Asking for Help....info packet
 

Hi all you yorkie yakkers!

I would like to ask for your input. I have 10 puppies from 3 litters going to homes before you know it........2 weeks of age at the most now but them leaving will be here before I know it! Selling them isnt a problem, I cant give everyone that wants one a puppy and besides I screen.
Anyway, I would really like any input to update my information packet I give out to new owners. You all have had varied experience with different problems. As healthy as my puppies may be when they leave here a problem can arise.
I do have an info packet I include but it lacks and needs updated.

Bloody diarrhea? what should I include besides..............coccidia, giardia, HGE, dehydration. any tidbits of info would be appreciated.....what worked for you?
Hypoglycemia? nutrical........freq. feedings, minor stress.
I dont want to overload people with info but I want them to be aware....and educated.

Thank you ahead of time for any input you have to help my yorkies go to "A Great HOME"

.......and one more thing "a toy or blanket sent with them?" do you like that? or does it make a difference?

Hi kelly......I think a small receiving blanket sent with puppy is a great touch.....I know from getting my last puppy that we got a little blanket (that beamer still drags about)...also our breeder gave us a little pamphlet (she makes on her computer)....some food that they eat....and a little soft back book on Yorkies! She also reinforced that we take puppy to our Vet within 48 hours of being home....and taught us about hypoglycemia ( also in pamphlet) as stress of travelling & leaving Mama could cause this in most puppies! Even Though Beamer was our 2nd Yorkie I still appreciated & respected all her teaching and reinforcements of puppy health! Sounds like your the same.....congrats on your puppies! we need more caring hearts & caring souls!
luck,laughter & happiness

Great! I didnt do the blanket and I really appreciate the information.........and its tooooooooooo cute! he still carries it!............I will do this.

my puppy pack
 

what I will give the new owners:

Iam selling mine at 12 weeks old, by that time they have two shots and three wormings and are in perfect health.

my puppy pack includes:

*1lb bag of Royal Canine puppy food (will start at 12-14 weeks old)
*baggy of Royal Canine baby puppy food (they are one now)
*baggy of honey nut cherrios (as treats)
*a fleece baby blanket (preferably the one in the playpen so they leave with the other puppies smells for comfort)
*dingo mini dog bones
*tooth brush and toothpaste
*pee pads (they are now about 95% pee pad trained)
*NuVet vitamines with brochure for re-ordering
*their favorite puppy toy
*a CD with all their baby pictures, the litter pictures as well as mom and dad.

the bitch 6-9 generation pedigree
the dog 3 generation pedigree

AKC reg...I have already reg'd the litter

A booklet with all vital information shots, deworming, vet visits, declaw and tail docking dates also include grooming, clipping nails, taping ears (since they are still teething), puppy teeth, potty training, hypoglycemia info and finally the AKC standard for yorkies.

And most important my information: WHO I am how to reach me 24 hours a day, my vets information and in case of an emergency information.

I love my babies I want them to have the best start!

hope this helps
Kimberly

Info Packet
 

Hi,

My daughter and I just purchased a Yorkie pup yesterday. :D

The breeder gave us a packet and went over everything, and went over the hypoglycemia info several times and included liquid nutrical in the packet. She also included a blanket, food and other information, all of which we are using now.

As a precaution before we left, the breeder gave the pup a syringe full of liquid Nutrical. (It's possible all of it didn't get into him). We live an hour away and made a quick stop (15 mins) at Petsmart on the way home. We had made our purchases and just as we got ready to leave, decided to do a potty stop (for humans). My daughter looked down and asked if the pup was ok and I said sure, he's just sleeping. She handed him to me and went into the bathroom and when I moved the pup's head flopped over like he was stuffed toy with no bones in his neck...and didn't open his eyes or stir. We had just purchased the Nutrical gel and it was in the cart. The pup wasn't responding at all and I opened his mouth and rubbed that nutrical on his tongue and got an almost immediate response. We have another Yorkie but he wasn't this small or this young when we got him so I never had to deal with this before.

