She may have never learned to play while she was living with the breeder. Very unfortunate, but that does not mean your new baby is not happy. The love and attention you give her in her new home will make her very happy.

With my previous Yorkie Poppy, we went thru hundreds of toys over her life to find the ones she wanted play with. She was a picky little sweetie - didn't like the squeak, the texture, etc. So it may take a little while to find a toy that she will like.

Playing with these little guys can be many different ways in my mind. While most people associate playing in the traditional sense of with a toy or romping, you can do many other things. You can "work" play by hiding a few treat and having her go find them. Let her see when you are hiding the treats and then tell her to go get them. If you have other dogs or have friends with small dogs, she can learn to play by spending time with other dogs.

My pups play together a lot, but when I first got them and they started to play with me they were so different. Max was always very playful and rough and tumble. Abby was a little more hesitant and shy. I started with her by just taping my hand gently on the floor and then moving towards her little paws. She uses her tiny paw to hold my hand down - lol.

Regardless of how she learns to play, she will be happy and loved because you are giving her a real home.

Keep up posted on how she is going. :)

Thanks for all the welcomes & info...Ya'll are great..........

Welcome to Yorkie Talk. I am in Texas too, added my third yorkie to our family 7 months ago. I am greedy!

Thanks everyone for the welcome...I really appreciate it so much. Marlee is making progress everyday. Settling in more everyday. Starting to play & carry toys around. Eating great. And giving kisses & hi 5's............So cute. As you all know since you have been experiencing Yorkies for a while.............When I learn how to post pictures I will set me up an album..........