wanted: female yorkie puppy, able to travel anywhere to pick her up:)

[desirae]

hi,
i am new to Yorkie Talk and have been looking for a year and a half for a new female puppy. i live in texas, but i am able to travel anywhere in the US to pick her up. i love mix breeds and pure breads. if she is mixed i like yorkipoos and morkies. i am very capable of being home with her and i also have a roommate who loves animals so someone is always home. unfortunately, my funds are limited so my stepdad has offered to help me. i still can't afford too much for a bulk payment, but can definitely afford to keep her and get her beautiful things. i already have her named. can someone please help me find my puppy?
thanks,
desirae

[annaschaben]

Just a couple of questions. If you can't afford to pay much for her, how are you going to travel "anywhere in the US" to get her. Plane tickets and gas are expensive. Also Yorkies can be expensive. Two of mine had to have teeth removed today (not cheap), also Yorkies, like all small dogs can have tons of health problems. Not all do, but what are your plans if yours does. It seems (and I know that it is not true in all cases) that if you "bargain" hunt for a Yorkie you end up with a cheap dog with a lot more problems in the long run. Your best bet is to save up your $ and do a lot of research on breeders and spend a little more for a health pup with less of a chance for genetic problems.

[desirae]

i am able to travel because my family has flight benefits, so i am allowed to go anywhere to pick her up. if there are any health problems with her i will be able to take care of her. just because i am looking to not pay thousands of dollars to buy her does not mean that i will not be able to take care of her. i have done research on yorkies and want to find a healthy one, but if for some reason i find one and she is sickly it does not mean i would love her any less and just stop taking care of her. basically, i don't believe you have to pay tons of money to own a dog and love it. yes, there will be expenses and am fully aware of this. expenses will not hinder me from owning my own yorkie. thanks for your concern.

[MeganS]

hi! welcome to YT! Have you tried PetFinder.com ? they have some great yorkies and even some puppies. Good luck!

[desirae]

i am scared to get scammed on there is it credible?

[MeganS]

Petfinder is a bunch of rescues. I think what you're thinking of is puppyfind. There's could be a risk with that. But petfinder, as far as I know, is just rescue groups or animal shelters.

[desirae]

thanks alot i'll take a look

[She-ra's Mama]

My sister got a rottie mix through petfinder. Good luck and welcome to YT!!!

[livingdustmops]

Originally Posted by PURRFECTPRLNCES

PS... STAY AWAY FROM PETFINDER OR TERRIFIC PETS I FOUND OUT 95% ARE SCAMMERS. STAY WHERE YOU CAN PICK THE ACTUAL DOG UP

Petfinder is NOT, repeat NOT a scammer. It is a website for approved rescue groups to list their rescued animals.

[PURRFECTPRLNCES]

The Pet Finder Website Itself Is Not A Scam. Unfortunately Over 90% Of People Who Advertise On There Do Scam. Before Xmas I Was Desperately Looking For A Puppy. I Cant Tell You How Many People Got Back To Me About Being From Nigeria Or Asking Me To Wire Transfer Money. They Even Have A Scam Alert On That Site. If You Do Not Know What You Are Doing, It Is Easy To Be Scammed! It Isnt Just That Site, But Many Others. Scammers Make It Hard For Others And To Trust The Sites....

Sorry To Offend You!

[JCarlson2004]

Originally Posted by livingdustmops

Petfinder is NOT, repeat NOT a scammer. It is a website for approved rescue groups to list their rescued animals.

[livingdustmops]

Originally Posted by PURRFECTPRLNCES

The Pet Finder Website Itself Is Not A Scam. Unfortunately Over 90% Of People Who Advertise On There Do Scam. Before Xmas I Was Desperately Looking For A Puppy. I Cant Tell You How Many People Got Back To Me About Being From Nigeria Or Asking Me To Wire Transfer Money. They Even Have A Scam Alert On That Site. If You Do Not Know What You Are Doing, It Is Easy To Be Scammed! It Isnt Just That Site, But Many Others. Scammers Make It Hard For Others And To Trust The Sites....

Sorry To Offend You!

The same could be said for YorkieTalk.com as many of the same companies advertise on here. I was not personally offended but I do not like blanket statements made that could imply something that just isn't true. We always preach on YT to not buy a Yorkie over the internet, sight unseen unless you know what you are doing. One member suggests you have an escrow account setup if you are not going to go and pick your puppy up. This is very good advice to protect yourself and you certainly will find out fast enough if the puppy seller is legit.

[ciscogirl]

Fact # 1 - Expect to pay between 900 and up for a Yorkshire Terrier from a reputable store. This depends on size and age. Of course the younger the pup and smaller, the more of cost to expect. An average range would be between 1500 to 2500.

Fact # 2 - If you can travel anywhere (and I believe that someone else said this) and you are seriously in the market for a Yorkie, then you CAN pay, the question is WILL you?

Fact# 3 - If and when you find that pup that you hold in your arms and the magic sparks, unless you are not from this planet of yorkie lovers, then you WILL NOT buy the pup. However if you are, you WILL buy the pup and WILL NOT care about the price.