So, if you don't already include Nutrical I would say that might be a good thing to include, and definetly going over the information about hypoglycemia a couple of times couldn't hurt. I would have paniced if the breeder didn't make sure we were listening (what with being excited about a new pup) and made us read that paper before we ever left the house. As it was, it still scared us half to death!

Terrilyn and Kimberly, it's so nice to hear from responsible breeders. I see so many that have come through the mills and back yard breeders that it seems that I almost get hard hearted and try to blame it all on the breeders. It's not all the breeders though and it took me a while after I got into rescue to figure that out and then accept it.
There is NO WAY that we would have these beautiful Yorkies without someone out there actually breeding for the betterment of the breed in terms of temperment, health, genetics, pedigree etc. If the responsible breeders quit breeding I guess all that would be left eventually are the puppymill dogs that people buy at the pet store or directly through a broker that is getting them from the puppymills.
A while back I joined a internet group that was all about no puppymills etc and I'm glad I did. If I would have never joined the group I never would have understood the need for breeders that actually care about their dogs, and their puppies and what will happen to them and down the road issues. When breeders actually love the dogs they are breeding and welcome a puppy back that hasn't worked out for some reason it is a good thing, and I know in my heart that I will never have to see the furkid come through my home, unwanted, unloved and neglected beyond belief! I will never understand how anyone could not love one of these little furballs forever. maybe I just don't understand people. In fact, I think I like the dogs more than I like people. Hmmmmm I'll have to think about that one for awhile. LOL Anyway, I'm glad to hear people are doing the right thing when it comes to breeding.

I agree with Terrilyn. My baby, Cairo, just came home last week and I had sent a stuffed dog and a blankie over a month ago that had my other dogs smells on them and she snuggles with them all the time and so does my other dog, Tucker. I think that the items helped both of them with the move. :)

Thank you for your input,

I really like the baby blanket or toy idea..........this is something i didnt include before but I did give or try to give good instructions. The input from my dgs who have left here though I must say make me very happy!

The truth is FEM, my dogs do not leave here with so many things! I have to ask you, being as rude as it is, how much do you charge for your yorkies? LOL you dont have to answer.

I can not compete with that. My thought is, if you are buying a yorkie..........you have to complete the picture...........if you are unable to do that, then you have not done your research.

my pups
 

I really am not offended by your question.

I am asking $1000.00 per puppy

I dont base on size or sex I base it all on the same the "health and quality of the breed."

Kimberly

Hi again.......sorry laura I think you may have meant Kim & Kelly as being the breeders! If I sounded like I was a breeder (Though I eventually would love to be one!) I am sorry! I was just relaying what I received with my boy Beamer! I do have both Female and Male (Abbey & Beamer)...both from different kennels, and hope to breed maybe this spring (if nature /beamer does his duty)!! I have a trusting relationship with our Vet, and a retired breeder who is willing to be my mentor! I have also loved this site and am learning so much! My problem would be selling these furbabies ( i would want to keep them all).....maybe I'll retire form Nursing...lol ! I have so many ppl here in Manitoba that when they find out you "MIGHT" have puppies someday they want on your waiting list! This is kinda overwhelming for me........What kind of questions so you ask? How do you weed out the possible irresponsible owners??
Thanks :)

kit
 

I would add two things I give, but the price in your area may determine how much you give to take home also...I give a carrier and bed..if it was winter (MD) I gave a puppy sweater too...they always get a blanket that smells like home and a teddy Bear they slept with here. Mine are trained to wee-wee pads adn most use disposable...but I send washable ones home at first, even though I have washed them numerous times, they seen to go right to them in the new home. I, also give the first grooming free.

