So ive been wanting a Yorkie for a long time..... But not sure how to go about looking for one. I have heard all kind of horror stories.... What steps should i take?
2006-12-12 14:38:36 · 6 answers · asked by Millah 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
The best source of information is a good Yorkie message board. You'll find a lot of knowledgeable owners and breeders who can steer you in the right direction. Once you settle on a breeder, you can ask in a few of the boards and you will likely find a few owners of that stock.
That's how I got my doodle and I couldn't be happier. I knew exactly where she came from and who her parents are. I had a great resource when she was young and each time I take her to a romp organized by the doodle group I belong to, it's like meeting family.
http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/index.php
This is a great board with over 15,000 members
Good luck in your search.
I would also echo the advice you got from those saying no pet shop puppies. Unfortunately, pet shop pups learn to toilet where they sleep and that's a hard lesson for some dogs to unlearn. Also, very few reputable breeders sell to pet shops. My sis has a pet shop Japanese Chin.... it looks almost exactly like a Papillon and not much like a Chin. It's cute and a very good dog but she's not the purebred my sis thought she was getting. (not that it bothers my sis at all)
2006-12-12 15:42:15 · answer #1 · answered by Canadian_mom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I looked for my first Yorkie for about 8 months. I did lots of research on breeders and genes. I wanted to make sure that he had good genetics. I'm glad I did all the research, cause I've seen the horror stories too. But he's a healthy boy, and I've never had any trouble with him. I looked for my second Yorkie for about 6 months. She is four months old now, and still healthy and doing great. I would just check the breeder, make sure they are a reputable breeder. Steer clear of breeders that say "teacup" or "miniature"... there is no such thing. I would also recommend getting one that wil be around 4-5 lbs. My male is 4 and my female is about 5 right now. I've heard the bigger they are, the less health problems they have. I know there are people that have smaller ones... I would be happy to give you the names of the places I bought from. I know they are good people, and good breeders. Feel free to send an email if your interested.
P.S. NEVER EVER buy from a petstore!!!
2006-12-12 14:47:10 · answer #2 · answered by gorillagirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do not agree with the "what you pay for is what you get" aspect in choosing your Yorkie. My sweet little boy was only $550 and he is the sweetest most adorable little thing ever! Some breeders just don't feel it neccessary to charge such high amounts. I also highly dicourage buying from a petstore. Yes, they are probably just as wonderful little doggies but you may be supporting a puppymill.
2006-12-12 15:12:49 · answer #3 · answered by Katie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ask for references and there vet. info and call and check on everything...i breed yorkies and mine are all in the house with me...very spoiled and are like my children....i love the yorkie breed and i have 8 little angels myself and me as a breeder checks the new owners out just as thourgh as you should the breeder. there are alot of scams out there and people in it for the money....if you ever need any info about the breed feel free to e-mail me....i love chatting with other dod lovers and am not looking to try to sell you a puppy...just like helping....believe me i have seen it all having all mine with me and have done my research on the breed and would love to keep every puppy born in my home...but i like the feeling of making anouther family as happy as i have been wth this breed. take care and good luck on finding a puppy...just really check everything..and get a health guarentee...there are alot of puppy mills out there and scam artist. happy holidays
tricia and my yorkie bunch p.s. everyones right don't buy from pet stores...that would be a very bad idea...they purchase from mills...
2006-12-14 06:47:44 · answer #4 · answered by myyorkies 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had that some problem too. First of all, don't buy on line; too many scams. Second, talk to a vet, they can help. And third, what you pay for is what you get. I buy my Yorkie this Summer at the pet shop for $1,500. She is a pure breed and is a perfect 4.5 lbs. She hasn't had any problems what so ever!
2006-12-12 14:50:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
arf! arf arf arf! i'm a yorkie! arf! arf arf!
2006-12-12 14:46:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