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mollymccagain · 10-24-2011, 09:59 AM

We just had 3 beautiful healthy little puppies~but one is blue. I have been reading everything I can possibly read about them~sadly it looks like there is no guarantee that he'll be ok. I am not going to sell him~and am definitely not putting him down. I read in a couple of sites on the net where the breeders said to put them down before you get too attached 'cause they are only going to have health/skin problems and 'cause greater heartache later when it has to be put down. I just can't do it!! & feel I will let nature take it's course with this little guy~unless I can see he is in great pain and suffering from his condition.

I just didn't find much out there about what happens to these little guys as adults~just a lot of mixed 'opinions' but not a lot of pics or progress reports!! I am trying to follow the story on here about another 'blue born' named 'Mac'~and so far he is doing great~which gives me hope!!

I will post some pics of our 'little blue' and try to give updates as well. Here he is just a couple of hours old.

chachi · 10-24-2011, 10:58 AM

Definitely dont put down. We have had blue born adults on here. There used to be one breeder on here that had experience with them but I havent seen them for awhile. Search blue born pups on the search and Im sure you can pull up some of the old threads

Teresa Ford · 10-24-2011, 02:29 PM

It is a genetic mutation that may or may not have serious health problems. My heart goes out to you. I could not put it down either. A breeder owed me a puppy for a stud fee. When I went to pick my puppy, she had a litter born that day by another stud and bitch. I was very upset when she said she was going to put down one of the puppies because it was blue born. I told her I would take the blue puppy instead of one from my stud's litter. She agreed as long as I would take it without papers, she wanted to pretend it was never born. I intended to just keep the puppy myself because I knew it was at risk to have health problems later on. My sisters daughter begged me for the puppy. Fast forward to today, my niece has the puppy, 7months old and very healthy with a white silky coat and blue green eyes. It is a mutation and the same pair should not be bred again. There are many threads on here about blue born pups. My niece did a lot of research and still wanted the puppy. She in her 30s married no kids by choice and they can afford it if she should need special care.

Taryn0405 · 10-24-2011, 03:48 PM

My brian is shutting down on the YTers name, but I know she has a blue born named Mac. And he is the sweetest looking little boy. So happy you're choosing to not put him down.

Taryn0405 · 10-24-2011, 03:57 PM

Found her!
http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/member.php?u=19222868

Kendra is her name. Forgive my brain fart. But like I said, her beautiful boy is a blue born as well. Maybe she could offer some advice as well.

mollymccagain · 10-25-2011, 07:10 AM

Thanks for all the support!! It's heartbreaking when a little pup is not so 'perfect'~but hopefully he'll be a lucky one & be healthy!! He is getting SO big & is the biggest of the three now!! I tried to post pics~but I don't see them~maybe the files were too big?!? I'll try again!!

Yes~Taryn that's the Mac I'm following the story on here~Kendra's!! He is so cute & looks healthy so far!!

I hope I have the same outcome for this little guy!!

Valenie · 10-25-2011, 08:00 AM

Aww congrats on your litter and Im praying for this baby boy!!1 Hope he is happy and healthy!

Rachael1983 · 10-25-2011, 09:35 AM

KendraE just gave an update on her 8 month old blue born! Do a search on the forum and goodluck with your pupper!

mollymccagain · 10-26-2011, 06:38 PM

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mollymccagain · 10-26-2011, 06:53 PM

hmmmm~not sure why I can't figure out the picture thing~still trying!

KendraE · 10-26-2011, 06:54 PM

Hi!!! Just saw your thread!!! YES...We also had a little blue born...Im in the process as we speak posting his new smilebox!! Mack was born blue and I too was completely "freaking" out and horrified at everything we read on the web. We actually studded out our Male (my baby, Bevo) for pick of the litter and Mack was the only pup born. We decided to keep him and love him no matter what....

Today, he is a ball of joy. He is the sweetest, calmest baby I have ever been around. So far, he has had NO HEALTH ISSUES!! He is a weird, but BEAUTIFUL color and has the most beautiful eyes.

