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Susan123 · 03-22-2008, 10:39 PM

Here is a link of what a true silky terrier looks like

http://www.gotpetsonline.com/picture...-terrier-0092/

http://www.dogbreedz.com/dogbreeds/silky-terrier.cfm

There hair never grows long like a yorkie. They look like foxes to me.

CoCo Puff Stuff · 03-22-2008, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by frodo1

I think the baby pup Im supposed to pick up on the 31st is not a yorkie but a silky...I've attached a picture.

Someone please give me some input..i think she is cute but I want a yorkie.

I think I can still back out of this deal, please help???

Lisa

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g...syMae08003.jpg

I don't think you should feel guilty or horrible for backing out of the deal if you're having second thoughts. You don't have possession of the dog so noone gets hurt, but possibly your pocket book. Better to do some more research and find a good breeder, and get a dog you will love and not have resentment towards.

Susan123 · 03-22-2008, 10:43 PM

Here's AKC's description and another pic

http://www.akc.org/breeds/silky_terrier/index.cfm

You're smart to be careful.....Some people will mix them and sell them as a yorkie.

The above poster is right, if you don't feel good about it take your time you'll find the perfect one.

Keno · 03-23-2008, 02:54 AM

if you want a yorkie, and you are not certain this is a yorkie, then do not feel obligated.

There is a difference when I look at the websites. But the picture you showed of the momma dog, it looks like a yorkie to me.

do what you think is best. You do not want to live your life wondering.

Good luck!

Judy in Waco · 03-23-2008, 04:04 AM

Welcome to YorkieTalk.

There are several issues here beyond appearance.

First, the fact that she was selling her pups through a drive-thru window. That really bothers me. If she does that, what else does she do or not do for that matter? I think you may be looking at a pup with some serious health issues down the road if you're not careful.

Then, you weren't able to see the sire or even a photo. I would question that.

The mom looks like a yorkie to me, but you need to be concerned about more than appearance. It also doesn't look like she has LP, liver shunt, heartworms, etc... but who knows? Chances are there's no health guarantee either.

I would walk away even if it means losing a couple hundred dollars. The right pup is worth waiting for.

I am proud of you for asking questions. When we know better, we do better.

hha · 03-23-2008, 04:17 AM

whoops, the picture I saw looked like an adult yorkie, will go look and see if I can find any of the pups. I went back and looked again, it doesn't look silky to me at all, looks like pet quality yorkie...I would go look at the pups

PrincessDiana · 03-23-2008, 12:13 PM

Yeah if you're not comfortable, don't buy it. A puppy is a huge investment of both your time and your emotions and your feelings would definitely affect your care of the puppy.

BUT.. that dog looks like a Yorkie to me.

a2luckygirl · 03-23-2008, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by frodo1

OKay....Ill tell you the story. I have been beggin my husband for another dog for quite a while esp. a yorkie and he said "Let's wait"

I had just brought the subject up again one morning when he pulls up at a Bojangles chicken place with our golden in the backseat...(small town too) and the lady at the window says "Nice Dog and by the way I raise dogs" My husband proceeds to say "What kind" and she said "Oh small yorkies" HA! He proceeded to say "I better call my wife" So of course I jumped on it, a little impulsively I might add. I really thought God was setting me up.

But I didn't get a good look at mom and when I read on this site about silkies and yorkies I really thought I goofed. i dont mean to sound spoiled but I really do want a baby doll faced yorkie. Oh and by the way this is the sweetest little old lady you could ever meet. I know she would probably give me my money back. I just feel like such an idiot.

You guys are really helping me sort this out. Thanks! Keep talking

To me this lady mislead your husbans1 I would be very nice,tell her that you thought it was a yorkie, and not a sliky! and that you have waited for a long time- and want a yorkie!
It might all be woked out between evryone just fine!
Good luck!

livingdustmops · 03-23-2008, 12:24 PM

I also believe this is a Yorkie and not a Silkie. Many Yorkies have the terrier muzzle. The baby doll face is not on all Yorkies but having said this I would do a little more research and find the puppy of your dreams.

katcarasella · 03-23-2008, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frodo1

OKay....Ill tell you the story. I have been beggin my husband for another dog for quite a while esp. a yorkie and he said "Let's wait"

I had just brought the subject up again one morning when he pulls up at a Bojangles chicken place with our golden in the backseat...(small town too) and the lady at the window says "Nice Dog and by the way I raise dogs" My husband proceeds to say "What kind" and she said "Oh small yorkies" HA! He proceeded to say "I better call my wife" So of course I jumped on it, a little impulsively I might add. I really thought God was setting me up.

