4 YORKIE'S......How did this happen?

[artie merlino]

Aloha Everyone......it's been awhile, just doing an "Insanity" up-date?
Since I've had my Yorkie Family, my 6 yr. old Artie-Father and a 5 yr. old female, Abigail & their Daughter Pom-Pom, almost 4 yrs. old now. I some how
have ended-up doing "Yorkie Rescues", I must be a Yorkie Magnet? A friend of mine that is a Yorkie Breeder gave me a small male, he is 5 months old now
but I have had him for 2 months since May 4th. My Birthday was on May 27,
she said he was a Birthday Present? He is barely 3 lbs. He has been alot of work since it's been awhile since I have had a Puppy! I have not even named him yet, b/c I am still debating over whether I should keep him or not?
I feel so guilty if I keep him b/c I did NOT plan on getting another Dog, especially another Yorkie! So I was NOT mentally, emotionally or financially ready to acquire another one? The Breeder said if I do NOT want him I can sell him and give her 1/2 the money (she wants $1,000.00 for him). My Pack has accepted him and I have NO Problems w/him, he is AKC Registered w/5 Champions in his Pedigree (3 Generations) and has had all his shots/wormed,
all I have to get is his Rabies shot, Micro-chip and Nuetering. I have not really invested much money since I already have everything for the other 3.
He is already, Leash & Crate Trained and almost House-Broken, except for a couple of pee accidents! He knows basic commands & Tricks, he's actually getting "Trained" by the other 3. I like him but I'm not totally in Love w/him the way I am w/my 3. When I have taken a Rescue in the past I have kept them as long as 3 months to find them a new forever home, but in this case
the Breeder is putting pressure & guilt on me to keep him b/c she knows how I care for my Yorkies. My Heart and Mind are trying to make the right decision
I have had up to 5 Yorkies, it's too much work, I am barely keeping up w/4!
I feel guilty if I keep him b/c of the Economy, I'm supposed to be cutting corners & staying on a Budget and I feel guilty if I sell him b/c I feel like I'm insulting a Friend that has given me a Special Gift! Do I sound confused? Thanks for letting me vent, I guess I should be Happy & Grateful that my Friend thinks so highly of me! I still don't know what to do?

[MyBabyFynnlie]

Wow, that is a big strain on you, financially and emotionally! I can't imagine it.

I know you're feeling guilty about it, but if you can't love him the way that he needs to be loved, then you should make it right by him. You know? He's got to be happy, with your three, being there any playing with him. But, you have to do what's right for the both of you.

You've had him for three months and you're still not in love with him, then maybe it isn't a good match?

I wish you the best of luck! I hope you can find what's right with you and him soon!

[megooego]

I am sorry that you are going through so much right now..

I honestly don't think that you should keep an animal just because you feel obligated to. If this little one isn't fitting in then he deserves to find him a new home where he is accepted and loved as part of the family.

Just make sure, if you do plan to rehome him, that you take all precautions and make sure that his new home and family are the best fit for him. Good luck with your decision.

[CJxDanielle]

I know that must be a hard decision for you.
I am in SC too (about 3 hours from you) so if I hear of anyone how might like a yorkie and you decide not to keep him I'll keep my ears open

But I agree with the poster above when she says you shouldn't keep him because you feel obligated too. It won't feel the same as your other yorkies, especially if you may not be able to afford keeping him it would definitely put a strain on any relationship you might hope to build with him.

[Patti]

That's a tough situation. I now have 4 and my 4th was unexpected. An elderly lady I had recently became friends with had a stroke and no one to take her 15 year old male yorkie. She had gotten him 2 years ago as a rescue. I felt obligated to take him. While I love him like my others, it is a struggle financially with 4. One of mine recently had very expensive LP surgery and the the n 15 year old just developed an anal abscess. Yearly checkup, heart worm etc add up with 4. Being yours is a puppy, there is a whole life time of caring for him and if it is going to be a strain to handle financially or otherwise I would explain to your friend and find him a great home. Good luck I know it is a tough situation.

[LunasMomma]

I don't know if I'm reading this right, but one thing strikes me as very odd. If he was a "gift" to you, then WHY, if you decide to rehome him, would the breeder friend expect any money for him? Seems weird to me.

I wish I could have another, a little boy. Not meant to be for my family, at least not right now. Good luck, whatever you decide to do

[Rhetts_mama]

That is a weird thing to do. If I give a gift, I don't expect to be reimbursed for it if the recipient does want/like it and gives it to someone else. I'm curious as to why your friend wouldn't take him back and do the rehoming herself if she feels that strongly about getting money for him.

