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Paisleypup · 10-19-2005, 02:59 PM

Well this is past your deadline, but here is my thoughts.
#1 Why are you in SO much of a hurry to take this pup? Will there be others to choose from in the near future? Why not wait until you are in a place where you can keep the dog yourself? What happens if you and your boyfriend split up? Who gets the dog?
#2. I have 2 cats and they get along great with my Yorkie and my Brittany. But I do think you are being wise to use caution and crate the pup until it is bigger. But by all means introduced them slowly at first. It is great that someone can be home to be with the pu at times during the day. Yorkies are people dogs and NEED their humans very much! They are a big responsibility in this respect if you want a happy well adjusted pet.
#3. They don't eat much, but be prepared for vet bills. This breed can have particular needs that require vets regularly. Mine has food allergies and gets sick at times if she gets into cat food etc. You may have to watch out for that with yours and be sure to pick up the food and not leave it down all day long.
#4 This man sounds honest, his contract looks ok. I would like to see a longer health gaurantee though of one year.

Good luck. These little ones are so adorable that we can't resist the urge to take one home as soon as possible once we've made up our minds that this is the breed that we want. But use good judgement for the sake of the dog.

vainchick5 · 10-20-2005, 09:35 AM

I hope it all works out for you guys

Sydney'sMom · 10-20-2005, 09:58 AM

Hi Jenn.

I haven't been on here for awhile so I just sort of skimmed to catch up on the gist of all of the posts on this.

I hope your new baby is adjusting well to your home.

I wouldn't be too concerned about the fact that he seemed shy at the breeder's home. It has been my experience that any personality traits shown by a puppy when you are meeting them at the breeder lean toward the shy and scared side. Syd was friendly and playful at the breeder like the girl puppy you meet there is and now a strong-willed holy terror. If he seemed shy he will probably grow up to be a sweet-tempered calm dog. And wouldn't we all love one like that.

Also don't be discouraged by other's people's opionion of how much free time you have to have to get a yorkie.

I've posted about this before...but my fiance and I have 2 jobs each. We each work a total of 60 hours a week. Syd is alone for 8.5 hours Mon-Thurs. with a break at lunch when I come home. And Fri. for 10 hours with a break at lunch and dinner when I come home.

We have done this since we got her and she is completely used to it. She gets human interaction from either 1 or both of us for at least 7 hours every day except for Fridays. She is happy, healthy and well loved.

Busy people can have Yorkies too....just like busy people can have babies...not all of us are cut out to be stay at home moms.

Bella Bear · 10-20-2005, 10:03 AM

Jenn,

Syd is right. Don't worry about what others might think. You know how you are and how your boyfriend is. What everyone else says, whether positive or negative is just opinions. My boyfriend and I both have jobs and other activities to tend to during the day on a daily basis. Though Bella does not have us 24/7, I can confidently say that she is the very well taken, very much loved and gets tons of attention. Its quality, not just quantity.

Rainy · 10-20-2005, 04:20 PM

Congrats on your new addition. 2 weeks will go by fast. Anyone giving you a baby shower? Let us know when you have picked out a name.

10-20-2005, 09:35 AM	#47
vainchick5 YT 6000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: CA Posts: 6,588	I hope it all works out for you guys __________________ Mommy to Coco and Rocco

10-20-2005, 09:58 AM	#48
Sydney'sMom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Erie, PA Posts: 517	Hi Jenn. I haven't been on here for awhile so I just sort of skimmed to catch up on the gist of all of the posts on this. I hope your new baby is adjusting well to your home. I wouldn't be too concerned about the fact that he seemed shy at the breeder's home. It has been my experience that any personality traits shown by a puppy when you are meeting them at the breeder lean toward the shy and scared side. Syd was friendly and playful at the breeder like the girl puppy you meet there is and now a strong-willed holy terror. If he seemed shy he will probably grow up to be a sweet-tempered calm dog. And wouldn't we all love one like that. Also don't be discouraged by other's people's opionion of how much free time you have to have to get a yorkie. I've posted about this before...but my fiance and I have 2 jobs each. We each work a total of 60 hours a week. Syd is alone for 8.5 hours Mon-Thurs. with a break at lunch when I come home. And Fri. for 10 hours with a break at lunch and dinner when I come home. We have done this since we got her and she is completely used to it. She gets human interaction from either 1 or both of us for at least 7 hours every day except for Fridays. She is happy, healthy and well loved. Busy people can have Yorkies too....just like busy people can have babies...not all of us are cut out to be stay at home moms. __________________ Holly & Sydney visit me on Dogster: http://www.dogster.com/?160307

10-20-2005, 10:03 AM	#49
Bella Bear YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 494	Jenn, Syd is right. Don't worry about what others might think. You know how you are and how your boyfriend is. What everyone else says, whether positive or negative is just opinions. My boyfriend and I both have jobs and other activities to tend to during the day on a daily basis. Though Bella does not have us 24/7, I can confidently say that she is the very well taken, very much loved and gets tons of attention. Its quality, not just quantity. __________________ Rachel & Bella Bella's Dogster Profile Meetup.com-Westside Small Dogs Club (Los Angeles)

10-19-2005, 02:59 PM	#46
Paisleypup Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Montana Posts: 171	Well this is past your deadline, but here is my thoughts. #1 Why are you in SO much of a hurry to take this pup? Will there be others to choose from in the near future? Why not wait until you are in a place where you can keep the dog yourself? What happens if you and your boyfriend split up? Who gets the dog? #2. I have 2 cats and they get along great with my Yorkie and my Brittany. But I do think you are being wise to use caution and crate the pup until it is bigger. But by all means introduced them slowly at first. It is great that someone can be home to be with the pu at times during the day. Yorkies are people dogs and NEED their humans very much! They are a big responsibility in this respect if you want a happy well adjusted pet. #3. They don't eat much, but be prepared for vet bills. This breed can have particular needs that require vets regularly. Mine has food allergies and gets sick at times if she gets into cat food etc. You may have to watch out for that with yours and be sure to pick up the food and not leave it down all day long. #4 This man sounds honest, his contract looks ok. I would like to see a longer health gaurantee though of one year. Good luck. These little ones are so adorable that we can't resist the urge to take one home as soon as possible once we've made up our minds that this is the breed that we want. But use good judgement for the sake of the dog.

10-20-2005, 04:20 PM	#50
Rainy Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: California Posts: 207	Congrats on your new addition. 2 weeks will go by fast. Anyone giving you a baby shower? Let us know when you have picked out a name.