Have I gone INSANE???
 

Hi my wonderful YT family....

New question for you all!! Most of you know my furkids....Bevo (my baby), Mack Brown( hubbys baby) and Bryleigh Shae (My daughers baby)...ALTHOUGH, they are ALL mine...and I love them all dearly and equally....

My son (who is 14) feels "left out" and has been begging for a pup to call his own....even though, he too loves all the babies...

So.....Bryleighs breeder gives me a call about 3 weeks ago to let me know she has a new litter...and then teases me with pictures....NOW, My son cant quit talking about this puppy he already refers to as "Jaxon".

"Jaxon" is Bryleighs cousin...also 3/4 yorkie, 1/4 s**tzu....His daddy is full yorkie (and a parti) Mom is 1/2 yorkie, 1/2 s**tzu...He has the most adorable face and he is calling out to me too..... BUT, given the fact that we 1. already have THREE babies, and 2. Mack just recently was so terribly sick...would I be a fool to add another??? Or, would this complete my family??

I have spoken to the breeder and told her due to the conditions of Macks recent illness, IF we decided to adopt Jaxon, I would want to take him to the vet myself to get his first 3 rounds of puppy shots (and then return him to her each time) before I ever brought him home....

Just would like some thought and opinions...

Heres the fam....1st, Bevo and Mack Brown (taken Saturday..doesnt Maccy look great??), 2nd Miss Bryleigh.....AND LAST...JAXSON (who is only 4 weeks old right now)

Lets see..we'd have a "normal" yorkie, a white one, a black one....and a spotted one!

Yes.:sidesplt:
...but what is it?:D

I'm so glad Mack is feeling better. I have no advice. I just added a second and am adjusting to that. I'm sure if you decide to get the 4th he will get a wonderful home.

Yes!

Won't he be leaving for college in 4 (or less) years? While there's a rare exception, most kids don't actually care for or provide for the dog, the parent does. I've always told my kids they get to share/enjoy whatever dog I have and when they have they own homes they can obviously get whatever they want.


However...if what he wants is also what you want for you.....then you're slightly less insane :D

Mack looks great!! Glad he is feeling better. That little puppy is sooo cute, I would have a difficult time resisting!! If you are up for adding a 4th, I'd go for it!

OH MY GOSH.....what a cutie!!!!! :eek: I have no real advice because I'm struggling with adding another myself right now. I just HAD to tell you how cute Jaxson is!!! :D

Yes, Yorkie insane and everyone should be so lucky as to catch it! That little white baby is just darling!

He is in the 8th grade, so yes, he will be leaving in about 5 years. As far as responsibility, he does a great deal for the boys (he bathes them, combs them, and helps keep their food and water in check) so that's not really a concern. Just wondering, how many is too many??

And yes... I am falling for him too! I need a yorkie vaccine!!!

also 3/4 yorkie, 1/4 s**tzu....His daddy is full yorkie (and a parti) Mom is 1/2 yorkie, 1/2 s**tzu
I totally missed this thinking it was just Bry's!

Hi, I can't say what you should do. I have 4 Yorkies and a Lab. And right now two Foster pups. I would like to keep every foster doggie. I know I could be an animal hoarder, if I were wealthy enough to take care of them. Every little face breaks my heart. But I always stop myself with these 5 questions.
1. Could someone else love this doggie as much as I could ?
2. Can I afford the Vet Bills and do I have enough for the unexpected accident or illness ?
3. Would this doggie enrich the life of my other Doggies, and family ?
4. Would this doggie get more attention with another family ?
5. Did I promise healing and help or a forever home ?

Ummm... Not sure what you mean?? Maybe I'm having a blonde moment??:confused:

Great questions!!!!

1. I would hope so!
2. Yes
3. My family, yes... The other babies? Well, I don't know... So far, the addition of first Mack, and then bryleigh was wonderful...
4. Again, maybe. But, my gang gets a ton of attention and love....
5. Definately

I'm just as confused!' lol... Lots to think about!

This thread now had me wondering where everyone lives that you are allowed to have so many dogs. My township ordinance restricts us to 3 dogs per residence. (There's an exception in there for a period of months should there be puppies involved.) And they are strict about enforcing it.

I am trying to talk my husband into getting a girl. That would make four for us. I say go for it!!!

I'm wondering why no one mentioned that this breeder is breeding Mixes... so wouldn't this make this breeder a BACKYARD BREEDER? And I thought we don't support those here on YT?

I have seen lots of people being told to NOT buy from someone because of red flags as a BYB, Mill, etc?

However, SOOOO cute. I'd probably buy on impulse. I would be looking for a registered AKC breeder though after all I've read on here. Although you might be giving on of her puppies and amazing home are you willing to pay to support BYBing and think of the puppies siblings that are just a designer dog to some buyers and may end up in shelters after their cute puppy sizes wear off. I don't want to come off mean but I've seen other members if they said they were buying from a breeder who mixes everyone would say run, don't buy, don't support BYB. However if the puppy is free... then of course no problem there right?

Just a though. Very cute dogs all around though, and you have a unique collection of colors haha!!!

Ahhhh... I get it now!! Yes, they are BOTH 3/4 yorkie and 1/4 s**tzu

Well, I guess my response would be I've never considered her a backyard breeder per say. Her dogs are akc, but of course once mixed, there goes that! I got to know her and visited her (as well she got to know me) for a good while.... I certainly would not support a puppy mill. She of course does sell these pups, but not for outrageous "designer dog" prices. I for one (don't bash me) love some of the mixes... Their unique coloring, and personalities and different traits interest me. And, since I have no desire to ever breed, the "papers" are of no use to me anyways.

I really hope this thread does not take off in a negative direction, although I can completely understand your concerns.

