Introducing my little Sheltie…let me explain... - YorkieTalk.com Forums

stingray2042 · 11-22-2005, 12:46 PM

I began working from home 4-days a week several months ago (after 20+ years of commuting). I decided that I needed a puppy to keep me company during the day because I’m home alone. I decided that my puppy had to be a Sheltie. I researched the breed and talked to breeders and finally found the pup for me.

Well my husband did not want a dog in the house (yes…he said dog!)…but eventually he relented. He initially agreed to the Sheltie…but…since he really did not want a dog in the house and the Sheltie was a big dog (I don’t think so)…we agreed that I would NOT get a Sheltie. Our compromise was that I would get a small dog. My heart was broken…I could not have my Sheltie pup!

About a month passed and I was ready to negotiate again with my husband about what kind of pup I could get…we agreed on a Yorkie. I had NO experience with Yorkies, do not know anyone who has a Yorkie. Frankly…I just needed some company and I figured something was better than nothing…what an attitude!

I searched our local classified ads and called a lady who had an AKC pup. On 8 Oct we took a 1.5 hour drive to go take a look. The lady had been waiting for us and greeted us quickly upon arrival. She told us to wait while she got the pup. She went to the backroom of her house and brought out a little black/tan puppy. The puppy was very shy and started shivering. The lady looked a bit alarmed and stated that the pup had never done this before. I held her for a bit (as she shivered). My husband and daughter just looked on and smiled. My husband asked me, what was that “crusty” stuff on her ears? I said I didn’t know. We’ll, I wasn’t impressed with the pup. I asked my husband what he thought…shrugged his shoulders and said it was my call. For some unknown, CRAZY, reason…I said “ok…” wondering ….”What did I just do?” My heart was not really in this.

We got the pup home (she shivered and got car sick on the way home). I immediately offered her some water (with a bit of Karo syrup). She sipped a bit. Offered her food which she refused. I’m again thinking…what did I do? I noticed that she was scratching her ears A LOT. She was smelly too…what did I get myself into?

I bought a mite infested, ear infected, shy, itchy, smelly little rat looking (expensive) little creature. AND… I noticed that the lady’s name did not match the name of the breeder that was on the AKC paperwork. She did say that she was selling this pup for her “aunt.” Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh.

Needless to say, we have totally fallen in love with this little Yorkie girl…Lolita “Lola” Francesca. She is so smart (up, puppy kisses, sit, down, rings bell, doing VERY well at potty training…goes on pad and will ring the bell to go outside. She does have an accident now and then…but that’s ok, she’ll get it! She doesn’t bark (well...10 times so far)…but she does makes these baby noises!

She just melts my heart when I look at her…sorry…I’m gushing…I just never thought that I could be in love with a “dog!” Our union was meant to be…I call her my little Sheltie.

I will post some pics soon and will eventually get an “avatar…” posted if I can every figure that out!

THANK YOU ALL for your postings. I think I have read every posting on this site! I have learned so much from you…I cannot properly convey to you all…how much you have helped me and Lola!

browniesmom622 · 11-22-2005, 12:49 PM

wow ! welcome to the site that was an amazing story !

Zeus' Mom · 11-22-2005, 12:52 PM

What a cute little story!! Welcome to YT! And I know what you mean, I feel so lucky to be a yorkie Mom!!

txshopper73 · 11-22-2005, 12:52 PM

WOW! I love happy endings!

And WELCOME!

cindy0721 · 11-22-2005, 12:55 PM

AWWW!! Congratulations!! I just love her name, I love the name "lola", but in Spanish it means crazy so go figure!!

P.S My little Gizmo sends his puppy kisses to Lolita!!

Gazou · 11-22-2005, 01:00 PM

Welcome to YorkieTalk .

SoCalyorkiLvr · 11-22-2005, 01:07 PM

Welcome to both you and your little "Sheltie", Lola!! I think you will be glad you go a yorkie in the long run.

chattiesmom · 11-22-2005, 01:17 PM

Welcome!!! I am so glad you are here! Sounds like another Yorkie convert!!!

suzu1 · 11-22-2005, 01:24 PM

What a wonderful story, I'm so glad you fell in love with your little Lola.

I think tho that the spanish word for crazy is loco.

