| for You? | | | | mother and puppies where they won’t be |
| Yorkie breeding might seem interesting but it is a lot | | | | disturbed too much, but be sure to start socializing |
| of hard work. See if it’s right for you. If | | | | puppies early. Find a reputable veterinarian with whom |
| you’ve decided that you may be interested in | | | | you can develop a good working relationship. |
| becoming part of the yorkie breeders society, there | | | | You’ll need to have your pups vaccinated and |
| are some things that you need to consider and steps | | | | certified as healthy before they go to their new |
| you need to take. Raising any type of dogs is never | | | | homes. |
| a task that should be taken lightly, and you want to | | | | Learning as You go |
| make sure that you do everything right, and that | | | | Yorkies breeders will be the first to tell you that they |
| you’re up to the responsibility. There are a | | | | are always learning something new about these dogs |
| few guidelines to follow that can help you make the | | | | and how to raise them, and you’ll be no |
| right decisions. | | | | exception. Stay current with all the latest information |
| Considerations | | | | about this breed, and talk to other breeders on a |
| The first thing that you want to do is be honest with | | | | regular basis so that you can share and receive tips |
| yourself about your reasons for wanting to be one | | | | and suggestions. Your dogs will be unique, so pay |
| of the yorkie breeders. No responsible breeder does | | | | attention to their personalities and strengths, as well |
| it only for the money; they truly love the breed and | | | | as any problems that might seem to crop up now |
| are dedicated to raising happy, healthy dogs and | | | | and then with your parents and puppies. |
| adopting them out to loving homes. Talk to other | | | | Responsible yorkie breeders raise happy, loving, and |
| people who raise these dogs, and ask a lot of | | | | healthy pets, and that should always be your goal. |
| questions. Be sure that it’s something you | | | | Screen everyone carefully who wants to adopt one |
| really want to do. | | | | of your puppies. Watch how they interact with the |
| Starting Out | | | | puppies, and ask them what they know about the |
| If you’ve decided that you definitely want to | | | | breed. If they seem to resent your questions or your |
| be one of the responsible yorkie breeders, then you | | | | request to inspect where they live, don’t sell |
| need to do some preparation. Make sure that you | | | | to them. Be protective of your puppies! When you |
| have a fenced yard for letting the dogs run, and | | | | raise these wonderful dogs responsibly, you’ll |
| some well-built kennels if you think you’ll need | | | | feel good about what you’re doing. |
| them. Designate an area in your home for your | | | | |