Where can I find a reputable Yorkie breeder?

Question

I would really like to purchase a Yorkie. I live in the Tampa Bay area. Does anyone know of any reputable breeders in this area? And now much does a Yorkie usually cost? I'd just like to get an idea of how much money I will need.

Thanks!

Answer 1

Finally someone who doesn't come on here wanting an unhealthy $100 yorkie! :D

Good for you for knowing better than to buy a puppy from a petstore, or from a bad breeder!

I'm not in your area, but I can probably help you out anyway. Join yorkietalk.com it is a wonderful forum where you can find a wonderful, ethical yorkshire terrier in your area. It also has so much information for new yorkie owners and is really fun! My username on there is Anna Banana, so send me a message if you join and need any help. I know almost everyone on that site, and all the breeders are wonderful! They care so much about their puppies, and it really shows! Yorkietalk.com helped me find my precious yorkie, and I'm sure I can help you find one on there too.

About price...it varies. I'm not sure about your area, but to estimate, I'd say consider $1000 more or less. If thats a little steep, I'm sure we could find a cute little rescue for you!

Answer 2

Reputable Yorkie Breeders

Answer 3

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Where can I find a reputable Yorkie breeder?
I would really like to purchase a Yorkie. I live in the Tampa Bay area. Does anyone know of any reputable breeders in this area? And now much does a Yorkie usually cost? I'd just like to get an idea of how much money I will need.

Thanks!

Answer 4

Most good yorkies cost several hundred dollars--very excellent breeding animals will cost into the thousands.

If you want a yorkie, just post want ads and buy or check out from the library a copy of the ASPCA Complete Guide to Dogs; it will show what questions to ask the breeder to decide if the breeder is reliable and reputable.

If you want a yorkie but also want to save a life, go to this site:
http://www.petfinder.com
or go to the pound. Many yorkies are searching for homes but there aren't enough homes for them to go to, unfortunately. If you don't want the animal to get sick (some of the dogs were puppy mill rescues and therefore fraught with health problems), the descriptions will show where the animal was from (puppy mill/owner couldn't take care of them/owner died/found stray/etc. etc.) and you can pick one you feel is right.

Answer 5

The best way to find a responsible breeder is through a referal from the breed parent club
http://www.ytca.org/
They can also direct you to a rescue in your area if you prefer that.
Please remember that AKC registration ALONE is not a guarantee of quality:
Here are some suggested questions one can use to determine if a breeder is truly responsible:

1. Is she an AKC registered breeder of good standing and an active member of her breed Parent Club?

2. Are there AKC Champions listed on the pedigree, showing that the breeder spends her time & money to prove the quality of her breeding stock through competition?

3. Are all the animals kept in clean, comfortable, healthy, loving circumstances?

4. Did the breeder conduct extensive interviews with you and every member of your family?

5. Have the sire & dam received all available health clearances, (eg. OFA Hip & Eye, Thyroid testing, THESE VARY FOR EACH BREED)

6. Is she willing to honestly discuss any possible genetic defects that may exist in her line?

7. Does she have a Sales Contract?

8. Does the contract contain a clause stipulating that you spay or neuter the puppy before it reaches a certain
age?

9. Does the contract contain a clause stating that if at any time in the puppy's life, you can no longer care for it, it must be returned to the breeder? (This ensures that no animal bred by this breeder will ever end up in a shelter).

10. Will the breeder maintain contact with you for the life of the puppy to answer questions and help in general?

Answer 6

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She kept an uncovered candy dish on her coffee table with candy in it. The dog was forbidden to eat the candy. When she was in the room observing the dog he did not even appear to notice the candy. One day while she was in her dinning room she happened to look in a mirror and could see her dog in the living room. He did not know he was being watched. For several minutes he was sitting in front of the candy bowl staring at the candy. Finally he reached in and took one. He placed it on the table and stared at it, he woofed at it. He stared some more, licked his chops and PUT IT BACK in the bowl and walked away. Did he want the candy, oh yeah. Did he eat it? Nope. They can be trained that well but most, I'll admit, are not trained that well. When I was a young boy, maybe 5 years old. We had a german shepherd. He was very well trained also. My mom could leave food unattended on the table, no problem. She would open the oven door and set a pan roast beef or roast chicken on the door to cool. No problem. He would not touch it, watched or not. But butter? Whole other story. You leave a stick of butter anywhere he could reach and it was gone. He was a large shepherd so there were not many places he could not reach. Really, I think the number of dogs trained to the point they will leave food alone when not being supervised is very small indeed.
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Now if we are talking obedience training, not food grubbing, that is a different story. Way back when I was first learning obedience training one of the final exercises was to put our dogs in a down/stay and not only leave the room but leave the building for 15 minutes. The only person that stayed was our trainer, not the owners. Most of the dogs in my class did not break their stay, which would be an automatic fail. I'm happy to report my dog was one of the ones that passed.

Answer 7

Go to www.petfinder.com and find a Yorkie in need in your area. Until we no longer have animals in need, please do not encourage breeding by buying from breeders.

Answer 8

Contact the AKC, ask them for the closest Yorkie club to you. Contact the club and inquire about breeders. Thanks for trying to acquire a good dog from a reputable breeder and supporting their altruistic hobby.

Answer 9

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When you do get a yourkie make sure it has clean fur ears and a clean nose.