Make sure the Terms of the Sale are in writing. It should contain Names and Addresses of both the Buyer and Breeder, including Phone Numbers and Purchase Price. All dogs should have a personal file at home, to be kept with all other information you'll record through the years. You'll never know when you'll have a question that the Breeder may be able to help you with.

Sire and Dam information: Names and Registration numbers.

Spay / Neuter Agreement should be outlined in the contract also. Your Veterinarian will recommend a time frame, and don't be frightened to ask questions. There are "many advantages" of having animals altered, health reasons being number one on the list. Anesthesia has changed during the last few years, being much safer for Toy Dogs. I always recommend that they wait to see if the Puppy retains Puppy Teeth. Usually around 5 - 6 months of age you'll notice if they have and it's easier to have them removed at the same time the Alteration is performed. Isoflurane is an extremely safe Anesthetic and the Dogs are awake within seconds after any procedure.

Type of Registration you'll be receiving from AKC, Limited or Full. If you're purchasing the Pup as a Companion / Pet from a Breeder who is knowledgeable to the Yorkie Standard and is concerned about not breeding "Pet Quality" dogs, then this will most likely be a Contract Stating a Limited Registration. Offspring from this dog would never be able to be Registered with AKC.

The breeder should give you a few days to have the puppy checked by your Veterinarian. It is important that you have your new addition checked the first couple of days of owning it. It's very easy to get attached quickly, and if it should have a condition that is a Crippling defect or worse, it would be much easier to return it to the breeder if need be.

Vaccination records on the Puppy, your Veterinarian will need these as well as you.

If the Puppy has been put on Heartworm Medication, you'll need this information. This could also be on a separate Care Sheet. If the Puppy is too young at this time for the Medication, it's helpful to know if the Dam was on it.

If you were told that the Puppy will never be over a certain size, make sure it's in writing. When you have the Veterinary Check done, he/she should be able to estimate the Adult size. Some people want a smaller 4-5 pound dog to travel with. If this Puppy is 4 pounds at 3 months, then you're looking at approximately an 8 pound Adult.

A Puppy needs a well Balanced Diet with the highest quality food sources available. Hopefully, your Breeder has informed you of the importance of his diet and has supplied you with enough food to last a few days, along with feeding instructions. Again, this may be part of a Care Sheet, but it is necessary information. Transferring to a new environment is stressful on a Puppy, the last thing that should be done is to change Diets too, it adds more stress on his system. Young Puppies should be fed three times a day, small amounts each time. Health problems can arise from lack of energy in puppies that can be life threating, see Hypoglycemia or Low Blood Sugar on the Puppy Tips Page.

Receive some basic grooming instructions. Yorkies are so easy to do, there's no reason not to keep up on grooming. The lack of proper Grooming can cause Matting and Skin Conditions resulting in infections. Improper grooming can cause Skin Burns and Injuries. If you didn't receive instructions, Go Here.