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Originally Posted by yorkietalkjilly  I think in the end if your dog is one that loves to play and run about all over and poke into every place and really enjoy being a plain old dog, a long coat is a hindrance and too hard on the dog to keep up. Tibbe just hated my trying to get out mats and all of the things it took to try to keep his coat long, as it was when I got him. He's such a prey-driven and fun-loving go-getter, I had to make the decision what would make his life better from his point of view. Long grooming sessions are not his thing but playing and dashing about are so he got a shorter coat for the very same reason.
No matter if she's buzz-clipped, Katie would still be adorable, Lisa. I enjoyed these pictures of her so much. They show a beautiful, healthy dog panting and fully happy from enjoying herself just being a dog. I'd rather see that any day than a gorgeous show dog picture. Don't get me wrong, I dearly love a beautiful, formal picture of a gorgeous dog in full, silky coat and I'll admit it, but my heart enjoys these kinds of pictures of dogs even more. |
Thank you, Jeanie. You are always so kind and supportive. I was hoping to get a healthy, well-bred Yorkie with an excellent temperament who also was well-socialized. I got Katie from an outstanding show hobby breeder who breeds to better the breed. She does all of the health tests for her adult breeding dogs, and she temperament and bile acid tests all of the puppies. Katie got her championship very quickly, but I believe her time in the show ring made her even more socialized and courageous. Ilona, her breeder, trains with her pups a lot, and if you met Katie and saw how confident she is, you could see how much Ilona loves her. She slept in bed with Katie, but somedays, probably when there were puppies being whelped, Katie slept in another bedroom on the bed or her bed. Katie was definitely a much loved member of the family, and went on lots of family vacations with them. Letting me have Katie, a young little girl with a full life ahead of her, was a selfless, beautiful act of kindness and love. She most definitely loves Katie, and it was so difficult for her to give her up. I need to make sure that I take Katie to Manhattan when she comes to show her dogs at the Nation Specialty and at Westminster. Ilona wants so much to see Katie, and I'm sure my little love-bug will have lots of kisses for her.
I worried so about taking her from that environment where she was so obviously loved, away from her family of three years, to our home. Most of all, I wanted Katie to be a healthy, happy dog--to live the life of an active princess doing all of the things she loves to do. That also means knowing that she will be taken care of and protected by her mommy and daddy. There are so many nights that I get very little sleep. With my work that I need to do at night, my time here on YT, and the hours Katie and I spend playing, even our midnight or later playing session, there are just not enough hours a day. However, I will say this, with Katie in our lives, John, Katie, and I are very happy. I' m so ecstatic that our little girl loves her new life with us!!!!
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Originally Posted by Fritz n Sophie Lisa, Katie is one of the most beautiful girls on YT. I love the short body cut and medium length face, it make her look like a feisty little girl. She is so lucky to have a mom who looks out for what is best for her.  |
I really appreciate what you wrote. I am very protective of people/dogs I love. My high school students tease me at times about this, but they say it so good-naturedly and I never mind.
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Originally Posted by smithj1000 Katie is such a pretty girl she'd look good with any cut. I love the pictures with her tongue out. She's outside having a ball which is really what it's all about.
I went through the same dilemma a couple of weeks ago and decided to go with a short cut. I love it and Lexi loves it too! |
Thank you. Katie most definitely loves to play. She is such a fun, funny little girl.
I'm really glad that you and Lexi love her haircut. Although I love Katie with long hair, I absolutely LOVE seeing my little girl flying through the air on a mission to retrieve her ball. With her short hair, it is just so much better for her right now.