FINDING A PROFESSIONAL YORKSHIRE TERRIER BREEDER

I would like to share some helpful and important tips about Yorkshire Terrier breeders for you.

As you may have already discovered, finding good Yorkshire Terrier breeders is quite an important step in ensuring you end up with a healthy, happy and well trained Yorkie.

Being a Yorkie breeder requires a certain commitment and a lot of hard work.

Not all Yorkshire Terrier breeders are prepared to do this and many produce Yorkies that end up with considerable health or behavior issues.

Professional Yorkshire Terrier breeders have a genuine love for their animals, and breed them responsibly and in the best interests of the individual animals – as well as the breed as a whole.

After all, breeders’ reputations are based on the ability of the puppies they sell to develop into champions of the Yorkie breed.

Unfortunately, as with most things, there are those who consider themselves breeders who are more interested in making money than raising dogs. When looking at buying a Yorkie dog, our best advice is 'buyer beware'.

In order to get the puppy that you want and to be satisfied with the dog both now and in the future it is vitally important to do some research on the breeder that you are considering.

WHY GET A PUPPY FROM A YORKSHIRE TERRIER BREEDER?

Well, purchasing your puppy from a Yorkshire Terrier breeder provides you with:

Peace of mind as to the medical background of the puppy’s parents in current and past generations.

Often a chance to see the pup's sire and dam so you have an idea how your Yorkie will look when an adult. After all pups look cute but you make like to know how the Yorkie will look when no longer a pup.

Quality assurance that the puppy that you purchase will meet breed standards and specifications.

An opportunity for support in understanding and working with the Yorkshire Terrier.

Advice as to vaccination regimes, medical and diet concerns, information on grooming, local trainers and handlers, and help with other questions you may have.

The breeder’s role is to continue to choose dogs to breed that will enhance the most desirable characteristics of the breed, and minimize any undesirable characteristics.

A Yorkshire Terrier breeder will usually be active in showing their dogs, and will be very aware of the current trends in the breed, so they will be actively pursuing the breed standards.

In addition to being aware of current and future trends, a good breeder will also be aware of the history and lineage of each individual dog that they have, and will be aware of any potential problems in breeding into another line.

This is very important because I hear many horror stories of people ending up with a sick and sometimes seriously ill Yorkshire Terrier after purchasing their Yorkie from backyard Yorkshire Terrier breeders.

WHAT SHOULD YOU ASK A YORKIE BREEDER?

Breeders that are concerned about advancing the breed, and who care for each of the puppies they have will be more than happy to answer any questions you may have.

They will, in fact, probably want to ask you several of their own before deciding if you are right for their puppy.

As the buyer you should consider getting the following information from the Yorkie breeder:

Does the breeder have a contract to purchase that clearly outlines the guarantee of health and a return or refund policy?

Does the breeder know or has he/she worked with both the parents of the puppy?

Can the breeder provide a lineage chart for the puppy tracing back several generations?

Will the breeder let you see the other animals in the kennel and is the kennel clean, well maintained and animal friendly?

Are you allowed to see other adult dogs and puppies that the breeder owns socialize together?

Does the breeder limit the amount that you handle the pups?

Does the local, state or national breed organization or club recognize the breeder?

How often does the breeder allow the female and male to breed and reproduce?

In a future article, I will discuss some tips on how to identify a professional dog breeder from a backyard breeder.

What should a Yorkie breeder ask you?

Many people who are buying a puppy from a breeder for the first time feel a bit overwhelmed by the information that the breeder requests. It can seem rather gruelling! This is done to ensure that the puppy will be properly cared for and treated once it is sold.

Answering the breeder’s questions and making any recommended changes in your arrangements will increase your chances of obtaining a puppy.

The Yorkie breeder may typically ask the following:

What is your home and yard like? The breeder may ask to come and visit your home, just as you are visiting the kennel or the breeder’s home.

What are your intentions for the dog? The breeder may require that you spay or neuter the dog, or only breed to animals that they approve.

They may ask for a history of your pets, and may require you to sign an agreement regarding how you will train, use or show the dog.

They may ask the situation and schedule of your family, and may want to know how many people will interact with the dog, and how old any children are in the family.

The breeder may require that you train the puppy at a particular trainer, or using a particular method.

The breeder may require that you return the dog to them before selling or giving the dog to someone else, in the event that it does not work out for you to keep the dog.

For more information on Yorkshire terrier breeders, visit our Yorkshire Terrier website that offers extensive information plus a special free Yorkshire Terrier report.

http://www.yorkshire-terrier-world.com