What To Look For When Buying A Yorkshire Terrier Puppy

Posted on July 22nd, 2008 by Bart - Lover of all Things Yorkie.
Categories: Choosing a Yorkshire Terrier.

Just one look at the adorable face of a Yorkshire Terrier can be enough to persuade a dog lover to want to buy one. But, how do you know that a Yorkie is the right breed for you? Where do you find a puppy to add to your family?

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With Yorkies quickly becoming one of the most popular breeds around, it isn’t hard to find ads for Yorkie puppies for sale. Their sweet, inquisitive disposition and cuddly appearance makes them highly desirable.

But, Yorkshire Terriers are not for everyone. It is very important to consider the character of the breed, and decide if they are right for you, before you buy.

First of all, it is very important to keep up with a Yorkie’s long coat. They need to be groomed on a daily basis, and generally require bathing once a week. Originally bred as hunting dogs, Yorkies are highly active and inquisitive in nature. They are notorious for getting into things, and need to be well supervised, especially as puppies. Being small dogs, Yorkshire Terriers do not require a lot of food, but do need to be fed 3 meals daily.

While they can be quite cuddly, they are often too active to want to stay put for too long, and will soon be off finding more fun to get into. Not all Yorkies get along well with children, or other pets, so make sure that you choose a well-socialized puppy if you have little ones around.

You can find ads for Yorkshire Terriers all over the place. Unfortunately, many ads are from “backyard breeders”. These breeders often do not pay attention to the bloodlines, or the quality of their animals, and often sell unregistered puppies. Because bloodlines may not be a priority, there are often health issues, or temperament issues that a quality breeder would have weeded out of their program.

Many pet stores also carry Yorkie pups. Sadly, pet stores are not always careful about where they get their puppies. Many come from puppy mills. In fact, most legitimate breeders would never consider selling their puppies through a pet store.

To find a good breeder, try heading out to some dog shows. Watch the classes, and talk to the breeders when they are out of their classes. While that breeder may not have any puppies available, they will know another breeder who does. The dog world is close-knit, and most breeders are happy to pass on buyers to other breeders when a litter is ready to be sold.

A good breeder is a good resource. Take your time and talk to different breeders to find out about the breed, and what you should look for. Don’t jump at the first puppy you find. Instead, take your time, get to know the breed, and you will find an adorable Yorkie companion who will fit perfectly with your life.

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