Yorkshire Terrier Breeders

I'm searching for a reputable breeder of West Highland White Terriers and Yorkshire Terriers in the NYC Metro area. My last two Yorkies were obtained from Pet shops, and yes I know that they are usually from puppy mills, but I couldn't help it, they were so cute and I got attached to them and just wanted to give them a loving home. While I feel for the pets in the shops, both of my dogs have had something wrong with them when they were purchased, and I don't want to go through the monetary costs of having to correct the pet stores negligence on these animals. So I am looking to add another member to my family and want it to be from someone who knows what they are doing and not someone who is looking to make a quick buck. I am aware of adopting from a shelter however it breaks my heart everytime i see these animals caged up, with sad faces waiting for someone to pick them to take home and I just end up in tears when i leave there Thanks for the help!

Here are a couple of resources.

The Westie Club of America has a referral contact for NY here:

http://www.westieclubamerica.com/teamwestie/tw_rrc.html

There is also a website for the Westie Club of New England that may be of help:

http://www.westhighlandwhiteterrierclubofnewengland.com/

I know you mentioned how you dislike shelters, but you may consider adopting a young adult Westie from a Westie rescue group (not a shelter, usually a network of individuals who foster dogs). The New England Club has a phone number/email for rescue:

http://www.westhighlandwhiteterrierclubofnewengland.com/html/westie_rescue.html

You can also try going to http://www.petfinder.com and doing a search on Westies in your zip code — you'll probably find some good leads!

Congratulations on deciding to search for a responsible breeder, and good luck!

hi, i have narrowed my options down to the Yorkshire terrier, or the dachshund. i have breeders of both dogs near me, so i can go to them to get the dog. please help with these questions…?

which one is likely to cost more?

which one sheds more?

which is better for minor dog allergies?

which is going to live longer?

which is better with other (caged) pets in the house?

which is usually better with kids?

which one likes the outdoors more?

i know that the yorkie needs grooming……

ANYTHING ELSE THAT SHOULD INFLUENCE MY DECISION???

Cost… that’d have to be the Yorkie (as more expensive.) But if you adopt a rescue dog then this isn’t so much an issue (that’s a hint by the way.)

Shedding… both dogs have hair coats and no undercoat so shedding is low. This includes all the coat varieties of Dachshund – smooth, longhair, or wirehair. Yorkies with their long coats need trimming and grooming as you know.

Allergies… about the same really as far as humans. As far as the dog, Yorkies have more skin allergies. These often come about from fleas, so managing that can prevent the allergies.

Longevity… both are small dogs, so 15 years or more is typical. Dachsies can have back problems which can be avoided through watching their weight and not allowing them to jump on/off furniture. Yorkies can also have disc problems but not to the same degree as the Dachshund.

Caged animals… Dachsies are hounds, Yorkies are terriers, both are bred to go after small animals. I would not let that caged rabbit/ rat / hamster/ etc loose around either one. I will say that my long dogs get along fine with cats so socialization helps here.

Kids… NO small dog is a good choice for small children. The dog can be easily hurt or become nippy and defensive due to rough handling. If you have kids under 8 their play with the dog should be supervised. That said, you can get a larger Dachshund than you can a Yorkie – we had a large standard that weighed 30 pounds that was pretty mellow with kids.

Outdoors… Dachshund, hands down. They love the outdoors and they socialize with other dogs well. But, as with any dog they need to be trained and socialized early to avoid aggression problems.

As far as anything else, I think Dachsies are more personable and sweet than Yorkies, but then again I’ve been ‘owned’ by six of them so I’m biased.

Finally, if all you care about is having a pet, please consider adopting an adult dog. You benefit because you’ll know exactly what you’re getting personality-wise and you don’t have to deal with the puppy issues. And you’re doing a good thing in giving the dog a loving home.

hey! im desperately trying to find a yorkshire terrier, so im looking for a yorkshire terrier breeder, and ive found oe in the yellow pages, but she wont have any to sell for 16 weeks! and i would wait that long, but i go back to college in sept, n want to get a yorkie sooner rather than later, so that i can spend time with it and train in etc. does ANYBODY know where i can get one!!!???
id be very gratefull if you could give me a number, or a link to the website, (although ive looked at many websites, and cant find any that live near me)
Thanks!!!
im really not looking for anyone to lecture me, thats why i didnt give all the information, yes ill be going to college, yes my mum will be home to look after it, im not just going to buy one for the sake of it, honestly!
plus, if you think college is only 6 hours of the day, and i know how much attention dogs need, ive read up all about it, i know the ins and outs of everything! lol but thanks! yea, ill make sure someones always with him!
umm, kind of near dorset???… i think…. umm i dont know =]

To find a well bred healthy puppy from a reputable breeder, contact the southwestern Yorkshire Terrier club (details at the bottom of the page here:

http://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/item/199

There are a lot of poorly bred Yorkies about, some of whom aren't even purebred, so to be sure of what you are getting make sure you buy one that is KC Reg
Good Luck