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08-24-2011, 06:06 AM | #1 |
Katie Scarlett's Mommy Donating Member | New Member With Questions Hi guys! My name is Aymee. I am almost 28 and am originally from a small town in AL, but currently living in PA due to my husbands job. I am not a Yorkie owner....yet. My husband and I moved to PA about 5 years ago. Our nearest family member is over 12 hours away and we do not have any children. We are having so many problems with infertility, but that is another story. I am a housewife and my husband works for the railroad. Since he works such long hours and I am so far away from family, I get so lonely. I am alone almost all the time and am really seeking companionship. I have adored Yorkies for such a long time and I think we have decided to make the jump into becoming the proud parents of a Yorkie. We each had dogs (not Yorkies) when we were growing up but have not had a dog since we have been married. I am really just looking for a companion that I can spend time with and devote all my energy to. I am a housewife and as you can imagine, have a lot of time on my hands. So, I would like to know...where do I start? What can I do to be informed before making the jump into owning a Yorkie? I want to make sure I know all I can. I have been reading almost anything I can find online but all this reading has kind of scared me at the same time. I have read so much about bad breeders and puppy mills that I am scared about finding our Yorkie. Also, since I want to be the best Mom I can be to our new addition, where can I learn about all I need to know on caring for a Yorkie? Can anyone recommend a good breeder in PA? Can anyone answer any questions that I may not be asking that I should be asking? It will be December/January before we purchase a Yorkie. I wanted to have plenty of time to do extensive research. Thank you so much for your time and I hope I didn't ask too much. I look forward to chatting with some of you! |
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08-24-2011, 08:02 AM | #2 |
Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles, California, USA
Posts: 12,693
| First of all, welcome go YT! You have come to the right place to learn about yorkies. I love this forum. I joined over a year before I became the proud mommy of my little Kaji. Everyone's cute stories, made me want him even more. There are 2 pieces of advice I can give you off the bat. #1- don't be in a hurry when searching for your puppy. Be committed to wait if necessary. Remember, it will all be worth it in the end. #2- When searching, don't go searching for puppies, search exclusively for breeders. All puppies are cute and can steal our hearts in an instant. That's how unscrupulous breeders get you. Sometimes, good breeders don't have any puppies at the moment you find them. There is nothing wrong with waiting. To start, you can go through the YTCA, the mother club if the Yorkshire Terrier. Or you can look at rescues. Either way, you can find a loving baby.
__________________ Littlest JakJak We miss you Kaji |
08-24-2011, 08:32 AM | #3 |
Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Michigan USA
Posts: 3,317
| Welcome to YT . I am a stay at home yorkie mom to Sophie and couldn't be happier. My DH often works long hours, too and Sophie is my constant companion. Yorkies have a lot of love to give and are incredibly intelligent and clever. A yorkie can easily fill your day with constant love, training and recreation. Dvlish Angel has given you good advise on the practical side of finding the perfect yorkie for you .
__________________ Jackie Loves Sophie R.I.P ."Baby" our little girl 1993-2009 Last edited by MI Yorkielover; 08-24-2011 at 08:34 AM. |
08-24-2011, 08:44 AM | #4 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: CT
Posts: 167
| Just a thought... but you could always consider adopting an older yorkie. There are so many that need a forever home. I adopted mine 3 years ago when he was 2. He is the love of my life. Whatever you decide, puppy or older, I wish you the best. |
08-24-2011, 08:48 AM | #5 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Milwaukee, WI, United States of America
Posts: 99
| Welcome to YT! Make sure you can check out the breeder. I didn't do that with Bailey since my Aunt Shanda did. Also make sure you have the stuff before you get him/her. I too like DvlishAngel's advice. |
08-24-2011, 11:24 AM | #6 |
Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles, California, USA
Posts: 12,693
| Sorry everyone for all the typos. My iPod has a mind of it's own.
__________________ Littlest JakJak We miss you Kaji |
08-24-2011, 12:13 PM | #7 |
YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Posts: 1,637
| hi and welcome. well i think you have come to the right place here. there is a wealth of information about breeders and puppy care.. i am planning on finding my yorkie puppy (17 weeks old) a little freind when he turns 1 or so.. and yes, i have started my search. lol. i know that may sound crazy but what i have learnt is to take your time and find the perfect match. and by match i mean You and a BREEDER not a puppy. buy the breeder first.. then pick from their puppies. I got very luck with Ziggy, but now that i know better i am going to do better. ask questions, people on here are very keen to inform so at every step, ull have a support team behind you.. Good luck on your search
__________________ Xolani mommy to Ziggy and Toby The two loves of my life |
08-24-2011, 12:28 PM | #8 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member | YT is a fantastic place to start, and so much reading here & people willing to answer questions. Welcome!!! Go to pet stores where there are books/magazines specifically about yorkies. Check out book stores. Of course there's Google & other search engines. While reading, keep in mind that not all experts agree on everything (on any subject). It can get quite confusing at times, but you fine tune your knowledge with the yorkie that you get and things will sort themself out. Above all, use your common sense & be ready to use your imagination to come up with solutions. There will be no specific book/manual for each individual yorkie. They are all different, just like skinkids. What works for one may not work for the next. Yorkies seem to a dog that wants to be near you... which means giving you a lot of company. Roxy usually follows me from room to room to room & gives me something to smile & laugh about everyday! I've never had another dog be so entertaining. LUV it! She has turned out to be such an independant little stinkpot, but some are real cuddle bears. Important to accept whichever yours turns out to be. Good luck in your search.
__________________ June ~ Roxy LUV LUV |
08-28-2011, 05:05 PM | #10 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Texas
Posts: 212
| I have 2 yorkies. Got them in the last 6 to 8 weeks. Both were a little shy at first but are now buddies & stay right under me. Marlee is 3 & Katie is 2. Yes they love to be close to you. Both of mine do . Surprises me since I haven't had them long. I got Marlee from a breeder. She had to have a c section with her pups so she had her fixed. Katie was a give away that seems to not have been well taken care of. Her hair was CHOPPED off and so dry. But it is already feeling better. She wouldn't even eat out of a bowl at first but does great now. She had not been fixed & I felt like someone might take her to use as a breeder so even though I didn't need another. I just couldn't let her go thru something like that. She came in heat right after I got her. Plan to have her fixed. No rush since I don't have any males except 1 fixed pomeranian. But I would do it again. That is get a grown rescue instead of a pup. Mine didn't know how to play but are starting to get the toys & chew bones. It makes me so happy to see them comfortable enough to come out of their shells. Hope you find what you are looking for & I know the ladies here can be tons of help..By the way Welcome...........
__________________ I my Marlee Noel & my Katie Bug HUGS, Wanda |
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