my homework and I didn't know YT back then. Bengi came up a very healthy 5 lb boy, but I would buy from somebody like him again; next time things might not be this way... If you are willing to take risks, maybe you can go for it... but I don't know if I would... |
08-09-2007, 09:08 AM | #13 |
Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: USA
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| Honestly, I would wait. It's not just the condition of the puppies that you have to worry about. How do you know that the parents of those puppies don't carry genetic diseases/defects...Even if they are healthy, it doesn't they don't carry the gene for liver shunt or something like that. Maybe I'm paranoid, but I would rather buy from an experienced breeder who knows a lot about her lines. Liver shunt CAN come happen to a reputable breeder too because it's impossible to check for the gene, BUT the difference is that a reputable breeder will stand behind her pups...If your pup gets sick, she's not going to ask for him back just to put him down and give you another one. They will help you through it, in my opinion.
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08-09-2007, 09:17 AM | #14 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Mohnton, PA
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| Speaking from a breeder's perspective, I am more worried if the people that are taking one of my babies home will provide a good home for them than any amount of money (we've turned down a $10k offer on one of our puppies from a previous littler - we felt the person was more interested in having a Yorkie to show off then the actual Yorkie herself). A healthy environment is more important to me than any amount of money. I had to turn down quite a few people when we had our last litter because I didn't feel thier situation was right. Also as a buyer, I don't think you should purchase a puppy from a breeder that you don't feel comfortable with. There is usually a very valid reason for this discomfort and if the puppy has problems, you'll always second guess your choice. It goes both ways in MHO. Registration too expensive? I don't believe that line for a second. Registation is only a few dollars and any breeder should be willing to show proof of registration. Good luck finding your baby. Adalaid Lane just had her first litter last night. We expected four (according to the xray) and she ending up having five. All healthy. Three girls and two boys. One is already spoken for. She did very well and took to being a mom right away - cleaning and tending to her babies without hesitation. I'm so proud of her.
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08-09-2007, 09:29 AM | #15 |
BANNED! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kentucky
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| As another breeder, I also agree with everything that has been posted here. Please do not buy from a person you are uncomfortable with. Like the person that has posted right above me, i have one little girl left and turned down at least six people for various reasons. My baby's new home is more important to me than any amount of money they offer. Flying a puppy is a very scary thing. i have only flown one alone and I was worried half to death. my husband, on the other hand, has flown a hundred or more Beagles and never had a problem so it doesn't bother him at all. There are one or two breeders on here that live in Canada. Why not post a question and ask if anyone knows of any breeders in Canada? |
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