Many thanks for all your replies and the lovely welcome. Gemy. thank you for the advice and suggestions. I know nothing about her history other than when she had a litter and I suspect that there will only be minimal medical history. I think she was just used to make money and her health/care came second.
I don't think she was badly treated as such - I think the owners were more feckless than malicious, but certainly in my view, it was cruel to breed from her, even if it may have been by accident.
I have registered with a vet and have an appointment booked for later in the week. I have been VERY careful with her in season. Late night walks away from others and of course no off the lead play.
She is improving and blossoming daily. I have not let her or my other terrier onto the sofas or beds. I am sure I will in the future but I thought it was kinder to her to give her some boundaries and rules so that she could feel a sense of security instead of her feeling she had any sort of responsibility for her new 'pack' and home. I don't have crates but they do have beds which they swop and share.
I am astonished by how much she sleeps. I am hoping it is restorative for her. I am also astonished and saddened by how un puppy like she is. My 2 year old is a typical terrier - always on the go, being 'busy' and wanting to look into everything. I am hoping that as her season ends and she feels more secure, she will become more playful because she seems more like a little old girl than a youngster. I am staying with a friend who has a huge secure garden and she is still happier curled up on the rug near me, than exploring.
I am further astonished by how delightful I am finding her! Quite unexpected! I felt sorry for her and wanted a pal for my terrier, I did not expect to be so fond of her, so quickly - she really is a joy.
I am learning about her needs with grooming. I think she has a cottony coat. It is not very silky and is quite fine. I understand that she will not have an undercoat and I may need to buy her a coat for the winter. Does anyone not have coats for their Yorkers? My dogs have always been tough little mutts, able to spend all day running around in the woods and streams.
I guess I will have to just watch and see how she gets on and watch for any sign of shivering or cold.
Instils - I have named her Mizo. |