Need help with big decision!! 3 Attachment(s) I need help!!!! Please. :( I was supposed to get my Lola this Friday, but when I saw her new pics at 11 weeks, I was not happy. She did not look like a friendly dog and many of my friends didnt think she looked cute or they thought she had an attitude in the photos. I guess she was tired. I attached her photo at 8 weeks and then 12 weeks. When I asked all of you, you all thought she was indeed the same dog and very cute and the more I looked at her the more I realized she is cute and will grow up nicely with all my love. Truthfully, my heart was not into her, but I kept telling myself she is a cutie because my fiance thought she was cute. Well, my breeder sensed that I was not as happy as I was when I first saw her at 8 weeks. When I first met this breeder I was in love with a dog, but she got sold and then the second dog I loved turned out to have a bite issue and I had to let her go. Then I chose this dog that I named Lola and was happy with, but she did not look like the first 2 dogs at all. Last night, my breeder told me she has another dog that looks just like the first two and when I saw the photo I was sooo in love!!! She sensed that I wasnt happy with Lola's appearances and wanted to show me another puppy. I attached 3 pics below. 1. Lola at 8 weeks, 2. Lola at 12 weeks, 3. the new dog. She said she wants me to happy with my decision and now I am conflicted about the dogs. My fiance said to stay with the first dog Lola because if we keep looking at dogs, we may keep seeing cuter dogs and then that would be wrong. Any advice on what I should do. The new puppy is 9 weeks and I would get her next week at 10 weeks while Lola is 12 weeks officially tomorrow and I should get her Friday, if I choose her. The breeder is taking both of them today to the VET and says both dogs have a great disposition and are healthy with no bite issues or any major health concerns. Both are playful. She did say that Lola does have an attitude on her because she is confident. Both are lovable. She was just worried that I did not seem happy with Lola and she wants me and teh puppy to be happy. Which I believe is true. Not sure what to do!!!???!! I do like Lola but I am in love with the new puppy more because that is what I originally wanted my pup to look like. Also I do understand that puppies change and that they change through their adult years too. :confused::confused: |
Both puppies are adorable! The decision will need to be yours, but I would like to point out a couple of things just for you to consider. All puppies go through awkward stages where they dont look "pretty" for brief periods of time. That doesn't mean that they won't be beautiful to you again in just a few more weeks. The difference you are seeing (in my opinion) is the age difference. I think the second puppy will go through a similar stage as the first. If you are concerned about temperament, you need to carefully consider what research has shown about socialization. The longer a pup is with his/her mother and siblings, the more socialization he/she will receive. If a pup is adopted out too soon, there are important lessons they miss out on that only their moms and sibs can teach them. I understand what you're going through. That's a tough decision. |
I think you should get the pup your most in love with both in looks and personality. You wont have any regrets that way |
If I had to give advice Id say go with the new puppy. While lola is an absolute dollface, if you are not into her, you'll always wonder what the 'other pup' would have been like. I think you'd fall in love with whatever pup you decide on though. Also the new pup looks like she has a silky coat while Lola looks like a cottony coat, grooming her could be potentially tougher than the other pup. However that is just the words of someone looking at pictures and I could be totally wrong. Both babies will grow and their looks will change so much. Is there a way you can meet them in person to see which one's personality you like more? |
it is ur decision. But it might just be the age difference |
If you want my uneducated opinion, I would go with the second one she is soooo cute. When you live with them everyday you really don't notice the changes in their look. You want to be happy and it seems you are a bit disappointed with the first one. Remember this little one will be with you for a very long time. You shouldn't have to "learn to like her". I think you will be happier with the second one. I'm sure the first one will be taken very quickly she is also very cute. Don't settle this is a very important decision. :aimeeyork COCO :aimeeyork PEBBLES :aimeeyork TRIXIE |
I am going to see what the VET says today about both and see. Everyone is right that these puppies go through an awkward stage. Believe me, I was the cutest baby ever, but those teenage years...I looked so awkward and ugly! So, I understand that the pups will go through that as well. I am just waiting for a sign to tell me which one is the right puppy. I love my breeder and thinks she is amazing and patient with me and truly cares about her pups and socializing them well, so I trust her when she tells me about the pups character. My mom always told me to pray and God will give you a sign--I had the same issue with law schools 9 years ago and I prayed and one of the law schools housing building was named St. George Hotel (St. George is my saint since I was a little girl) so, that is how I chose my law school. Hopefully, something will show me which one is right............:rolleyes: |
I wish I could meet them and see them face to face and touch them, but I am in NY and the breeder is in Missouri. Thats why this decision is so hard because I dont want to ship a poor puppy all the way on a 3hour flight and then not be happy. |
Is it correct that you are not able to meet the pups, i.e., the breeder is shipping to you? |
Both dog are cute. :wub: You should pick the dog that you like the most. I do not think it is wise for any of us at Yorkie Talk to tell you which dog to pick, because deciding on which dog to adopting is a personal choice. If you are more attracted to the new dog more than Lola then get her instead. Pick a dog that has the looks and personality that you desire. You want to feel joy and not regret after adopting a new dog. Maybe you should list all the things that you like about each dog to help you decide which dog to adopt. Then pick the dog with the traits that you like best. If you are not sure which dog to adopt, then I would wait until I find a dog that I know for sure that I like (100%). The new dog looks just like how my Yorkie looked like at that age. Good Luck!:) |
Yes that is true. She is in Missouri and I am in NY. So, she has to ship the puppies to me. I talk to her all the time several times a day via phone or email about her process and her dogs. I am sure I have annoyed her like no other buyer. I have spoken to a handful of references all over the country and in NY that have purchased from her. I am sooo comfortable with her and trust her completely and love the fact that she has allowed me at the last minute to say no to the puppy that had the bite issue and that she is allowing me to make this decision now. She doesnt push me in anyway and she spends a lot of time with the pups so no one knows the pups better than she does. She really socializes them well in her home. |
personality vs appearance well, i think the personality of the puppy is the most important thing. (and that ALL yorkies are adorable) but i think you need to decide if you care more about the way the dog look or it's personality. if you care more about the cuteness and you think that the new dog is cuter, then you should pick that one. but if i had to pick, i would ask the breeder about the personality of the dogs, and pick based on that. i mean, you are looking at photographs so picking based on photograph is kind of hard...we don't always have good picture days. anyways, if you decided to pick based on appearance, then you can do that yourself and pick which one you like the look better. but if you decide to pick based on personality, i am sure most of us can offer a couple of questions that you can ask the breeder about to help you make the decision. good luck! |
According to the breeder she said both pups are the same. They both like to cuddle and they are both playful and and sweet. She works very hard with them to get used to people and make sure they are socialized. She said that I should be happy with either's personality. They both like to be cuddled and are OK when left alone. SHe said that since the new puppy is 2 weeks younger it is a bit hard to tell since Lola is 2 weeks older. She did confirm that she had an attitude on her---but that was because of her self confidence. Given that.....it seems their personalities are the same......as far as she can tell. this is sooooo hard!!!:(:( |
I will just give my personal opinion, because I'm sure that you understand ultimately it is your decision to make. Without knowing the personality of either pup, I would choose the new one. :) |
I think they are both cute. They are both pups and WILL change into adults that look totally different, so I don't think you can go wrong with either of them. My concerns lie in the fact that the breeder is in Missouri - which is filled with puppymill and BYB and that she would ship a 10 week old pup :( |
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