There is one six week old puppy available at a local (good) breeder’s. Price is $800. Can pick up today but will likely be sold to someone else if I don’t get it today. Friend of a friend has a 10 month old Yorkie to give away free. They are tired of it. They can let me know tonight if they for sure want to give it to me. They are giving a sister who likely does not want it first offer. Both are females, AKC registered. Should I wait or should I get the new pup?
The puppy was actually 8 weeks old, my mistake. And I am ending up getting both of the dogs, one for me (the pup) and the other for a friend who will give it a good home. Thanks all!
Suppose you have the $800 and suppose you get the “free” Yorkie. You can spend a lot of the $800 on some pretty good dog training from an expert in the field of Yorkies. 
You can also pay for vet visit, spaying etc. with the money. I would go with the older Yorkie if I liked the dog for looks and it was apparently healthy.
The six week old pup is still to young to go home at 6 weeks and you will have to wait on that one at least 2 weeks. The breeder is “pushing” you if they say it’s ready today to go home. It is not done nursing it’s Momma and should be left with her until at least 8 weeks. So “good” breeder here in my book doesn’t apply.
Think long and hard on what you want and don’t let any one push you on a sale for anything ever in your lifetime.
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new pup there must be a reason for not wanting the 10 month old! maybe its a biter or an extreme barker
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Bear in mind that the 10 month old Yorkie probably has some very bad training instilled in it by now, considering its current owners are the kind that would “get tired” of a dog they brought into their family. It is basically a rescue. Is there a reason you are not looking at your local shelter? For example, were you wanting a younger pup, or one who’s breeding you are familiar with, or are you trying to get a dog that’s more likely to have certain qualities and temperament?
You really need to sit down and make a list of what you want in a dog, what you can provide, and how hard you want to work at training and other issues. I would worry far less about the one time adoption fee, and more about the personality and training needs of the dog.
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i would get it because my grandma has one acutely both of my grandmas and there super cute!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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First of all, you don’t want anything to do with someone who would take a 6 week old puppy of any breed away from its mother – especially a toy dog. That’s not only the sign of a greedy back yard breeder, but bad practice with any toy breed, which tend to mature later than others and should be with their mothers until they 10-12 weeks old. You don’t want to be giving those people any money, or helping them get rid of the puppies they’ve got – that is only creating a market for these poor things thaht are being kicked out too soon. Ugh.
Secondly, the other dog needs a home – this one needs you far more, and you would be rescuing it from someone who is really thoughtless – who knows what else would happen to her otherwise.
Take the 10 month old, have her spayed immediately, and have fun with her. That’s a step in the right direction, the other is contributing to abuse.
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Suppose you have the $800 and suppose you get the “free” Yorkie. You can spend a lot of the $800 on some pretty good dog training from an expert in the field of Yorkies.
You can also pay for vet visit, spaying etc. with the money. I would go with the older Yorkie if I liked the dog for looks and it was apparently healthy.
The six week old pup is still to young to go home at 6 weeks and you will have to wait on that one at least 2 weeks. The breeder is “pushing” you if they say it’s ready today to go home. It is not done nursing it’s Momma and should be left with her until at least 8 weeks. So “good” breeder here in my book doesn’t apply.
Think long and hard on what you want and don’t let any one push you on a sale for anything ever in your lifetime.
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neither.
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I would wonder why your friend is so willing to give away their puppy, maybe they didn’t train it, and are going to dump their puppy on you. If you know this puppy really well than you would know which is the best choice. I would choose the 6-week-old.
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The breeder is a bad breeder. No one sells a 6 week old puppy.
Toy breeds should be at least 10-12 weeks old before going to a new home.
Usually when a dog is free it means that something is wrong with it or someonne is moving or they cannot keep it. Find out why they are giving it away for free. You may end up with dog with a lot of issues. If you are experienced with dogs and feel you can care for a dog that has issues then go for it but, remember people don't give things away for free just becase.The dog may bark too much, or may not be housebroken or may have other behavior issues. So you need to be very careful. You don't know what you are getting yourself into.
Definitely do not get the 6 week old puppy it is too young to leave the littermates and the mom. No reputable breeder would sell a toy breed puppy under 10-12 weeks old. A puppy any younger will have socialization issues and behavioral issues as a puppy and as an adult.
You may be better of getting none of these puppies!
You may be better of getting a retired show dog from a breeder or a puppy from a reputable breeder who tests for genetic conditions.
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The local breeder is not a good breeder.
Good breeders do not sell 6 week old puppies. Period. Good breeders sell to the best home for the puppy, not the first person to slip them the cash. Finding the right home involves a home check, referenne check, etc, so if the breeder is already asking you for a commitment prior to doing the background check on you, they are not a good breeder.
I would say no thanks to the local bad breeder, and go meet the 10 month old. if it seems right, go for it. if not, be patient and keep looking for a good breeder.
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Sorry, it’s not a ‘ good breeder ‘ if they are selling the puppy at 6 weeks of age. I would take the 10 mos old Yorkie and forget the BYBer.
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