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06-16-2011, 12:36 PM | #1 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: chicago
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| Not so happy about where my puppy came from :( So, I've had my yorkie for 2 weeks now. I've had a few questions while I've had her and tried to contact the breeder and have discovered that she may not be as legitimate as I had hoped. Just to provide some background info, I've wanted a yorkie for years. I have researched the breed and read through the forums extensively. I was going to begin my search for the puppy very soon. My dear boyfriend who knew I wanted a puppy decided to take it upon himself to get me the puppy. Now I'm not being ungrateful in any way. The thing is that he is not as thorough/knowledgeable as I am in the selection process. That's not to say I'm an expert, but I have looked into it for a while and had a good idea of what I wanted. After all, this is a 15 year commitment. So he takes me for a ride and we end up at some ladies house. She has the mommy yorkie there and hands me a puppy. She was already paid for and a refund was not possible at this point. I ask her a bunch of questions like how long has she been breeding and can I see the father and so forth. She had good responses for all my questions. This really was the point of no return so I took my puppy home. I took my puppy, Roxy, to the vet right away. The vet said she looked good. The only thing he noticed was that one k9 on the bottom was slightly going into her gums but he said this may correct itself when her grown up teeth come in. So far my only concern is loose stools but the vet said it's most likely due to switching her food from beniful to nature's variety instinct. She is very active, drinks and eats well and not dehydrated. The breeder was no help on this which was a red flag for me. So when we get home I look over her "papers". She was microchipped and had her puppy shots. She did not have any registration papers. I call the breeder who tells me she has to look for them and to call her back. After 4 days of phone tag I speak with her and she wants me to come pick it up tomorrow. She tells me the puppy is registered with the APR which I have never heard of. I looked it up and it doesn't sound too nice. Basically means anyone can register any puppy they claim to be purebred. So I guess the point of me typing this out is to vent and get some opinions. She is mine and I can't send her back or just get rid of her. I'm just a little disappointed I didn't get to pick her out myself and get the puppy I really wanted. I won't love her any less. It's not her fault. I'm just saying. Can you guys take a look at her pics. I'm at the point where I'm doubting everything so I want you guys to look and tell me if she at least looks pure yorkie. I know it can be hard to tell but you guys have seen so many so maybe you can give me you honest opinion. The last 2 pics were after a grooming disaster. He shaved her body down so I just shaved her head down so it would grow back evenly. Her ears aren't standing yet. I figured I would wait until the end of the month and tape them if they are not up by then. Last edited by cdra; 06-16-2011 at 12:38 PM. |
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06-16-2011, 12:52 PM | #2 |
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| Looks like a yorkie to me and so what if she may not be perfectly purebred? I have two bred terribly and they are wonderful dogs. Your little one is precious, congratulations.
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06-16-2011, 01:09 PM | #3 |
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| I'm no expert, but she looks Yorkie to me. My dog is 1/2 yorkie 1/2 westie & she's perfect, of course she is also what I wanted (a Fourche terrier.) If you wanted a well bred yorkie, you may be disappointed at first, but I guarantee you will fall in love with your furbaby regardless of her genes, afterall they all have their own unique personalities. = ) |
06-16-2011, 01:16 PM | #4 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: chicago
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| i almost feel guilty about how i feel.....i'm not dissapointed in her, she's been a good girl. i just would have liked to have been more involved in the selection process. Thanks for responding! |
06-16-2011, 01:18 PM | #5 |
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| She looks like a Yorkie to me, and a very cute one. I am sorry you didn't get to pick her out yourself, but sometimes God has other plans for us. She will teach you so much. Since you are not choosing the foundation for a breeding stock or planning to show dogs, I would't be concerned with the 'papers'. One of the healthiest, smartest, and most beautiful Yorkies I ever had, was from a one time, backyard breeder. Enjoy her. |
06-16-2011, 01:25 PM | #6 |
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| I would not have shaved her down unless it was hopely matted...and unless you paid a lot for her, I would be content with her as a pet. |
06-16-2011, 01:37 PM | #7 |
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| He was only supposed to trim her hair around her feet and privates. Not her body. I was very upset when I picked her up. He did pay a pretty penny for her. He won't tell me exactly how much but did say it was more than our new tv. Which was a lot. Oh well. It's his money. Not mine. |
06-16-2011, 01:58 PM | #8 |
Donating YT 30K Club Member | She looks like a yorkie. Once her coat grows back and if you can get the ears to stand up I think she will look more like what you expected. She is very cute.
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06-16-2011, 02:11 PM | #9 |
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| Best of luck. Like the others said, wait a while....and enjoy her. I dod agree, one should not buy a dog for another person....but he meant well. She could be your best dog ever! |
06-16-2011, 02:14 PM | #10 |
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| Forget the paper work, if she is healthy and happy thats all the counts. Even if you had picked a yorkie you can never be sure if it is everything you dreamed of it to be. To me she looks yorkie and i think she is lovely congrats it was meant to be!!!!!! Last edited by petros; 06-16-2011 at 02:15 PM. |
06-16-2011, 02:26 PM | #11 |
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| She is beautiful! All yorkie
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06-16-2011, 02:31 PM | #12 |
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| She looks like a yorkie to me too. I agree with yorkierose, unless you paid alot of money for her, I would be content and love her just the way she is. |
06-16-2011, 03:09 PM | #13 | |
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I spent hours choosing my first yorkie, myself. It's definately a different feeling to have a dog presented to you as yours than one you pick out as yours. But, now ZoE is 6 months old & feels like she's mine & is meant to be mine .
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06-16-2011, 03:32 PM | #14 |
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| She's cute~! Your boyfriend was trying to make you happy and that was very sweet of him. Plus, just like everyone else around here you will not be able to stop at just one.
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06-16-2011, 03:48 PM | #15 |
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| Aw....what a little sweetheart! She is a precious YORKIE! Congrats and enjoy her!
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