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Maximo · 03-13-2012, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by stevesma

Thanks everybody for being so welcoming and knowledgable. We'll see if the breeder emails/calls tomorrow. Of course I would love to stay a member as everything I've learned has already paid off. I will keep ya'll informed as to our progress with both my health concerns and the breeder. Oh yeah as for the first vet, he/she said normal puppy on health certificate but neither testicle was descended at the time. I'll get to the bottom of that too.

Welcome to you and your adorable Steve.

I believe it is normal for a pup of 9 weeks to not have descended testicles. Max had his second one drop after his 13-week old exam if I recall correctly.

Sending best wishes to Steve that all will be okay with his legs.

Congrats on your new pup! Enjoy.

NewYorkee · 03-13-2012, 10:37 AM

He is a cutie and the name Steve is awesome!

I am sorry that you were duped by the breeder though, ugh.

R_Z · 03-13-2012, 01:39 PM

Welcome. Regardless, if he's full blooded or mixed, Steve looks like the perfect companion. I like his face. He seems like a happy guy. So long as he brings joy to your family, you have the right dog.

stevesma · 03-13-2012, 03:55 PM

Update on breeder response. I'm summarizing. She said she only has had yorkies and he is purebred yorkie. She even gave me a link to the DNA testing company. No offer of a refund or concern shown. He goes back to the vet 3/30 to check his legs. He'll be about 16 weeks. As for the breeder, we aren't done with her.

nanahas3 · 03-13-2012, 07:40 PM

If she only has yorkies then there must of been a fox aka chi in the henhouse lol. Good luck. Oh and did she say what she would do if the test comes back mixed?

JakesMom · 03-14-2012, 11:55 AM

Thanks for sharing the info about Steve and he is cute as a button. I agree with everyone who said you should speak to the breeder and get a refund.
You will also be helping other people if you speak up. It is such a horrible thing for a
"breeder" to do.
I can feel the love you have for you baby and he is so fortunate to have you

skittlz · 03-14-2012, 01:14 PM

Steve is darling, I agree with the other posts he isn't full blooded yorkie, to me I think he maybe yorkie/min pin

Jacksmom052709 · 03-14-2012, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevesma

Update on breeder response. I'm summarizing. She said she only has had yorkies and he is purebred yorkie. She even gave me a link to the DNA testing company. No offer of a refund or concern shown. He goes back to the vet 3/30 to check his legs. He'll be about 16 weeks. As for the breeder, we aren't done with her.

Glad to hear that you are not done with the breeder. She may only have yorkies, but I agree with the others, Steve does look like he is mixed with a Chihuahua. I even noted some white on the tips of his paws which is not typically seen on purebred Yorkies. I would do the DNA test and see what that says - if it comes back that he is not full yorkie, I would definitely set up a meeting with the breeder and show her what you have - obviously make a copy of the DNA tests and keep the originals in a safe place in case you need them for small claims court. Think Judge Judy. That being said, a female can tie several times and I believe with more than one dog. So if Steve's mom tied with a male yorkie and then went outside and the neighbors male Chihuahua paid a visit, it is possible that there could be two dads for one litter. (Breeders.... if I am wrong about this - please correct).

Millies mamma · 03-14-2012, 02:49 PM

Defently keep us up on what happens with the breeder!!

stevesma · 03-14-2012, 03:11 PM

I will keep all of you posted on both the breeder and his health. He really is a joy regardless.

http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/x...e/42e4a5b2.jpg

Thanks for all the good advice. I'm still thinking yorkie/chi mix by the looks of the puppies I've seen. Who knows?

gracielove · 03-14-2012, 03:26 PM

I think it all sounds like such a set up. He is an adorable little dog and I can see why you love him. I would not part with him either. Does that breeder have other dogs that she breeds? Did you see a lot of dogs at her place? Does she live near where you live? You might want to call your vet and ask him for advice about the DNA testing. If you don't use the company that this "breeder" suggested is she going to say you did not use a reputable company? Once you get the DNA testing results you can report her to the AKC and as many other groups as you can think of. How do people think they can get away with things like this? Your not the first. It seems to happen way too frequently.

yorkietalkjilly · 03-14-2012, 03:34 PM

That puppy is so adorable but partly what makes him cuter is that name. "Steve". I don't know if I have ever heard of a dog named "Steve" before and it just enchanted me! It fits him! Those eyes and his charming little way of looking at the camera are precious. Steve is a keeper.

He almost certainly a precious mix of some kind in my opinion and his hair looks to be courser not to mention slicker and shorter than a Yorkie's. I wonder if it will grow out lengthwise as a Yorkie's does? If you paid a full-breed price for him, I would definitely contact the breeder and AKC and find out what is going on with this breeding and the papers. But whatever his breed may be, little Steve is just a cutey with a face to die for!

stevesma · 03-14-2012, 04:09 PM

http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/x...e/42e4a5b2.jpg

We love him but we are still going to deal with that breeder properly. I tried to post a few minutes ago but it doesn't seem to have posted. I was just thanking everyone again for their advice and compliments on our boy. We love him regardless.

And to answer some of the questions, she had 3 puppies for sale. 2 girls and Steve. One of the girls was almost identical to Steve and the other was tiny and fuzzier like a typical yorkie. The dad was on site. Mom supposedly died 5 days after their birth but we were shown pics. His sister, a parti from another litter was there. Both dad and sissy looked yorkie to me but what do I know. She has some nerve. We insisted on coming to her place and seeing her home too. She also knew we both are in law enforcement. Hmmmfff.

yorkietalkjilly · 03-14-2012, 04:14 PM

Glad you are pursuing this. Glad wonderful little Steve has his forever home.

skittlz · 03-14-2012, 07:48 PM

it seems odd the mom *died* and your little steve isn't full blooded, I think the mom wasn't full yorkie or maybe not a yorkie, the photo she showed you was probably not the mom, so you have to take her word for it. I do believe Steve is ment to be with you. Good luck to you, the breeder needs to be reported.

