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BanditSocks2 · 11-04-2010, 12:52 PM

Bandit was our first yorkie. We got him from a scary BYB and drove to a small country town in PA to get him one night, (I had my cast taken off my wrist 3 days early lol) had to stay in a hotel that looked like it was out of a scary movie, and finally got to get him

It was love at first sight. We got him over Memorial Day weekend and he was SOOOO sick so we were at the ER vet the second night. We took turns staying with him and at nights my DH slept on the floor by the crate

We have such a strong bond too. Sometimes he sleeps with us at night and when he does (I sleep on my side) he just comes right into my nook and curls up. I also get pretty intense migraines and I really think he senses them because he won't leave my side for the duration.

Nala on the other hand was a bit different. We got her from a breeder in ALbany NY. We got her the day we got back from our Honeymoon (we flew into NY were both sets of parents live) and he drove her down to our parents house. She was so cute and we both really liked her but it took a few weeks to actually bond with her and love her. She was so attached to Bandit (I think she thought Bandit was her mom) and liked us but LOVED Bandit. After around 9ish months Nala started becoming extremely attached to me. Her nickname is Pita (pain in the @$$) and the only time she would calm down is if I held her. I love her sooooo much now, and am SO glad I got her but it wasn't love at first sight like with my Bandit man.

Sgt_Cooper · 11-04-2010, 01:20 PM

Hi. I'm new here everybody. My little yorkie's name is Sergeant Cooper, or just "cooper". My story is that I actually wasn't a big "dog in the house fan" was kind of against the whole thing and thought I'd never have one in the house much less one period. Well, my husband and I were seperated for two long years and I came to the point I needed desperately some little companion and knew I wanted a little dog. I seen yorkies before and thoght they were just beautiful and done some research and settled in on that breed. I found my baby on a website called kijiji and of all the yorkies I saw, he was just absolutely adorable. The cutest little petite face. By far my pick. But, I thought he was too far away for me to travel to to pick up, so I sought after more local yorkies. But, they were either way out of my price range or already gone and sold. It was also my birthday, ( which is how I justified paying out that much for a dog) it was my bday/ christmas present to myself. And, turns out my sister willingly drove me the long distance to get this puppy, and I ended up with the one that I wanted to begin with from the website. But He was the last of the litter. So cute. And Nov 6 will be one year I've had him with me and he's an absolute blessing. He's a guaranteed smile every day. He's the perfect blend of hyper-spunk, so friendly with people and he's a big snuggler. I absolutely adore him and am such a dog person now. I see my dog in every dogs eyes. We're inseperable.

Bentleys Momma · 11-04-2010, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by talkalot

I was very sick and depressed and my husband did not know what he could do to help me through my illness, he saw yorkies on the internet, made an appointment with a breeder and we went to pick my dog. As it turned out my precious little Barney fell in love with my husband and went right to him. It was meant to be. He is six years old now and has been the best investment in life that we ever made. PS I am better now.

Yorkies should all come with a doctorate in psychiatry as they are the best medicine for so many!!!

Peggy, Monkey & Maddie

Sgt_Cooper · 11-04-2010, 02:09 PM

I so know what you mean. I've been in and out of depression for about 16 years.... I got my yorkie when my husband and I was seperated for 2 years... they deffinately have a therapeutic nature. They are a guaranteed smile on your face every day no matter what.

Teegy · 11-04-2010, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by BanditSocks2

Bandit was our first yorkie. We got him from a scary BYB and drove to a small country town in PA to get him one night, (I had my cast taken off my wrist 3 days early lol) had to stay in a hotel that looked like it was out of a scary movie, and finally got to get him

It was love at first sight. We got him over Memorial Day weekend and he was SOOOO sick so we were at the ER vet the second night. We took turns staying with him and at nights my DH slept on the floor by the crate

We have such a strong bond too. Sometimes he sleeps with us at night and when he does (I sleep on my side) he just comes right into my nook and curls up. I also get pretty intense migraines and I really think he senses them because he won't leave my side for the duration.

