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SophieandZiggy 12-04-2011 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by chachi (Post 3748720)
If he is 9 weeks he may not be super small for a yorkie. My Jewels was a lb maybe a tiny more at that age. She is 7 lbs now as an adult. Find out how big the parents are and that usually gives you the best indication of how big the pup will grow to be. He is adorable though and has a common yorkie pup look
Sophie is 6lb 7oz and she looked just like that when I first saw her. She seems huge compared to Ziggy who's 5 lbs.

1Ieisha 12-04-2011 02:58 PM
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Originally Posted by SophieandZiggy (Post 3748727)
That's whatI think too. When I first picked Sophie out she was so tiny too. She was born in August and I went to see her in September, October and November but picked her up in January. Now she's my Chunky Monkey instead of my Teeny Tiny Girl! LOL

Haha!! I love how the tiny ones are the ones that exceed expectations. lol it's just more to love. Well good luck in what ever descision you make!! I hope that if this little guy isn't for you, you find the one that is!! :)

SophieandZiggy 12-04-2011 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by 1Ieisha (Post 3748734)
Haha!! I love how the tiny ones are the ones that exceed expectations. lol it's just more to love. Well good luck in what ever descision you make!! I hope that if this little guy isn't for you, you find the one that is!! :)
Thank you!

topknot 12-04-2011 03:59 PM
It is better to wait till he is min of 12 weeks if normal size. If smaller he needs to weight 2 pounds before going to his new home. That is a normal rule to better protect the puppy and so you don't get him home and end up running to your vet in the middle of the night. Also you have to realize it is winter and better to have them older before going home, so they stay with their mana and stay warm, no drafts. I know it is hard to wait, but if she is reputable she will hold on to him longer for you for no extra charge.
P.S. I noticed his ear hair is not trimmed. It will help his ears if she does trim them while he is teething, plus I think it looks better.

SophieandZiggy 12-04-2011 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by topknot (Post 3748817)
It is better to wait till he is min of 12 weeks if normal size. If smaller he needs to weight 2 pounds before going to his new home. That is a normal rule to better protect the puppy and so you don't get him home and end up running to your vet in the middle of the night. Also you have to realize it is winter and better to have them older before going home, so they stay with their mana and stay warm, no drafts. I know it is hard to wait, but if she is reputable she will hold on to him longer for you for no extra charge.
P.S. I noticed his ear hair is not trimmed. It will help his ears if she does trim them while he is teething, plus I think it looks better.
Thanks for the advice! Sophie was born in September but she kept her for me until January because she was so tiny that I didn't feel quite comfortable. I'm sure she'll do the same. She will groom him before I get him I'm sure.

Jacksmom052709 12-04-2011 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by 1Ieisha (Post 3748721)
Well I'm not going to say she is a bad breeder, but most REPUTABLE breeders won't let a yorkie go until 12 weeks of age. Some people get there pups earlier some later... But he's only 9 weeks and he does look awful tiny. Not saying you shouldn't get him, but because of his small size I think it wouldn't hurt for him to spend a few more weeks with his mommy. Oh, and you should definitely ask and find out about the parents.
Exactly what I was thinking!

SophieandZiggy 12-05-2011 08:34 AM
still waiting to see pics of his parents....

addevo 12-05-2011 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by SophieandZiggy (Post 3749588)
still waiting to see pics of his parents....
Photos of the parents won't tell you what sort of conditions the animals are being bred in. Our last yorkie was a former puppy mill mommy dog, and so I'm hyper sensitive to how some breeders treat their dogs. If you haven't been there before, please go to the breeder's house in person and insist on seeing the kennels. Regardless of how cute the puppy is, you do not want your hard earned money going to support a puppy mill operation.

Nancy1999 12-05-2011 08:57 AM
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Originally Posted by addevo (Post 3749600)
Photos of the parents won't tell you what sort of conditions the animals are being bred in. Our last yorkie was a former puppy mill mommy dog, and so I'm hyper sensitive to how some breeders treat their dogs. If you haven't been there before, please go to the breeder's house in person and insist on seeing the kennels. Regardless of how cute the puppy is, you do not want your hard earned money going to support a puppy mill operation.
Yes yes and more yes! Also, if a breeder is willing to sell a dog at 9 weeks, they probably haven't done any health testing and probably aren't even aware of all the problems connected with the Yorkshire Terrier breed. I say find the best breeder who will sell to you, and than wait till she has an available pup. You should always go to her home, and if she doesn't insist on meeting you and getting to know you, then please look elsewhere.

heartmyyorkie 12-05-2011 08:57 AM
He is awfully precious!!! I'm a bit jealous, I miss Pita being that teeny, she's a beastly woman now, lol!

SophieandZiggy 12-05-2011 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by addevo (Post 3749600)
Photos of the parents won't tell you what sort of conditions the animals are being bred in. Our last yorkie was a former puppy mill mommy dog, and so I'm hyper sensitive to how some breeders treat their dogs. If you haven't been there before, please go to the breeder's house in person and insist on seeing the kennels. Regardless of how cute the puppy is, you do not want your hard earned money going to support a puppy mill operation.
I purchased my Yorkie/Maltese puppies from her 3 yrs ago. I agree about the puppy mill thing. I hope they aren't one!

Are we allowed to post breeder names on YT to see if anyone else is familiar with them? I would like to post the name to see if anyone here knows them.

tegamom1 12-05-2011 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by SophieandZiggy (Post 3749614)
I purchased my Yorkie/Maltese puppies from her 3 yrs ago. I agree about the puppy mill thing. I hope they aren't one!

Are we allowed to post breeder names on YT to see if anyone else is familiar with them? I would like to post the name to see if anyone here knows them.
Yes you can. If this person is selling mixes..it also tell something about her. JMO

SophieandZiggy 12-05-2011 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by tegamom1 (Post 3749616)
Yes you can. If this person is selling mixes..it also tell something about her. JMO
thank you! What section do I post it in?

Nancy1999 12-05-2011 09:15 AM
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Originally Posted by SophieandZiggy (Post 3749621)
thank you! What section do I post it in?
Any section is fine, more people will see it in General.

cj125 12-05-2011 09:17 AM
Just wanted to add that to get a true picture of what the dog "could" look like - you'd have to be familiar with more than just the parents. Just like people - some will look like the grandparents and further back.

Also, please don't forget that there can be a "runt" or a "large" one in a litter - no matter who the parents are.

My Mia was 1 pound 10 oz when I got her but she fluxuates between 7-8 pounds now at almost 6 yrs old. People like to sell them young so that they "look" small but it's not always an indicator of what they'll actually weigh.

My Max came from well known show lines, which were all breed standard, but he ended up weighing 12 pounds! lol! He is gorgeous and I wouldn't trade him for the world. He's my "velcro" baby. Loves his Momma! :D

Either way - he's definately a cutie and I'm sure you'll love him no matter what size he is. :)


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