Fact #4- If you can travel to New York, I can HIGHLY recommend a great pet store that actually breeds their pups. The store's name is J G's Quality Canines they are located in Brooklyn, NY on 2434 Stillwell Avenue. They accept appointments only. The phone number is (718) 449-7944 and I can tell you from personal experience that this store is TOPS in their field! The store is clean, all pups are immaculately CLEAN, the crates are clean and they have staff on hand for clean ups at all times. The pups are in the best of attitudes, they are playful, nice bellies, just overall great! I have been searching for a while now since the lost of my pure breed (maltese) and I can tell you this is one of the best of the best. I have been the owner of a pure breed for over 5 years.

Advice: Do yourself a favor, if you are under the spell of owning a yorkie and are really serious, do your homework and again ask yourself why do you want a female yorkie, if it is not for breeding, not the best choice. I would suggest that you do your research online or purchase a book. Ownership of a yorkie is a lifetime committment, this pup WILL be a part of your family, so do your homework and select wisely and know that when selecting a yorkie, keep in mind that this is an investment in your family, not just some property that's is cute for show...! Spoken by a true pet lover!

[luvmybabies]

I honestly believe you have Petfinder's confused with Puppyfind! There are many scams on Puppyfind but Petfinders has been 100% reputable for years that I know of. If you live in Texas (Arlington), I know of a wonderful breeder near you. I would recommend her to the world. Also you could go and look at what you are buying and see how her pups are raised! The yorkies are not cheap....BUT....come with a TWO year guarantee, which you rarely find. I have two of her pups myself. You can pm me if you would like the information on her.

[centralnewyorki]

Originally Posted by ciscogirl

Fact # 1 - Expect to pay between 900 and up for a Yorkshire Terrier from a reputable store. This depends on size and age. Of course the younger the pup and smaller, the more of cost to expect. An average range would be between 1500 to 2500.

Fact # 2 - If you can travel anywhere (and I believe that someone else said this) and you are seriously in the market for a Yorkie, then you CAN pay, the question is WILL you?

Fact# 3 - If and when you find that pup that you hold in your arms and the magic sparks, unless you are not from this planet of yorkie lovers, then you WILL NOT buy the pup. However if you are, you WILL buy the pup and WILL NOT care about the price.

Fact #4- If you can travel to New York, I can HIGHLY recommend a great pet store that actually breeds their pups. The store's name is J G's Quality Canines they are located in Brooklyn, NY on 2434 Stillwell Avenue. They accept appointments only. The phone number is (718) 449-7944 and I can tell you from personal experience that this store is TOPS in their field! The store is clean, all pups are immaculately CLEAN, the crates are clean and they have staff on hand for clean ups at all times. The pups are in the best of attitudes, they are playful, nice bellies, just overall great! I have been searching for a while now since the lost of my pure breed (maltese) and I can tell you this is one of the best of the best. I have been the owner of a pure breed for over 5 years.

Advice: Do yourself a favor, if you are under the spell of owning a yorkie and are really serious, do your homework and again ask yourself why do you want a female yorkie, if it is not for breeding, not the best choice. I would suggest that you do your research online or purchase a book. Ownership of a yorkie is a lifetime committment, this pup WILL be a part of your family, so do your homework and select wisely and know that when selecting a yorkie, keep in mind that this is an investment in your family, not just some property that's is cute for show...! Spoken by a true pet lover!

Actually... very few people on YT would recommend ever buying a pup from a store. Most would say "pet store" and "reputable" shouldn't even be used in the same sentence. Granted, I know that a few of our members have purchased form QC and are very happy with their babies and the owner of QC, but as a whole most, if not all, people would advise against 99% of pet stores if they know the facts about where most pet stores get their dogs. $1,500 is quite a bit more than many of our members have paid for their yorkies, so it's not entirely accurate to say that is the low end of the average price. It's probably the average in NYC, but definitely not in other areas of the country. And Desirae explained that she has flight benefits, so she won't need to pay (or at least pay full price) for a plane ticket. No matter how cute a yorkie is that I hold in my arms, if the price is out of my range- I'm walking. Believe me, I've held many a cute yorkie in my hands and had to leave empty handed because I wasn't willing to spend more than the amount I had budgeted. I have a female yorkie- not used for breeding- and couldn't be happier with my decision, so I'm not sure why you're advising against her getting a female. Also, in her post she said that she has been looking for 1 1/2 years for puppy, so this is by no means an impulse purchase. She very well may have books on the yorkie breed and have done research on the internet. Maybe it's just me, but I didn't get the impression that she in anyway thought that her new yorkie would be just a cute piece of property for show, so I'm not sure why you mentioned that.

Desirae, we have many wonderful breeders on YT, and they would be a great place to start. TxShopper is in TX and is a breeder. She would be a great place to start for a puppy- either one of hers or perhaps she can recommend a breeder. Good luck in your search, and don't worry- you'll find your baby soon enough!