Now, I found this really good deal online selling his teacup Yorkshire Terrier online for $300. Then shipping is a extra $100.The only problem is he is in New Jersey and I am in Connecticut.They have to get rid of the pup because they are moving into a apartment.My family is a very loving family & I am very interested in purchasing this pup. I have seen pictures of the pup Anita and I think she is the cutest creature to walk this planet! But, buying her is a problem. It's not the money part it's the hassle.
I mean I have to purchase it online to Western Union, I'm not even apart of that. I have a differant company!
And writing it all out in the supermarket (where the paper work is)
& then e-mailing the code to him
And then having to drive to a crowded airport to pick her up.
Do you guys think its really worth it?
Any advice or tips?
2007-03-17 10:50:55 · 5 answers · asked by SimplyLinh 5 in Pets ➔ Dogs
This is a bad idea and not worth it.
First, it sounds like a scam.
Second, anyone selling you a "teacup" yorkie is selling you a dog bred to be un healthy and too small.
Go here to the Yorkshire Terrier Club of America page:
http://www.ytca.org/faq.html#A
Seriously, if the guy actually does send you a pup (which he may not do at all) you might be sending you a dog with serious health problems and THAT is why he is selling the dog.
Why not look for a rescue group?
Here's one that includes CT.
http://www.yorkierescueme.com/ourdogs.asp
2007-03-17 11:12:13 · answer #1 · answered by bookmom 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
First off there really is no such thing as a "teacup" Yorkie. This is just a term given to undersized puppies/dogs either delibrately bred that size by irresponsible breeders who don't breed to standard or to runts in a litter. It is a sales tactic.
I would be very leary of the terms offered in the add.
Also be advised that puppies delibrately bred undersized often have serious health issues and short life spans.
2007-03-17 11:23:36 · answer #2 · answered by Great Dane Lover 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
In that there's no such thing as a "teacup" yorkie or any other breed, no, it's not worth it.
So-called "teacups" are just under-sized dogs bred from pet quality dogs which should never be used as breeding stock, by back yard breeders looking to make a quick buck off the gullible!
if you want a yorkie, get a real yorkie from a reputable breeder!
2007-03-17 11:02:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Who could even opt to pay for a sickly badly bred runt little domestic dog from some terrible BYB or domestic dog mill? I effective would not. Please only purchase a common sized yorkie from a accountable breeder or preserve. a minimum of you wont get extreme vet charges.
2016-10-01 02:21:16 · answer #4 · answered by lachermeier 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, there is likely something closer where you can meet the people, and the dog first. According to most sites that list ' dog scams ' Western Union is a big one for the scammers to force people to use. I guess there isn't any way maybe to track them? I would be very wary of the whole thing. $100 for shipping? What about the cost of the crate? Doesn't sound right to me.
2007-03-17 11:01:26 · answer #5 · answered by DP 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