This has been bothering me for two days

[Misti1]

Originally Posted by Brodi mom

Oh well i wouldnt worry about it im sure in the past year she realized something was different about her .. seeing others in books and pet smart etc.. even the ugly ones need to be loved . and well she know not to get you to pick out her next one..LOL sorry just kidding.. Have a Happy Thanksgiving.

Yep, I'm sure I'm out of graces but good.

[Misti1]

Originally Posted by Sugar's Mom

One thing I have learned in the past few years is that yorkies are like a box of chocolate. You never know what you are getting. Believe me, I know. Every dog I have with the exception of one has come from well thought of show kennels. They are all as different as night is from day and none have turned out like I thought they would with the background they have.

Thanks Sug

[Misti1]

Originally Posted by Bay-Bay

Although, it is always better to buy from a place where you can see the parents....you cannot continue to beat yourself up over this. Unless you can see into the future, you had no way of knowing how this pup was going to look.
As long as they love her and are providing her a good home..give yourself a break. You know you are not a bad malicious person and so does your cousin, I'm sure. But, I do understand what you are going through, I have family just like that....
Good luck and try to have a wonderful THANKSGIVING!!!

Thank you, that was sweet

[Misti1]

Originally Posted by troubletb

Nothing againist you, as I think you have learned your lesson about buying a puppy from a puppy store, but what I don't understand is:
You can pick up a paper at any given time and locate a breeder (now, I'm not saying that everything in the paper is good) but you usually have many to pick from, you can spend the day and go from house to house and find a decent dog, why on earth would youor anyone else buy from a puppy store, you can't even see the mother, let alone both parents and the siblings..

I breed, and usually have 1 litter a year, I am lucky as many of my puppy parents are repeat buyers or recommend me to someone and I have always sold my puppies to the best of homes. I sell my girls for $1000 and my boys for $750. They are all healthy and are 100% AKC yorkies. Yet people will go into a puppy store and pay these crazy prices for a dog they have no information on.

If you cousin loves her dog and she never brought up the fact that both girls look completley different, I wouldn't worry about it.

I guess I have one question: Why did you decide after you brought the 1st puppy home that she wasn't for you? What was that trigger? And why didn't you just bring her back. $2200. for a dog with ear mites and kennel cough? Doesn't that seem a bit high and outrageous!

Ok for the answer on the newspaper breeder thing, look at the post above about my experience with "newspaper breeders".

Also another preciptating factor is that I had started my search, and had asked extensively on here for help, but there was none to be found. I had gone to the AKC site and gotten the names of the like one or two in this area. and they either did not return my call or didn't have litters etc. Then there was one, right near me as a matter of fact, and she kept coming up with every excuse under to sun not to let me near her house or to even bring the puppies to me.

It was almost like I couldn;t find one in Memphis, except to turn to the store thing, I was very frustrated.

Ok and to answer the health problem questions. They had me take her to the vet within 72 hours (of course you know THEIR vet is in THEIR pocket). He just brushed thses issues off as minor, said "most puppies had these problems", gave me the medicine and exam free and sent me packing with instructions as to what to do. I still did not have a good feeling, so I called my puppy counselor (code name for sales person at puppy corral), and she also said it was nothing to worry about, par for the course, not ususual, yada yada.

By this time I was already liking her, and she was so very very adorable (then), that this was the one I wanted Rachel to have.

As for why I decided she was for Rachel, and not me, I can't explain it, but I have an intuition that guides me to do almost everything, and I try to listen. I felt that is was meant for me to get Kaya, but not for myself. I had a feeling that there was another little girl out there for me ( at this point, Maya would not even have been conceived), or the time just wasn't right for me or something.

Once again, I did come onto yorkie talk at this point in time to discuss it, and everyone just could not believe I could give up a puppy so precious, but some congratulated me for doing what I felt was right and making someone else happy. I posted many pictures of Kaya and her development during this time.

