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Mardelin · 01-23-2010, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by BusyMominAL

Puppies are 11 weeks old. Breeder says they are up to date on everything, only thing they need is rabies ( I assume they aren't old enough for that yet?). She offers a one year health guarantee.

Lol. I've asked everyone else I've talked to about size, but not her. So not sure, don't have weights or anything.

You're right she won't need her rabies until 6 or 7 months of age.

Don't worry about the size. There is no guarantee even if you do see the parents. Hey at 11 weeks the ears can still come, up....we'll help you. and the overbite. That can straighten itself up...pup still has it's milk teeth and she's not finished growing.

Britster · 01-23-2010, 05:57 PM

Congrats! Jackson has a slight over-bite but you can't tell, it's not visible unless your like sitting underneath his chin lol. It doesn't affect his health, eating, etc in any way. He was 5.5lbs when I got him at 9 weeks old and now at 1 year, he's 12lbs! His parents were both below that. So ya never know.

BusyMominAL · 01-23-2010, 05:59 PM

I've learned so much here already- didn't know about the toy breeds not leaving the breeder until 12 wks until I got on YT. Another breeder I talked today was going to let us take a 6 week old pup. Yikes!!

Nope, not concerned with perfection appearance-wise. Our schnauzer is a horrible example of the breed standard (huge bat ears that stick up instead of folding over for one), but we think she's precious and love her!

marcerella02 · 01-23-2010, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BusyMominAL

I've learned so much here already- didn't know about the toy breeds not leaving the breeder until 12 wks until I got on YT. Another breeder I talked today was going to let us take a 6 week old pup. Yikes!!

Nope, not concerned with perfection appearance-wise. Our schnauzer is a horrible example of the breed standard (huge bat ears that stick up instead of folding over for one), but we think she's precious and love her!

makes her more lovable

- 6 weeks is CRAZY early- huge red flag!

Mardelin · 01-23-2010, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BusyMominAL

I've learned so much here already- didn't know about the toy breeds not leaving the breeder until 12 wks until I got on YT. Another breeder I talked today was going to let us take a 6 week old pup. Yikes!!

Nope, not concerned with perfection appearance-wise. Our schnauzer is a horrible example of the breed standard (huge bat ears that stick up instead of folding over for one), but we think she's precious and love her!

You're pup is probably perfect, except those two little flaws.....one we can help you fix and the other is a wait and see game......at 11 weeks pups are still growing.......jaws don't set until 18 months of age. And I've got ears up on dogs that were a year old, just by shaving them.....

Cha Cha · 01-23-2010, 06:49 PM

It sounds like you have your basis covered, so I just want to remind you to post pictures of your new furbaby when it comes home! Reading this has me all excited for your daughter...Oh, and I also think the floppy ears are just so darn cute! Love them!

ETA: Welcome to YT!!

susan lynn · 01-23-2010, 06:58 PM

Welcome to YT, I have a breeder in Georgia where I got my 2 male yorkies. I didn't know what I was doing either. Hobbes (10 months old) has a overbite ( vet says he is fine) he also chooses to have floppy ears which is so cute. The breeder offered to tape them but I told her no. His parents weighed 7-8 lbs and he now weighs 12.5 lbs. So much to love and he is the sweetest big lap dog I have ever owned. The breeder raises her puppies in her house and handles them and loves on them all the time. She had already started potty training and doing small grooming skills when I got Hobbes. He was 13 weeks old when I brought him home. She did such a great job, when his parents had the next litter I went and got his brother and he is a little guy and feisty.