Ooooooops!! Your right Lynnt34... my goof, that is what I meant. haha, well that goes to show you my darn fingers get ahead of my brain, silly fingers...stop stop. LOL Thanks, hope they knew who I was talking about too! ahha thanks for showing me. :D

information packet
 

Luvdorkyyorkies - I have been pondering over your post since you wrote it thinking what also might be of use in your "info packet" to new puppy parent (s).

You have already been given such great advise which is awesome.!

I was thinking too, maybe you could include on your paperwork the web site for Yorkie Talk. I understand that a breeder as yourself cannot be ALWAYS 24/7 on the phone or internet giving advise or answering questions to new puppy parent (s).

Yorkie Talk is always such an inspiration and covers soooo many questions and or concerns that new puppy parent (s) might come across. Along with the stories that Yorkie Talk members give, pictures, etc., it might be a comforting tool at hand. I sure wish I knew about this site when I first received my first Yorkie...

Just a thought... :p

Giving information about Yorkie Talk would be a GREAT idea, schatzie's mom!

I would also (I'm not sure if this is the norm or not) make sure the puppy is clean and well brushed before it goes to it's new home.

I gave Tia her first bath and was already finding knots and snags. I also had to trim her feet and privates. Not everyone knows how to do this, so it would be really helpful to give information on that as well as having it done for them before they take them home:)

The breeder told me she had a bath the week before, so I'm assuming this is why she wasn't groomed again...so, that would have been the only thing I wasn't happy with. I would have liked to have brought home a newly cleaned puppy so I didn't have to worry about that for a few days :)

Thank you Aimee. :) Yes, having a clean soft puppy too is a great idea. When I received my first Yorkie (RIP) she was clean, but also my breeder recommended I DO NOT bathe her for 5 days after she came home so she could acclimate herself. It made sense to me.

WHat a great idea Schatzies mama! This website is a wonderful resource.
Aimee......in the winter I didnt give my babies a bath because I was afraid it would make them sick but I used dry shampoo and brushed them very well.........and put a bow in their hair, boys too! They smelled delicous!

THanks for the input.

After reading this thread I am feeling my yorkie was not loved by her breeder... :eek: BUT I am sure by now I have made up for it with all the love and attention I give her ;) . It seems I have had a terrible experience with my breeder. SHe gave me type written pages with CHloe's shot records and what dates they were next due (wrong according to my vet) She made me sign a spay/neuter contract which states IF I don't have her fixed by 6 months old, I will pay her an additional $200.00 AND she did not give me a receipt...
She will NOT give me her papers. She claims their is a mircro chip in her, my vet can not find one. AND her directions for potty training and warning not to leave her for more then 3 hours alone. She has promised me on several occasions to e-mail me her baby pictures ( I had no computer when I bought Chloe. I got a computer hooked up about a month ago - still no pictures. Several times I called and told her about funny pictures I had of Chloe and wanted to mail her one (especially the halloween one) She told me her address was in the papers she gave me when I asked for it. After hanging up - I looked once, twice, three times - NO ADDRESS... Last week I called again, she made excuses to not give me her address, once again she promised to send me her baby pictures e-mail only. Once again I received nothing... If I ever get a 2nd Yorkie, I will interview and ask "Are you a "Yorkie Talkie yakker?" She's lucky I love Chloe so much... Reccommend her - Heck NO! IF I got a blanket - it still wouldn't make a difference. The LOVE you are showing about your puppies is really all I would need :aimeeyork

WOW!...........hadnt seen this thread in months and forgot about it.

.........I took alot of this advice and Ive used it for months and Im very happy with it!!! I dont give a carrier because its to expensive for me to do and I would have to raise puppy prices to do that, but I think its a great idea!
.....I also have had Yorkie talk on my website for a resource for months and people have found it very helpful. Ive kept it there in my links even though not everyone may agree with the kind of breeder I am here, it still is a wonderful place for people to come to learn. Doesnt matter what you do there will always be controversy!......lol


Patty I am so sorry you had such a bad experience with your breeder. I am never sure why breeders make promises they do not keep then wont return emails or phonecalls. It certainly isnt a good practice.
What really matters is you have your girl now and you love her and hopefully all those negative experiencs with your breeder will come to pass. Bottom line is.....you have the baby and shes in good hands, has tons of love and a great home.

