Adopting A Puppy From Nana

When deciding to purchase a Yorkie, you will have many questions, which might include:

Should I get a boy or a girl? This is a matter of choice, but either requires you to do some research. Be sure to talk to your vet, friends who’ve had pups, and consider the implications of having each. 

How old will my puppy be when it comes home? Yorkies are very small dogs, and require more time with the breeder than typical puppies. My Yorkies will come home sometime between 9 and 12 weeks depending on their specific needs.

How much are your puppies? AKC (American Kennel Club) or CKC (Continental Kennel Club) puppies will be priced between $2,000 and $2,500. APRI(America’s Pet Registry) puppies will be priced between $1,800 and $2,300. Each puppy will be priced on their own individual merit and will not be priced before 4-6 weeks. Pricing depends on sex (females cost more), size (those charting to be smaller cost more) and physical characteristics.

Sallie Belle will produce AKC puppies and Zoey Patricia will produce CKC/APRI puppies.

A deposit of $350 will be required to hold a puppy for you, with the final payment due IN CASH ONLY the day the puppy is picked up. Deposits will be applied to the total purchase price.

Deposits can be made by check, but will not be official until the check clears the bank.  No Cash Apps (venmo, etc) are accepted.

CAM’s List is an option for those who might need to make payments for their puppies

Will my puppy come with breeding rights?  AKC and CKC puppies will not come with breeding rights. Female puppies are expected to be spayed before they are 6
months unless the vet determines there is a need to wait. Males are expected to be neutered before they are 7 months old unless the vet determines there is a need to wait. Buyers who provide the breeder written and verbal proof from their vet of the puppy’s spay/neuter before the ages listed above will qualify for a $50 rebate from the buyer. The rebate is not available after the dates above regardless of reason. Proof of spay/neuter must be verifiable by phone from the breeder to the veterinarian – this will be checked!

What does the deposit consist of? Deposits will consist of a $350 down payment, which is non-refundable, along with signing a contract, shown below. The down payment is refundable only until the puppy reaches 6 weeks old, after that it is non-refundable.  However, it will be transferable to a future litter. If no future puppies are expected within a year deposit will be refunded. Deposits should be made either in CASH or by check. If a check is used, the puppy will be placed on a temporary hold until your check clears the bank. Once the check has cleared the bank the puppy will be listed as pending final payment. Also, if a buyer has selected a specific puppy and that puppy is determined to have physical defects or a physical defect/condition that makes it unlikely that they will live a healthy life (determined by breeder’s vet), the buyer will have the opportunity to have their deposit returned, or accept the puppy at a discounted price.

Will my puppy be healthy? Every attempt will be made to assure your puppy is healthy. All puppies will come up to date on worming, any applicable shots based on breeder’s vet recommendation, and a health certificate from the breeder’s vet. Puppies will come with a one year health guarantee from date of birth.

What if my puppy is sick after I take them home? Buyer is expected to take the puppy to their own vet within 72 hours of assuming ownership. If the puppy is found to have a physical defect or be unlikely to live a healthy life by the buyer’s vet, breeder will be immediately notified and provided written and verbal documentation by buyer’s vet. Breeder then will have the opportunity to consult with their own vet to discuss the differences in the vet visits. Breeder will consider all information and, if accepts the diagnosis, will refund 100% of the purchase price upon return of the puppy and all paperwork. Puppy must be returned within 7 days of the final decision by the breeder based on vet consultations. Internal parasites, coccidiosis, hypoglycemia and other diagnosis that can be easily treated are not a considered as resulting in the puppy being unlikely to live a healthy life. Results must be provided in writing and verified via phone by the breeder. Breeder is not responsible for any vet or other medical costs once the buyer takes possession of the puppy. Buyer is responsible for the cost of returning the puppy to breeder.

What expectations does the breeder have? As a breeder, I expect buyers to be prepared to care for and raise puppies in a loving and caring home. I expect buyers to be able to and consistent in providing puppies regular vet visits (at least yearly), all vaccinations, safe spaces for them to grow and play and supervision suited to small dogs. Dogs are never to be left in an unsupervised place outdoors and must be kept in an enclosed area any time they are outside. I expect they will be fed healthy food, kept well-groomed, and have heart-worm and flea/tick prevention regularly in order to prevent illness.

What if I can’t keep my puppy? If buyer decides for any reason that they cannot keep the puppy, I must be notified and given first right of refusal to obtain the dog at a discounted price based on how long the buyer has had the dog, the condition of the dog, and the care the dog has received during buyer’s ownership. In no instance will the breeder be expected to pay more than 25% of the original cost of the dog. In no instance is the dog to be given to the Humane Society. If the dog is to be returned prior to being fully vaccinated, buyer must certify that the puppy has not been exposed to distemper or parvo and has not touched the ground anywhere they may have come in contact with pets or pet waste where unvaccinated dogs may have been. See contract for full expectations.

Contract:

Currently under revision

While these are the most common questions, it is important for you, the buyer, to read the entire contract. Owning any dog, specifically a tiny dog, requires changes to your home and lifestyle. If you are prepared for this wonderful journey, it will be fulfilling and extremely rewarding to you and your new fur-baby. If you cannot make this commitment at this time of your life it is best to wait until you are at a place in your life where you can. There is no judgement as timing is everything!

Please do not hesitate to give me a call if you have any further questions! It is far easier to answer your questions via phone as opposed to email.