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Meisa · 09-05-2006, 01:35 PM

I agree with a lot of what has been said. I should have done my homework. I should care no matter what. Her size should not matter. However, I do not agree with your not understanding my frustration with not getting what I paid for. No one needs to feel sorry for these dogs. They are loved and taken care of. If not, I would have already sold her. But, that is like selling a member of my family. I sold the first one to a friend that I had been trying to help locate a Yorkie for anyway. And it was very hard to let her go. I regret selling the first one, not just because she turned out to be smaller but because every time I see her I feel that she was part of my family and now she isn't and that is tough. That is one reason I could never be a breeder. I couldn't let them go. I was not looking for a tiny, tiny Yorkie. I do not agree that tiny Yorkies are not healthy. My Cassie was 3.5 lbs and lived to be 16 1/2 yrs old. She was very healthy. I consider a 3.5 lb Yorkie to be a tiny. And I noticed some of you have Yorkies that are smaller than that. So how can you judge me for wanting another one that size. I just did not want one that was bigger than that. I also understand size cannot be guaranteed. Didn't expect that. What upset me was the breeder changed her story when I told her the weight was 4.5 lbs. at that time and she had indicated she would not be that big. As far as having the surgery as soon as possible. It isn't as if we waited to get it taken care of. The vet diagnosed her on Friday afternoon and the surgery was Monday morning. As soon as we realized there was a problem we took her to the vet. You make me out to sound like a horrible person and really I'm not. I only meant to voice my frustration and by doing so be able to let it go. And I think it has helped because I really feel defensive about her and your saying she is not happy. She started playing last night and I was delighted. Not for me but because I know she will be a happier puppy if she can get around better and this was a sign her leg was healing. I did not expect or ask the breeder for my money back or for reimbursement of the Vet fees. I only told her so she would be aware the leg problem had shown up in one of her litters. We had a 9 lb Yorkie at one time that was adorable also. We let my son take her when he moved out because we felt it would break her heart if he didn't come home every night since she was so attached to him. Did I want a smaller Yorkie, Yes, guilty. Do I not care about this one because she is bigger than I wanted, No, not guilty. Do I have the same bond I had with Cassie, No, guilty but I truely am working on that because I know that is a fault in me, not in my baby. She is not my Cassie and never will be but she has her own personality and is adorable in her own right. And I do worry that she may sense my disappointment and pray she doesn't because as I said it certainly isn't her fault. It is mine. Am I letting go of wanting what I had with Cassie. Yes and no. It won't be the same bond, it will be the bond between my new baby and me. Just different. I thought you on this forum would understand my frustration and help me to realize what I have. You have not disappointed. Sometimes we need harsh word to make us realize. So thank you all.

09-05-2006, 01:35 PM	#34
Meisa Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 57	I agree with a lot of what has been said. I should have done my homework. I should care no matter what. Her size should not matter. However, I do not agree with your not understanding my frustration with not getting what I paid for. No one needs to feel sorry for these dogs. They are loved and taken care of. If not, I would have already sold her. But, that is like selling a member of my family. I sold the first one to a friend that I had been trying to help locate a Yorkie for anyway. And it was very hard to let her go. I regret selling the first one, not just because she turned out to be smaller but because every time I see her I feel that she was part of my family and now she isn't and that is tough. That is one reason I could never be a breeder. I couldn't let them go. I was not looking for a tiny, tiny Yorkie. I do not agree that tiny Yorkies are not healthy. My Cassie was 3.5 lbs and lived to be 16 1/2 yrs old. She was very healthy. I consider a 3.5 lb Yorkie to be a tiny. And I noticed some of you have Yorkies that are smaller than that. So how can you judge me for wanting another one that size. I just did not want one that was bigger than that. I also understand size cannot be guaranteed. Didn't expect that. What upset me was the breeder changed her story when I told her the weight was 4.5 lbs. at that time and she had indicated she would not be that big. As far as having the surgery as soon as possible. It isn't as if we waited to get it taken care of. The vet diagnosed her on Friday afternoon and the surgery was Monday morning. As soon as we realized there was a problem we took her to the vet. You make me out to sound like a horrible person and really I'm not. I only meant to voice my frustration and by doing so be able to let it go. And I think it has helped because I really feel defensive about her and your saying she is not happy. She started playing last night and I was delighted. Not for me but because I know she will be a happier puppy if she can get around better and this was a sign her leg was healing. I did not expect or ask the breeder for my money back or for reimbursement of the Vet fees. I only told her so she would be aware the leg problem had shown up in one of her litters. We had a 9 lb Yorkie at one time that was adorable also. We let my son take her when he moved out because we felt it would break her heart if he didn't come home every night since she was so attached to him. Did I want a smaller Yorkie, Yes, guilty. Do I not care about this one because she is bigger than I wanted, No, not guilty. Do I have the same bond I had with Cassie, No, guilty but I truely am working on that because I know that is a fault in me, not in my baby. She is not my Cassie and never will be but she has her own personality and is adorable in her own right. And I do worry that she may sense my disappointment and pray she doesn't because as I said it certainly isn't her fault. It is mine. Am I letting go of wanting what I had with Cassie. Yes and no. It won't be the same bond, it will be the bond between my new baby and me. Just different. I thought you on this forum would understand my frustration and help me to realize what I have. You have not disappointed. Sometimes we need harsh word to make us realize. So thank you all.