I feel most breeders are IN LOVE with their dogs, and they go to great lengths to provide owners with happy healthy well adjusted puppies. If something negative happens in a purchase, it certainly was never intended and they try to make it right.

Thank you for your kind words.
Every good breeding program is always trying to improve in some way, always something to learn, improving the quality of the dogs, improving the service to owners. Sometimes it takes a long time.

Gosh, I'm sorry your breeder acted like that. Atleast Chloe has YOU now!
I've always found it to be so much fun to put my puppy baskets together. I do tend to go a bit over-board but it's just something that I really enjoy doing for them.

We put in ours:
* A letter from us w/ congrats and contact info
* Copies of all vet records and vaccinations, including med name
* Pictures from the time they were born til the time they left
* Info about Hypog. and Nutri-cal
* A packet from the vet that had the 1st Heartgard pill in it
* Food
* A toy
* Copy of sales agreement/contract

I think that's it...? :)

Hi! I just joined today because I am supposed to be getting a Yorkie puppy in about 2 weeks. The puppy is supposed to be 8 weeks old then. I have read numerous posts here and realize that this is young but the breeder won't keep him any longer. She is definitely the type not to want to clean up poop.
I'm really scared now. I had read a Yorkie manuel she loaned to me, and saw nothing about hypoglycemia and all the other potential health problems. I believe I can deal with those, thanks to all of you here. I have a good vet also. But what concerns me is this: I have three other dogs in my house, two male toy poodles (one neutered, one soon to be) and a female half-cocker, half-doberman. Naturally, the female is larger but she is very sweet natured. She just went through a false pregnancy (so sad to see) and is scheduled to be spayed this coming month. She had a pelvic injury that makes it necessary for her not to have puppies. I am really worried about the tiny baby coming into our household now. I am prepared to keep the baby from harm's reach by using an old baby play pen modified for the puppy. It will have it's bed, toys, water, food and peepee pads all available. There is only one day a week that someone would be away from it for about 6 hours. I really want this baby, have always wanted a Yorkie but do not want to bring it into a situation that is harmful. I love my "kids" very much and would never want to bring a little one here if it wouldn't be good for it. My husband and grown daughter will be helping; we would all love it and lavish attention and care on it but I still don't want to do anything not good for this baby. Please give me some input, I will be very grateful. Thanks so much from such a newbie!

When I got Ceeby, I could not leave him out where my other two dogs are. One is a 23 pound pug and the other a 15 lb mini poo. The pug tries to play and would push him around with her nose or use her nose to lift him off the floor. or she would pounce on him with her big paws. he was only nine ounces and she hurt him a few times with me standing right there ready to grab him up. I took a baby gate and fenced him in the living room where she can't get to him. The old dog has never bothered him. Now he is three pounds, actually 3.9 and she is still too rough trying to play. I have three yorkies now. the largest is just under five pounds and they play and have a great time all gated in the living room.

Well,
I think you should wait to get a yorkie puppy.
They need individual care for awhile.
When things are less busy and less stressful then consider it then.
It would be better for the puppy and your family.

I brought my puppy into a home with other dogs and cats. He is just over 4 months old now and I still never leave him alone with the other pets in the house. I would just rather take extra precautions than have an accident. He sleeps really good in a small crate. When we are home he has quite a bit of freedom. Of course he has taken to playing with our bigger dog but we are always supervising. Even if I have to go get something from another room I put the Yorkie in the X pen or crate. I think if you get a Yorkie you will have to be willing to structure your life around these things to make sure no accidents happen.

Thanks for the advice
 

Thank you all for the advice, I really appreciate it. I'm going to seriously think about whether this is a good time for a baby Yorkie or not. I'm also going to talk to the breeder again to see if she would consider letting it stay with it's mom and siblings longer. I'll let you know what we decide to do. Again, thanks for your input; you've been great!

