What You Want To Know About A Yorkshire Terrier Breeder

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.

In all cases a reputable Yorkshire Terrier breeder will offer any new owner ongoing advice and support as they try and raise their new pup. A good breeder is concerned with the health and well being of all the animals they sell and if the breeder you are talking to does not offer ongoing support to new owners then it may be time to start looking around for a new Yorkshire Terrier breeder that does offer that support.

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 can always tell a really good Yorkshire Terrier breeder because they are the ones that go above and beyond what a normal breeder will do just because they care about the dogs. Ask your breeder if they offer a service where they will take your dog back if you cannot care for it anymore or if you can no longer keep it. You won't get your money back but you will know that the dog will be given a good home and you know you are dealing with a good breeder.

The relationship with your breeder is one that should last for years so talk to your breeder and just see how you feel about the communication between you two. If you are not comfortable with that communication then you may want to consider dealing with another breeder. After all, this is years of family happiness we are talking about here so take your time and ask questions.


Susan Bailey is often asked to speak to large groups about the differences between good and bad breeders. If you need a list of questions to ask prospective Yorkshire Terrier breeders then use this article. You can use this article as just one source for Yorkshire Terrier information.