Yorkie Puppy with Birth Defect ??? I have been searching for a female yorkie and I found a breeder that has females that will be ready by xmas since my breeder that I got Hooks from won't have another litter for some time and I am impatient..... but moving on The females are still young that I haven't really been able to see their personality, but she has a little boy that is 10 weeks. He is 1 lb and has a birth defect. She has had him for a longer time because he still has some trouble and she just wants him to be as healthy as possible before she will let him go to his next home. His back left leg doesn't quite touch the ground, but other than that he is fine. He has the normal problems of a small puppy of his size, but beyond that the leg is his only obstacle. She said that she believed it happened during the birth, but wasn't quite sure since all the other puppies were all fine and she has never had a problem like this. I played with the male just for a little while she was getting the females ready for me to look at and he was adorable. I fell in love:luvu: It seemed like he instantly took to me and I think I want him:confused: She refuses to let him go before she thinks he is ready which is fine with me, but she wants me to be sure that I am ready to take care of him. I think that I am, but I would love input from other members who have puppies with birth defects or do you think I should not take that step. |
Hello there. I'm glad you found a yorkie. Isn't it kinda funny how instead of us choosing the dog they choose us? Anyway, yorkie's are a different kind of dog. I've had alot of dogs in my life but I must say I was ill prepared for my yorkie - mine required alot of patience, training and learning. You may want to find you some good books on yorkies to find out more about them. They do have alot of weird little things to them. Like some of them need to have their little butt glands mashed. I don't know what the correct term is Lol. Alot of them also have allergies and sometimes breathing problems. Most yorkies I've seen develop problems with their legs if you let them jump off of stuff too much and yes like most dogs they don't realize they're small. They will boldly stand up to ANY dog no matter it's size. But they are extremely lovable, good and loyal. My dog barks at anyone who comes near me, hehehe. He's very protective of me. I love my yorkie and I learn something new from him every day. It's an adventure but one well worth taking. If your yorkie has allergies then get them some good shampoo for that and other things. I can't really describe much more about owning this breed. They're very different and will teach you alot. So far my two favorite types of dogs are Yorkies and Poodles. My moms poodle is extremely intelligent. My yorkie also had a birth defect. His one testicle never dropped. I never got him fixed because I didn't want him to have to go through surgery to remove the testicle first. He's such a cool little man and I think God everyday for bringing him into my life. Even when I'm having a bad day all I have to do is look into those big brown eyes and everything gets better. Yorkies are incredible. |
Only thing I would consider is that he needs to be exercised daily. If they get out of shape it is much harder, especially when they are older. Since they have more weight on their joints, I think they have shorter life spans. I pet sit for a three legged lab and she is the sweetest, best trained dog in the world! |
I would suggest you take the puppy to your vet and find out what is really wrong with his leg instead of taking her word that she 'thinks' it happened at birth. He is TINY and who knows if he has luxating patella or something funky with his actual bones. I would just make sure that whatever is wrong with his leg is not serious and won't cause you financial stress and heartache emotionally if it cannot be fixed or he suffers with it. Its probably a good idea to leave him with his mom for another 2 weeks also, until he is at least 12 weeks old. I don't see anything wrong with a 10 week puppy coming home (some insist 12 weeks at minimum) but when they are THAT small, its more beneficial for them to stay with thier mom as long as possible. Good Luck!! :) |
I have a Tri-Pod Greyhound. She is fine. Runs faster than the others and she is a doll. If your new baby should need to have the leg removed..don't think twice. THey are just fine with out. |
A birth defect is something that you should know for your own peace of mind..get a vet to check the puppy out and see if its something you can work with emotionally and financially. I myself have a puppy of 4 mo. with only three legs. She's has more energy than my 11 mo old pup and has more spunk in her trot...she out runs everyone and has a great personality...she's in great health and I believe that we all want a healthy puppy to love and enjoy. :animal36 |
As a breeder, I totally understand the breeder's attitude. But you sound like you are willing to do what is necessary. I have my own question. New one on me: Litter born Mon. 9/13/10. The first pup born was a tiny boy. When I tore him out of the sack as he came out completely inside the sack, it took a lot of rubbing and "slinging" to get him to start breathing and it was more of a gasp. He weighed 4.5 oz. I thought he was nursing, but I didn't reweigh them until the next night (I came down w/walking pneumonia and have been really sick). He's lost a whole oz. and I rushed to the ER vet's at almost midnight (sick as a dog myself.lol) to get Esbilac and a bottle. Didn't have it already cuz I've never ever had a problem birth (no excuse!). Anyway, he wouldn't stay on the bottle. Next AM I took him to my vet and he showed me how to tube feed (never had to do that, either, remarkably). He's only up to 3.6 and it's Fri. 9/17. I've noticed it looks like he can't breath through his nose; opening his mouth to breath and that's probably why he won't stay latched on to the mother's teat or the bottle nipple. Anyone had this experience and waht was the ending??? Thanks, Lin |
One of the rescue dachsies I adopted had a birth defect. She had a club foot, but she never knew it and I never told her;) She ran around like there was nothing wrong with her and she lived to be around 17 years old (vet's estimation on age). |
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As a breeder myself, I have placed pups with special needs a couple of times in the past 10 years and each one found that special home and went for the price of me getting them spayed or neutered (65-95 dollars). They were vetted and had a letter written by MY vet stating their defect and many pages of printed info on the defect. And one is still here with me as a pet as she is very high needs, but was not at 10 to 14 weeks. Her issues did not arise (except for the scoliosis) until she was 6 or 7 months. Many times a dog with a birth defect has more than one. Please make sure you purchase pet insurance at the minimum. Insist on her taking the pup to the vet and xrayed, and then you make an appt with your vet the day or the day after you get the pup(if that is what you intend to do) this baby needs love, care, and mostly lots of vet visits, ortho, etc... I wish you luck and hope you can go in as prepared as possible. |
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