| Yorkshire Terriers are adorable. No question about it, | | | | talking about. |
| they are little and they look like so stylish, such fancy | | | | These people also should offer you some sort of |
| little dogs. They are wonderful little long haired ones. | | | | genetic testing on their parent canines. This way they |
| If you want one of these great little lap dogs then | | | | will know what faults their dogs have. Every one of |
| you need to find a reputable Yorkie breeder. | | | | them has some sort of default. No dog is perfect, |
| There is such a thing as a breed standard. If you are | | | | the problem becomes when the default is so bad |
| planning to show the dog when it gets older then it's | | | | that it could be a problem for the dog. |
| important to know the standards. A good Yorkie | | | | Even if you plan on showing it, have a small default |
| breeder will know and adhere to these types of | | | | will not keep him from winning, dog shows are about |
| standards. The biggest thing of course is the coat | | | | who is closest to the standard not who's perfect. But |
| color. | | | | you need to know these things before you purchase |
| Many of the people that breed Yorkies won't | | | | one of these great little ones. |
| continue mating those with color combinations that | | | | Another characteristic for a great Yorkie breeder will |
| are in contrast to the standard. Why? Well there is | | | | have the dam on site so that you can check her out. |
| the belief that those that have the wrong color | | | | You want to know who the mom is. It's important to |
| combination, is linked to a genetic defect and it could | | | | be able to see her if you are able to make the trip |
| possible affect the dog's health down the road. They | | | | out of to the home the puppies are at. They also |
| will also breed only those with the long silky hair | | | | need to allow you to visit if at all possible. The area |
| instead of the wild and wooly. | | | | that the puppies and dogs are kept and raised should |
| A good Yorkie breeder will also be active in the | | | | be sanitary. |
| Yorkshire terrier circles. Some of their dogs might be | | | | You should take your time to find the perfect |
| just the show ones, or they could be part of fly ball, | | | | breeder for you. Don't rush into anything. The last |
| or any other type of performance or conformation | | | | thing you want to do is to get a puppy that was |
| arena. This way you will be able to know that when | | | | born and raised in a puppy mill. |
| it comes to the breed, they do know what they are | | | | |