Help Needed... Greatly Appreciated!
 

I've been saving for a while to buy a Yorkie, for I made the decision to get one a long time ago. So I found the perfect baby girl, and I'm bringing her home next Thursday. Her name will be Roxy, for those of you who don't already know... Because I yak about her A LOT. LOL ;)

But in order to pay for her, it will be taking basically all of my savings. And I'm on a strict income, which leaves me plenty to get her food, hygeine products, etc. so there's nothing to worry about there, trust me.
I want to spoil her so bad! Because she is going to mean the world to me and more, of course! But I don't quite have the funds to go out and buy all of the extra things for her, as I'm a senior in high school. I'm wanting a companion to take with me when I have to leave home! I wanted to get the potty training puppy days over with whenever I'm still home, for it will be easier for the both of us I'm sure.

I feel awful asking this, and I don't want anyone to get the wrong idea and think that I'm taking advantage of what a wonderful place this is, its just kind of becoming my last resort.
I was wondering if there was anyone out there with clothes that maybe their yorkie had grown out of or just didn't like or maybe just didn't want or use anymore that they would be willing to get rid of. Hand-me-downs I guess you could say.. And not just clothes, any little thing would me AMAZING. I know what wonderful people are a part of this place, and I'm also new, so PLEASE don't take this the wrong way.
And if no one wants to take part in this I COMPLETELY understand, but I just thought it would be worth a try.

Thank you all SOOO much. :)

Please arrange pet insurance for her. That way if there is an unforseen illness, you have insurance to cover the vet costs.

Our vendors here often have great deals in the New Year. You could check out the Forsale forum for stuff.

You want to have a good winter coat for her; as I believe MO is a cold place. What is her weight and measurements roughly

Agreed! Today I took one of mine in just for their annual exam/rabies vaccine/ titers/ heartworm test and the total was $230- only 4 months ago his dental was over $200 and I spent a good deal on flea/heartworm meds for him last month. That doesn't count his eye "emergency" a few months ago that cost about $500 to clear up. Medical care for these little guys really adds up.

Also please let us know her size that will help us to see if we have anything laying around that would work.

Pet insurance sounds AWESOME. I will definitely be checking into that.

And I've been to see her once, and she's really small as she is only 8 weeks old. She weighed maybe a pound... She's a little girl!

I will also check out that forum.
Thank you! (:

Okay for the Canadian here where is MO? Missouri, Montana, or someplace else?

If she is only a pound then she REALLY needs to stay with the breeder until 12 weeks...maybe even longer. Have you talked to the breeder about that yet??

She may weigh more than that, I'm realllyyyyy not good with guessing on things like that. I know she is very healthy and where she needs to be, the breeder has assured me that she will be fine and ready to bring home. So I'm going to trust her, for she has shown me everything about her place and answered everything I've asked.

And I absolutely will be getting her a harness! (:

Thank you guys!

And MO does mean Missouri! (:

Do you have a regular vet that you use for other pets? 8 weeks and one pound is very young and small. I would suggest her staying until 12 weeks as Bitsy did. You might discuss with your vet as your new pup should be seen as well. :) Not to be a bubble burster, but please consult with the vet and don't just go by the word of a breeder. Some breeders are excellent don't get me wrong but there are also not so good ones too.

Good advice! It's really for Roxy's benefit.

I'm sure there are plenty of people that need to clean out their pup's closet. I know I have to!!! There are just some things Kaji doesn't wear that need to find a good home. :)

An inexpensive way to spoil her with clothes is to make her sweater socks. Get socks from the dollar store, or the 99 cent store and they can easily be made into puppy sweaters!!! :) There's a tutorial here somewhere, I'll find it for you.

Why don't You consider an adoption?

Yes, we have a vet that our family has used for over fifteen years. As we have always been pet lovers! (:

I pick her up on Thursday and already have my vet visit scheduled for Friday! Thank you all. I know you aren't being rude, I appreciate how much you all care for my puppy and I already!:)

Found it! http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yt-...out-socks.html

Sry I missed the fact that she is only 8wks old and about a pound, The Yorkshire Terrier club of America, recommends that pups are not released until 12 wks old and weighing 2lbs.

