Originally Posted by WV~Yorkies (Post 3386599)

Now that sounds like a plan. They can live with me for a week..then me go live with them.

Originally Posted by shodanusmc (Post 3386431)

Forget the newspaper route.....if you have to, wait for a YTCA breeder to have a litter and approve you. Would you buy a mate thru the paper?

Originally Posted by megansmomma (Post 3386659)

I thought I posted this last night but it was late and now I don't see it here today. :confused: My computer night have timed out I think.


You might be receiving PMs from YT members offering you puppies. My suggestion to you would be to make sure that you screen all offers very carefully. There are many members that only come to the forum to offer puppies for sale and that does not make them reputable. If you are looking for a well bred yorkie the YTCA is an excellent starting point in your search. Illinois has many members of this breed club and speaking from a fellow IL resident this is where I would start my search now that I know more about how to purchase a puppy. I can remember being in the same dilemma as you are checking newspaper ads and being very confused.

Although Breezeaway makes a valid point in saying that the YTCA does not endorse any of the breeders, this type of disclaimer is used for legal purposes in all aspects of business as I am sure you are aware.
Members have an obligation to hold themselves to a higher standard of breeding, many raise puppies for the show ring and look to better the breed. There is more to breeding than just putting 2 dogs together to make a puppy. Some of the things reputable breeders consider when deciding on a breeding would be to eliminate faults and breed a Yorkie that is recognized as what the breed should like regarding size, colors, good temperament etc.

The list with the YTCA gives you a nice launching pad of breeders that have been judged by their peers for the quality of their breeding program that produces puppies. :)

Originally Posted by JeanieK (Post 3386688)

Not all YTCA breeders are good breeders. That has been brought out in many many other threads. And not all NON YTCA breeders are bad breeders.

Would you choose a mate just by looking at the clubs they belong to?

Originally Posted by JeanieK (Post 3386688)

Not all YTCA breeders are good breeders. That has been brought out in many many other threads. And not all NON YTCA breeders are bad breeders.

Would you choose a mate just by looking at the clubs they belong to?

Originally Posted by shodanusmc (Post 3386707)

Thank you for your unbiased opinion. However, the odds are much better getting a good dog from a reputable breeder from a YTCA breeder than from a newspaper. Even my dear friend Breezeway would agree with that. Caveat Emptor to all, and to all a good morning!

Stick with the Best, research, and go for the standard.

Originally Posted by megansmomma (Post 3386703)

There are some clubs that I personally would stay away from if I were chosing a mate..........ie strip clubs for a start:D

Originally Posted by JeanieK (Post 3386691)

I think the YTCA membership is just like AKC registered. It gives people a false sense of security.

Just because someone belongs to the YTCA or has AKC registered dogs, does not mean they are good breeders or good people. Nor does being a show breeder mean that you stand behind your dogs or breed healthy dogs.

To the OP. Do your homework on the breeder, beyond looking at their credentials.

Originally Posted by gemy (Post 3386766)

I am so tired of the pot shots at YTCA and the AKC. No it doesn't mean if you belong to AKC or YTCA registered dogs that all is right in the world. Well actually no individual person belongs to the AKC,only breed clubs belong to the AKC.

BUT it doesn't mean all is NOT right in the world.

The breeder members of the YTCA are scrutinized prior membership, and agree to a code of conduct. Does that mean 100% will abide by it? Of course not. But probably the majority does.

It so damn easy to backhand those organizations that put out front their agenda(s). So easy to critique the shortcomings. So easy to find fault.

It is so easy, because they have a very public face. They show their ie post their ethics, their scruples, and they are watched, assessed, disparaged (on here it seems like at every turn).

I personally stand behind all those posters who say; "start at YTCA for a list of breeders" it is a good starting point. Then assess, rate, evaluate those breeders.

Are there other good breeders out there. Probably. But who knows who they are?

Originally Posted by gemy (Post 3386766)

I am so tired of the pot shots at YTCA and the AKC. No it doesn't mean if you belong to AKC or YTCA registered dogs that all is right in the world. Well actually no individual person belongs to the AKC,only breed clubs belong to the AKC.

BUT it doesn't mean all is NOT right in the world.

The breeder members of the YTCA are scrutinized prior membership, and agree to a code of conduct. Does that mean 100% will abide by it? Of course not. But probably the majority does.

It so damn easy to backhand those organizations that put out front their agenda(s). So easy to critique the shortcomings. So easy to find fault.

It is so easy, because they have a very public face. They show their ie post their ethics, their scruples, and they are watched, assessed, disparaged (on here it seems like at every turn).

I personally stand behind all those posters who say; "start at YTCA for a list of breeders" it is a good starting point. Then assess, rate, evaluate those breeders.

Are there other good breeders out there. Probably. But who knows who they are?

Originally Posted by shodanusmc (Post 3386778)

Totally agree with what you wrote, but we all have to remember what the motivation is of the few people that bash the YTCA. I think anyone with the IQ above a potato know why they do it. You think Color of the dog has anything to do with it? Nah, that can't be why.

Originally Posted by megansmomma (Post 3386743)

To the OPer~maybe you would consider a rescue. All three of mine are and I love them to death and could be sweeter. ;)

Originally Posted by ladyjane (Post 3386836)

Sadly, they must be screened as well. Unfortunately many millers have found that saying they are rescue helps to sell pups. :(

Originally Posted by shodanusmc (Post 3386778)

Totally agree with what you wrote, but we all have to remember what the motivation is of the few people that bash the YTCA. I think anyone with the IQ above a potato know why they do it. You think Color of the dog has anything to do with it? Nah, that can't be why.