Is my rescue puppy a yorkie?

[topknot]

I do not know of any reputable breeder that would hand over any of their pups to a rescue. If I had a pup with a problem - I would still check out prospected parents so I could place him myself in a really good home and know where he is. Period.

Sounds like it was or could be a pet owner that turned him in. My hubby was out our local pound (since we donate food to them and we go there to drop off the bags) and there was someone there that was dropping off a bassett puppy, since he was 6 months and they decided they did not want him anymore. So sad! They said that he was not looking like a puppy anymore and he was turning out to where they no longer liked him. So wrong!

[vicstasi]

daylee thanks so much! Yes the maltese dog is 3years old..girl named holly. We adopted Diesel so she would have company. I just love to look at a the cute yorkies that you all have.

[vicstasi]

Top knot...The rescue place handles puppies from shelters and breeders. Perhaps a puppy mill breeder? Thats what she told me. It was because his ears were floppy. Funny thing is now one is up and one is still floppy. too funny and too cute! Im glad I rescued him and now he has a great home!

[Cha Cha]

I think he looks Yorkie. He is certainly cute! And, I love his name you have given him. You are going to have loads of fun with that little hair ball, and welcome to YT!!!

[vicstasi]

Cha Cha...Thanks so much! I
luv your yorkie too!

[Ladymom]

He looks like a Yorkie to me. I'll bet he was the last one left in a backyard breeder's litter that didn't sell. Since males are close to puberty at five months and can even start marking, I bet that's why she turned him over to a rescue group.

He's very cute!

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by vicstasi

Top knot...The rescue place handles puppies from shelters and breeders. Perhaps a puppy mill breeder? Thats what she told me. It was because his ears were floppy. Funny thing is now one is up and one is still floppy. too funny and too cute! Im glad I rescued him and now he has a great home!

Unfortunately, lots of rescues aren't really rescues, they are working with breeders to sell dogs. Some breeders have found it's easier to sell dogs if posing as a rescue, and the dogs are sold "as is", which leaves the breeders off the hook. Most rescues don't have that many puppies, although occasionally it's possible, if a puppy mill has been busted, but the rescue should be able to tell you of the bust and where it was located, these things usually make the news so it would be easy to verify it. One of the ways to tell if it's a legitamte rescue is to check them out here, GuideStar nonprofit reports and Forms 990 for donors, grantmakers and businesses. Also, were they very picky on choosing your home, did they want references, or did they just "act" picky? Another clue is did they spay neuter first? Legitimate rescues always do a spay and neuter or insist you do it. Can't say if your dog is a mix, he's really cute, and I hope he's healthy!

[vicstasi]

Nancy1999...I got diesel at 14 weeks old and he was too young to neuter. They had me fill out an application before i even went to see him. It was with Help a Pooch rescue in Algonquin, IL..and they have adoptions at petco every saturday in algonquin. The neutering was included in the adoption fee of 375.00. and Since I got him the lady who I adopted from at the rescue place has emailed me to see how he was doing and if I needed anything. I guess thats a good sign. She was very concerned about adopting a small dog without all the information about me and my family.

Im sure that I will hear from her at the end of the month when he is due to get neutered.

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by vicstasi

Nancy1999...I got diesel at 14 weeks old and he was too young to neuter. They had me fill out an application before i even went to see him. It was with Help a Pooch rescue in Algonquin, IL..and they have adoptions at petco every saturday in algonquin. The neutering was included in the adoption fee of 375.00. and Since I got him the lady who I adopted from at the rescue place has emailed me to see how he was doing and if I needed anything. I guess thats a good sign. She was very concerned about adopting a small dog without all the information about me and my family.

Im sure that I will hear from her at the end of the month when he is due to get neutered.

Oh cool, sounds like everything was on the up and up! Some Yorkies ears droop during teething, calcium is taken from cartilage and uses to create teeth. Joey went through a period where he looked like he had an all white head hair, but around 11 months it turned beige, and his hair is incredibly silky, they change so much the first three years.

[mollie jade]

He is 1000 % adorable and lovable .

[DerbyLayne]

I would shave those ears and I bet you they'll stand ! He's at the teething stage right now, but keep them shaved and I don't doubt they'll go up? Derby's ears weren't even close to looking like that, and they've never stood. Those little ears are halfway there! lucky!

Your little furbaby is so cute!!! Awww...! Welcome home puppy!!!

[Thomas J]

Originally Posted by topknot

I do not know of any reputable breeder that would hand over any of their pups to a rescue. If I had a pup with a problem - I would still check out prospected parents so I could place him myself in a really good home and know where he is. Period.

Sounds like it was or could be a pet owner that turned him in. My hubby was out our local pound (since we donate food to them and we go there to drop off the bags) and there was someone there that was dropping off a bassett puppy, since he was 6 months and they decided they did not want him anymore. So sad! They said that he was not looking like a puppy anymore and he was turning out to where they no longer liked him. So wrong!

that's just messed up...

[katy-yorkie]

Diesel looks like a yorkie...he is soooo cute!! Your white dog is very cute as well.

[LindaBedilia]

He looks like a Yorkie to me, also.

Very cute - both your dogs are cute.

[poppys mummy]

i am so sorry , to busy looking at diesel , holly is absolutely gorgeous too do they get on together ? love jill n poppy xx