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newyorkiepup · 05-27-2008, 07:26 PM

We picked out our puppy tonight at the breeder. Here are a couple of pictures of him. He's 10 weeks old now. He's got a little white bib because his dad is a Biewer. He weighs 2 1/2 pounds. She thinks he'll get to be about 6 pounds full grown.

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newyorkiepup · 05-28-2008, 04:03 AM

When we bring him home, how soon can we start taking him for walks? When should you start a puppy kindergarten class? How quickly do they potty train? (I'm sure they are all different, but in your experience...) What do I need to ask the breeder when we pick him up?

GreenwoodBiewer · 05-28-2008, 04:09 AM

Hi..
Cutest little puppy. Did you get him from a lady in Elk River? I'm from the Minneapolis area too and she's the only other person that I know of with Biewer litters right now. Just a suggestion, but you may want to ask the breeder to tape up his ears. Although they are very cute the way they are, they may still be able to be trained to go up if you'de like them too. Yorkies ears traditionally go up. The hair needs to be shaved and the ears taped.. it doesn't take very long. Feel free to PM me if you'de like, I'd be happy to help you.

The splitters (Biewer/Yorkies)usually have wonderful personalities.. you'll be very very happy with this puppy. congratulations!!

-Diana

newyorkiepup · 05-28-2008, 04:21 AM

Yes, he's from the lady in Elk River. She told us last night she could tape his ears but we're just going to see if they go up on his own or not. He's cute with them down. He'll be cute with them up. Unless people think we *should* tape them up.

Personality-wise our main concern is that he not eat our pet cockatiels. He was very laid back yesterday. Not very rambunctious. He wasn't shaking or scared or cowering in a corner, but he wasn't running all over crazy either. She said he's like that. Hopefully he stays that way.

GreenwoodBiewer · 05-28-2008, 04:46 AM

Can't help you much on the Cockatiels, I think if he grows up with them and he's introduced slowly to them and he feels they're just part of the pack he moved in to, things should be fine..mine seem to be a bit more low key then my yorkies.

At this age, I don't think the ears will go up anymore on their own, but they're cute either way.. Sandy is a very experienced breeder, go with whatever she says...she's been doing this a loooong time. Say "hi" to her for me..

-Diana

Mizzrosa · 05-28-2008, 04:47 AM

welcome to yt & congrats on the new addition

Juliealfies mum · 05-28-2008, 05:24 AM

Aww he is a cutie ,you might want to buy some puppy pads good for toilet training.

As for the cockateils I have a cockatiel and Lottie does not bother with him but Alfie is very jealous of him and tries to jump up at his cage.He has never harmed him but I just would not trust him with him. But Lottie never bothers with him at all.

andibaby · 05-28-2008, 07:59 AM

You must be soooo excited. I cannot wait for my next one. But I have to wait until at least fall. Sounds like you have almost everything. I am not so sure about the rawhide-I think that is a no-no. Might look it up, and also need Nutri-cal for hypoglycemia-which they are prone too.
Good Luck!!

scrapindee · 05-28-2008, 08:32 AM

Enjoy your new little pup and be sure to post more pictures.

newyorkiepup · 05-28-2008, 08:51 AM

I called the breeder just a few minutes ago and left a message for her I changed my mind and do want her to tape the ears up. That's what normal yorkies look like so I want him to look that way too, but if she doesn't get the message or it doesn't work to tape them, that's okay. I'll love Cruiser no matter what he looks like. He's cute either way.

Oh, by the way, our breeder's name is Wanda.

GreenwoodBiewer · 05-28-2008, 02:07 PM

OOh, then you'll really like that puppy.. I didn't know Wanda was selling hers.. I just talked to her and she's going out to tape his ears right now.

-Diana

JHurtt · 06-02-2008, 02:54 AM

Congratulations on your new baby! We have had dogs and birds for years and years. We used to have a little Parrotlet who got along great with the dogs. Now we have an Eclectus and he too gets along with everyone. He actually knows most of their names and with just sit there calling all of them. Like someone else advised, I would introduce them a little at a time. I also would never leave them alone together. While they might all learn to get along just great together, accidents can happen and it is just isn't worth having anyone hurt or killed. Good luck with your new little one!

cpuff35 · 06-02-2008, 02:07 PM

I just picked my yorkie 2 months ago. I was instructed by the Vet that you should not take the puppy our for walks until they get all their vaccination.

05-28-2008, 04:03 AM	#17
newyorkiepup Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2008 Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA Posts: 77	questions this morning, new pics posted last night When we bring him home, how soon can we start taking him for walks? When should you start a puppy kindergarten class? How quickly do they potty train? (I'm sure they are all different, but in your experience...) What do I need to ask the breeder when we pick him up?