Chloes dad · 01-23-2010, 07:52 PM

Welcome to YT!! not sure about the overbite b ut I can tell you my Chloe's ears are floppy and I love how they look! My vet wanted to tape them or use some apparatus to make them stand but I didn't want to, Shes no show dog but shes perfect to me!!

add1egg · 01-23-2010, 07:53 PM

I'm a newbie to this site, too and am glad to find y'all!!! As far as the overbite and ears...you never know. I had yorkies 20 years ago and because of health and work problems had to find my babies new homes. Now the kids are gone and hubbie is retired (I'm still working40 hrs!). My daughter visited with her newly adopted abused baby and I had the itch all over again! Got my Sasha in August ant grand daughter Celeste helped name her. Anyway, Sasha has ears on the large side and they flopped. So I shaved them down and they still didn't come up. I put a piece of clear packaging tape on them to hold them up and voila! Ears came up! They fell again in a day or so and the tape went back on for about three days. Those ears are up for good now but I still keep them shaved at the tips. I like to see the points. Those floppy ones are adorable, too and they look so cute with them. Sashas were sort of lopsided when we got her at 3 months.

Ashley V · 01-23-2010, 08:15 PM

Chip has an slight overbite and Smokey has floppy ears, has a little bit of an underbite, and is 2 1/2 times the size of average yorkies. Both are perfect enough for me!

Congrats on your decision to get a yorkie! They are great dogs and as long as the health and temperment are good, you and your family will fall in love with any of the two. Welcome to YT!

ellabee · 01-23-2010, 08:19 PM

hi and welcome - Im a newbie too and have learned so much more than i thought possible on this site already

i have no advice on picking one over the other regardng the overbite & ears, but what I believe is that when I went to pick a puppy the pup ended up picking me - maybe you'll feel whats right when you get to meet them!

looking forward to seeing pics of your newest addition

add1egg · 01-23-2010, 08:25 PM

I called about a couple and answered an ad or two online but Sasha was the first I actually saw. I'm a fool for a yorkie and I drove about 90 miles one way for her. I live in a small town and moved here almost 4 years ago. I am SHOCKED at the young age people are letting the pups go. A co-worker bought her boston terrier from a breeder at 6 weeks! This is common here and if my girl has pups, they will NOT leave home so young.

add1egg · 01-23-2010, 08:26 PM

I'm having trouble getting my picture to show. Any help out there?

add1egg · 01-23-2010, 08:33 PM

Disregard the last message! I figured it out. ;-}

yorkie_mama22 · 01-24-2010, 08:06 AM

Congrats on getting a new puppy and welcome to YT. Great site, I wish I found it sooner when my search began for a yorkie. I was lucky enough to learn so much when I purchased my latest baby.

My one girl has big ears, thin, long and crazy wild lol She is even a possible mix but hey I love her and shes perfect in my eyes. Can't wait to see pictures of your new baby! I say get a boy if you can, I love my boy, he is SO sweet and lovable!

01-23-2010, 05:57 PM	#17
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,815	Congrats! Jackson has a slight over-bite but you can't tell, it's not visible unless your like sitting underneath his chin lol. It doesn't affect his health, eating, etc in any way. He was 5.5lbs when I got him at 9 weeks old and now at 1 year, he's 12lbs! His parents were both below that. So ya never know. __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

01-23-2010, 06:49 PM	#21
Cha Cha Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Where the deer and the antelope play Posts: 7,069	It sounds like you have your basis covered, so I just want to remind you to post pictures of your new furbaby when it comes home! Reading this has me all excited for your daughter...Oh, and I also think the floppy ears are just so darn cute! Love them! ETA: Welcome to YT!! __________________ Shelly and the girls Moka Mylee

01-23-2010, 06:58 PM	#22
susan lynn Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,262	Welcome to YT, I have a breeder in Georgia where I got my 2 male yorkies. I didn't know what I was doing either. Hobbes (10 months old) has a overbite ( vet says he is fine) he also chooses to have floppy ears which is so cute. The breeder offered to tape them but I told her no. His parents weighed 7-8 lbs and he now weighs 12.5 lbs. So much to love and he is the sweetest big lap dog I have ever owned. The breeder raises her puppies in her house and handles them and loves on them all the time. She had already started potty training and doing small grooming skills when I got Hobbes. He was 13 weeks old when I brought him home. She did such a great job, when his parents had the next litter I went and got his brother and he is a little guy and feisty. __________________ SUSAN : TESSIE : HOBBES :CALVIN :SASSY There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face! ~ Ben Williams

