How to Find Yorkie Puppies in Kentucky

You have decided to add a puppy to your family and have chosen a Yorkshire Terrier. Locating a puppy is relatively easy. You want to avoid puppy mills and most pet stores because they are notorious for selling puppies that are not the healthiest puppies. There are several different ways of doing this and the cost and time invested will determine which is best suited for you. Finding the best fit for the family is important.

Instructions

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      Find a breeder in the area. This will ensure you will have a purebred Yorkie and have all the papers. Most veterinarians will have a list of breeders. There are also websites that list breeders, including American Kennel Club. Breeders are the most expensive, but they will have everything in order. Breeders are usually people who have a special love for that breed and take care of it.

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      Contact a rescue group. There are rescue organizations for different breeds around the country. RescueMe.org lists Yorkie rescue groups in Kentucky. These groups take care of the dog, but may or may not have AKC papers, and the dog will probably be spayed or neutered.

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      Locate animal shelters in the area. Most shelters have websites and list the dogs they have. This method is more hit-and-miss and you are taking your chances that there will be a Yorkie there. If you check regularly, there should be a Yorkie available eventually. Whether it is puppy might be another problem. Puppies go quickly at shelters.

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      Read the newspaper classified ads. People who are selling puppies will place ads when the puppies are ready to be sold.