- Breeder Facts

1.     Professional Affiliations:

The Yorkshire Terrier Club (AKC) and the International Yorkshire Terrier Club are organizations dedicated to promoting the breed.

2.     Why Use a Breeder:

It is advisable to get the details of the breed from breeder, as they are the best judges to tell you how to take care of the puppy. The will offer you a measure of assurance that you will not find in other places that your pet will be well bred, properly adjusted, and healthy.

3.     How to Find:

You can easily look for a breeding Yorkshire Terrier breeders online, ask the vet or even check with the nearest AKC Club.

4.     What to Expect:

The good breeders take care of minute details when you are buying the dog from them. They have a list of questions that need to be answered. They are going to want to know where you live, how you live, what you want the pet for, what your family is like, if you have other pets, and how you are likely to treat your pet. Only when you pass their approval will you be allowed to adopt a pet.

5.     Breeder's Surroundings:

You must check that the pets kept by the breeder are kept in a good place. The place should be hygienic and the pets should be taken care properly. You must also look for that the breeder is friendly with the dog and takes care of the pet.

Breeding Yorkshire Terriers - Newborn Facts

1.     Average Number of Newborns Delivered at Birth:

The litter size can span between 2- 3 puppies. However, the average litter is 2.

2.     Age To Be Sold:

Within a span of 6 to 7 weeks.

3.     What to Look For in a Newborn:

Make sure that the puppy is not exceed 7 lbs in weight

4.     Registry:

The puppy should be registered in the AKC in the Terrier group.

5.     AKC Recognized Characteristics:

The different Kennel Clubs and registries recognize the Yorkshire Terrier in various colors like dark steel blue from back of head to root of their tail. Their face, chest and feet are bright tan.

6.     Expense to Purchase Newborn:

The Yorkshire Terrier puppy may cost in the range of $700 to $1700.

7.     Dam and Sire Information of your Newborn:

It is important that you should be able to meet the litter's parents. The ones who are breeding Yorkshire Terriers should be able to present AKC papers and prove health and genetics.

Breeding Yorkshire Terriers - Breeder Concerns

1.     Breeder Reputation:

As today the Yorkshire Terrier breeders are becoming quite popular so it becomes important that you get the best breed from a reputed breeder. Some are bred purely for profit without regard to temperament or health issues

2.     Pet Health:

Sometimes the Yorkshire Terrier puppy can have eye irritations, patella luxation, premature dental disease and some puppies are born with open fontanels. Hence, it is important that you get the information from the breeder for any health disease for the Yorkshire terrier parents.

3.     Assurances:

All reputable breeders will provide you with a guarantee. Be sure to get copies of all vet visits and records of inoculations.