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Becca1 · 02-13-2012, 08:00 AM

Just an update on Lexie since we bought her from Pin Oak Kennels in Purdy, MO and see that they are still producing Yorkies and Morkies, which should be a red flag also to people seeking quality Yorkies. Anyway, we had surgery done on Lexie's liver shunt May, 2011 to the tune of $2,700 (not that that isn't worth it), but when you spend $1,000 on a dog, you would think you might get a "healthy" dog. Anyway, her last test in December 2012, show that the surgery is working and she continues to improve. One thing you might also notice if you are viewing Pin Oak Kennels website is that they do not show the parents of these puppies. This is not a reputable breeder of registered Yorkies. We learned a hard lesson, but if this keeps even one person from buying from them, it is worth it. The sad thing is these puppies are the ones suffering. We had to put Lexie through 2 surgeries to get this hereditary problem fixed. My suggestion is to buy from a breeder that shows dogs or do your homework before purchasing. We didn't and it cost us and Lexie.

02-13-2012, 08:00 AM	#16
Becca1 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Missouri Posts: 152	Update Just an update on Lexie since we bought her from Pin Oak Kennels in Purdy, MO and see that they are still producing Yorkies and Morkies, which should be a red flag also to people seeking quality Yorkies. Anyway, we had surgery done on Lexie's liver shunt May, 2011 to the tune of $2,700 (not that that isn't worth it), but when you spend $1,000 on a dog, you would think you might get a "healthy" dog. Anyway, her last test in December 2012, show that the surgery is working and she continues to improve. One thing you might also notice if you are viewing Pin Oak Kennels website is that they do not show the parents of these puppies. This is not a reputable breeder of registered Yorkies. We learned a hard lesson, but if this keeps even one person from buying from them, it is worth it. The sad thing is these puppies are the ones suffering. We had to put Lexie through 2 surgeries to get this hereditary problem fixed. My suggestion is to buy from a breeder that shows dogs or do your homework before purchasing. We didn't and it cost us and Lexie.