Nala on the other hand was a bit different. We got her from a breeder in ALbany NY. We got her the day we got back from our Honeymoon (we flew into NY were both sets of parents live) and he drove her down to our parents house. She was so cute and we both really liked her but it took a few weeks to actually bond with her and love her. She was so attached to Bandit (I think she thought Bandit was her mom) and liked us but LOVED Bandit. After around 9ish months Nala started becoming extremely attached to me. Her nickname is Pita (pain in the @$$) and the only time she would calm down is if I held her. I love her sooooo much now, and am SO glad I got her but it wasn't love at first sight like with my Bandit man.

this brought a big smile to my face

Britster · 11-04-2010, 06:43 PM

These were all GREAT stories. This turned into a really interesting thread- I went through and read every post!

katienme2002 · 11-05-2010, 04:31 AM

I agree, I loved this thread!

tigker86 · 11-05-2010, 06:00 AM

ACTUALLY...
My boyfriend at the time (Xbf now), his friend bought a dog but didn't want it because the wife got upset he had too many dogs. My xbf was standing there so he gave Lexi to him. HE came over and said i got you a puppy. I said..."What the hell??? Why did you bring it here, I don't want a puppy, my sister is allergic and my parents will KILL ME!!!"

Anyways, she walked out the carrying case and she immediately followed me around looking for some loving...I couldn't resist her and I immediately loved her. She was so tiny and so innocent and I knew i could give her a better life than the one she was going to have.

One month later I broke up with that guy because it turned out he wanted to take her back and I gained custody of her. Besides my name was on ever vet bill, grooming bill etc. Everything about her had my name all over it

I don't regret getting her, and I'd say Love at first sight!!!

Teegy · 11-05-2010, 06:41 AM

I'm so glad no one said "I really wanted a small dog to fit in my hand bag. So I went to a pet store and bought the smallest one they had"
I may have had to choke them. It would appear we are all extremely loving mummies and daddies.

sherile47 · 11-05-2010, 07:41 AM

I went looking for another dog after my male was killed. He and Isabel had been together since they were pups and we didn't want Isabel to be alone. Moses was advertised as 10mos, all shots, micro chipped and neutered. So, how great was that! My son and I went and got him and he was absolutely beautiful. Long coat, nice top knot, very playful, just a great puppy. This was on friday night; on Sunday morning he jumped off my bed and broke his leg! After the expense of trying to save Harley, the expense of trying to save Mosey's leg was too much and I eventually had to have it amputated. Did I regret buying him? More times that I should ever admit. The expense, the care, NO BATHS for 2 1/2 months and all that long hair!!. But now, we cannot imagine him not being there. He is the most aggravating dog you will have ever met, but when he looks at you with that little crooked smile and those eyes, how could we live without him? He is MY baby, he is my backwarmer and my friend. (he also does not have all that long hair, short cuts for me!)

lexi43 · 11-05-2010, 08:02 AM

I went into the pet store to buy some things and I saw Zach sitting in a little crib. I really wasn't interested in getting a dog because of something that happened to me with a pet scam. I just walked by him and he cried his eyes out. I couldn't help it I had to go back to pet him. The store owner asked if I wanted to hold him and that was it for me. So just going into a store to buy a few tubes of nutracal I ended up spending $1000 on Zach. BTW I didn't know anything about byb or puppy mills selling to pet stores at the time. Zach is my little crazy boy and I'm so glad I found him. I guess it was meant to be. He was a little lover then and he's gotten more loving every day.

Teegy · 11-05-2010, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Britster

These were all GREAT stories. This turned into a really interesting thread- I went through and read every post!

All thanks to you. I was in my friends car on the highway enjoying the read last night

bellababy08 · 11-05-2010, 10:15 AM

I'm friends with my breeder...Use to live 4 house down from her in a li'l town called Hawthorne Fl just out side of Gainesville Fl...known her for 20 yrs now got my Bailey R.I.P from her 14 1/2 yrs ago I just lost her Oct 16, 2010

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I moved to south Fl 12 yrs ago and she called me as she always does LOL temps me all the time

but this time I said YES I want a girl if you have any but I will take a boy if you don't, she had a litter of 5...3 girls and 2 boys. I didn't get to visit Bella everyday like I did with Bailey cause of the move but I knew she was the one...I would hold both girls and love on them than I would put them down and walk away...than I would sit down again and call for them and everytime Bella would come running I did that twice and she was the only one that would come the other little girl would go hide...it was like Bella picked me

and that was it, its been love every since

and the funny thing is I took my niece and a good friend with me to keep me company on the 4 hour drive one way and my niece got a lil boy (Spike) and my friend Donna got the last girl (Mia) So Bella has Spike and Mia to play with just about every weekend

celstu1 · 11-05-2010, 12:21 PM

I love these stories. I am not the only crazy in love person here. My boys are the loves of my life. I live to come home to them, that when they run in the yard so happy and carefree that I fall in love again, when they cuddle up with me and fall sound asleep in my arms I fall in love again, when they stare at me with those big brown eyes and all the love in the world is shining in them, well guess what??? I fall in love again. They make me fall in love many times a day.