[Misti1]

Originally Posted by SamiNFurbabies

Well, there is nothing that you can do, other than not buy from a petstore again, to solve problem number one. So don't you beat yourself up about that.
And secondly, I would think that too... no offense---but I'd be really ticked off. However, all you can do is be honest with her and tell her that there was no ill intent on your part... can you make her look cute? Like outfits, bows, grow the hair?

Funny you mention that
I've got a plan....The haircut she had didn't help any. Lord I wonder who in Chicago did that???? But anyway, I'm going to talk to her at dinner tomorrow about that.

[Misti1]

Originally Posted by roxies_mom

Not everyone is educated on the puppy store thing. Before coming to YT I really knew nothing of mills, puppystores or byb's. I had gotten Roxie from a pet store and dealt with kennal cough and getting her healthy. I had made an emotional connection with Roxie at first glance. I had to have her. We had went back to the store after a few days to see her again and she wasn't in site. I was crushed thinking and worrying that someone had already bought her. I worried that she would end up in a bad home etc. So I called the store to inquire what happened to her. They still had her but she was in the back being bathed when we were there. We went back and held her some more and put our deposit down on her. I had no idea how sick she was getting at the time. We got her home and she was coughing and lethargic by the next morning. I rushed her to the vet and got her started on good health care. Yes I could have taken her back but it was too late there was no way I'd put her back in their care. She was mine to love and take care of now. I did learn to stay away from those places and I just want to tear up everytime I see a puppy in one of those places. My heart just melts out of pitty for them. It's a live and learn world and you can't live beating yourself up for things you had no idea about. If this is bothering you that badly then you should just put it out there to your cousin. Starting out letting her know that your surprised how much she's changed since you saw her as a puppy. If you can take a pic of her, I'm curious to know what she looks like now.
Be thankful the puppy didn't turn out to have major health issues and that she still brings them joy.

I'm with you...even though she was not going to be mine, there was NO WAY Kaya was going back to Puppy Corral. NO WAY.

I'll take pictures tomorrow at dinner.

[Misti1]

Originally Posted by Little Bit

Just to share an experience that my BIL told me. This was before I knew him. He said that he one time bought a beagle at a pet store. Well, when it grew up it looked nothing like a beagle. He took it back to the store and the people were like what kind of dog is that? He said this is the purebred registered beagle that I bought from you a year ago. When he showed them his papers and receipt they gave him a refund!

Ha
Bet that won't happen here.

[Misti1]

Originally Posted by celstu1

ok kaya was an adorable pup. why are you not bringing maya to dinner with you now?

I am not sure what the issue is here? You paid $2,200 for a pup that now is not a perfect little yorkie? awww Im sure kaya is beautiful in her own way and it sounds like she is loved and admired very much. Sounds like you did learn a lesson here and will be more selective when purchasing a pup! Don't be too hard on yourself, kaya is loved and thats really all that matters!

Thanks for your words....another thing, Kaya has been spayed, and this has calmed her down a lot. Maya is a very reambuctious only child with no rules LOL, so actually Kaya couldn't stand her. She jumped back into her travel carrier, and I think if she could she would have zipped it closed. She spent most of the evening running from/avoiding/ snapping at Maya.

This going on throughout Thanksgiving dinner would not be cute.

[Misti1]

Originally Posted by chloesMama

We got our first puppy (not a Yorkie) three years ago from a pet store before we knew ANYTHING about how bad pet stores were, we just assumed that's where everyone got a puppy from . We were not looking for a particular breed , just something that the kids would like, didn't get to big, and "little-shedding" . So we never even considered a breeder because we didn't want a particular breed of dog. We got lucky .Our Sydney turned out to be a great dog. But since then I have learned much about pet shops, byb's , puppy mills...that I would never buy from there again.
I have friends and family that still buy from pet shops even though I have told them and showed them what I learned...Not that I'm an expert , but hey I can back up what I say now......and they still won't listen. They all say "Well this pet shop gets there pups from reputable breeders I try to tell them but they would rather listen to the 16 year old behind the pet shop counter who has been working there for two days ! But I digress.....