Hypoglycemia in one that young and weighing under 2lbs is a real issue. Who will be with her 24 7 to monitor her well being? Someone needs to if you plan on bringing home a pup that young.

Besides which another month means you can bank some more money; to buy some items you really need for her.

I agree with everyone above, a wellness check with your local vet is absolutely necessary. A good breeder will require that in a contract and the health guarantee, which I hope you are getting with your pup. Plus, your pup will not have had all the required vaccinations yet.

I don't want to dampen your excitement either, but healthcare for pups is a harsh reality.

Health insurance or an emergency healthcare fund is necessary, especially for a yorkie. Max had a 6 month ordeal with eye problems that cost $$$.

:thumbup::thumbup: Excellent.

Very true. One trip to the er with Rosie cost me $400. And it was not expected at all. Yearly visits alone range $200 to $250 every time for me. She will have to have I think 2 more rounds of vaccinations since she is 8 weeks old. Is that right? Plus heartworm meds as well. Again, not trying to be discouraging, just giving you the heads up! :)

The sock idea is awesome! Thank you so much for taking the time to find that for me! And if anybody is really interested in getting rid of a few things, let me know and we can definitely figure something out! THANK YOU!:D

Okay, I e-mailed my breeder to find out Roxy's exact current weight. Lol

And thank you again, you all are SO helpful. I couldn't have found a more wonderful place to talk about my new addition. (:

Congratulations on your new puppy!

We are all concerned because we know that puppies learn so much from the mom and littermates between the ages of 8-12 weeks. Things like bite inhibition, some learn potty training, also at 8 weeks, Yorkie puppies are prone to hypoglycemic attacks, which are life threatening. You'll have to watch her for that. At 12 weeks, the puppies are better able to regulate their own sugar, and many times episodes stop completely.

This is the recommendation of the YTCA (I think) as they have research to back this up.

This is the last I will say... I don't want to harp on you...


How long does this breeder guarantee the health of this puppy?

Also, most all insurances require that you pay up front, then wait to get reimbursed.

And this is extremely important: Know when or if the breeder vaccinated her, and with what type of vaccine(s). Then go to the Yorkie Talk Library and read up on vaccinating small dogs. Some of the 'rules and recommendations' have changed.

Sounds like you are open to advice which is really good! :thumbup:
Best of luck to you!

Missouri. Just east of me.:)

Not a problem! I hope you can convince the breeder to keep your pup with her mom for an extra 4 weeks. It really is in her best interest.

One more tip..to spoil a yorkie rotten: lots of attention, lots of cuddling, lots of walks (when she is old enough), and lots of playtime. All of these things are priceless. :)

Yes!! There is nothing like a little bit of Yorkie love in return!! :D

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!! I can't say it enough (:

I have a really cute dress that I had for my Roxie but the spelling is different than your Roxy. If you still want it and I also have some tiny outfits and a choke free harness and leash that Pixie out grew. If you would like them just PM me your address.

I would love those things! Love love loveeee them. (: Thank you SOOO much, Patti. I am so greatly appreciative of your kindness.

I thought i was ready for meesha but she ended up costing me alot more then i expected, i didn't realise how many potty pads she'd use, they cost me 35$ for a box of 100, she went through 100 in a month lol.. her vaccines, treats, blankets, toys and i wouldn't worry about clothes too much until shes older, its soooo hard to find anything to fit them when they're a puppy all of meeshas clothes are too big i can only put them on for a few mins to take photos then take have to take them off, i got a few boyish looking sweaters to put on her when she's cold, if they don't fit well they're just going to squiggle out of them, you should have a nest egg of money put away for any unforseen accidents, fall off a bed of a couch or twist thier leg running, better be prepared and safe then be sorry, congrats on your new baby though:) i had a sheltie growing up, but i didn't realise how much work raising a puppy would be on my own, its jsut like a baby LOL so be prepared for that too