Lexi Rae · 11-22-2005, 01:36 PM

wow, im just so happpy for you and hubby, they are so easy to fall in love with. i love my girl so much i dont what i'd do without her... she makes my life complete.... welcome to yorkie talk,im gina.. im glad you joined, you will learn so much for all the wonderful people here. we are really a family...

yorkieusa · 11-22-2005, 01:58 PM

Ahhhhhh, a yorkie, not a sheltie. After all, you really did make the very best choice for unconditional love and more fun than you could ever imagine.

Patti · 11-22-2005, 02:05 PM

Welcome! You made the right decision!I grew up with Shelties and my brother has 2 and they are nice dogs but I love the yorkies size and personality.

YorkyMommy · 11-22-2005, 02:25 PM

Thanks so much for the wonderful story - can't wait to see the pics of your Sheltie...lol. You made a great choice and it sounds like she's got a very nice forever home.

Tracy

b_veselka · 11-22-2005, 02:47 PM

i am so happy for you! it is so hard to turn away from one of these little angels, I know how you feel. glad to hear you have turned out to be so happy with her. the training seems to be going great...way to go!

Roxie21 · 11-22-2005, 02:53 PM

Welcome and I love your story. I too have a husband who thinks all dogs belong outside. It took alot of work to make him see otherwise. I've said it before and I will say it again, he thought if a dog wasn't herding cattle, guarding a chicken coop, or securing the perimeter- why and the heck have a DOG! He grew up that way ( in the country) where as I grew up with animals in the house. Cats, dogs, iguanas, rabbits, hamster etc.. but I knew if we got a big dog and stuck him out back- that is where he would be today- OUTBACK! I wanted a indoor family dog. We have had Roxie for 9 months ( she is almost a year) and my husband loves her too. She went to the groomers this morning and was gone for several hours. My husband actually said, "Geez the house is quite without Roxie! " See he missed her too. So just wait! Yorkies are loved by all!

11-22-2005, 12:46 PM	#1
stingray2042 Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Jose Posts: 40	Introducing my little Sheltie…let me explain... I began working from home 4-days a week several months ago (after 20+ years of commuting). I decided that I needed a puppy to keep me company during the day because I’m home alone. I decided that my puppy had to be a Sheltie. I researched the breed and talked to breeders and finally found the pup for me. Well my husband did not want a dog in the house (yes…he said dog!)…but eventually he relented. He initially agreed to the Sheltie…but…since he really did not want a dog in the house and the Sheltie was a big dog (I don’t think so)…we agreed that I would NOT get a Sheltie. Our compromise was that I would get a small dog. My heart was broken…I could not have my Sheltie pup! About a month passed and I was ready to negotiate again with my husband about what kind of pup I could get…we agreed on a Yorkie. I had NO experience with Yorkies, do not know anyone who has a Yorkie. Frankly…I just needed some company and I figured something was better than nothing…what an attitude! I searched our local classified ads and called a lady who had an AKC pup. On 8 Oct we took a 1.5 hour drive to go take a look. The lady had been waiting for us and greeted us quickly upon arrival. She told us to wait while she got the pup. She went to the backroom of her house and brought out a little black/tan puppy. The puppy was very shy and started shivering. The lady looked a bit alarmed and stated that the pup had never done this before. I held her for a bit (as she shivered). My husband and daughter just looked on and smiled. My husband asked me, what was that “crusty” stuff on her ears? I said I didn’t know. We’ll, I wasn’t impressed with the pup. I asked my husband what he thought…shrugged his shoulders and said it was my call. For some unknown, CRAZY, reason…I said “ok…” wondering ….”What did I just do?” My heart was not really in this. We got the pup home (she shivered and got car sick on the way home). I immediately offered her some water (with a bit of Karo syrup). She sipped a bit. Offered her food which she refused. I’m again thinking…what did I do? I noticed that she was scratching her ears A LOT. She was smelly too…what did I get myself into? I bought a mite infested, ear infected, shy, itchy, smelly little rat looking (expensive) little creature. AND… I noticed that the lady’s name did not match the name of the breeder that was on the AKC paperwork. She did say that she was selling this pup for her “aunt.” Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh. Needless to say, we have totally fallen in love with this little Yorkie girl…Lolita “Lola” Francesca. She is so smart (up, puppy kisses, sit, down, rings bell, doing VERY well at potty training…goes on pad and will ring the bell to go outside. She does have an accident now and then…but that’s ok, she’ll get it! She doesn’t bark (well...10 times so far)…but she does makes these baby noises! She just melts my heart when I look at her…sorry…I’m gushing…I just never thought that I could be in love with a “dog!” Our union was meant to be…I call her my little Sheltie. I will post some pics soon and will eventually get an “avatar…” posted if I can every figure that out! THANK YOU ALL for your postings. I think I have read every posting on this site! I have learned so much from you…I cannot properly convey to you all…how much you have helped me and Lola!

