Originally Posted by troubletb

I live too far away from you, but there are many breeders here, at yorkietalk. L@@K in the for sale Forum. Welcome Aboard! and Good Luck

Originally Posted by luzangela428

Hi...... the first place I would check is the YTCA website and they will have breeders in good standing with the AKC. I have a male and he has never lifted his leg and/or marked his territory....but this may be due to the fact that he was neutered before these behaviors started...he was neutered at 5 months. I paid 1000.00 for him as pet qualitya dn I had him wee wee pad trained rather quickly. He is a LOVER....and also very playful and friendly!! I would recommend that any breeder you talk allows you to meet with at least 1 of the parents (if they studded out), keeps their pups till at least 12 weeks of age, gives you a health guarantee as well has all the pups utd, has them living in her home and who's yorkies look happy and healthy...also I would see if you could get references. Last but not least here is a woman who I had heard some good things about her after I had already got Maximus...I don't personally know her or the qualities her sires and dams pocess so you will have to do the reasearch but maybe see if she has what you're looking for~~
Rosemarie McElroy
Bergenfield NJ 07621 USA
Tel: 201-387-1553 or 201-248-8071 | Fax: 201-387-1553
roemc@optonline.net
http://www.ytca.org/breeder3.html#NJ this is the list of YTCA breeders in your area

Originally Posted by Donald

Greetings!

I am "new" to the wonderful world of Yorkies and have been directed to this Forum. I live in Northwest NJ (Landing/Lake Hopatcong) and am looking to acquire a Yorkie pup. I have been baby-sitting a 9 year male Yorkie (Sampson) for a month now and have absolutely fallen in love with him! My two cats have also managed to become quite smitten. Probably because both of them are a lot bigger than Sampson. :) :)

Sampson's Mommy is returning next week and I would like to start my "quest" for a healthy puppy from a reputable source (no pet stores or puppy mills!).

Would appreciate anyone sharing their experiences and/or recommendations. I realize that Yorkies tend to be a bit pricey, from what I can see. I am not looking to breed and would happily settle for a healthy companion rather than a prize-winner! :aimeeyork

Would also appreciate any guidence regarding gender. Are males "better" than females? My experience with little Sampson has really changed this "cat" man into a Yorkie-man. He is incredibly affectionate!

Thanks
Donald

Originally Posted by chewysmom

Hi and welcome to YT. When you find your perfect pup you are going to be sooo happy. As LUZANGELA suggested, you should check out the YTCA. They can provide you with a list of breeders. There are also some stellar breeders on this site and I would be happy to provide their names to you. I have a male who is 6 months and he does not lift his leg. I am getting him fixed soon and once that happens they won't ever lift.

You can also check into the breeder and yorkies for sale sections of this site and you can get some stellar info. Let us know how it goes for you.