Please, please, please dont look at your little blue born any differently. There arent enough of them out there to really know what to expect. Mack is a blessing....we love him dearly....and even though he still may have issues arise in the future, he is still my boy...and I will be there with him every step of the way....

If you need ANYTHING...please PM me.....and I would love to see pics of your precious angel!!!

Love, Kendra, Bevo and Mack Brown

mollymccagain · 10-26-2011, 07:05 PM

Thanks Kendra!! I have been trying to follow Mack's story 'cause he looks just like out little guy when he was born!! I'm glad he is doing so great!! I hope I have the same outcome for our 'little blue'!! So far he is on day 5 and is up to 9oz~he is the biggest & strongest now in the litter!! I'm still trying to figure out how to post pics~I can't seem to figure it out?!? :O Do I need to load them to something like photobucket?!?

KendraE · 10-26-2011, 07:17 PM

No.... It's a size issue. I always go to windows paint and resize them. If you want, email me his pics to kendraearl@hotmail.com

My lil friend · 10-26-2011, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Taryn0405

My brian is shutting down on the YTers name, but I know she has a blue born named Mac. And he is the sweetest looking little boy. So happy you're choosing to not put him down.

The YT members name is "KendraE" the dogs name is Mack Brown. She has a new thread up about Mac and how he has grown. He is a very sweet,8month old baby. Very active and full of fun.

mollymccagain · 10-26-2011, 08:27 PM

Oh~I see now where it says it can only be 200kb. I'll see if I can change the size~if I can't figure it out I'll email you them!! Thanks so much for all your help!!

10-24-2011, 09:59 AM	#1
mollymccagain Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 80	Born Blue We just had 3 beautiful healthy little puppies~but one is blue. I have been reading everything I can possibly read about them~sadly it looks like there is no guarantee that he'll be ok. I am not going to sell him~and am definitely not putting him down. I read in a couple of sites on the net where the breeders said to put them down before you get too attached 'cause they are only going to have health/skin problems and 'cause greater heartache later when it has to be put down. I just can't do it!! & feel I will let nature take it's course with this little guy~unless I can see he is in great pain and suffering from his condition. I just didn't find much out there about what happens to these little guys as adults~just a lot of mixed 'opinions' but not a lot of pics or progress reports!! I am trying to follow the story on here about another 'blue born' named 'Mac'~and so far he is doing great~which gives me hope!! I will post some pics of our 'little blue' and try to give updates as well. Here he is just a couple of hours old.

10-24-2011, 10:58 AM	#2
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	Definitely dont put down. We have had blue born adults on here. There used to be one breeder on here that had experience with them but I havent seen them for awhile. Search blue born pups on the search and Im sure you can pull up some of the old threads __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

10-24-2011, 02:29 PM	#3
Teresa Ford Therapy Yorkies Work Donating Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Central, Florida Posts: 3,863	It is a genetic mutation that may or may not have serious health problems. My heart goes out to you. I could not put it down either. A breeder owed me a puppy for a stud fee. When I went to pick my puppy, she had a litter born that day by another stud and bitch. I was very upset when she said she was going to put down one of the puppies because it was blue born. I told her I would take the blue puppy instead of one from my stud's litter. She agreed as long as I would take it without papers, she wanted to pretend it was never born. I intended to just keep the puppy myself because I knew it was at risk to have health problems later on. My sisters daughter begged me for the puppy. Fast forward to today, my niece has the puppy, 7months old and very healthy with a white silky coat and blue green eyes. It is a mutation and the same pair should not be bred again. There are many threads on here about blue born pups. My niece did a lot of research and still wanted the puppy. She in her 30s married no kids by choice and they can afford it if she should need special care. __________________ Teresa & Rubin, Gracie, Abba, Ginny Joy and Julia Rose Act like a dog, be kind, forgiving, and loyal.

10-24-2011, 03:48 PM	#4
Taryn0405 Owned by a Gremlin Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: The Mitten State! Posts: 3,706	My brian is shutting down on the YTers name, but I know she has a blue born named Mac. And he is the sweetest looking little boy. So happy you're choosing to not put him down. __________________ Taryn Momma to Gizmo AKA Monkeyman My husband, daughter, son, and dog make me who I am "My goal in life is to be as good of a person my dog already thinks I am."

