[Yapper]

I called her back on Sunday and asked more questions. This little guy was born on 04/21/07. The parents of this little guy belong to her partner and she said she was more than willing to let me meet that owner and her dogs. She just had the pup because the other lady works full time. She stayed at home and could show the pup at any time. I also said I was concerned because she dropped the price and felt like she was sort of pushing the dog on me. She said she wanted to find him a home and based on my co-workers referral she felt like I would take good care of the little guy and he wouldn't end up stuck in a cage or mistreated. She gave me the name of her vet and said I could call him as well. (I HAD told my coworker I was looking for a pet only and I was not concerned about breeding or showing.) I have no doubt that this is the runt of a litter. She also said the vet said the pup was chocolate. She had never had chocolates in her pups so she didn't know. For someone who has been doing this for a while you'd think she'd know. I think she got involved with her partner and is really the seller. I think she's only been doing this for a few years and doesn't have the knowledge her partner has.

I then said I was concerned about her dropping the price and she said again it was because she wanted to find him a home. I said I wanted a vet check with my vet and she said that was fine. She said he was up-to-date on all shots except rabies. I took him to my vet this afternoon and expressed my concerns. The vet did a thorough examination and said his eyes are clear, his heart sounded good, his lungs were clear and he even did some basic motor skills test. I asked if this was indeed a puppy and he chuckled and said yes, he had puppy teeth and thier alignment was good. I also said I didn't see any "hangy downy things" and the vet laugh and said he had him in his hands. This little guy was just very small. I asked if he thought this was a pure bred Yorkie and he said to the best of his knowledge it appeared to be. It had the right face, posture, height and weight. (He is barely 3 lbs.) He added at this point in the pup's life he was perfectly healthy. He asked if he was eating and I said that was a challenge. He wanted my mom's dog's food so I had to feed them separately. He asked what brand and I said the breeder claimed Eukanuba (sp?) puppy which the breeder gave me a small bag to take home. He said I might want to try another brand but transition it slowly and see if the pup was more interested in that. I asked if his weight was good and he said yes. I then decided I was keeping him. The vet administered the rabies vaccination as well as the vaccination for kennel cough (as I will be putting him in a puppy class ASAP) and I think there was one other one but I can't recall what it was. I'll have to look at the bill. He then told me to keep an eye on him for at least a 1/2 hour but he's sitting in my lap right now snoozing. I also got his heartworm and flea meds and then we went and bought some Science Diet Small Breed puppy and went home. He ate like he was starving.

As for his fur, it is very soft and when combed it is straight but I guess you could say it is a bit cottony in texture. I don't really know. The picture of the mom was a blonde yorkie. He looks exactly like his dad except the color which was black and tan.

I called the breeder back and asked her if she'd go $400 on the pup as he was a bit older and he wasn't the prettiest little Yorkie. She said that was more than agreeable. She was just really concerned about finding him a good home. She also said she would like for me to keep her posted on how he's doing because she does like to see her pups every once in a while.

Yes, this is a risk but I guess we all take that every time we adopt a puppy. We never know what will happen.

I go back over to her house this evening to get vet records, papers and to pay for him. Now I have to find a really good name! Thanks everyone for your help and I am definitely staying with YT. Renee