But I didn't get a good look at mom and when I read on this site about silkies and yorkies I really thought I goofed. i dont mean to sound spoiled but I really do want a baby doll faced yorkie. Oh and by the way this is the sweetest little old lady you could ever meet. I know she would probably give me my money back. I just feel like such an idiot.

You guys are really helping me sort this out. Thanks! Keep talking

I know how anxious you must be and I'm sure you'll find the right furbaby soon. My radar would have gone off as soon as the lady said, "Oh, small yorkies" In my opinion that's a red flag phrase.
You're getting alot of good advice here, good luck!

NYYJeterGrl626 · 03-23-2008, 12:32 PM

If you feel uncomfortable about the dog don't take the dog. I have silky and when I got him, the place had told my mom it was yorkie. Well once I looked at the paper it was a silky. Alot ppl still think Tobey is a yorkie till this day and I tell them no he is a silky. I always wanted a yorkie and I finally got Isabella 6 yrs later after Tobey and he is a great dog.
Here's a pic of Tobey... Silky are great dogs, but if you don't want one don't take it.

4doggiemama · 03-23-2008, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Judy in Waco

Welcome to YorkieTalk.

There are several issues here beyond appearance.

First, the fact that she was selling her pups through a drive-thru window. That really bothers me. If she does that, what else does she do or not do for that matter? I think you may be looking at a pup with some serious health issues down the road if you're not careful.

Then, you weren't able to see the sire or even a photo. I would question that.

The mom looks like a yorkie to me, but you need to be concerned about more than appearance. It also doesn't look like she has LP, liver shunt, heartworms, etc... but who knows? Chances are there's no health guarantee either.

I would walk away even if it means losing a couple hundred dollars. The right pup is worth waiting for.

I am proud of you for asking questions. When we know better, we do better.

It's not fun to have a Yorkie with health problems. Just ask me!!!

frodo1 · 03-23-2008, 04:14 PM

Well , I'm not getting the pup.....she wasn't selling her puppies through a drive thru window however...she is a 75 year old lady that saw a pretty golden and mentioned she raised dogs herself. She is really a doll, and it seems that most people agree she is a yorkie but what does Pet Quality mean? Is that the opposite of show quality, and chances are the pups will look a lot like mom. She agreed to give me my money back and I felt really bad for going back on the deal. That is really not my character.

However I am corresponding with a couple of breeders that have the females I am looking for. Wish me luck.

Thanks all

Heres a pic of the cute pup
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g...syMae08002.jpg

hha · 03-23-2008, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NYYJeterGrl626

If you feel uncomfortable about the dog don't take the dog. I have silky and when I got him, the place had told my mom it was yorkie. Well once I looked at the paper it was a silky. Alot ppl still think Tobey is a yorkie till this day and I tell them no he is a silky. I always wanted a yorkie and I finally got Isabella 6 yrs later after Tobey and he is a great dog.
Here's a pic of Tobey... Silky are great dogs, but if you don't want one don't take it.

Tobey looks like a yorkie too me..

MindieRose · 03-23-2008, 05:01 PM

Thats a yorkie in the pic, and she might even be a very nice looking one as well, just a very unflattering picture.

03-23-2008, 02:54 AM	#19
Keno Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: sunny CA Posts: 789	if you want a yorkie, and you are not certain this is a yorkie, then do not feel obligated. There is a difference when I look at the websites. But the picture you showed of the momma dog, it looks like a yorkie to me. do what you think is best. You do not want to live your life wondering. Good luck! __________________ Dogs are such agreeable friends, they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms, they do not borrow money, they only beg for food and love.

