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tskeema · 02-05-2010, 04:27 PM

I also purchased a yorkie from Terri of Fairview Kennels after the loss of my first yorkie. It was in Jan. 1995 and he just passed last Thursday at 15 years old. When I called about the puppies, Terri told me she had the parents on the premises and I could see them. After I got there, she had 8 puppies in the house (4 each-from 2 litters). They were clean and looked healthy. I asked to see the parents as they were not in the house and she said they were out in the barn being fed and she couldn't disturb them. At that point it didn't matter as I had already fallen in love with one of the male puppies. Terri gave me the AKC papers and a contract outlining the shots, food and other instructions for the puppy. I still have the contract and at that time there was nothing in it referring to litigation. I took my puppy to the vet within the 48 hours stipulated in the contract and he was 100% healthy. Fast forward to 6 months and my Skeeter didn't look like the typical yorkie. Yes, he was 7 pounds but his ears never went up, and his body type was very husky, chest wide like a little bulldog. He definitely had some other genes in him. Still he was cute as a button and I loved him dearly. About 8 months after I had him I received a letter from the AKC asking detailed questions about Skeeter's appearance. Seems someone else who bought one of the littermates had filed a complaint saying their dog did not look like a purebred either. I filled out the paperwork and sent it back, so the AKC was investigating Terri at that time. Oh, and I never sent my AKC papers in because it didn't matter to me. The only health problem I had with Skeeter in 15 years was he needed an operation on his back knee (luxtating patella). I have been a dog lover and dog owner for 45+ years and Skeeter was the best ever. What a personality, he was a one person dog and I was lucky enough to be his one! He had such a big heart, and I miss him so much!
I agree with all that this is certainly a puppy mill and it makes me sick to think of those yorkies in the barn being bred over and over again. At least I know I gave one of those puppies a fantastic home.

02-05-2010, 04:27 PM	#69
tskeema YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Kent, Ohio Posts: 1	Fairview Kennels I also purchased a yorkie from Terri of Fairview Kennels after the loss of my first yorkie. It was in Jan. 1995 and he just passed last Thursday at 15 years old. When I called about the puppies, Terri told me she had the parents on the premises and I could see them. After I got there, she had 8 puppies in the house (4 each-from 2 litters). They were clean and looked healthy. I asked to see the parents as they were not in the house and she said they were out in the barn being fed and she couldn't disturb them. At that point it didn't matter as I had already fallen in love with one of the male puppies. Terri gave me the AKC papers and a contract outlining the shots, food and other instructions for the puppy. I still have the contract and at that time there was nothing in it referring to litigation. I took my puppy to the vet within the 48 hours stipulated in the contract and he was 100% healthy. Fast forward to 6 months and my Skeeter didn't look like the typical yorkie. Yes, he was 7 pounds but his ears never went up, and his body type was very husky, chest wide like a little bulldog. He definitely had some other genes in him. Still he was cute as a button and I loved him dearly. About 8 months after I had him I received a letter from the AKC asking detailed questions about Skeeter's appearance. Seems someone else who bought one of the littermates had filed a complaint saying their dog did not look like a purebred either. I filled out the paperwork and sent it back, so the AKC was investigating Terri at that time. Oh, and I never sent my AKC papers in because it didn't matter to me. The only health problem I had with Skeeter in 15 years was he needed an operation on his back knee (luxtating patella). I have been a dog lover and dog owner for 45+ years and Skeeter was the best ever. What a personality, he was a one person dog and I was lucky enough to be his one! He had such a big heart, and I miss him so much! I agree with all that this is certainly a puppy mill and it makes me sick to think of those yorkies in the barn being bred over and over again. At least I know I gave one of those puppies a fantastic home.