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11-09-2005, 10:19 AM | #1 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: KY
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| Looking at a pup help! This is my first post so I want to say hello to everyone. I'm going to look at a 10 week old male yorkie today. Is there anything I should be looking for to make sure we get a healthy, happy pet? My 15 year old daughter saw a yorkie and has fallen in love with the breed and its all she wants for her birthday, but I must say I was also smitten with them. We have one other dog in the house, a toy poodle who is very gentle and loves everyone, even cats so I don't see any problems arising there. I just want to make sure I get a healthy dog, I have been down the road of a sick puppy before and it was heartbreaking. Hugs Sharon |
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11-09-2005, 10:29 AM | #2 |
I Love Thor Donating Member | Welcome to YT!!! I can't really help you in terms of what to look for but good luck!! I am so excited for you. When you get the puppy of your dreams please post pictures!!! Hannah |
11-09-2005, 10:36 AM | #3 |
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| Welcome to YorkieTalk . The only advice I can give you is never purchase on impulse , take your time . |
11-09-2005, 10:37 AM | #4 |
I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
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| Hi and welcome! I would look for a perky active pup with clear eyes. Make sure you get a health quarantee. Good luck
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11-09-2005, 10:38 AM | #5 |
Donating YT 7000 Club Member | Welcome to YT!! When you go to look at him there are a few things to look for. His tail should be wagging, and he might be a little nervous, but you don't want one thats too shy. Good luck!! and again welcome to YT!
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11-09-2005, 10:40 AM | #6 |
My Yorkie is my life Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Houston, Texas
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| welcome....I think you will be able to tell fairly quickly if this dog is heatly or not. Just stick to your sinces...b/c I know how it can be when you just want something so bad. But I have a good feeling about it. I hope all goes well. godd luck with your new baby if you get him.
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11-09-2005, 10:48 AM | #7 |
Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pennsylvania
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| Bright shiney eyes No smell in the ears No rash on the belly No hernia on the belly Clean pup Clean area No scratching of ears No groaning when you press on the belly Personality Pink gums |
11-09-2005, 10:48 AM | #8 |
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| First and foremost- never buy from a pet shop- you will get a puppy mill puppy. Look for a puppy that is responsive to noises and not aggressive. A health guarentee is a must! Ask about the breeder's experience with breeding and yorkies, and for what he or she has tested their dam and sire. Make sure there is no liver shunt in the lines. Have the puppies been seen by a vet? What shots have the puppies received? What are the breeder's expectations of you? Just remember that a cute face doesn't equal a healthy puppy. Although we all want to save suffering puppies, a sick puppy will mean more vet bills for you. Absolutely take the baby if you can afford it, but just realize the financial responsibilities ahead of you. Follow your gut instinct on a breeder. Potty training a yorkie is hard work, so any start to training that a breeder has done will be a wonderful help to you. I would also get a vet reference so that you can ask about the quality of care this person gives to his or her dogs. Good luck in your search, and feel free to run a breeder by all of us- with so many members, someone may have dealt with the breeder personally. |
11-09-2005, 11:27 AM | #9 |
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| Hi Sharon!! Welcome to YT!!!! How lucky your daughter is!!! What a wonderful Birthday gift. Make sure you ask your Breeder lots of questions. What shots the puppy has had, food he is on, is there a health quarantee? Look for bright eyes, wagging tail, all around happy puppy. The very best of luck to you. Please keep us posted. And again Welcome!!!!
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11-09-2005, 11:43 AM | #10 | |
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I think YT is the greatest, so be sure and come back often ~ All the suggestions you received are excellent, I would add for you to see the Dam and Sire to get a hint on how large this little male is going to get. I remember a friend I worked with fell in love with my Chipper who is still 4.6lbs, they were thrilled to tell me they bought a Yorkie while on vacation in California. A few months later their new Yorkie weighed 13lbs. and was still growing, of course they still loved him but he was known as their "Porky Yorkie".
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11-09-2005, 11:59 AM | #11 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: KY
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| Thank you all for the welcome and the hints on what to look for. The puppy is one from a breeder, not a pet shop, and the mom and dad will be there for me to see also. I guess I'm just a bit nervous! Sharon |
11-09-2005, 12:38 PM | #12 |
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| Please update us when you get home and tell us what you thought!!
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11-09-2005, 12:56 PM | #13 |
My Yorkie is my life Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Houston, Texas
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| post lots of pics...we love to see them!
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11-09-2005, 01:35 PM | #14 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Gainesville, FL
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| Another newbie - seeking some advice on purchasing a puppy. Hello All: Hi. I am new to yorkietalk as well and am in the same position as Sharon. I met some folks who had a couple of yorkies and fell in love with them and I am now looking to purchase a puppy. I did a lot of research on the breed and found a breeder in my area. Last week I went to see the puppies. There are just a few things that concerned me maybe you can put my mind to rest. Everyone says to look for an active and responsive puppy but the puppies I am looking at are only about six weeks old, the breeder will release them at eight weeks. They don't have any visible signs of health issues but there are not that active. How responsive should a puppy be at that age? I can't get a sense of their personality but am a little concern that the parents are a little timid. Environment vs. heredity - which plays a greater role in the puppies disposition? The mother's coat seems pretty nice but the father's coat is a little dull. I am wondering if it has anything to do with the quality of food. The breeder said she is feeding them Purina One. Finally, the breeder is not docking (is that correct spelling?) the puppies tails. She said she used to do that but it is no longer a strict standard for the breed. If I wanted it docked I suppose I could have the vet do it. I appreciate any thoughts you to offer. Lisa
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11-09-2005, 01:51 PM | #15 |
Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pennsylvania
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| Hi Lisa, No, you cannot get the tail docked by a vet. It has to be done 3-5 days after birth. If you want the standard look (no tail), you will have to buy from a different litter. It can be tricky going by how the parents act. I know my Tiah is great....however, when people come, she gets sooooo excited. However, she is normally calm. I'm sure some can be just the opposite....calm, but very nervous around strangers. Look for the signs of a healthy pup that were mentioned. I picked mine out at a couple weeks old, so he wasn't showing ANY personality. I wish you the best. Again, if you want a pup with a docked tail, take your time and look around a little more. |
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