03-13-2012, 10:37 AM	#32
NewYorkee Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: France Posts: 61	He is a cutie and the name Steve is awesome! I am sorry that you were duped by the breeder though, ugh. __________________ Brutus My Blog My Shop

03-13-2012, 07:40 PM	#35
nanahas3 ♥Love My Snuggle Bugs♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Missouri Posts: 4,290	If she only has yorkies then there must of been a fox aka chi in the henhouse lol. Good luck. Oh and did she say what she would do if the test comes back mixed? __________________ *CharleneMama to Laddy and Kyra and Always in our hearts Lolita*

03-14-2012, 03:34 PM	#42
yorkietalkjilly ♥ Love My Tibbe! ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: D/FW, Texas Posts: 22,140	That puppy is so adorable but partly what makes him cuter is that name. "Steve". I don't know if I have ever heard of a dog named "Steve" before and it just enchanted me! It fits him! Those eyes and his charming little way of looking at the camera are precious. Steve is a keeper. He almost certainly a precious mix of some kind in my opinion and his hair looks to be courser not to mention slicker and shorter than a Yorkie's. I wonder if it will grow out lengthwise as a Yorkie's does? If you paid a full-breed price for him, I would definitely contact the breeder and AKC and find out what is going on with this breeding and the papers. But whatever his breed may be, little Steve is just a cutey with a face to die for! __________________ Jeanie and Tibbe One must do the best one can. You may get some marks for a very imperfect answer: you will certainly get none for leaving the question alone. C. S. Lewis

03-14-2012, 04:14 PM	#44
yorkietalkjilly ♥ Love My Tibbe! ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: D/FW, Texas Posts: 22,140	Glad you are pursuing this. Glad wonderful little Steve has his forever home. __________________ Jeanie and Tibbe One must do the best one can. You may get some marks for a very imperfect answer: you will certainly get none for leaving the question alone. C. S. Lewis

03-13-2012, 01:39 PM	#33
R_Z Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Memphis, TN USA Posts: 1,078	Welcome. Regardless, if he's full blooded or mixed, Steve looks like the perfect companion. I like his face. He seems like a happy guy. So long as he brings joy to your family, you have the right dog.

03-13-2012, 03:55 PM	#34
stevesma Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Palm Harbor, FL, USA Posts: 18	Update on breeder response. I'm summarizing. She said she only has had yorkies and he is purebred yorkie. She even gave me a link to the DNA testing company. No offer of a refund or concern shown. He goes back to the vet 3/30 to check his legs. He'll be about 16 weeks. As for the breeder, we aren't done with her.

03-14-2012, 11:55 AM	#36
JakesMom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Nesconset, NY USA Posts: 187 Blog Entries: 2	Thanks for sharing the info about Steve and he is cute as a button. I agree with everyone who said you should speak to the breeder and get a refund. You will also be helping other people if you speak up. It is such a horrible thing for a "breeder" to do. I can feel the love you have for you baby and he is so fortunate to have you

03-14-2012, 01:14 PM	#37
skittlz YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: texas Posts: 671	Steve is darling, I agree with the other posts he isn't full blooded yorkie, to me I think he maybe yorkie/min pin

03-14-2012, 02:49 PM	#39
Millies mamma YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: somerset ky usa Posts: 302	Defently keep us up on what happens with the breeder!!

03-14-2012, 03:11 PM	#40
stevesma Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Palm Harbor, FL, USA Posts: 18	I will keep all of you posted on both the breeder and his health. He really is a joy regardless. http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/x...e/42e4a5b2.jpg Thanks for all the good advice. I'm still thinking yorkie/chi mix by the looks of the puppies I've seen. Who knows?

03-14-2012, 03:26 PM	#41
gracielove YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NY Posts: 6,582	I think it all sounds like such a set up. He is an adorable little dog and I can see why you love him. I would not part with him either. Does that breeder have other dogs that she breeds? Did you see a lot of dogs at her place? Does she live near where you live? You might want to call your vet and ask him for advice about the DNA testing. If you don't use the company that this "breeder" suggested is she going to say you did not use a reputable company? Once you get the DNA testing results you can report her to the AKC and as many other groups as you can think of. How do people think they can get away with things like this? Your not the first. It seems to happen way too frequently.

03-14-2012, 04:09 PM	#43
stevesma Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Palm Harbor, FL, USA Posts: 18	http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/x...e/42e4a5b2.jpg We love him but we are still going to deal with that breeder properly. I tried to post a few minutes ago but it doesn't seem to have posted. I was just thanking everyone again for their advice and compliments on our boy. We love him regardless. And to answer some of the questions, she had 3 puppies for sale. 2 girls and Steve. One of the girls was almost identical to Steve and the other was tiny and fuzzier like a typical yorkie. The dad was on site. Mom supposedly died 5 days after their birth but we were shown pics. His sister, a parti from another litter was there. Both dad and sissy looked yorkie to me but what do I know. She has some nerve. We insisted on coming to her place and seeing her home too. She also knew we both are in law enforcement. Hmmmfff.

03-14-2012, 07:48 PM	#45
skittlz YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: texas Posts: 671	it seems odd the mom died and your little steve isn't full blooded, I think the mom wasn't full yorkie or maybe not a yorkie, the photo she showed you was probably not the mom, so you have to take her word for it. I do believe Steve is ment to be with you. Good luck to you, the breeder needs to be reported.