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Looking for male yorkie pup North texas Hi all, just found this site. Being a yorkie lover I had to join, which brings me to this post. I have one mini yorkie, his name is turbo, he's the cutest little thing, alpha male, very loving/energetic/hyper. I bought him for my little brother, they moved taking turbo with them :( I am now looking for another male mini yorkie. I contacted the breeder that we got turbo from, they do not have any pups available nor know anyone with any at the moment. So I'm wondering if anyone knows a reputable seller that has pups available. I'm looking for a male. I have found several people but I do not want to risk getting a unhealthy pup, would break my heart if something happened to it. |
Are you looking for a reputable breeder or a reputable seller? |
seller. |
Start here. Good Luck ytca.org |
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A seller, is a broker, who buys puppies from breeders and resells them. If you buy from anyone other than the breeder, you have no idea how this puppy was raised, and the breeder clearly does not care who their puppies are sold to. Avoid them like the plague. A word of advice. Just because they are listed on YTCA.com, does not mean they are good breeders, reputable breeders or that their puppies are healthy. There are good breeders and bad breeders everywhere. Good luck on your search. And never let price be the deciding factor. |
The odds are much higher of finding a reputable breeder listed on the YTCA.ORG site. Buy from the best, buy your breeder first, them the dog. Also, stick with the standard, and do not pay more for an off color or standard pup. |
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I agree. I would start with ytca.org - Yorkshire Terrier Cub of America. They have a breeder referral page to help you find a breeder in your state/area. I got my little girl, Gidget, from a YTCA breeder/exhibitor - could not be happier. |
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As for the variety of colors, that is individul preference. Color has no bearing on getting a healthy dog, or a dog of standard size. And price means nothing either. It's all in the breeder. |
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sent you a PM Robby, I sent you a PM. |
4Bella I also sent you a PM. check it. |
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Welcome to YT!!! :welcome4: You might PM Mary, member "Mardelin". She will be able to assist you in finding very reputable breeder/exhibitor in Texas. :thumbup: Also please check out Guide to Finding a Reputable Breeder |
Dallas Fort Worth Bluebonnet Kennel CLub. Check out that website, it is in Texas, and you will be guided to reputable AKC breeders in your area. |
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For some strange reason, I had a feeling you would be back saying you disagree. That's really terrific. The odd's are much better finding a Breeder through YTCA than the paper, a stranger in a station wagon, a person that IM's you on YT saying they have just what you want when they do not breed to the AKC standard, etc.Those that advertise Teacups, tinies, midgets, widgets, choclates, Caramels, and strawberries. No, not surprised at all you would disagree. In fact, I am quite happy that you did. |
I did receive your PM thank you!!!! I found some great exhibitors/breeders. I'm going to go that route as they have an excellent reputation. Quote:
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There are good and bad breeders all over. The worst ones are most likely to be the biggest cons. We have seen on here time after time where show breeders are not all as ethical as one would believe them to me. There are great ones, there are good ones there are so so ones and there are bad ones. Many breeders hide behind organizations to make people believe they are better than they are. Most inexperienced buyers believe that if they are AKC they are exceptional dogs. Many even believe that if the breeder is licensed by the USDA that they are good breeders with fine facilities. The fact is a show breeder who is a member of the YTCA could be operating a puppy mill under a different name at a different location. People need to do their homework, and there are no shortcuts suxch as going to the YTCA. Every breeder should be scrutinized thuroughly. Leading people to believe there is some magic list, is doing them a great disservice. |
Good luck finding your pup! :) There are many wonderful breeders here and I am sure they will point you in the right direction. |
I absolutely agree that every breeder should be checked out before you purchase your dog. It is a life time commitment. BUT, comparing the YTCA breeders to other lists is ridiculous. Yes, there are good and bad in every aspect of life, but YTCA does a good job in policing their members and takes complaints VERY seriously and at least, most that I have had dealing with believe and follow their code of ethics. No, you don't have to be a member to be a reputable breeder, there are many great breeder/exhibitors that aren't, but then again, they still work very hard to follow a code of ethics, breed responsibly, breed for the standard, and..for the betterment of the breed. How else would they produce their next show dog? YTCA is a great starting place along with regional breed clubs. |
I hope I didn't open pandora's box asking that question. Just as a newbie and a nonbreeder/exhibitor, I just didn't understand (although I must admit there are posts on here that go over my head). |
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There are some excellent breeders that belong to the YTCA, but there are also some bad breeders on that list. There are also excellent breeders that do not belong to the YTCA or to any group. They are small hobby breeders that just enjoy breeding. Finding a good breeder is the key to finding a good dog. |
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Go to their website see their involvement in bettering our breed. It is certainly an excellent starting point to refer a potential buyer to. |
Jeanie posted good information for the OP, that people should not be blinded and automatically feel safe, just because they choose a breeder from the YTCA's website. There is more to finding a reputable breeder, than picking a name from a list. |
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There has only been one person on this thread doing any bashing at all. As for my agenda, it is only to help someone find a good breeder by doing their research. I don't live anywhere near Texas, and I sell my puppies locally so I can personally meet the buyer, and so they can come to visit me and see my dogs. Cause that is the kind of person I am, nothing to hide. |
YTCA or not I just want to make mention of the fact that when we were searching for our next yorkie recently, we considered a breeder who is still listed on the YTCA breeder list. However, when we began to ask questions about her in order to get more detailed info and referrals about her, we had SIX other YTCA breeder/exhibitors strongly warn us to stay away from that person. No one would tell us why to stay away, only to stay away. Does that sound like the YTCA is policing anyone? Does it sound like the reputable folks want to really keep someone from making a purchase mistake or that they just maybe have a personal issue with this person? Who knows!! We did get a great dog from a wonderful breeder/exhibitor who does not belong to YTCA. More proof that you have to do your own homework and that just because someone belongs to a certain group or organization does not make them any better or worse than another. |
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I believe the last 4 posts should also be deleted! Nothing but a bunch of bashers against the YTCA because they do not breed to standard. What's good for one is good for all! |
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