Being a breeder isn't just as simple as putting 2 dogs together and hope you'll get good puppies. Studying the preidgees to bring out the good qualities from each side is what constitutes being a 'responsible breeder." Please deal with someone who knows what they are doing and, above all, is trying to improve on each litter they're producing.

When my first couple of Yorkies couldn't get any more than Reserve, I looked for better quality. I learned that if you want real quality, you'd better go to those who know the breed, unless you don't mind throwing away your money. You wouldn't think of going to a yard sale to buy your next computer would you?

In your search for just the right puppy and breeder, please remember that the Internet offers many options and, as good as the Internet is, unfortunately, it also gives out a lot of false impressions and much confusing information. Selecting a knowledgeable breeder will be of great value to you.

The Internet is an advertising source only and, all advertisers are not of the same caliber. The qualities of Yorkies that some breeders produce are only a reflection of their reasons for breeding in the first place. I kid you not, if they're not breeding to 'improve' with each litter, then they're not dedicated to preserving the quality of the breed.

As much as I hate to tell you this, there are in fact, puppy millers advertising on the WWW. Policing is not the job of the referral service; it's your responsibility. Therefore, I would encourage you to feel 100% comfortable with the person you are talking to. If too many red flags pop up, let that be your clue to keep looking, no matter how long it takes.

I tell you these things not to scare you, or 'put you off' on the breed. I don't even mind the cost to post this information on the Internet because I know down deep in my heart that someone will read it and learn from it. Although you may never contact me, if you know that I have pointed you in the right direction, then my mission has been accomplished.

P.S. I do appreciate it when someone takes the time to Email me with his or her opinion on my site.

If you've been wondering how come there are more males for sale than females, let me give you my spin on it. (1) Our litters are usually small, one, two or three puppies per litter. (2) We usually have more males born than females, why, I don't have a clue. I've heard that the male sperm swims faster than the female sperm, thus resulting in more males. Could be, I sure haven't been able to figure it out. (3) A breeder needs to keep more females than males. In my opinion, these are the 3 prime factors why males are in more plentiful supply. If you're dead set on a female, expect the search to be harder, take longer and, expect to pay more for a female than you would for a male. Males are just as sweet and, loveable and make just as good of a pet as a female does. Males are no harder to potty train than a female. It takes time and patience to train an animal to you're desires. It's not the animals fault if you're not a good trainer. Watch the Dog Whisperer, on the National Geographic Channel, you will learn a LOT.

Be realistic, just how many people do you personally know that the kids all look exactly like the mom and dad. The bottom line is, it's just how those genes match up. Show people study the pedigrees and know what is 'behind' the stud and dam before they do a breeding. Even so, there is a 'throw back' once in a while.

Anyone can (and most usually do) charge a big price for their puppies but, are you able to be certain that they're entitled to that many of your hard earned dollars? It's wise for you to become comfortable with the breeder you're purchasing from.