Princes mom · 11-05-2010, 02:00 PM

It was love at first site with my baby boy Prince. He had the cutest little face, best personality, and adorable expressions.

11-04-2010, 06:43 PM	#51
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,815	These were all GREAT stories. This turned into a really interesting thread- I went through and read every post! __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

11-05-2010, 06:00 AM	#53
tigker86 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 191 Blog Entries: 15	ACTUALLY... My boyfriend at the time (Xbf now), his friend bought a dog but didn't want it because the wife got upset he had too many dogs. My xbf was standing there so he gave Lexi to him. HE came over and said i got you a puppy. I said..."What the hell??? Why did you bring it here, I don't want a puppy, my sister is allergic and my parents will KILL ME!!!" Anyways, she walked out the carrying case and she immediately followed me around looking for some loving...I couldn't resist her and I immediately loved her. She was so tiny and so innocent and I knew i could give her a better life than the one she was going to have. One month later I broke up with that guy because it turned out he wanted to take her back and I gained custody of her. Besides my name was on ever vet bill, grooming bill etc. Everything about her had my name all over it I don't regret getting her, and I'd say Love at first sight!!! __________________ Kerrie Lexi ALL ABOUT LEXI

11-05-2010, 10:15 AM	#58
bellababy08 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Port St. Lucie, Florida Posts: 1,043	I'm friends with my breeder...Use to live 4 house down from her in a li'l town called Hawthorne Fl just out side of Gainesville Fl...known her for 20 yrs now got my Bailey R.I.P from her 14 1/2 yrs ago I just lost her Oct 16, 2010. I moved to south Fl 12 yrs ago and she called me as she always does LOL temps me all the time but this time I said YES I want a girl if you have any but I will take a boy if you don't, she had a litter of 5...3 girls and 2 boys. I didn't get to visit Bella everyday like I did with Bailey cause of the move but I knew she was the one...I would hold both girls and love on them than I would put them down and walk away...than I would sit down again and call for them and everytime Bella would come running I did that twice and she was the only one that would come the other little girl would go hide...it was like Bella picked me and that was it, its been love every since and the funny thing is I took my niece and a good friend with me to keep me company on the 4 hour drive one way and my niece got a lil boy (Spike) and my friend Donna got the last girl (Mia) So Bella has Spike and Mia to play with just about every weekend __________________ Jennifer R.I.P Bailey Bella Harley Ivy Baby Milo

11-05-2010, 12:21 PM	#59
celstu1 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 10,534	I love these stories. I am not the only crazy in love person here. My boys are the loves of my life. I live to come home to them, that when they run in the yard so happy and carefree that I fall in love again, when they cuddle up with me and fall sound asleep in my arms I fall in love again, when they stare at me with those big brown eyes and all the love in the world is shining in them, well guess what??? I fall in love again. They make me fall in love many times a day. __________________ “Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind and heart as deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer.” ― Dean Koontz

11-05-2010, 02:00 PM	#60
Princes mom YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 4,566	It was love at first site with my baby boy Prince. He had the cutest little face, best personality, and adorable expressions. __________________ Prince, rest in peace. We miss you and love you so much.

11-04-2010, 12:52 PM	#46
BanditSocks2 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Crofton, MD, USA Posts: 1,522	Bandit was our first yorkie. We got him from a scary BYB and drove to a small country town in PA to get him one night, (I had my cast taken off my wrist 3 days early lol) had to stay in a hotel that looked like it was out of a scary movie, and finally got to get him It was love at first sight. We got him over Memorial Day weekend and he was SOOOO sick so we were at the ER vet the second night. We took turns staying with him and at nights my DH slept on the floor by the crate We have such a strong bond too. Sometimes he sleeps with us at night and when he does (I sleep on my side) he just comes right into my nook and curls up. I also get pretty intense migraines and I really think he senses them because he won't leave my side for the duration. Nala on the other hand was a bit different. We got her from a breeder in ALbany NY. We got her the day we got back from our Honeymoon (we flew into NY were both sets of parents live) and he drove her down to our parents house. She was so cute and we both really liked her but it took a few weeks to actually bond with her and love her. She was so attached to Bandit (I think she thought Bandit was her mom) and liked us but LOVED Bandit. After around 9ish months Nala started becoming extremely attached to me. Her nickname is Pita (pain in the @$$) and the only time she would calm down is if I held her. I love her sooooo much now, and am SO glad I got her but it wasn't love at first sight like with my Bandit man.