But I do agree that you shouldn't feel obligated to keep him if you aren't emotionally or financially able to do so.

[LuvMySissy]

Good to "see" you here. PM me sometime as I lost your contact information!!!!

I don't know what to tell you. Is there a reason the breeder didn't want to use him as a stud? I'm thinking if you're not totally in love with him, perhaps selling him would be a good idea.....

[Rhetts_mama]

Why would someone use a 3 pound male as a stud?

[Yorkiedaze]

Don't let her influence your decision about what is best for you "and" the puppy. If in your heart of hearts you know you should not keep him, then just give him back to the gal so she can sell him and just keep all the money. If she cannot understand how you feel, then she isn't a true friend.

[dkgraves]

You should give him back to your friend and let her deal with him. Tell her your sorry but you just can't deal with another dog right now, but you appreciate the thoughtfulness of her gift. It isn't your responsibility to screen families for this baby, it's hers. If she is a responsible breeder she'll want to do it herself anyway.

[artie merlino]

I agree w/all your comments, but that's what my point was......My Friend is not a responsible Backyard Breeder! She has a AKC. female Yorkie that she has Bred twice, to 2 diffferent Parti-Colored Yorkie Males. For some strange reason she wanted a Parti-Colored Female (mixed w/white) she thought she could get more money for the Puppies? She does'nt want to deal w.him b/c he is a Male! He is from her 2nd Litter and I finally convinced her to STOP Breeding since she recently bought a Malti-Poo w/c is 1/2 Maltese and 1/2 Poodle, from a Local Pet Store for $599.00! That solved her White Yorkie Fetish? Now she wants to Breed him to his 1/2 Sister from the First Litter?
She gave him to me b/c she thinks I can provide the Best Home & Training for him. As far as selling him she will accept as low as $600.00 for him and I have to find the Buyer/New Home. She has 2 Yorkies that are 4 and 2 yrs. old that are Mother & Daughter and the Malti-Poo that is only 11 wks. old.
It's very hard to sell him b/c of the Economy, she originally wanted $1,200.00
for him. I took him in b/c I felt Sorry for him and I did'nt think it was FAIR & very Selfish of her! I have had 2 offers/request to "Stud" him out b/c of his size & weight and as far as his markings, he has a big patch of white on his chest and a little white on his paws. He is already turning silver on his head & neck. He just turned 6 months old on August 12th but he is only still 3 lbs.
I love & care for him, just like my other 3! I just felt guilty having 4 Yorkies when there are so many People that don't even have 1! Plus, my first 3 are very low Energy Yorkies and he is more high energy 'Terrier' more like a Tasmanian Devil! I still have no-name......we're still calling Little Boy and I still have'nt Registered him w/ the AKC. either! I keep thinking, I'll meet someone in person while we're out that will fall in Love w/him and will want to buy him? So if that happened I would sell him, but until then I'm the Best thing he's got! You would think I was his Breeder not her......Thanks for letting me vent!

[teacup0819]

I don't know about anyone else, but I feel like you are being used by you supposed "friend". She gave him to you because he was a male that she really didn't want and because you will love him and train him. But, if you rehome him, she wants to profit by it....seems to me that she wants you to do all the work .... training, socializing, etc. and the rehoming for her so that she doesn't have to deal with it. If I were you, once you find the right home, I would only ask the new owner for whatever expenses you incurred and then tell your "friend" you rehomed him for your costs. This way, you won't have to worry about not loving him as much as your others, he will have a wonderful loving home to go to and your "friend" will not use you as a middle-man ever again.

[TexyorkieMom]

Tell her she gets nothing... You have had to care for him,train him, love him,doctor him and keep him safe. that alone is worth room & boarding fees.


I am sorry but that is just me!!

[miabellaamoure]

If you want to do the right thing for this lil' guy...surrender him to a "reputable" local Yorkie Rescue Group who will carefully find him a furever home.

Since he was a gift to you from your friend, there is no reason that she should expect any kind of reimbursement. This tells a lot about her.

As for him not being neutered...schedule it today! Any female or male dog who is not intended for breeding should absolutely be altered!

Please do the right thing and either "carefully" rehome this little boy yourself after you've neutered him or even better...surrender him to a breed specific "reputable" Yorkie Rescue Group.

If you're here on YT trying to rehome and/or sell him...you're posting this in the wrong section!