11-22-2005, 12:49 PM	#2
browniesmom622 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: ny Posts: 11,253 Blog Entries: 5	wow ! welcome to the site that was an amazing story ! __________________ We Love our Yt Angel! My Website< > FB page

11-22-2005, 12:52 PM	#3
Zeus' Mom Enja's Mom too! Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 2,765	What a cute little story!! Welcome to YT! And I know what you mean, I feel so lucky to be a yorkie Mom!! __________________ Farrah, Zeus, Enja & Riley

11-22-2005, 12:52 PM	#4
txshopper73 Donating YT 14K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 14,226 Blog Entries: 1	WOW! I love happy endings! And WELCOME! __________________ As always...JMO (Just My Opinion) Kimberley

11-22-2005, 12:55 PM	#5
cindy0721 Always In My Heart Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Lone Star State Posts: 3,393	AWWW!! Congratulations!! I just love her name, I love the name "lola", but in Spanish it means crazy so go figure!! P.S My little Gizmo sends his puppy kisses to Lolita!! __________________ Cindy & Gizmo Gizmo on Dogster *Rest in peace My Madda* *very much*

11-22-2005, 01:00 PM	#6
Gazou YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 2,180	Welcome to YorkieTalk .

11-22-2005, 01:07 PM	#7
SoCalyorkiLvr BANNED! Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,246	Welcome to both you and your little "Sheltie", Lola!! I think you will be glad you go a yorkie in the long run.

11-22-2005, 01:17 PM	#8
chattiesmom Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 17,674	Welcome!!! I am so glad you are here! Sounds like another Yorkie convert!!! __________________ Silk Step-In Harnesses www.foxypups.etsy.com

11-22-2005, 01:24 PM	#9
suzu1 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: KY Posts: 243	What a wonderful story, I'm so glad you fell in love with your little Lola. I think tho that the spanish word for crazy is loco. __________________ Sharon~~ I Love My Babies Maxwell Binks Page Tigger's Page

11-22-2005, 01:36 PM	#10
Lexi Rae Gina, (Lexi's Mommy) Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: LONG ISLAND,NY Posts: 10,455	wow, im just so happpy for you and hubby, they are so easy to fall in love with. i love my girl so much i dont what i'd do without her... she makes my life complete.... welcome to yorkie talk,im gina.. im glad you joined, you will learn so much for all the wonderful people here. we are really a family... __________________ Gina & Lexi CLICK HERE for our Photo Album ...

11-22-2005, 01:58 PM	#11
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	Ahhhhhh, a yorkie, not a sheltie. After all, you really did make the very best choice for unconditional love and more fun than you could ever imagine. __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel

11-22-2005, 02:05 PM	#12
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	Welcome! You made the right decision!I grew up with Shelties and my brother has 2 and they are nice dogs but I love the yorkies size and personality.

11-22-2005, 02:25 PM	#13
YorkyMommy Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Akron, Ohio Posts: 337	Thanks so much for the wonderful story - can't wait to see the pics of your Sheltie...lol. You made a great choice and it sounds like she's got a very nice forever home. Tracy Last edited by YorkyMommy; 11-22-2005 at 02:25 PM. Reason: sp

11-22-2005, 02:47 PM	#14
b_veselka Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Texas Posts: 307	i am so happy for you! it is so hard to turn away from one of these little angels, I know how you feel. glad to hear you have turned out to be so happy with her. the training seems to be going great...way to go! __________________ Beth Veselka

11-22-2005, 02:53 PM	#15
Roxie21 YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 253	Welcome and I love your story. I too have a husband who thinks all dogs belong outside. It took alot of work to make him see otherwise. I've said it before and I will say it again, he thought if a dog wasn't herding cattle, guarding a chicken coop, or securing the perimeter- why and the heck have a DOG! He grew up that way ( in the country) where as I grew up with animals in the house. Cats, dogs, iguanas, rabbits, hamster etc.. but I knew if we got a big dog and stuck him out back- that is where he would be today- OUTBACK! I wanted a indoor family dog. We have had Roxie for 9 months ( she is almost a year) and my husband loves her too. She went to the groomers this morning and was gone for several hours. My husband actually said, "Geez the house is quite without Roxie! " See he missed her too. So just wait! Yorkies are loved by all! __________________ Che'-Lees & Roxie