01-23-2010, 08:15 PM	#25
Ashley V ♥ Chip ♥ Smokey ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Leesburg Posts: 3,835	Chip has an slight overbite and Smokey has floppy ears, has a little bit of an underbite, and is 2 1/2 times the size of average yorkies. Both are perfect enough for me! Congrats on your decision to get a yorkie! They are great dogs and as long as the health and temperment are good, you and your family will fall in love with any of the two. Welcome to YT! __________________ ~~ Chip ~~ Smokey ~~ My heart is wrapped around their little paws Karley Marissa born 1/20/12 weighing 8 lbs 11 oz and 21.5 inches long Last edited by Ashley V; 01-23-2010 at 08:16 PM.*

01-23-2010, 08:19 PM	#26
ellabee Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: british columbia, canada Posts: 145	hi and welcome - Im a newbie too and have learned so much more than i thought possible on this site already i have no advice on picking one over the other regardng the overbite & ears, but what I believe is that when I went to pick a puppy the pup ended up picking me - maybe you'll feel whats right when you get to meet them! looking forward to seeing pics of your newest addition __________________ billie ralphie sophie maddy boo sadieben

01-23-2010, 05:59 PM	#18
BusyMominAL Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 79	I've learned so much here already- didn't know about the toy breeds not leaving the breeder until 12 wks until I got on YT. Another breeder I talked today was going to let us take a 6 week old pup. Yikes!! Nope, not concerned with perfection appearance-wise. Our schnauzer is a horrible example of the breed standard (huge bat ears that stick up instead of folding over for one), but we think she's precious and love her!

01-23-2010, 07:52 PM	#23
Chloes dad Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Kenosha,wi,USA Posts: 117	Welcome to YT!! not sure about the overbite b ut I can tell you my Chloe's ears are floppy and I love how they look! My vet wanted to tape them or use some apparatus to make them stand but I didn't want to, Shes no show dog but shes perfect to me!!

01-23-2010, 07:53 PM	#24
add1egg Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Thomaston,Ga Posts: 35	I'm a newbie to this site, too and am glad to find y'all!!! As far as the overbite and ears...you never know. I had yorkies 20 years ago and because of health and work problems had to find my babies new homes. Now the kids are gone and hubbie is retired (I'm still working40 hrs!). My daughter visited with her newly adopted abused baby and I had the itch all over again! Got my Sasha in August ant grand daughter Celeste helped name her. Anyway, Sasha has ears on the large side and they flopped. So I shaved them down and they still didn't come up. I put a piece of clear packaging tape on them to hold them up and voila! Ears came up! They fell again in a day or so and the tape went back on for about three days. Those ears are up for good now but I still keep them shaved at the tips. I like to see the points. Those floppy ones are adorable, too and they look so cute with them. Sashas were sort of lopsided when we got her at 3 months.

01-23-2010, 08:25 PM	#27
add1egg Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Thomaston,Ga Posts: 35	I called about a couple and answered an ad or two online but Sasha was the first I actually saw. I'm a fool for a yorkie and I drove about 90 miles one way for her. I live in a small town and moved here almost 4 years ago. I am SHOCKED at the young age people are letting the pups go. A co-worker bought her boston terrier from a breeder at 6 weeks! This is common here and if my girl has pups, they will NOT leave home so young.

01-23-2010, 08:26 PM	#28
add1egg Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Thomaston,Ga Posts: 35	I'm having trouble getting my picture to show. Any help out there?

01-23-2010, 08:33 PM	#29
add1egg Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Thomaston,Ga Posts: 35	Disregard the last message! I figured it out. ;-}

01-24-2010, 08:06 AM	#30
yorkie_mama22 Currently Suspended! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 2,275	Congrats on getting a new puppy and welcome to YT. Great site, I wish I found it sooner when my search began for a yorkie. I was lucky enough to learn so much when I purchased my latest baby. My one girl has big ears, thin, long and crazy wild lol She is even a possible mix but hey I love her and shes perfect in my eyes. Can't wait to see pictures of your new baby! I say get a boy if you can, I love my boy, he is SO sweet and lovable!