05-28-2008, 04:21 AM	#19
newyorkiepup Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2008 Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA Posts: 77	Yes, he's from the lady in Elk River. She told us last night she could tape his ears but we're just going to see if they go up on his own or not. He's cute with them down. He'll be cute with them up. Unless people think we should tape them up. Personality-wise our main concern is that he not eat our pet cockatiels. He was very laid back yesterday. Not very rambunctious. He wasn't shaking or scared or cowering in a corner, but he wasn't running all over crazy either. She said he's like that. Hopefully he stays that way. Last edited by newyorkiepup; 05-28-2008 at 04:23 AM.

05-28-2008, 04:47 AM	#21
Mizzrosa Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: brooklyn Posts: 2,369	welcome to yt & congrats on the new addition __________________ Lil Miss Martini Butt & Mommy~Proud member of Petite Pups United! & Proud member of the Spoiled Rotten Club & Lil Heartbreakers Club

05-28-2008, 05:24 AM	#22
Juliealfies mum YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: scotland Posts: 2,224	Aww he is a cutie ,you might want to buy some puppy pads good for toilet training. As for the cockateils I have a cockatiel and Lottie does not bother with him but Alfie is very jealous of him and tries to jump up at his cage.He has never harmed him but I just would not trust him with him. But Lottie never bothers with him at all. __________________ From Julie Alfie & Lottie

05-28-2008, 07:59 AM	#23
andibaby Owned By Ace and Lizzie Donating Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: oklahoma Posts: 1,028	You must be soooo excited. I cannot wait for my next one. But I have to wait until at least fall. Sounds like you have almost everything. I am not so sure about the rawhide-I think that is a no-no. Might look it up, and also need Nutri-cal for hypoglycemia-which they are prone too. Good Luck!! __________________ Andrea-Momma to Ace Lizzie and baby Sid

05-27-2008, 07:26 PM	#16
newyorkiepup Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2008 Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA Posts: 77	We picked out our puppy tonight at the breeder. Here are a couple of pictures of him. He's 10 weeks old now. He's got a little white bib because his dad is a Biewer. He weighs 2 1/2 pounds. She thinks he'll get to be about 6 pounds full grown. http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3...r/100_3211.jpg http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3...r/100_3222.jpg http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3...r/100_3207.jpg

05-28-2008, 04:09 AM	#18
GreenwoodBiewer YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 458	Hi.. Cutest little puppy. Did you get him from a lady in Elk River? I'm from the Minneapolis area too and she's the only other person that I know of with Biewer litters right now. Just a suggestion, but you may want to ask the breeder to tape up his ears. Although they are very cute the way they are, they may still be able to be trained to go up if you'de like them too. Yorkies ears traditionally go up. The hair needs to be shaved and the ears taped.. it doesn't take very long. Feel free to PM me if you'de like, I'd be happy to help you. The splitters (Biewer/Yorkies)usually have wonderful personalities.. you'll be very very happy with this puppy. congratulations!! -Diana

05-28-2008, 04:46 AM	#20
GreenwoodBiewer YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 458	Can't help you much on the Cockatiels, I think if he grows up with them and he's introduced slowly to them and he feels they're just part of the pack he moved in to, things should be fine..mine seem to be a bit more low key then my yorkies. At this age, I don't think the ears will go up anymore on their own, but they're cute either way.. Sandy is a very experienced breeder, go with whatever she says...she's been doing this a loooong time. Say "hi" to her for me.. -Diana

05-28-2008, 08:32 AM	#24
scrapindee Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Redlands Posts: 4,842 Blog Entries: 2	Enjoy your new little pup and be sure to post more pictures. __________________ Scrapindee--Team Furry & the Biewers www.houseofwags.com

05-28-2008, 08:51 AM	#25
newyorkiepup Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2008 Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA Posts: 77	I called the breeder just a few minutes ago and left a message for her I changed my mind and do want her to tape the ears up. That's what normal yorkies look like so I want him to look that way too, but if she doesn't get the message or it doesn't work to tape them, that's okay. I'll love Cruiser no matter what he looks like. He's cute either way. Oh, by the way, our breeder's name is Wanda.

05-28-2008, 02:07 PM	#26
GreenwoodBiewer YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 458	OOh, then you'll really like that puppy.. I didn't know Wanda was selling hers.. I just talked to her and she's going out to tape his ears right now. -Diana

06-02-2008, 02:54 AM	#27
JHurtt Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 319	Congratulations on your new baby! We have had dogs and birds for years and years. We used to have a little Parrotlet who got along great with the dogs. Now we have an Eclectus and he too gets along with everyone. He actually knows most of their names and with just sit there calling all of them. Like someone else advised, I would introduce them a little at a time. I also would never leave them alone together. While they might all learn to get along just great together, accidents can happen and it is just isn't worth having anyone hurt or killed. Good luck with your new little one! __________________ Jen and the Bloomin' Biewers Gang

06-02-2008, 02:07 PM	#28
cpuff35 Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Cresskill, NJ, USA Posts: 1,030	I just picked my yorkie 2 months ago. I was instructed by the Vet that you should not take the puppy our for walks until they get all their vaccination.