10-24-2011, 03:57 PM	#5
Taryn0405 Owned by a Gremlin Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: The Mitten State! Posts: 3,706	Found her! http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/member.php?u=19222868 Kendra is her name. Forgive my brain fart. But like I said, her beautiful boy is a blue born as well. Maybe she could offer some advice as well. __________________ Taryn Momma to Gizmo AKA Monkeyman My husband, daughter, son, and dog make me who I am "My goal in life is to be as good of a person my dog already thinks I am."

10-25-2011, 07:10 AM	#6
mollymccagain Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 80	Thanks for all the support!! It's heartbreaking when a little pup is not so 'perfect'~but hopefully he'll be a lucky one & be healthy!! He is getting SO big & is the biggest of the three now!! I tried to post pics~but I don't see them~maybe the files were too big?!? I'll try again!! Yes~Taryn that's the Mac I'm following the story on here~Kendra's!! He is so cute & looks healthy so far!! I hope I have the same outcome for this little guy!!

10-25-2011, 08:00 AM	#7
Valenie Owned by Bella & Tibbs Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Loyall KY USA Posts: 2,252 Blog Entries: 15	Aww congrats on your litter and Im praying for this baby boy!!1 Hope he is happy and healthy! __________________ XOXO Valenie LOVING Mommy to Tibbers Bella and my son Adam!

10-25-2011, 09:35 AM	#8
Rachael1983 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Burbs of DC Posts: 2,198	KendraE just gave an update on her 8 month old blue born! Do a search on the forum and goodluck with your pupper! __________________ Owned by Troy(RIP) & Emma

10-26-2011, 06:38 PM	#9
mollymccagain Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 80	Puppy pics [img]/Users/tbarnard/Desktop/Mollybabies2011a.jpg[/img]

10-26-2011, 06:53 PM	#10
mollymccagain Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 80	Puppy pics hmmmm~not sure why I can't figure out the picture thing~still trying!

10-26-2011, 06:54 PM	#11
KendraE Hook Em! Bevo & Mack Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 3,752	Hi!!! Just saw your thread!!! YES...We also had a little blue born...Im in the process as we speak posting his new smilebox!! Mack was born blue and I too was completely "freaking" out and horrified at everything we read on the web. We actually studded out our Male (my baby, Bevo) for pick of the litter and Mack was the only pup born. We decided to keep him and love him no matter what.... Today, he is a ball of joy. He is the sweetest, calmest baby I have ever been around. So far, he has had NO HEALTH ISSUES!! He is a weird, but BEAUTIFUL color and has the most beautiful eyes. Please, please, please dont look at your little blue born any differently. There arent enough of them out there to really know what to expect. Mack is a blessing....we love him dearly....and even though he still may have issues arise in the future, he is still my boy...and I will be there with him every step of the way.... If you need ANYTHING...please PM me.....and I would love to see pics of your precious angel!!! Love, Kendra, Bevo and Mack Brown __________________ Kendra Bevo and Mack & grandpups Bryleigh and Jaxon

10-26-2011, 07:05 PM	#12
mollymccagain Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 80	Thanks Kendra!! I have been trying to follow Mack's story 'cause he looks just like out little guy when he was born!! I'm glad he is doing so great!! I hope I have the same outcome for our 'little blue'!! So far he is on day 5 and is up to 9oz~he is the biggest & strongest now in the litter!! I'm still trying to figure out how to post pics~I can't seem to figure it out?!? :O Do I need to load them to something like photobucket?!?

10-26-2011, 07:17 PM	#13
KendraE Hook Em! Bevo & Mack Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 3,752	No.... It's a size issue. I always go to windows paint and resize them. If you want, email me his pics to kendraearl@hotmail.com __________________ Kendra Bevo and Mack & grandpups Bryleigh and Jaxon

10-26-2011, 08:27 PM	#15
mollymccagain Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 80	Oh~I see now where it says it can only be 200kb. I'll see if I can change the size~if I can't figure it out I'll email you them!! Thanks so much for all your help!!