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DvlshAngel985 · 02-28-2011, 07:58 PM

If that's the case, you might consider an adult dog (10+months) that way, you can be guaranteed size. One other thing I want to point out, a dog's measurements can be small, and dog's weight might not. I've seen a dog that was much smaller that my boy, but she weighed a full 2 lbs more. She was a tiny petite thing, was not over weight, but weighed more. 2 of my boy's yorkie friends are taller than him, yet weigh less.

gypsyqueen · 02-28-2011, 08:46 PM

I think when we buy a yorkie we exspect a certain size the same as if one bought a great dane I dont think its a crime to want a certain weight if your not happy dont bring him home.

chachi · 02-28-2011, 08:47 PM

He will be about 9 lbs

PupsMom · 03-01-2011, 04:40 AM

I'm not happy that I paid a certain size and now getting bigger than expected. Hurts that certain people don't keep you posted on your pup and have you believe he will be around 7lb standard. I do not want a tiny Yorkie but smaller than 9-10lbs. I have no choice but bring him home tomorrow and try to re-home to a well fitting home. Hurt me say that I may have to re home but I want the pup, my pom, and I all to be happy.

TxVicki · 03-01-2011, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by PupsMom

I'm not happy that I paid a certain size and now getting bigger than expected. Hurts that certain people don't keep you posted on your pup and have you believe he will be around 7lb standard. I do not want a tiny Yorkie but smaller than 9-10lbs. I have no choice but bring him home tomorrow and try to re-home to a well fitting home. Hurt me say that I may have to re home but I want the pup, my pom, and I all to be happy.

This is very sad of you to say this.

I have a 4 1/2 pound and an 11 1/2 pound Yorkie and all is fine with them.

I just find it so sad you would bring in a puppy and then re-home right off.

PupsMom · 03-01-2011, 05:48 AM

Yes,
I feel horrible about already but I dont want anyone to be unhappy.

chachi · 03-01-2011, 06:16 AM

Nine pounds is still really small but if your going to be unhappy with the pup it is in the pups best interest to rehome

Ellie May · 03-01-2011, 06:29 AM

You aren't happy with the puppy, so it would be best to rehome before it gets attached to you. It is impossible to predict full grown weight 100% accurately, so getting an adult is the only way to be sure.

One-half cup a food a day may be fine, but all dogs are different. You need to feed to conditioning. Puppies are rarely fat. This one is just naturally a larger Yorkie. Nothing you can do about that.. Feeding a certain amount without taking the pup's condition into consideration is not fair to the puppy. It is also dangerous and can result in developmental issues. You also can't overexercise a puppy. It's not healthy to try and get it to lose weight that way.. There is no reason for that.

My girl is 5-6 pouds and I would have no problem letting her hang out with a 10 pound dog. If you are uncomfortable with it, you should get an adult or skip the second dog altogether.

PupsMom · 03-01-2011, 07:32 AM

I have decided not my pup. My heart couldnt take handing his off to someone else. I am going enroll my pom in training class.

bjh · 03-01-2011, 08:29 AM

How old is your pom? Some dogs when they get older are just not interest in playing and they are very intolerant of puppies. Some puppies can get really rough in their playing. You have to consider the personality of your pom and your puppy. If he is more laid back and not a hyper pup then they would probably get along fine. Is your pom spayed? If it does not work out with the pup then you might be better off considering adopting an older dog that is past the puppy stage.

Rhetts_mama · 03-01-2011, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by PupsMom

I'm not happy that I paid a certain size and now getting bigger than expected. Hurts that certain people don't keep you posted on your pup and have you believe he will be around 7lb standard. I do not want a tiny Yorkie but smaller than 9-10lbs. I have no choice but bring him home tomorrow and try to re-home to a well fitting home. Hurt me say that I may have to re home but I want the pup, my pom, and I all to be happy.

Would you rehome your child if it didn't turn out the way you expected it to? You do have a choice, you can not bring the dog home at all. Talk to the breeder and see if she can sell to someone else. I'm sure she would much rather keep the dog for a bit longer than to not have control over who her pup is going to.

If you are out the money, then so be it. Consider it an expensive lesson in doing your homework before you buy.

PupsMom · 03-01-2011, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by bjh

How old is your pom? Some dogs when they get older are just not interest in playing and they are very intolerant of puppies. Some puppies can get really rough in their playing. You have to consider the personality of your pom and your puppy. If he is more laid back and not a hyper pup then they would probably get along fine. Is your pom spayed? If it does not work out with the pup then you might be better off considering adopting an older dog that is past the puppy stage.

She is 1 years old. She isnt well with puppies doesnt like to be bothered and dont like big does. My mom has a pom also whom she loves. He's about 2lb bigger. The pup does play rough and she wants nothing to with him and growls. I think a 10month old yorkie would had been good choice now. I just dont know what to do about this puppy. Many people wants me to sell him for 150 but I paid 600 for him. I feel if they want him they cheap would they even give him the proper care and monthly checkups.

BonBon · 03-01-2011, 09:29 AM

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She is 1 years old. She isnt well with puppies doesnt like to be bothered and dont like big does. My mom has a pom also whom she loves. He's about 2lb bigger. The pup does play rough and she wants nothing to with him and growls. I think a 10month old yorkie would had been good choice now. I just dont know what to do about this puppy. Many people wants me to sell him for 150 but I paid 600 for him. I feel if they want him they cheap would they even give him the proper care and monthly checkups.

