Yorkshire Terrier Breeder

Want the best Yorkshire Terrier Breeder for Your Puppy?

As you probably know many sites make claims of all the keywords that people are told to look for when searching for a Yorkshire Terrier breeder to purchase a new Yorkie puppy from. The words “quality, reputable, healthy, ethical, champion bloodlines in pedigree” are some of the words that come to mind. Believe me when I say there are a few of those breeders who are blowing smoke! As a Yorkshire Terrier breeder, I have learned how to recognize the good breeders. This search got me to thinking that it must be incredibly hard for someone looking for a happy healthy Yorkie puppy to figure out which breeder is good or who you should contact for further inquiries about purchasing a Yorkshire Terrier from.

• The Statement, Champion(s) in pedigree, many times means they have a champion somewhere in the pedigree. Most of the reputable breeders will have an online pedigree of their dogs or will readily provide one. When you see that pedigree look for the following information in part or total and probably more than one. Champion (CH), Sire of Merit (SOM), Dam of Merit (DOM) or Distinction SOD within the first 4 generations several times, not just one CH dog!

• Instead of asking if the dog is in good health, ask for known genetic disclosures. You should receive an answer saying, for example: “Sire A has been checked clear of PRA, however the great grandfather was a carrier.”, or “We know of no known genetic health problems in 4 generation of the pedigree.” If they say they don’t know, don’t believe in testing, it is a waste of money or they do not know what you are referring to, that is a sign of a breeder that may be lacking in knowledge.

• If a Yorkshire Terrier breeder quotes a purchase price similar to the following; The puppy is $1,000.00 as a pet on a limited registration, but if you want to breed the dog it is more money for full registration. Be leery. American Kennel Club frowns upon people charging more money for papers that include breeding rights. It is against AKC rules to charge extra for individual registration papers. YES, it is true, some good reputable top quality breeders many times will sell their show quality puppies as neutered pets. Odds are those same breeders won’t offer you two prices for the same dog.

• Requesting a deposit on a puppy before it is born. What’s up with that? Do you think these people were fortune tellers in their former life? Placing a deposit on a several week old Yorkshire Terrier that may be available after the puppy is 12 weeks old is a normal practice. Do not be surprised if a minimal non-refundable deposit is requested as earnest money to hold your new puppy until you can arrange a visit to take it home.

• Do a search engine query on their names and the word, Yorkie or Yorkshire Terrier and even Yorkshire Terrier breeder. If the search comes up with dog show results, that is a good sign. If you find the breeder’s kennel name or their own name shows up in paid for site ads after paid for site ads, selling puppies, then do this next. Search their name and the word “dog”. If their name comes up in the search with several breeds, I would suggest to investigate why they are selling several breeds of dogs. Not that someone cannot breed an excellent quality dog of more than one breed, but usually hobby breeders only breed one AKC breed well… maybe two.

• Visit a news page on their site. If they have pictures & brags of show wins, and it compliments someone putting an obedience or agility title on a dog they have bred, that is better than, seeing picture after picture of puppies stuffed in cups, or sat in ridiculous settings that makes you go hummm “How much is that doggie in the window”. ARF ARF

• Do not be afraid to fill out an online inquiry. But keep in mind, reputable breeders want information! So take some time and thought into filling out a Yorkie inquiry. If you fill in the minimum amount of information, the chances are no matter how good of home you are, your going to get overlooked.

• If the Yorkshire Terrier Breeder wants to set an appointment for a home visit. Welcome them to drop by. In most cases they want to check out where their little babies that have loved and nurtured since birth are going to live the rest of their lives and that your home is a safe healthy environment. Sometimes we will drive up to 4 hours one way for a home visit. In our case, after we get to know you, then we will welcome you to come for a visit and possibly pick up your new happy puppy.

• Make sure that you have a sales contract that states health conditions, a return policy, Individual Registration number of puppy, DOB, Breeders Name, Name of sire & dam, plus their AKC registration numbers.

Looking for a Yorkshire Terrier Breeder

Looking for a Yorkshire Terrier breeder to sell you a nice finishable, quality show prospect could be even more difficult to find. If this would be your very first Yorkshire Terrier, it may feel nearly impossible. My suggestion would be find a breeder that has bred Yorkies for a number of years. Ask if they are willing to part with a show puppy. Make sure they are willing to provide you mentoring in grooming, training, showing, finding a mate, pregnancy and whelping after the sale is complete.

If you are offered a show puppy, ask the Yorkshire Terrier breeder to share with you the good and bad points of the dog you may be offered. Do not be surprised if they discuss with you about breeding restrictions or breeding rights, that is becoming more and more popular these days. As this fancy little toy dog continues to gain more attention in not only the show ring, but in performance, obedience, and pets for the family responsible Yorkshire Terrier breeder feel more compelled to hold onto their show stock. The traditional Yorkshire Terrier breeder in America may almost seem paranoid in their selling to another new show home. I can’t say I blame them…

Your job is to make them feel comfortable enough to feel your home will care for their breeding with a lifetime of good care and love.