11-04-2010, 01:20 PM	#47
Sgt_Cooper Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ky Posts: 137	Hi. I'm new here everybody. My little yorkie's name is Sergeant Cooper, or just "cooper". My story is that I actually wasn't a big "dog in the house fan" was kind of against the whole thing and thought I'd never have one in the house much less one period. Well, my husband and I were seperated for two long years and I came to the point I needed desperately some little companion and knew I wanted a little dog. I seen yorkies before and thoght they were just beautiful and done some research and settled in on that breed. I found my baby on a website called kijiji and of all the yorkies I saw, he was just absolutely adorable. The cutest little petite face. By far my pick. But, I thought he was too far away for me to travel to to pick up, so I sought after more local yorkies. But, they were either way out of my price range or already gone and sold. It was also my birthday, ( which is how I justified paying out that much for a dog) it was my bday/ christmas present to myself. And, turns out my sister willingly drove me the long distance to get this puppy, and I ended up with the one that I wanted to begin with from the website. But He was the last of the litter. So cute. And Nov 6 will be one year I've had him with me and he's an absolute blessing. He's a guaranteed smile every day. He's the perfect blend of hyper-spunk, so friendly with people and he's a big snuggler. I absolutely adore him and am such a dog person now. I see my dog in every dogs eyes. We're inseperable.

11-04-2010, 02:09 PM	#49
Sgt_Cooper Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ky Posts: 137	I so know what you mean. I've been in and out of depression for about 16 years.... I got my yorkie when my husband and I was seperated for 2 years... they deffinately have a therapeutic nature. They are a guaranteed smile on your face every day no matter what.

11-05-2010, 04:31 AM	#52
katienme2002 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Somewhere Over the Rainbow Posts: 1,290	I agree, I loved this thread!

11-05-2010, 06:41 AM	#54
Teegy Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 2,631	I'm so glad no one said "I really wanted a small dog to fit in my hand bag. So I went to a pet store and bought the smallest one they had" I may have had to choke them. It would appear we are all extremely loving mummies and daddies.

11-05-2010, 07:41 AM	#55
sherile47 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: pewee valley Posts: 118	I went looking for another dog after my male was killed. He and Isabel had been together since they were pups and we didn't want Isabel to be alone. Moses was advertised as 10mos, all shots, micro chipped and neutered. So, how great was that! My son and I went and got him and he was absolutely beautiful. Long coat, nice top knot, very playful, just a great puppy. This was on friday night; on Sunday morning he jumped off my bed and broke his leg! After the expense of trying to save Harley, the expense of trying to save Mosey's leg was too much and I eventually had to have it amputated. Did I regret buying him? More times that I should ever admit. The expense, the care, NO BATHS for 2 1/2 months and all that long hair!!. But now, we cannot imagine him not being there. He is the most aggravating dog you will have ever met, but when he looks at you with that little crooked smile and those eyes, how could we live without him? He is MY baby, he is my backwarmer and my friend. (he also does not have all that long hair, short cuts for me!)

11-05-2010, 08:02 AM	#56
lexi43 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Deer Park New York Posts: 1,586	I went into the pet store to buy some things and I saw Zach sitting in a little crib. I really wasn't interested in getting a dog because of something that happened to me with a pet scam. I just walked by him and he cried his eyes out. I couldn't help it I had to go back to pet him. The store owner asked if I wanted to hold him and that was it for me. So just going into a store to buy a few tubes of nutracal I ended up spending $1000 on Zach. BTW I didn't know anything about byb or puppy mills selling to pet stores at the time. Zach is my little crazy boy and I'm so glad I found him. I guess it was meant to be. He was a little lover then and he's gotten more loving every day.