Have you contacted the breeder and explained that things aren't working out? A reputable breeder would take the puppy back.

PupsMom · 03-01-2011, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Rhetts_mama

Would you rehome your child if it didn't turn out the way you expected it to? You do have a choice, you can not bring the dog home at all. Talk to the breeder and see if she can sell to someone else. I'm sure she would much rather keep the dog for a bit longer than to not have control over who her pup is going to.

If you are out the money, then so be it. Consider it an expensive lesson in doing your homework before you buy.

Excuse me, I really dont not appreciate your tone towards me. I have had people whom are critical and its understandable but you are out line. The dog is already here and she doesnt want him back. I will not re-home my child and you nothing bout my children. I very much did my homework was told he would be smaller. I feel I'm being responsible for both dogs. Your are the only whom is rude.

kjcmsw · 03-01-2011, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Rhetts_mama

Would you rehome your child if it didn't turn out the way you expected it to? You do have a choice, you can not bring the dog home at all. Talk to the breeder and see if she can sell to someone else. I'm sure she would much rather keep the dog for a bit longer than to not have control over who her pup is going to.

If you are out the money, then so be it. Consider it an expensive lesson in doing your homework before you buy.

well, I do have a 14 year old son that I'm looking to rehome!...

0h, just kidding...
I agree though with the above post let the breeder resell...tell her you've changed your mind and understand she may have held the dog back for you rather than sell to someone else, so it's fair she keep some of the money, but maybe she'd give some of it back...or apply it toward a future pup. It's ok to change your mind and breeder may not be 'pleased' but it's your option as a buyer.
I agree that the little 4 pounders are cute as can be but I have a 3.8 one who is so delicate it scares me (not to mention (as I have many times here) she fell off the couch onto a carpeted floor and it cost us 400$ in x-rays, etc.,+ 3 1/2 weeks of holding/isolation while it healed)...whereas our 5-6 pound Yorkies are "sturdy" but at the same time if you don't want a 9-10 pounder, best to pass now and wait until you can find one that is more in your vision (but don't just grab a little one...trust the YT people here...those little ones can have problems above and beyond delicate bones/muscle mass)

02-28-2011, 07:58 PM	#16
DvlshAngel985 Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles, California, USA Posts: 12,693	If that's the case, you might consider an adult dog (10+months) that way, you can be guaranteed size. One other thing I want to point out, a dog's measurements can be small, and dog's weight might not. I've seen a dog that was much smaller that my boy, but she weighed a full 2 lbs more. She was a tiny petite thing, was not over weight, but weighed more. 2 of my boy's yorkie friends are taller than him, yet weigh less. __________________ Littlest JakJak We miss you Kaji

02-28-2011, 08:46 PM	#17
gypsyqueen Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Las Vegas. Posts: 955	He will be big I think when we buy a yorkie we exspect a certain size the same as if one bought a great dane I dont think its a crime to want a certain weight if your not happy dont bring him home.

02-28-2011, 08:47 PM	#18
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	He will be about 9 lbs __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

03-01-2011, 06:16 AM	#22
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	Nine pounds is still really small but if your going to be unhappy with the pup it is in the pups best interest to rehome __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

03-01-2011, 06:29 AM	#23
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	You aren't happy with the puppy, so it would be best to rehome before it gets attached to you. It is impossible to predict full grown weight 100% accurately, so getting an adult is the only way to be sure. One-half cup a food a day may be fine, but all dogs are different. You need to feed to conditioning. Puppies are rarely fat. This one is just naturally a larger Yorkie. Nothing you can do about that.. Feeding a certain amount without taking the pup's condition into consideration is not fair to the puppy. It is also dangerous and can result in developmental issues. You also can't overexercise a puppy. It's not healthy to try and get it to lose weight that way.. There is no reason for that. My girl is 5-6 pouds and I would have no problem letting her hang out with a 10 pound dog. If you are uncomfortable with it, you should get an adult or skip the second dog altogether. __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

03-01-2011, 04:40 AM	#19
PupsMom No Longer a Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 25	I'm not happy that I paid a certain size and now getting bigger than expected. Hurts that certain people don't keep you posted on your pup and have you believe he will be around 7lb standard. I do not want a tiny Yorkie but smaller than 9-10lbs. I have no choice but bring him home tomorrow and try to re-home to a well fitting home. Hurt me say that I may have to re home but I want the pup, my pom, and I all to be happy.

03-01-2011, 05:48 AM	#21
PupsMom No Longer a Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 25	Yes, I feel horrible about already but I dont want anyone to be unhappy.

03-01-2011, 07:32 AM	#24
PupsMom No Longer a Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 25	I have decided not my pup. My heart couldnt take handing his off to someone else. I am going enroll my pom in training class.

03-01-2011, 08:29 AM	#25
bjh Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 7,959	How old is your pom? Some dogs when they get older are just not interest in playing and they are very intolerant of puppies. Some puppies can get really rough in their playing. You have to consider the personality of your pom and your puppy. If he is more laid back and not a hyper pup then they would probably get along fine. Is your pom spayed? If it does not work out with the pup then you might be better off considering adopting an older dog that is past the puppy stage. __________________ "Lord grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference." Last edited by bjh; 03-01-2011 at 08:30 AM.