Issues with the Yorkie I put a deposit on..

[Spiritwind]

On a side note; as a vet assistant I can't count how many times we've had clients come in that were promised vaccination papers etc and the original owner/breeder never did provide them. We just usually assume that there never were any papers to begin with. If someone wants to hold back papers I'd be very leary, or at least demand to see the papers with your own eyes first. JMHO

I think when she asked if it was normal for the breeder to with hold "papers" until the dog was spayed, she ment AKC registration papers.. not vaccination papers.

Obviously you should get all medical/health/vaccinations records when you get the puppy.. its not uncommon for responsible breeders to keep AKC registration papers until they get proof that the dog was spayed/neutered to prevent them from taking a registerable dog and breeding it..

[kt_luvs_kitties]

Yes I meant AKC papers, not vet records. the new breeder I talked to said she would give me her records. My vet said I MUST have the vaccine record or they are null and void.

I talked with the new breeder today, and I get to meet the new puppy TOMORROW! I cant wait. She is 11 1/2 weeks old, should be able to go with me *finger crossed* this weekend! I hope this all pans out ok.

[Giselle]

Nobody is ever born knowing. Knowledge is accumulated and shared. Now, when people ask you what to look for in a breeder, you can tell them. Look for one who health tests, who performs with their dogs, and who is breeding for the betterment of the breed. That's got to start them on the right foot Glad you picked up your deposit from the first breeder and are now going with the second breeder.

[lute]

This new breeder sounds ideal! Very reputable in how her dogs are cared for after they leave to home to the quality of the puppy itself! To keep the registration papers until the dog is spayed/neutered is a big thumbs UP! I would definately go this new breeder!

The rescue puppy is a good choice too! Rescue is ALWAYS a good way to go!

[Flatcoatluver]

I'm so excited for you! I was a little leary of the first yorkie breeder when you showed us the pictures.

I hope this new yorkie breeder works out for you, she sounds wonderful! PT people (esp. Giselle) was the one that taught me how to find a responsible breeder, I know exactly what kind of ship your sailing.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Katie, were you able to meet with the new breeder and see the puppy? How did everything go?

[kt_luvs_kitties]

I did and she was precious! Small, fluffy, adorable. Yorkies all look alike pretty much as babies.. BUT I must admit she was more adorable than most. Of course I am quite biased I loved her and her breeder was super nice to me as well. I cant wait to spend my life with her!

Thank you for remembering