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These days, a lot of celebrities own Yorkshire terriers and of course, there is a reason for this - they are so adorable. Frankly speaking, getting your own Yorkie is an exciting experience. But still there are a few things that you should take into account before you make the decision.

Primarily, it is necessary to find out a reliable breeder. The popularity of these small dogs has caused several irresponsible breeding to make profit. Nowadays these breeding facilities run like factories and in most cases end result is dogs with poor health. Of course, today the laws become stricter to ban such breeding, but still it is vital to be aware of them so that they could be avoided.

A trusted breeder will have a lot of questions for you to make certain that their puppies are going to a safe and great home. Frankly speaking, buying Yorkie puppy has to be a similar process to adopting a child. And therefore if it is feeling more as a simple business, think again.

One of the best methods to figure out if the breeder has proper Yorkie puppies is to look at the puppies' parents. You have to make certain that the parents are healthy, fit the general appearance requirements that are set by the American Kennel Club. Characteristics such as long legs, floppy ears and white markings are main signs of inconsistent breeding.

You have to know that Yorkies must have a perfectly straight coat that is silky and glossy. It is necessary to mention that all Yorkie puppies are born black, but when they are adult they are dark steel blue and tan. As well, you have to make sure that the parents hold their heads high. Keep in mind that this is the most important characteristic of Yorkshire terriers.

If you want to get a Yorkie, then you have to deal with a reputable breeder because it is the only way to make sure that you will get healthy puppy.