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Originally Posted by Caesars Mom We have had a 2 1/2 yr. old rescued male since May. We know that the original owners paid $1600 for him, but we suspect that he was probably from a "puppy mill". He is a jewel! Six weeks ago we got a 3 1/2 year old female from a reputable show/breeder. She is a champion, but had serious difficulty with pregnancy and had to have the undeveloped puppy removed and was spayed so could not be shown anymore. She is gorgeous and a real lover with us. Had serious problems with pure nastiness to our little male when we first got her, but husband did what the dog whisperer recommended and went at her when she came after our little guy. That has stopped and they are getting along beautifully. However, she had now started attacking our 7 year old grandson everytime he walks into the house. She bites his legs (hurt when he had on shorts, but now is into jeans so no current damage). She even did it to his Dad once. However, sometimes if he is sitting down she will let him hold her and everything is fine. We must agree completely with you regarding the possible inbreeding and show/breeders. Our little girl walked in circles when we got her and when I called the breeder she told me that she had been confined most of her life in order to grow and care for her hair. She had had a dental the week before we got her and had lost several teeth which I thought was very unusual for so young a dog. Also, last week she jumped off the bed and broke her front leg both ulna and radius. The vet said that the reason it happened and that her teeth were bad is that show dogs are notoriously kept restricted and don't g et enough exercise to make their bones and teeth strong. She says the only thing we can do is keep her on good food and make she she gets plenty of exercise! I know this is long, but I hope that our experience will perhaps be helpful to others. We thought we had really done our homework too. |
I feel for you. My grandchildren aren't allowed to visit as long as I have this Yorkie. One of my grandchildren is autistic and always bonded with my dogs. He's a gentle soul and so are my other two dogs. It's not easy when a situation like this affects one's family life.
You have no idea how I was blasted by a few members when I posted on another thread warning them about this breeder. I feel nothing but contempt for the breeder of this Yorkie. She has done this to others. I wish you good luck, let me know how it goes. I will pm you with anything I learn from the behavoirist.
Jessica