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I'm looking to get a companion for my 5 yr old male yorkie. I got him from a pet store when he was about 8 weeks old. He is a true joy, very well behaved, amazing personality, and no health issues other than a luxating patella in both hind knees that so far have not required any medical treatment.

I went back today to the same store and found a beautiful female born on 10/19. She seems to be very playful, energetic, active, etc, but she is crying/whining/barking all the time. When I put her on the floor she cries, and jumps asking me to pick her up. When I pick her up she stays with me for 2 seconds and then starts crying and sometimes trying to get off me. Then I put her down and the cycle starts all over again. Even when she manages to stay still when I'm holding her and she licks my nose/mouth, she starts crying after a while.

Is this normal? Is it a sign of pain or some underlying medical issue? As I mentioned, I can tell she's very energetic, etc, and I know dogs have different personalities. However, when I bought my male Yorkie he was about 1 week younger than her, and he never behaved like her. He seldom cried, whined or barked. This is something that has prevented me from buying her.

I tracked down the breeders (Los Velley Kennel in MO) and they seemed pretty reassuring in terms of the puppy's health.

Is the puppy's behavior normal given the fact she's about 9 1/2 weeks?

Any feedback is appreciated.

Thank you.

M