Kelland's Yorkshire

          Questions to ask the breeder:
           1.  About the parents & grandparents:
           2.  Temperament of the ancestors:
               a.   shyness
               b.   viciousness
               c.   hyperactive
               d.   what are they like?
               e.   how are they to live with on a daily basis?
         

          2.   Known hereditary problems that the parents /puppies are  
                are clear of.

               a.   Eye problems
               c.   Liver shunt
                  d.  Clollapsable trachae
               e.   Stifles ect

          3.   Results of prior breedings (if any)
               a.   What type of puppies (mentally and physically)
                     has this dog produced in the past?
               b.   Mental and physical soundness of aunts,
                     uncles, etc.
          

               About the puppies Health Record:
               a.   What shots have they had
               b.   What shots do they still need
               c.    Have they been wormed
               d.   What type of food are they eating

              2.   View environment they were raised in          

              3.   Describe an average day in the puppy's life at age
                        6 or 7 weeks. 
              

              4.   Anticipated temperament of each puppy in this
                    litter (it is important to know as much as
                    possible about the siblings of your puppy)
             

               5.  If you are buying a show or breeding quality
                    puppy, it is even more important to find out about
                    the siblings.
              

               6. If you are buying a show or breeding quality be
                   certain that the littermates are free of
                   hereditary defects (this includes all males having
                   both testicles--even if you are buying a bitch
                   puppy).
              

                7.Which puppy is breeding quality, show quality or
                   pet quality (you don't want to get your heart set
                   on one puppy then be told that that is a show
                   puppy and is not for sale)
              

                8.What type of health guarantee does the breeder
                   give for a show puppy? a pet puppy?
                

                9.Will the breeder take the dog back or assist you
                   in placing the dog should you ever decide that you
                   cannot keep it? 

10. When buying a registered dog all breeders should be following the standards for that breed.If the breeder is not following the standand for this specific breed then that should be a red  flag to the purchaser.Please take the time to educate yourself on the Yorkshire terrier breed standards. .    

     Ask yourself "Why do you want a dog?"
     A.   Pet/companion
     B.   Showing
     C.   Breeding
     D.   All of the above
    

     Learn how to choose the right breed for you:
    

     A.   Read about the breeds that interest you.
    

     B.  Attend a few dog shows and observe the characteristics
          of the breed you have chosen.
    

       C. Find out what type of grooming or special care this
          breed requires.
    

      D. Talk to and visit several breeders.
          1.   Ask about specific characteristics
          2.   Ask about inherited problems
          3.   Look at adults
          4.   Look at puppies
          5.   Remember: This puppy will be an adult longer than
               it will be a puppy--do you like the adults of this
               breed??and the look of the parents????
    

      E. Always look at more than one litter before deciding on
          a specific puppy (by this I mean visit more than one
          breeder to view two separate litters) this way you have
          some basis for comparison.
 

                Why do you want this dog?
    

          Have you researched this breed and what do you know
          about its character traits?
    

          Do you have other pets?
    

          Have you ever owned a dog? One of this breed?          

          What hours do you work?  Your spouse?
    

           Do you have children?  What ages?
    

             Describe a typical week at your house now.
    

           Describe a typical weekend day at your house now.
     

           Project a typical week at your house after you get the
           puppy.
    

           Project a typical weekend at your house after you get
           the puppy.
    

           Project a typical day once he is an adult.
    

           Where will the dog go when you go on vacation.
      

             What would you do if you could no longer keep this dog.
    

           To sign a contract stating specific terms and
           agreements of the sale of this puppy.
       

           Speak to several breeders, if most breeders are telling
           you one thing and one does not, either he is ignorant
           of the fact or he does not care.Neither situation is
           good.  If they cannot give you a satisfactory answer
           when you directly ask them about this point, choose
           another breeder to buy your puppy from.
    

          Do you get the feeling that once you walk out the door
          with the puppy, you are on your own?  or do you feel
          that you could call this breeder for help at any time
          in the puppy's life?
 

