[KendraE]

Hey Everyone! I dont check in often as our lives are very hectic. I did, however, want to give an update on our precious Mack. He is doing extremely well. In fact, over the past couple of years, I've had time to reflect and wonder why I was so concerned. I have had honeslty hundreds of messages these past 8 years asking about blue born pups. Althought they arent common, and are frowned upon, I have had the absolute pleasure in talking to so many people who have had blues. I know hard core breeders think these guys are a death sentence but thats kinda why I wanted to post. Majority of these "alien". "gene lacking", "bad seed". pups, are fine. I know I will catch alot of slack from this post and honestly thats ok.

I came here (yorkie talk) scared and afraid 8 years ago. I had a 2 year old yorkie that we had bred for pick of the litter. My little sweet Mack was the only pup born. I knew immediatley he didnt look right and accused the other party of letting her girl out and about. After she swore to me she hadnt, I began to search the internet and found YORKIETALK.

8 years later.....Now, I know I got too caught up in what others thought. I stressed over my sweet boy, and I will admit he had many complications. Example. being a blue, we had him immnized twice. He then went to have his neuter almost a year later and still contracted parvo. Their immune systems are low. If you take a blue to the vet, hold them at all times, if you have to set them down, bring a blanket. If they need surgery, insist on staying to make sure they do not at anytime make contact with pups that may be sick.

Other than that, these white haired, green eyed pups are fine. Are they yorkies? absolutely.....just a very special breed, and if loved correctly, the most special breed.

Again, I dont want to make anyone upset or mad, but the members back in 2011 did a number on me. I thought I was a great dog owner and you guys made me think I was so incompetant.

I dont want people to have to message me, Just read this post and know.....your pup may not be "normal" or "perfect" but being a blue in a yorkie world is not a death sentence.

Mack is now 8 years old. His Daddy Bevo is 10. Bevo has bad knees which many yorkies do, but not Mack. We have spent $3,000 in the past 2 months on his knees (luxating Patella) very common in Yorkies.....no one ever tells you that...just tells you not to go to puppy mills, and not to breed, and not to buy a dog someone says will be a tiny or whatever.


My final thing to say is. you either love dogs or you dont. If all you do is sit at home and read forums, then stop. I live a very active life. I work, own my own business, huband is asst fire chief, I have kids, and now grandkids, and yes 4 furkids, and reflecting back, this forum made me doubt my ability to make decisions regarding my animals. You guys made me second think everything and I dont want anyone else to ever have to experience that.

Again, Mack is turning 8. My little white haired, green eyed man. He is still and has always been the sweetest little dog I have ever ever owned. he was NOT a failure.