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Originally Posted by punkie  I'm not sure I really understand why people seem to be irritated with my so called "attitude". I got a puppy and he is not what I had asked for or paid for. and I'm not happy. Why is that so hard to understand? If you bought a house or something you were going to have for a really long time and you were mislead about what you were getting, wouldn't you be upset and want compensation? |
You have to understand that most people on this board are passionate not only about their own Yorkies but about the breed in general and it is very sad for many of us to see a wonderful little Yorkie rejected. Here is what the YTCA (Yorkshire Terrier Club of America) states:
Special circumstances often come with extra tiny dogs. They are extremely
susceptible to both hereditary and non-hereditary health problems, including
birth defects that may go undetected for a long time. Other common
problems may include, but are not limited to, diarrhea, vomiting, along with
extra and expensive tests prior to routine teeth cleanings and surgeries.
Small ones are more likely to have poor reactions to anesthesia and die from
it. Tiny dogs are more easily injured by falls, being stepped on and being
attacked by other dogs. These health problems nearly always result in
large veterinary bills.
Please take this into consideration and make purchasing a healthy pet your top priority, not size. The “novelty” is certainly not worth the pain, heartbreak, or extra expense. Remember, all Yorkies are comparatively small. The most important thing is finding a healthy puppy that will grow into a healthy adult, especially since you looking at an 11 to 15 year commitment with your Yorkie. http://www.ytca.org/faq.html#A