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furbutt · 07-20-2010, 06:10 AM

Hello yorkie lovers!!

I am looking for a little girl yorkie to join my family. I would like her to be a small yorkie (not a teapot as much as i love them) I am wondering if you can help me as what kind of questions i should ask the breeders and what size the mother and father should be? What sort of things i will need to look out for? I would like all this information before i go looking for my perfect little girl.

Thank you

107barney · 07-20-2010, 06:23 AM

You should ask your breeder their philosophy on breeding - what are their goals? What kinds of testing do they do to insure that their puppies are healthy and that they are not breeding dogs with known breed issues. Our breed is 36x more likely than any other breed to develop liver shunts so this is a definite "must ask" question in my opinion. I'd also ask about luxating patella (another breed issue) and given all I keep hearing about neurological diseases that may be congenital, I'd ask that too.

You are smart to ask these questions now - I did not do that with my first two dogs but did for my third. I have a breeder that I can call at any time with any issue and she is there for us.

As for size of the dogs - I always ask if they breed to the Yorkie standard - you want to avoid anyone breeding a dog that is too small or anyone saying they have "teacups."

Good luck finding your perfect girl!

Beamers Mom · 07-20-2010, 06:24 AM

First - welcome to YT, There is really no such thing as a "teacup" Yorkie

Before buying a puppy read this:

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/fea...ead-first.html

Also, I see you are in England so check out the Kennel Club site

The home for dog owners and those working with dogs - The Kennel Club

Click on the Buying a Dog button and click on Find A Puppy service. And look for a registered Yorkshire Terrier breeder in your area.

Dzbabykel · 07-20-2010, 06:46 AM

Welcome to YT! I hope you find the perfect little girl to add to add to your family! You'll find SOO much helpful information on this site! Can't wait to hear updates!

MyBabyFynnlie · 07-20-2010, 06:49 AM

Welcome to the site! I hope you can find the perfect little girl for you!

You also need to make sure you find a breeder that you're comfortable with. I'm struggling with that right now and having issues with my breeder. But, things are slowly getting better.

Good luck and I can't wait to hear updates!

Fizz · 07-20-2010, 06:56 AM

Welcome to YT!! I am new also, and have found a wealth of information on the site. Best of luck in finding your new family member

Debbier2010 · 07-20-2010, 07:00 AM

Wecome to YT my 3 yorkies are all different sizes so I obviously know nothing about picking a specific size I look at Their face can't resist them and bring them home. Hopefully someone on here can help you...

cathys · 07-20-2010, 07:06 AM

Welcome to YT.

furbutt · 07-20-2010, 07:14 AM

Thank you everyone for your great advice. I now have an idea of what i need to ask the breeders in my area. I have already contacted a few so just waiting on them getting back to me where i can bommard them with questions haha

Sure they will love it really and be greatful i know my stuff. Cant wait to get my perfect little girl. Mummy and daddy are ready and waiting for the right little one to come along xxx

07-20-2010, 06:10 AM	#1
furbutt My Princess Poppy Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: England Posts: 802	Hello i am new Hello yorkie lovers!! I am looking for a little girl yorkie to join my family. I would like her to be a small yorkie (not a teapot as much as i love them) I am wondering if you can help me as what kind of questions i should ask the breeders and what size the mother and father should be? What sort of things i will need to look out for? I would like all this information before i go looking for my perfect little girl. Thank you

07-20-2010, 06:23 AM	#2
107barney T. Bumpkins & Co. Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New England Posts: 9,816	You should ask your breeder their philosophy on breeding - what are their goals? What kinds of testing do they do to insure that their puppies are healthy and that they are not breeding dogs with known breed issues. Our breed is 36x more likely than any other breed to develop liver shunts so this is a definite "must ask" question in my opinion. I'd also ask about luxating patella (another breed issue) and given all I keep hearing about neurological diseases that may be congenital, I'd ask that too. You are smart to ask these questions now - I did not do that with my first two dogs but did for my third. I have a breeder that I can call at any time with any issue and she is there for us. As for size of the dogs - I always ask if they breed to the Yorkie standard - you want to avoid anyone breeding a dog that is too small or anyone saying they have "teacups." Good luck finding your perfect girl! __________________ T. Bumpkins & Co. Washable Doggie Pee Pads (Save 10% Enter YTSAVE10 at checkout) Cathy, Teddy, Winston and Baby Clyde...RIP angels Barney and Daisy

07-20-2010, 06:24 AM	#3
Beamers Mom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Palm Bay, Fl, USA Posts: 5,957	First - welcome to YT, There is really no such thing as a "teacup" Yorkie Before buying a puppy read this: http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/fea...ead-first.html Also, I see you are in England so check out the Kennel Club site The home for dog owners and those working with dogs - The Kennel Club Click on the Buying a Dog button and click on Find A Puppy service. And look for a registered Yorkshire Terrier breeder in your area. __________________ Help control the pet population. Have your pet spayed or neutered. - Bob Barker

07-20-2010, 06:46 AM	#4
Dzbabykel Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Gainesville, VA Posts: 1,173	Welcome to YT! I hope you find the perfect little girl to add to add to your family! You'll find SOO much helpful information on this site! Can't wait to hear updates! __________________ Kelly, mommy to little Oliver *"The more boys I meet, the more I love my dog."* http://www.eat-yourself-skinny.com/

07-20-2010, 06:49 AM	#5
MyBabyFynnlie Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Charlottesville, Virgina, US Posts: 806	Welcome to the site! I hope you can find the perfect little girl for you! You also need to make sure you find a breeder that you're comfortable with. I'm struggling with that right now and having issues with my breeder. But, things are slowly getting better. Good luck and I can't wait to hear updates! __________________ Jessica Momma and personal assistant to Fynnlie

07-20-2010, 06:56 AM	#6
Fizz Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Posts: 196	Welcome to YT!! I am new also, and have found a wealth of information on the site. Best of luck in finding your new family member __________________ Fizz's mom

07-20-2010, 07:00 AM	#7
Debbier2010 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Minneola,Florida Posts: 200	Wecome to YT my 3 yorkies are all different sizes so I obviously know nothing about picking a specific size I look at Their face can't resist them and bring them home. Hopefully someone on here can help you...

07-20-2010, 07:06 AM	#8
cathys Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: CA,USA Posts: 1,623	Welcome to YT.

07-20-2010, 07:14 AM	#9
furbutt My Princess Poppy Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: England Posts: 802	Thank you everyone for your great advice. I now have an idea of what i need to ask the breeders in my area. I have already contacted a few so just waiting on them getting back to me where i can bommard them with questions haha Sure they will love it really and be greatful i know my stuff. Cant wait to get my perfect little girl. Mummy and daddy are ready and waiting for the right little one to come along xxx