03-23-2008, 04:04 AM	#20
Judy in Waco Gizzy & Kandi spoil me Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 8,477	Welcome to YorkieTalk. There are several issues here beyond appearance. First, the fact that she was selling her pups through a drive-thru window. That really bothers me. If she does that, what else does she do or not do for that matter? I think you may be looking at a pup with some serious health issues down the road if you're not careful. Then, you weren't able to see the sire or even a photo. I would question that. The mom looks like a yorkie to me, but you need to be concerned about more than appearance. It also doesn't look like she has LP, liver shunt, heartworms, etc... but who knows? Chances are there's no health guarantee either. I would walk away even if it means losing a couple hundred dollars. The right pup is worth waiting for. I am proud of you for asking questions. When we know better, we do better. __________________ The fullness of our heart is expressed in our eyes, in our touch, in what we write, in what we say, in the way we walk, the way we receive, the way we need. -Mother Teresa ( RIP Gizmo 3/9/07-8/18/12)

03-23-2008, 04:17 AM	#21
hha No Longer a Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Seneca, SC Posts: 2,837	whoops, the picture I saw looked like an adult yorkie, will go look and see if I can find any of the pups. I went back and looked again, it doesn't look silky to me at all, looks like pet quality yorkie...I would go look at the pups Last edited by hha; 03-23-2008 at 04:21 AM.

03-23-2008, 12:13 PM	#22
PrincessDiana I ♥ Franklin & Maggie Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,068	Yeah if you're not comfortable, don't buy it. A puppy is a huge investment of both your time and your emotions and your feelings would definitely affect your care of the puppy. BUT.. that dog looks like a Yorkie to me. __________________ Diana , Mommy to Franklin, Maggie, Oliver, and Millie - RIP Piper

03-23-2008, 12:24 PM	#24
livingdustmops Princess Poop A Lot Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,728	I also believe this is a Yorkie and not a Silkie. Many Yorkies have the terrier muzzle. The baby doll face is not on all Yorkies but having said this I would do a little more research and find the puppy of your dreams. __________________ Cindy & The Rescued Gang Puppies Are Not Products!

03-22-2008, 10:39 PM	#16
Susan123 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 1,455	Here is a link of what a true silky terrier looks like http://www.gotpetsonline.com/picture...-terrier-0092/ http://www.dogbreedz.com/dogbreeds/silky-terrier.cfm There hair never grows long like a yorkie. They look like foxes to me.

03-22-2008, 10:43 PM	#18
Susan123 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 1,455	Here's AKC's description and another pic http://www.akc.org/breeds/silky_terrier/index.cfm You're smart to be careful.....Some people will mix them and sell them as a yorkie. The above poster is right, if you don't feel good about it take your time you'll find the perfect one.

03-23-2008, 12:32 PM	#26
NYYJeterGrl626 YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Clearwater FL Posts: 291	If you feel uncomfortable about the dog don't take the dog. I have silky and when I got him, the place had told my mom it was yorkie. Well once I looked at the paper it was a silky. Alot ppl still think Tobey is a yorkie till this day and I tell them no he is a silky. I always wanted a yorkie and I finally got Isabella 6 yrs later after Tobey and he is a great dog. Here's a pic of Tobey... Silky are great dogs, but if you don't want one don't take it. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Tobey Isabella SonnyShelleySimonMember of the Spoiled Rotten Club Last edited by NYYJeterGrl626; 03-23-2008 at 12:33 PM.

03-23-2008, 04:14 PM	#28
frodo1 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 28	Picture of the Pup in question Well , I'm not getting the pup.....she wasn't selling her puppies through a drive thru window however...she is a 75 year old lady that saw a pretty golden and mentioned she raised dogs herself. She is really a doll, and it seems that most people agree she is a yorkie but what does Pet Quality mean? Is that the opposite of show quality, and chances are the pups will look a lot like mom. She agreed to give me my money back and I felt really bad for going back on the deal. That is really not my character. However I am corresponding with a couple of breeders that have the females I am looking for. Wish me luck. Thanks all Heres a pic of the cute pup http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g...syMae08002.jpg

03-23-2008, 05:01 PM	#30
MindieRose Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,280	Thats a yorkie in the pic, and she might even be a very nice looking one as well, just a very unflattering picture. __________________ Proud Mommy of Gavin, Ethan, Morgan, Nia, Olivia, and Kiana and baby #7! Also Mommy to furkids: Cleo ,Lola, Lilly Appletini, and Diesel. and Sunny, Ethan's Golden therapy dog in training.