Help! Question

[jackson25]

Originally Posted by gaiasdaughter00

I wouldn't do a lot of judging on the price, i am kinda an example of price doesn't mean a lot. I got karma free, and she is house trained and spayed, the lady was just a rich spoiled brat and didn't care what mommy paid and just didnt want the dog anymore.
she is a great dog aside from the lp
the pup looks puppy more then 18 months.. like 18 weeks...

Your situation is very rare. I do put alot of judging on price. It is not cheap to whelp & raise a litter if done properly. Not to mention testing and raising quality breeding stock.

[tarczely]

aww so cute ! what a doll, I sure would scoop her up! good luck

[jackson25]

Originally Posted by MelissaT

I don't think the pic posted so I will try it again...Sorry guys I'm new to using this site so I may have a few learning curves! All of your are so sweet & helpful! THANK YOU!!!!

Yes, she is very cute. I still stand where I did before. All puppies are cute, you still have to research what you are getting and who from. I would feel more comfortable purchasing from a reputable breeder you are able to visit and one that will be there for you through the puppies life. Also, you will get a health guarantee.

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by jackson25

I always refer to the top line area, to the beginning of legs as the saddles. {from my country days}....if you threw a saddle on their backs, that area would be covered, not the leg area where the tan/gold is.

I know what the saddle is....but what did you mean breaking in that area?

[jackson25]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

I know what the saddle is....but what did you mean breaking in that area?

Puppy coat changing....

[gaiasdaughter00]

Originally Posted by MelissaT

I have not seen her in person yet. I was going to drive there tonight or tomorrow afternoon. I have been chatting with the husband & wife. Here's what I know so far:
Up to date on shots, crate trained, Akc Registered, they bought her as a family pet off of LSN from a breeder that told them that the parents were tiny also but they did not get to see them, great with kids, she is 8 months (my mistake), born on 7-11-09, shes laid back & likes to sit in lap a lot, no health problems. I asked if she knew a website for the breeder she bought her from but she did not.
I am attaching another picture she sent me....

be sure to have a vet look at her, when I took Karma into the vet they found the LP and when I talked to previous owners she said she never knew and the vet never said anything (which could be their word or could be hiding it from me) why are they giving her up?

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by MelissaT

I don't think the pic posted so I will try it again...Sorry guys I'm new to using this site so I may have a few learning curves! All of your are so sweet & helpful! THANK YOU!!!!

8 Months looks about right...nice head and ear set, by the way, tips of ears need a good trim. Nice gold color.

So you're getting her from a family that purchased her so they are attempting to rehome her and their fee is $400.00. I she spayed. Usually the price of a rehome is the cost of a spay/nueter & teeth cleaning.....but, that's because the incurred the fee. But, still an extremely good price.

[AmyChristine]

I think that she is cute, I would go there and see how you feel. If she is 8 months she has already done most of her growing and will prob not get a whole lot bigger. It is not unheard of at all to get a rehome for 400-500 dollars. That is a great price for such a young dog. Just follow your instincts if it feels right when you get there then go for it.

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by jackson25

Puppy coat changing....

Ah but, as a show person and breeder that's not where you want the coat to change. You want the color to bleed through the black. Changing in the saddle gives the illusion of a bad topline.....but, that's from an exhibitor's eye......

[Imma-captivated]

I hate to muddy the waters here, BUT if you read how I acquired my furbaby I knew very little about her and the breed in general. I saw her.. feel in love and bought her on the spot. I was browsing through a thrift store at the time .

I can not tell you how much joy and laughter she has brought into our lives. I couldn't begin to put a price on that.

I still don't know all that much more and really don't care. I did get her pedigree but the original breeder has since passed.

If I were you.. I would think about what your objectives are. Are you thinking about breeding or just want someone to love you and someone you can lavish your on.

If you have apprehensions why not make an appt. with a vet in the area and have him look her over. If everything is above board the current owner shouldn't have a problem with that. Leave her something of value that you most definitely want back. If she objects.. something may not be quite right.

If things don't work out with this one.. for sure keep searching. Buying my little sweetie is one of the best decisions I have ever made.

Best wishes to you....

Susan

[jackson25]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

Ah but, as a show person and breeder that's not where you want the coat to change. You want the color to bleed through the black. Changing in the saddle gives the illusion of a bad topline.....but, that's from an exhibitor's eye......

Right, and from the picture I couldn't see that. The pic was very small.

[Nancy1999]

This sounds more like a rehoming than a breeder selling, if you want to be safe, you should ask for her vet's name, the dog has to have records of shots. I have to tell you that some people do sell dogs that have heart worms, and it's very expensive to treat, if you are on a budget talking to her vet could help protect you. From the looks of it she's very cute, and some people rehome just because they have a hard time house breaking Yorkies. It does make you wonder why they are selling her. One other thing, sometimes yorkies are tiny because the have Liver shunt, another costly ailment to treat.

[gaiasdaughter00]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

This sounds more like a rehoming than a breeder selling, if you want to be safe, you should ask for her vet's name, the dog has to have records of shots. I have to tell you that some people do sell dogs that have heart worms, and it's very expensive to treat, if you are on a budget talking to her vet could help protect you. From the looks of it she's very cute, and some people rehome just because they have a hard time house breaking Yorkies. It does make you wonder why they are selling her. One other thing, sometimes yorkies are tiny because the have Liver shunt, another costly ailment to treat.

heart worms is my next hurdle i am scared to have karma tested, i mean don't get me wrong i am going to, but i am so scared and nervous. the previous owner is kinda pissing me off cause seh won't return my calls or emails now about getting karma's vet records.

[chandracz]

It looks like a yorkie to me but it might also be a BYB... That's how I got Bailey and I didn't even know it Just be careful...

Originally Posted by MelissaT

I have not seen her in person yet. I was going to drive there tonight or tomorrow afternoon. I have been chatting with the husband & wife. Here's what I know so far:
Up to date on shots, crate trained, Akc Registered, they bought her as a family pet off of LSN from a breeder that told them that the parents were tiny also but they did not get to see them, great with kids, she is 8 months (my mistake), born on 7-11-09, shes laid back & likes to sit in lap a lot, no health problems. I asked if she knew a website for the breeder she bought her from but she did not.
I am attaching another picture she sent me....

[yorkieusa]

I'd grab her up.