I had been looking into what breed I wanted for several years. I had watched dog shows and shows on animal planet (dogs 101 to be specific) to figure out what sort of personality and health care and life span would be good. I failed to delve deeper into the various health issues - didn't even think to look deeper.
From several years of doing this (after my Pom died and waiting for the time I was ready for another one), I fell in love with the Yorkshire Terrier. I loved their hair! And, I loved their attitude
Then, I started looking into getting one. I was not educated back then and seriously thought that I would never pay $1000 or more for a dog from a breeder when I could get one a lot cheaper from a regular "joe".
I got another dog for my hubby (who is actually a Mama's boy from day 1 lol) for the time being. I was not in the ideal living situation to really get a Yorkie yet.
Then, in June of last year, we finally found a house that was perfect for our family of 3. After living there for 2 months, I realized it was "time"...that my boy needed a playmate, too. So, I did the thing that I warn others not to do. I searched Craigslist.
To be honest, I was actually looking for living room furniture for my house lol. I clicked over on pets and there was the ad. It was for a 4 month old Yorkie and was classified as a "teacup." I didn't know there was no such thing. She was in a pic standing next to a gatorade bottle. The owners had bought her from a breeder (probably a byber because I can't find any info on these people based on the info on the CKC paperwork). Anyway, they actually thought she was "teacup" when they had wanted a "regular" Yorkie. She was so small in their eyes that they worried about her being home alone. Both of their work schedules had just changed to very long hours so they wanted her to be with someone who had time to take care of her.
I found her at the exact right time. I am so blessed. She could have health issues in the future - who knows? But so far, she has been perfect. She is the perfect weight - 6 lbs and I was just lucky to get her for the price I did. I don't regret how I found her and getting her - not one bit. However, the day I got her, I was concerned about her size and that is how my google searching led me to Yorkie Talk! So I was blessed x2!
In the future, now that I am educated, I will either adopt or buy from a breeder I have researched. But I wouldn't be here today if it wasn't for how I found Mandie and the "reason" they were letting her go
