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12-14-2005, 07:15 PM | #1 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Saskatchewan
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| brand new... Hey everyone, I'm new here! I've been reading this message board ALL day (work was slow!) and I thought I'd introduce myself and ask a question! I'm a 21 year old student, and I'm going to get my first yorkie after christmas! This is my first time owning a pet on my own. When I lived with my parents I had 2 dogs but the whole family took care of them, so I'm a little bit nervous about being a good puppy mom! I've wanted a yorkie for about 2 years but this is the first time I've lived in a place where I could have a pet. My landlady said as long as it was little, not too noisy, and didn't shed, she was okay with it. So... I'm moving into this place at the end of december because I start classes in January. I have not seen the puppy yet but I have talked with the breeder and my dad is going to go see the puppy and give a deposit tomorrow to hold it for me. The breeder seems very reputable and both parents are champions. ANYWAYS i'm gonna get to my question now! What will I need RIGHT AWAY before I bring the puppy home? I know food, a crate, toys, and general things like that, but is there anything I might not have thought of? ONE MORE question... The breeder told me that the puppy isn't going to be really small, she said she's a little chubbier than her other puppies but she doesn't think she'll get any bigger than 6.5 lbs. This is fine with me, chubby puppies are cute! But I was wondering if any of you have yorkies that size, how tall are they approximately? Thanks! |
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12-14-2005, 07:35 PM | #2 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Texas
Posts: 234
| Welcome! I am positive you will get plenty of responses. When I took my puppy home, I stopped by the store and picked up some Karo syrup just in case my Muffin wouldnt eat. Didnt have any problems but it was suggested to give him 1-2 tablespoons a day just to be safe. Good luck and best wishes with your new little one!
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12-14-2005, 08:50 PM | #3 |
Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas
Posts: 21,173
| Work was slow, huh? That's a new one. Just kidding. I think there are a lot of people on here that post during work and if they don't post then they are peaking, too. Welcome to YT and congratulations on your prospective new puppy. If you'll do a search, you'll find numerous threads that tell you what you'll need. I know you're terribly excited.
__________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel |
12-15-2005, 01:49 AM | #4 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Germany
Posts: 207
| Congradulations on your upcoming puppy. I know what you mean when you say you feel a little nervous taking care of a puppy. With our family dog, we would all take turns walking her, bathing her and taking her to the vet. Now with Twinkie (13weeks) its only ME!!! But you ll see that it is not that hard and the little furbaby will love you even more knowing you are there for her/him and taking care of her needs. I wish you all the luck in the world. Post pictures when you get her/him and welcome to the club!!!
__________________ Katia & Twinkie |
12-15-2005, 04:24 AM | #5 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEWPORT,AR
Posts: 158
| Wee wee pads for those occasions to use when the puppy can not go out to the bathroom.Cathy and Yoshi |
12-15-2005, 05:40 AM | #6 | |
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12-15-2005, 05:45 AM | #7 |
My Yorkie is my life Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Houston, Texas
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| pee pads, nutri stat, food, I would get dry and wet......
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12-15-2005, 10:34 AM | #9 |
YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Scott City, Missouri
Posts: 1,879
| Hope you don't sleep much!!! (just kidding....maybe ). Food, water, and pee pads are the basics.... You will do just fine with your new baby... good luck and post pictures when you can!!!!
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12-15-2005, 10:43 AM | #10 |
Mommy's Lil' Piper Cub Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 1,333
| Admin has provided great information for this very question...hope you find it as helpful as I did. WELCOME to YT and CONGRATULATIONS on your little furbaby http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sho...3443#post63443
__________________ Tammy & Piper ~Yorkies Are Not Our Whole Life, But They Make Our Lives Whole~ |
12-15-2005, 11:05 AM | #11 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: TX
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| Nutrical (or Nutristat).... very important!
__________________ ~ Angie |
12-15-2005, 11:25 AM | #12 | |
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12-15-2005, 10:39 PM | #13 |
YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: USA
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| Food, water, and loving arms............... Carol Jean |
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