Monday, January 5, 2009

Questions To Ask A Yorkshire Terrier Breeder

By Susan Bailey

You have decided that you want to get a Yorkshire Terrier and now you need to find a good Yorkshire Terrier breeder. Getting the names of prospective Yorkshire Terrier breeders is a process unto itself and once you have those names you want to be certain that you know what information you need to get from these breeders in order to make a good decision on which one you want to go with. This is a little primer on the questions you should be asking your Yorkshire Terrier breeder so that you know what information you need to get to make the right decision.

A national breeder registry is an organization that sets breeding standards and the breeders that list with that registry abide by those standards. If the breeder you are considering is not listed with a breeder registry then it may be a good idea to try and determine exactly what breeding standards they are using and where they got those standards.

For any good breeder there is a feeling of wanting to help out any new owner so you want to ask the Yorkshire Terrier breeders you are talking to if they offer any support to new owners after the sale is completed. If you are talking to any breeders that do not offer this support after the sale then you may be talking to a breeder that is not going to be willing to offer you the essential help you will need and that is not a breeder you want to deal with.

A reputable Yorkshire Terrier breeder is going to make sure that all new owners leave with detailed care instructions for taking care of their new pup and those detailed instructions will be in writing for easier access.

A good breeder will also supply a sample of food for new owners so they know what to feed their new dog because your breeder wants to give your dog a chance at a healthy life as much as you do.

You want to go with a Yorkshire Terrier breederthat cares and one of the things you can ask a prospective Yorkshire Terrier breeder is if they offer a policy where they will take back the animal if you can no longer care for it.

You won't get your money back but at least you know that the dog will not be abandoned and that it will be given a second chance at a good home. This is not a prerequisite for any breeder but the best ones offer this service.

The best thing you can do is just talk to the breeders you are considering and see if you like what they are saying and how they are saying it to you. In the end you will have to deal with this breeder for many years and if you do not feel comfortable with them in the choosing process then do yourself a favor and do not buy your pet from a breeder that you are not comfortable talking with.

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