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qtblondey1 · 12-06-2007, 08:22 AM

My mother found an ad for a yorkie female in the paper. I called the woman sounded very educated on the breed. She has even waited 16 weeks before putting her in the paper seeing she's so small. She claims this is her first time breeding but she has owned yorkies for years. The lady went into great detail on how shes been waiting for the right dogs to breed & how she has all this extra testing done. Seeing that she's not a actually breeder I'm not sure how I can research her? Should I ask for a vet references? After dealing with a puppy broker I feel like I can't trust anyone.

BamaFan121s · 12-06-2007, 08:29 AM

Fire the standard questions at her. If she's been researching for years, she should be able to answer them regardless. You can't hold it against her if she's just starting, we all start somewhere. Try to bring up any questions in conversation. IE, "You looked that long for the right breeding pair...what characteristics were you most concerned with?" or "In your search, what were some of the things that turned you off of potential stock?" And don't accept a general answer...ask for specifics.

Any breeder should be glad to answer any questions you have for them and should have plenty for you in return. If that doesn't seem to be the case, I would be wary.

tiggerr36792 · 12-06-2007, 08:40 AM

Ask her alot of standard questions and if she doesnt want to invest in the time to speak with you and answer all your questions move on and go elsewhere. Good luck in your search!

road61 · 12-06-2007, 11:36 AM

Be very careful I was scammed by someone that answered all my questions and made me feel very confident... .. still got taken

MIZBROWN · 12-06-2007, 11:42 AM

As the others said, just ask standard questions... And most important, go with your gut...

Yorkiekids · 12-06-2007, 01:09 PM

I would ask her for vet references. She should willingly give you her vets phone number.

scrapindee · 12-06-2007, 09:00 PM

Google and Yahoo search her name. Do a reverse directory and see if her address matches where she told you she lives. Call the Animal Control in her town and see if they know her. Be suspious. It will benefit you in the long run.

mypreciouspups · 12-06-2007, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by road61

Be very careful I was scammed by someone that answered all my questions and made me feel very confident... .. still got taken

So was I

YorkieNewbie22 · 12-06-2007, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by scrapindee

Google and Yahoo search her name. Do a reverse directory and see if her address matches where she told you she lives. Call the Animal Control in her town and see if they know her. Be suspious. It will benefit you in the long run.

thats a great suggestion. I would not think to ask the local animal control...

i google names and busineses i plan to make big purchases from, you'd be suprised what comes up!

12-06-2007, 08:22 AM	#1
qtblondey1 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CA, San Jose/ San Diego Posts: 55	Found yorkie in the paper! Not so sure? My mother found an ad for a yorkie female in the paper. I called the woman sounded very educated on the breed. She has even waited 16 weeks before putting her in the paper seeing she's so small. She claims this is her first time breeding but she has owned yorkies for years. The lady went into great detail on how shes been waiting for the right dogs to breed & how she has all this extra testing done. Seeing that she's not a actually breeder I'm not sure how I can research her? Should I ask for a vet references? After dealing with a puppy broker I feel like I can't trust anyone.

12-06-2007, 11:36 AM	#4
road61 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: shakopee mn Posts: 174	Be very careful I was scammed by someone that answered all my questions and made me feel very confident... .. still got taken __________________ Road -Rudy's Mom

12-06-2007, 11:42 AM	#5
MIZBROWN Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: California Posts: 2,293	As the others said, just ask standard questions... And most important, go with your gut... __________________ Mommy to Meka "MeMe" Brown aka Meka the Diva Member of the Spoiled Rotten Club & CA Yorkies www.dogster.com/dogs/567943

12-06-2007, 01:09 PM	#6
Yorkiekids Piper & Sebastian Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: florida Posts: 14,495	I would ask her for vet references. She should willingly give you her vets phone number. __________________ Susan, Piper ,Harley & Suiki

12-06-2007, 09:00 PM	#7
scrapindee Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Redlands Posts: 4,842 Blog Entries: 2	Google and Yahoo search her name. Do a reverse directory and see if her address matches where she told you she lives. Call the Animal Control in her town and see if they know her. Be suspious. It will benefit you in the long run. __________________ Scrapindee--Team Furry & the Biewers www.houseofwags.com

12-06-2007, 08:29 AM	#2
BamaFan121s Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 11,432	Fire the standard questions at her. If she's been researching for years, she should be able to answer them regardless. You can't hold it against her if she's just starting, we all start somewhere. Try to bring up any questions in conversation. IE, "You looked that long for the right breeding pair...what characteristics were you most concerned with?" or "In your search, what were some of the things that turned you off of potential stock?" And don't accept a general answer...ask for specifics. Any breeder should be glad to answer any questions you have for them and should have plenty for you in return. If that doesn't seem to be the case, I would be wary.

12-06-2007, 08:40 AM	#3
tiggerr36792 BANNED! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: California Posts: 6,685 Blog Entries: 1	Ask her alot of standard questions and if she doesnt want to invest in the time to speak with you and answer all your questions move on and go elsewhere. Good luck in your search!