That long winded rant ( I tend to ramble at times ) was to tell you that I understand not wanting to leave her , and falling in love with her despite it being a pet shop.

As long as they love Kaya , that should be enough. You didn't do anything with the intention of hurting her. And if she was that worried about your choice , maybe she should have taken it upon herself to do the work. Sorry, not trying to sound to mean...And from what I'm getting from your post she only wanted a Yorkie for "status" or to have people look at her....well then she deserved what she got , because wanting to be like Paris Hilton isn't a good reason to get a dog !Again , sorry...

Stop beating yourself up. You didn't do anything but give them a puppy they love , and what is wrong with that !!!

Ugly puppies need love too

Shes' status minded, and that's no lie.

[Misti1]

Originally Posted by luvfla

I agree! We NEED to see a pic of this 'kid'. I know for sure people do not think my keegan is a yorkie but he is...I have papers.
Get a pic up here ASAP & "Let the Jury Decide!" (I'm gonna bet someone has a pup that looks just like this one!)

pictures soon come

[MauiGirl]

Impulse buying often leads to remorse. We see it, we want it, gotta have it..... then it's not right. It's hard to stop and think, and research, especially when we see an adorable puppy face, and we feel we've gotta jump on it cause they are so hard to come by. Many of us can say "if I knew better I would do better". So you've learned a few things.

Be thankful that the puppy is healthy. That is more important than looks. And I agree, with better grooming and accessories, any dog can become a princess! Buy her some special things and you'll all feel better.

[MauiGirl]

Oh, and one more thing:

Accentuate the positive traits and compliment that. Luckily her family loves her, and therefore overlook any flaws. My Yorkie might not fare so well in a Yorkie beauty contest, but I wouldn't trade her for a million dollars!

[phfgkl]

Wow, down here, you could have bough 2-4 yorkies(beautiful ones) for that kind of money...That's why everyone on here tries to help people out by explaining puppy mills/ petstores..If you have a good breeder, then, they would never have a reason to have to sell to a petstore..

[AVERYxo]

i wouldn't beat yourself up over it! you didn't know any better when you bought her.. and i'm sure it would be a difficult thing to discuss with your cousin (some people will always take things the wrong way! hard to bring up, how to say it.. etc.) but i think ultimately, you should tell her the reasons(not to buy from pet stores, etc.) & that you were aware of those reasons AFTER you had already bought their baby! she should realize that you did it with good intentions! also, this way she will now know the truth, and pass along info./educate others, if it comes up! it's not like you are lying to her..if she looks it up online.. she will find a TON of info(that backs you up!!)
don't worry about it, girl.. they love their baby and that's all that matters! (she is a good fit for them, and you found ur Maya, who is a perfect fit, for you! )
you live, you learn! happy thanksgiving!

[Misti1]

Originally Posted by AVERYxo

i wouldn't beat yourself up over it! you didn't know any better when you bought her.. and i'm sure it would be a difficult thing to discuss with your cousin (some people will always take things the wrong way! hard to bring up, how to say it.. etc.) but i think ultimately, you should tell her the reasons(not to buy from pet stores, etc.) & that you were aware of those reasons AFTER you had already bought their baby! she should realize that you did it with good intentions! also, this way she will now know the truth, and pass along info./educate others, if it comes up! it's not like you are lying to her..if she looks it up online.. she will find a TON of info(that backs you up!!)
don't worry about it, girl.. they love their baby and that's all that matters! (she is a good fit for them, and you found ur Maya, who is a perfect fit, for you! )
you live, you learn! happy thanksgiving!

Wow thanks Avery....and again I want to thank Dina Nicole who was so patient with me through the looking/buying process of Maya. She was the one who led me to my breeder and I just had to suck up that 12 hour drive to get her. SO much for finding a breeder in my area. However, one has contacted me through this board ONCE all of my puppy shopping for myself and others was done OF COURSE.... after months and months of my asking/begging on here.