So heres my story: I found her ad in the paper/online. I asked her how to go about getting one. She said that I could come and see them, but I am about 3 hours away from where she lived. She said to send her $100 via PayPal to hold one for me. So I did. I asked a person who is familiar with Yorkies about them. She said to ask about the parent's size, the health/shots, and make sure you wait 8 weeks to get them otherwise, it's illegal in Colorado. She told me the parents were "between 5-8 pounds." This didn't bother me too much, the bigger, the healthier in general. But she was very vague about her and didn't really answer all my questions. So I drove the three hours down there to get her, taking a day off work without PTO, and she meets me at the door with my puppy and the mom in their dog beds. As soon as I walk in she throws Macy onto my chest and has me sign all these papers about the conditions of the sale. She showed me a picture of the dad, which is her mom's dog. Also picture of "other dogs from previous litters" which looked very much like the standard/show dog features. I also paid the remaining $300 (it was only $299, but what's a dollar). She gave me papers on her saying she is ready to be registered with the Continentel Kennel Club (which I did
). The papers say she is pure Yorkshire Terrier (I will need to get in my Safe deposit box and make copies for you if you'd like! I saved everything). I just ordered the doggie Wisdome Panel Insights DNA test that the other member used.
It is really frusterating when I saved my money to get a Yorshire Terrier and did TONS of research on the breed, their traits, how to care for them, the growth stages, and the common ailments in picking that breed and in preparation for her. All to find out I have purchased a mixed breed dog that weighs over 12 pounds! Everything I got for her was for the standard size. I have had to purchase a new dog crate, collars, and sweaters for the Nebraska cold.
I will keep you all updated on the results of the test. Good or bad..
After the vet this morning I also e-mailed her. That was at about noon, so I'll see what she has to say. I love my Macy, she is adorable. but people ask me all the time what kind of dog she is. Urgg, I still get mad about it, I was practically crying after I left the vets office to my fiance over the phone. It also surpises me that the vet never said anything. I've taken her there since I got her. Whatever. I love her and that's all that matters
And these pictures are taking too long on my computer (it's slow), you can look me up on Facebook, Joanna Smurthwaite, and find my album for her. If you would like a more formal statement (in word or something) let me know and I'll e-mail it to you.