              How to choose your puppy once you have chosen the breeder
         you wish to work with.
        

          A.   Male vs. Female
          B.   What type of adult do you want
          1.   Active vs docile
          2.   Show vs. pet
              

          Ask the breeder to project a what puppy's temperament
          will be like as an adult. 
       

          Evaluate temperament first as the dog will be your pet
          first and foremost.  He cannot be anything else unless
          he is a good pet.  If you cannot enjoy living with the
          dog, why have it?  We choose to have a dog--it should
          be a pleasure not a burden.
    

           Coat color, markings and eye color should be the last
         consideration after you have decided on the type of
         temperament you can live with and which sex you prefer. 
         If you are adamant about specific color or markings,
         wait until they are on the puppy with the appropriate
         temperament for you.
     

         If you are buying a show puppy, attend enough shows,
         read enough books to have a basic idea of what you want
         in a show dog then ask the breeder to help project what
           each puppy may turn out like as an adult.  REMEMBER: 
         No one knows for sure, it is just an educated guess at
         best!
     

         If you have questions or concerns about your puppy
         (behavior, physical development, etc.) at any time
         after your purchase--call the breeder immediately. 
         Don't be afraid to ask for help!  It could save you a
         lot of heartache in the long run.
      

          Remember, by purchasing this puppy, you are committing
          to its care for the rest of its life.  But, in the
          event that you cannot keep it as you had planned, call
          the breeder immediately.  A good breeder always wants
          to know where their pups are.  They will also help you
          place the dog or approve a new home if you have lined
          up.
     

          It is very important that you maintain contact with the
          breeder of your puppy.  If you do not feel comfortable
          doing that, perhaps you chose the wrong breeder to
          purchase a puppy from.  You buy the breeder as well as
          the puppy so try to be sure you get a good one of each!

 Again everyone has their preference of what sex they want. Males stay playful, they love to please you, kiss you, be with you, they don't hold grudges and they are much easier to show than a female. Males will hump if they are allowed to do so. A good thing about a male is they will sniff before they will lift their leg. Females are low to the floor and will pee without you knowing it because they don't sniff like a male does.

 We feel that a Yorkshire Terrier is the sweetest dog of all the breeds and we are very dedicated to this breed. Trying to decide what breed is the best breed one has to think of ones life style. Many people like the Yorkshire Terrier because they are small and can take them on trips, vacations, sneak them in stores in cute pet carrier bags.

For females: Spaying a female will prevent pyometra (a pus-filled uterus) breast cancer and not to mention the bloody discharge they get when not spayed when they are in heat. Pyometra requires hospitalization and is quite expensive and death can occur. Breast cancer can be fatal in about 50 percent of females.

For Males: Prevents testicular cancer or testicular tumors. An intact male will do almost anything to get a female. Their behaviors are quite nasty if not neutered around a female in heat.

Reasons to spay/neuter....

1. Will live longer and healthier life
2. There are major health benefits
3. Females don't go in heat
4. Males won't roam, wine or scream when they know a female   is in heat or fight with other males.
5. Will not make your pet fat. Your pet will stay fit and trim as long as you do not over feed it and it gets exercise. 
6. It is highly cost effective
7. Good for the community
8. Fights against pet overpopulation
9. Is much cheaper than caring for a litter of puppies
10. Makes a better pet for your family

1, Small and extremely portable

2, Yorkie/Maltese do not shed their coats

3, Small appetite makes them economical

4, Great temperament for elderly & families

5, Very intelligent & easy to train

6, Absolutely fearless of other animals (regardless of size)

7, Waste clean-up is minimal.

8, Maltese/Yorkies travel very well, if kennel trained.

9, Content as an indoor pet.

10, Easily concealed while working, shopping or dining out.(Just kinding)

                           Best Things Come in Small Packages!

Email: skellandyorkies@eastlink.ca