So she has AKC purebreds but then does have mixed litters from time to time?
No, I didn't want to stir the pot at all, just wondering why everyone was being so supportive here yet in other cases the poster seems to get a bunch of worried replies about the fact they are buying from a BYB.

I for one LOVE "shorkies" and "labradoodles" haha... so I understand wanting a mix and for them to be desirable :D Just wondering was all.

I think in this case, go for it. You already have a pup from her and your son knows what he wants!

From my personal perspective, I see such alot of "do what I say, not what I do" on here. For a site called YORKIEtalk there seems to be alot of mixes/mutts. I personally don't understand why anyone with a breed-quality AKC dog would want to mix it with anything else. I'm here, as opposed to Dogster or other dog/pet sites because in all honesty, I literally just like yorkies...that's it..not other dogs..not cats...just yorkies! But everyone's entitled to like what they like...I don't have to understand it...just accept it.

I for one replied and did not give an admonishment over getting a mixed breeder. If you are looking for a response from one of us who replied, I will give you one.

I have known Kendra on here for quite some time. She is a wonderful person. She already has a pup from this breeder that her daughter wanted, and if her son desires one like it that is really her business.

I have only owned purebred, AKC yorkies, but that is my preference. We also have others on this site who own mixed breeds, such as yorkiepoos.

If there is a new person, also new to this breed, who is asking an opinion of a breeder and it looks like a puppymill to me, I will voice it. However, getting all up in arms w someone who has a different opinion is not my style. Kendra owning a mixed breed takes nothing away from the person that she is, IMO.

Thank you Susan.... I really appreciate your kind words.

OMYorkies I'll go there

Schnorkies are my favorite mix I have one my Scoobers (pup mill designer hybrid mix mut dumpee-gee he didn't "fit" the Schnorkie standard apparently ha ha on that) and I have one of each my Elvis Yorkie & my Princess (mini schnauzer) -the allure for me is a more sturdy looking Yorkie & a more silky looking long hair schnauzer...wish there was a Schnorkie like breed but there's not.

However after knowing what I know now-don't support designer/hybrid/mixed dog breeding.

After learning from YorkieTalk it's either AKC registered or rescue for me forever on...or both these days actually.
That's my opinion, I formed via education, I'll defend it & Kendra's choice as long as the breeder is responsible with health temperament & treatment, but she should stop mixing & stick to AKC litters starting tomorrow.

Kendra,
I have blond moments all the time...
In all seriousness though MY personal train of thought is one puppy at a time as to train fully before adding to the circus that is puppy training.
I did however get two at the same time before, the two I just got my Elvis at 2 1/3 years and Princess I forget she was like 19 weeks I think.

Are you up for all the puppy training at once?

Another good question!! Mack is 9 months and Bryleigh is 5 months. Knock on wood, but either RARELY has an accident... I have gotten sooo lucky!!!

I just don't know, especially after the past few posts.... I will give it much thought and pray on it....

I knew you all could make my wheels turn and make me think of all the pros and cons!! So thanks!

sit, stay, return, clean up your toys, no barking, potty outside, return with ball, no bite...all that puppy training.

Lol... Yeah your right... Have not mastered Bryleighs no barking!! Have not gotten clean up your toys with any of them!!! Teach me plzzzz!:D

LOL.. the only way Kaos cleans up any of his toys, is if I bring him to my neighbors house. Kaos puts the toys all around the house, and the little girl yorkie comes by and puts them one by one in a pile in the corner. It's the cutest thing I have ever seen. :p

puppy fever!
 

I personally don't know you so I can only give you a spectators outlook.

One of your dogs just had a really awful experience, and I think you should wait a little while to let it all ride through before you consider another dog. Financially if you can swing it, then you can swing it if you wait a little while. I don't know if a puppy jumping around Mack's newly healing surgery incisions would be the wisest choice. I know he's getting the stitches out soon, but he still needs some quiet time. He may look great but it's only been a week? or two weeks? I wouldn't think it would be the best time to add to the household.

Puppy fever is a tough thing to battle, looking at those little faces makes it a challenge, but personally I would just hold out a few months before you can have everything settled again.

As for the the breeder situation, I think it's anyone's personal decision to make. Yes, everyone can weigh in and advise in any way they want but ultimately it's them who choses what they do and how they decide to take it. So for me, I trust that someone with experience from this breeder would have good judgement. One more thing, Shih Tzu not s**tzu hehehehe :p

LOL
Scoobers can identify almost all of his toys, rope ball, ball, rope squeakers etc
I say "get your..." and he knows and gets it well if he could dig through the basket he should be able to put it back in right?

We're still working on it here we lagged while I was having a harsh pregnancy and for baby's beginnings so we're working on reinforcing what we already should know and then moving on. To be honest they know it but are just so naughty lol

I beleive Brister has trained Jackson to pick up his toys and someone else with three has two that do it-like on command.

General training wise:
Elvis does nothing-well he does go lay down your bed and stop barking in my house oh and get down or back up. That's right he doesn't even sit or stay or anything he's the ideal lap dog though he doesn't jump up he just follows me or my daughter everywhere, finds a spot to perch himself and perches. Plus his arthritis prevents him doing a lot of the other 'tricks' my terriers do and that's about it.
I'm pretty sure he's just too smart to get trained.

My other two do tricks but again their tricks and training commands are in serious need of fine tuning. Scoobers by far is the most well trained here, Princess is a serious work in progress I wanted to start agility over the summer but hey that's what next summer is for.

I still can't walk all three on leashes together by myself.

This is my #1 concern!! I definately want to make the right decision, especially for Macks sake. The pup would not be joining us for another 8 weeks, so I really think he would be ok by then. I'm just not sure if adding another is right for our family or not. But thank you so much for your thoughts!!