A Pet Lovers Guide to Buying Yorkie Puppies
Jan 12
If you’re looking at Yorkie puppies for sale for the first time, there are a few characteristics of the Yorkie breed you should familiarize yourself with. To start out with, Yorkies change coat colors as they get older, so if you’re buying a puppy for its coloring be aware that they won’t look like that when they grow up. Much like a human baby who’s born blond, there’s no guarantee that the hair color is going to stay the same. With a Yorkie, there may also be a color mix if they’re bloodline isn’t pure. There are certain colors that are considered “registered” Yorkie colors.
Most Yorkie puppies are born with a black and tan coat, similar to what you’ll see on a miniature Rottweiler. It takes up to three years for them to grow into their true colors, which will generally resemble their parents. The other combination you’ll see is what is known as “Blue and Gold”, a lighter version of the black and tan. These two combinations are considered the “official” colors of the Yorkie. Ask your breeder how much he knows about your puppy’s bloodline. You should be able to predict the colors your dog will be when he or she grows to maturity.
You get what you pay for. Yorkie puppies for sale tend to be more expensive when their lineage and family history of illness can be accurately traced. You will most likely pay less at a pet store for a Yorkie pup, but your selection will most likely be a dog born in a puppy mill, where lineage is not closely watched. These illegal breeding farms throw all the dogs together in what are often appalling conditions and breed them as fast as possible. Profit, not love of the animals, is their primary motive.
A registered breeder will have checked the DNA and history of illness with your Yorkie pup’s family. It’s important to have this history available to you. Yorkies generally live sixteen to eighteen years, with many hitting twenty or more, but illnesses and medical conditions present in their bloodline can cause those life spans to be shortened. Paying a little more for your Yorkie puppy will ensure you get more time to spend with an animal who will become an inseparable companion. They are that lovable.
Females are typically more expensive than males. If you’re buying a female with the intent to breed her at some point, make sure you get an accurate family history in the very beginning. When the time comes to do the breeding, it is best to select a smaller male if you want to see a healthy and uneventful birthing process. Check the papers on the male also, of course, and please do not breed for profit. Your Yorkie puppy should be a member of your family, receiving all the same love and attention you give to your children. You wouldn’t breed your children for money, would you? Those of us who are opposed to puppy mills feel that they are doing exactly that.