IBluFeather :)

That is a great idea!

First of all, I am also a new yorkie owner (mine was born on July 1st 2005) which makes her 8 months old now. (with me only 5 months) Wow seems so much longer! Her lazy breeder was also lax in a lot of stuff with her BUT knew enough to keep her with her mother until 13 weeks old. Considering how she did everything else wrong and on the lazy side, I guess I give her credit for keeping her for that long with the Mom. IF this breeder is in such a rush to take babies from Mom too soon, do YOU really want to deal with her. All I can think is "If I knew then what I know now!"
Secondary: your other dogs I don't see as a problem, My sister is a s**tzu breeder (has 14 dogs) and my yorkie has my oldest daughter's 2 dogs as playmates. This is how we dealt with it. My yorkie-Chloe- came to us at 13 weeks old and was only 810 grams. Quite small compared to her oversized Laso & her husky baby cousins at 32 and 40 pounds. I read in Deborah Wood's book titled "Little Dogs & Training your pint sized companion" about playtime with larger dogs & mixing smaller dogs. She warns to ALWAYS have playtime supervised. (no matter what the age) When our 3 are at my house together, we put Chloe's dog playpen (opened up straight) right through the middle of my livingroom and she has one side, the 2 bigger ones have the other side. When I can be standing right next to them while playing, we have taught Sasha "paws down" because it did warn in Deborah Wood's book, "one playful swipe of the larger paw can break a smaller dogs back" I take this warning seriously, although my oldest daughter does not. This means I never let her dog sit, although my services are available to her always. This also means the minute Sasha tries to place her paws on Chloe, the playpen make shift gate goes back up. When your baby comes home, a playpen isn't 100% necessary right off the start, as she will be just as content in a crate when your eyes are not on her or them. The dogs DO learn how to play through the bars and are very happy when they know nothing else. A smaller crate will enable them to sniff and be closer then if the baby was in a large playpen. I have just recently allowed Chloe to play with her "cousins" a little more freely but only because she has just passed the 5 pound mark. I would not allow the size difference to stop you from getting the yorkie, the breeders quality of care and thoughtfulness maybe, but no matter when you get a little yorkie baby, you will still have to keep them well supervised and not on each other until Miss or Mr Baby Yorkie got bigger & stornger anyway, so that wouldn't matter if you got a baby now or later on. Please think twice about the separation from Mom too early though. I think it made mine a much more happy pup being with her Mom longer. She is loving, never cried from day one. (I expected her to cry for the first week) Mom was pushing her pups away by 13 weeks, so I think the separation anxiety is not as strong. I'm not sure how many others will disagree with me but I am sharing with you what I went through in recent months. Hope some of it helps :)

P.S. after thought
 

Siblings?? They are staying longer but not the puppy you are buying? Geeze, what's one more?? Are you sure she doesn't have a bill or two due so has a need to let one go earlier then the others? :confused:

Wow, I wish I would have known you awhile ago! I love the pic CD idea ! Very good!

Some of you breeders are really generous with all the things you send home with your puppies. That is really thoughtful. I got my dog at the age of 10 weeks and she was little only weighing 1 1/2 pounds. My family had had a yorkie 20 years ago, so I did know a little something though. The breeder sent me home with some of her food in a plastic bag and instructions to make sure she just ate something every so often. They told me to use corn syrup if I noticed her being lethargic as that meant her blood sugar had dropped. We never had a problem. This dog didn't show any interest in me when I went to get her but she was the only one available. I saw her sister but she was already claimed. Debbie and I did bond right away though. She was supposed to sleep gated in the kitchen but after she let out those loud cries, I put her in my bed and that's the way it's been ever since.

I think the most important thing is to give your new puppy parents your phone number and let them know that you want them to call you if they have ANY questions. I think that will make everyone feel better.