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How to choose a Yorkie
York (Yorkshire Terrier) is an English decorative breed of dog. These animals are smart, have a cheerful disposition, docile and loyal character. York can be a good friend for a child: the dog loves outdoor games. This breed has recently become one of the most popular and demanded in the world. How to choose the right Yorkie puppy? What criteria should you focus on? Recommendations for the selection of a Yorkshire Terrier puppy, the approximate cost of a pet is given below.
How to choose a Yorkie: recommendations
How to choose a Yorkie: pitfalls and minimum price
Professional dog breeders do not recommend purchasing an animal from a seller, if until that moment you have not familiarized yourself with the conditions of keeping the puppy and its pedigree. Before you decide to purchase a pet, check the prices.
A common mistake here is the hope that an animal bought for a lower price, as it gets older, will be no different from a purebred.
The minimum cost of puppies is 20 thousand rubles, while pets raised for breeding and exhibition cost 1,5–2 times more.
Do not buy an animal on the market from unscrupulous breeders and resellers. Of course, the prices there are much lower, but no one can guarantee that the puppy, having matured, will not turn into a huge mongrel or Rottweiler. With the latter breed, little Yorkies are very similar: a layman can make a mistake and buy another animal.
Always ask the seller for documents for the puppy, a certificate of vaccination. If there are none, then buying a dog is not recommended. Choose a cattery or breeder carefully, check reviews of his work before purchasing a pet.
How to choose a Yorkie when buying from a nursery and from a breeder
The main indicator of the “quality” of a puppy is the presence of a pedigree. The person who breeds and sells animals should provide you with information about the Yorkie’s parents. Any statement that the mother and / or father of the puppy is purebred Yorkshire Terriers, winners of competitions and shows, must be documented.
When contacting the seller, be sure to “ask” to visit the kennel or the apartment in which the puppy was born.
Examine the room in which he lives, ask the breeder if the little Yorkie is in contact with other animals. This is necessary to draw up a complete picture of the content of the baby.
If you can’t visit the nursery because of the post-vaccination quarantine, then ask the breeder to show you the Yorkie’s mother or father. This will give you an idea of the animal you are selling.
How to choose a Yorkie puppy for direct examination? The main thing here is to know that you need to acquire a pet at the age of three months. By this time, he is fully vaccinated, has a stamp and all the necessary documents.
Take a closer look at the animal: the baby should be active, with a straight back, a neat muzzle of medium length and lively black beady eyes.
Bulging eyes, formations in the navel and groin area, rashes and dandruff, limping – all this indicates the presence of diseases in the puppy.
Do not buy a pet that is too small, as during growing up such a dog is most prone to diseases of the musculoskeletal system.
When choosing a friend for yourself and your loved ones, remember that a Yorkie is a loyal animal, intelligent and active. He needs constant attention and care of the owner.