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katmac · 10-07-2008, 07:47 AM

My wife and I are looking for a small female yorkie. Our little Maggie of 12 years died over the weekend from kidney disease. The folks at Laughlin kennel in Massachusetts appear to have a puppy.

Any info bad or good regarding them?

Thanks

Sunnie · 10-07-2008, 07:55 AM

I don't know of them personally, but they sure breed a LOT of types of dogs and sell even MORE types. That tells me they are either 1. a puppymill, 2. a pets store (who buys from puppymills) or 3. a broker (who sells for puppymills) In addition, I see lots of other red flags.... no pictures of parents... nothing saying they breed to standard.... nothing saying they have health checked the parents prior to breeding... nothing saying they are raised indoors... the worst warranty I have seen... BTW.. NO ONE charges extra for a warranty (unless they are a car dealership). I would look elsewhere.. Look on the AKC website at AKC.org and look for a reputable breeder in your area.

bchgirl · 10-07-2008, 08:06 AM

I am so sorry for your recent loss. My sincerest condolences.

A quick google search on Laughlin comes up with loads of complaints against this place.

Here's one

Laughlin Kennel in Oxford, Massachusetts

More...

laughlin kennel oxford ma - Google Search

I would venture to guess Laughlin are brokers...not actually the breeders. Judging from the number of complaints....I'd keep looking.

Good luck.

katmac · 10-07-2008, 08:21 AM

Wow, either times are changing or we are very lucky people. So far you people on this site have shot down both Laughlin and Country home kennels, and THANK YOU! We bought our little Maggie from a breeder in Connecticut 12 years ago. We stopped in, saw her, bought her, and she was the most incredible little dog you have ever seen. 4 1/2 lbs, housebroken from day one, never a problem with chewing or anything. Now it appears between the scammers and some of the breeder puppy mills out there, you really have to do your homework just to find a puppy that is healthy let alone cute!

Thanks for all your educational help. I can see this is not going to be an easy quick process this time.

TLC · 10-07-2008, 08:49 AM

Not sure how you feel about Rescues, but I saw a little girl who just melted my heart....

Her adoption fee is $500 (but she will be spayed and UTD on shots, etc...)

She is approx. 2-3 years old and about 4 1/2 lbs. And she has a full tail, which I think is the cutest thing ever (still dreaming of her).

Anyway, here is the link:
Adopt a Yorkshire Terrier Yorkie: Gigi: Petfinder

The rescue is Just a Tocuh Rescue and they are in Rhode Island. You'll have to go to their website and fill out an application:
Page Title

Best Wishes

Ladyhawk · 10-07-2008, 03:12 PM

Check out this breeder/exhibitor in Mass.
.: HiHopes Yorkshire Terriers :.

Mardelin · 10-07-2008, 03:57 PM

If you're wanting to head toward CT again
There's Bile & Rose Jenks
Foxfire Yorkshire Terriers
e-mail FoxfireYorkies@aol.com

Mardelin · 10-07-2008, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mardelin

If you're wanting to head toward CT again
There's Bile & Rose Jenks
Foxfire Yorkshire Terriers
e-mail FoxfireYorkies@aol.com

I meant Bill not Bile

10-07-2008, 07:47 AM	#1
katmac YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: sandwich, ma Posts: 6	Looking for info on kennel My wife and I are looking for a small female yorkie. Our little Maggie of 12 years died over the weekend from kidney disease. The folks at Laughlin kennel in Massachusetts appear to have a puppy. Any info bad or good regarding them? Thanks

10-07-2008, 07:55 AM	#2
Sunnie Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: So. California Posts: 4,057	I don't know of them personally, but they sure breed a LOT of types of dogs and sell even MORE types. That tells me they are either 1. a puppymill, 2. a pets store (who buys from puppymills) or 3. a broker (who sells for puppymills) In addition, I see lots of other red flags.... no pictures of parents... nothing saying they breed to standard.... nothing saying they have health checked the parents prior to breeding... nothing saying they are raised indoors... the worst warranty I have seen... BTW.. NO ONE charges extra for a warranty (unless they are a car dealership). I would look elsewhere.. Look on the AKC website at AKC.org and look for a reputable breeder in your area. __________________ Sonya, Owned by Ladybug, Tilly, Sunshine, Beamer, Rainbow, Sonny and Righteous RIP Sunnie (11/12/2003-7/31/2009) Last edited by Sunnie; 10-07-2008 at 07:57 AM.

10-07-2008, 08:06 AM	#3
bchgirl Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: at da beach Posts: 15,444 Blog Entries: 2	I am so sorry for your recent loss. My sincerest condolences. A quick google search on Laughlin comes up with loads of complaints against this place. Here's one Laughlin Kennel in Oxford, Massachusetts More... laughlin kennel oxford ma - Google Search I would venture to guess Laughlin are brokers...not actually the breeders. Judging from the number of complaints....I'd keep looking. Good luck. __________________ Deb, Reese, Reggie, Frazier, Libby, Sidney, & Bodie Trace & Ramsey who watch over us www.biewersbythebay.com

10-07-2008, 08:21 AM	#4
katmac YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: sandwich, ma Posts: 6	Ask and you shall receive! Wow, either times are changing or we are very lucky people. So far you people on this site have shot down both Laughlin and Country home kennels, and THANK YOU! We bought our little Maggie from a breeder in Connecticut 12 years ago. We stopped in, saw her, bought her, and she was the most incredible little dog you have ever seen. 4 1/2 lbs, housebroken from day one, never a problem with chewing or anything. Now it appears between the scammers and some of the breeder puppy mills out there, you really have to do your homework just to find a puppy that is healthy let alone cute! Thanks for all your educational help. I can see this is not going to be an easy quick process this time.

10-07-2008, 08:49 AM	#5
TLC Slave to My Rug-Rats Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Long Island Posts: 7,247	Not sure how you feel about Rescues, but I saw a little girl who just melted my heart.... Her adoption fee is $500 (but she will be spayed and UTD on shots, etc...) She is approx. 2-3 years old and about 4 1/2 lbs. And she has a full tail, which I think is the cutest thing ever (still dreaming of her). Anyway, here is the link: Adopt a Yorkshire Terrier Yorkie: Gigi: Petfinder The rescue is Just a Tocuh Rescue and they are in Rhode Island. You'll have to go to their website and fill out an application: Page Title Best Wishes __________________ Adopt Donate Foster www.yorkie911rescue.com

10-07-2008, 03:12 PM	#6
Ladyhawk YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 2,808	Check out this breeder/exhibitor in Mass. .: HiHopes Yorkshire Terriers :. __________________ Tami

10-07-2008, 03:57 PM	#7
Mardelin Mardelin Yorkshire Terriers Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: California Posts: 14,776	If you're wanting to head toward CT again There's Bile & Rose Jenks Foxfire Yorkshire Terriers e-mail FoxfireYorkies@aol.com __________________ Mardelin *Yorkshire* *Terriers*