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Nancy1999 · 04-10-2012, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by heide210

Nancy1999,

Thanks for sharing with me. I had no knowledge about registries.My wife and I went to a breeder here looking for a yorkie and she said she was a purebred and she was registered with CKC,and we thought she must be purebred.We love Gabby even if she was not (:

This stuff isn't taught in school, and I didn't know any of it before I found Yorkietalk. I hadn't bought my dog yet, so YorkieTalk really helped me find a great breeder. I honestly could care less if my dog is a purebred, however, I did want a dog that looked and behaved like a Yorkie, and I especially wanted a dog that was healthy. So the best way to do this is to find a good breeder who knows what she's is doing and registers her dogs with a reputable registry. I really think most people fall in love with their puppies so fast, and then all they care about is, "Is it healthy." Hope your little Gabby is very healthy.

gracielove · 04-10-2012, 03:25 PM

From what I have seen of dogs that are part Yorkie it appears that some can look like a Yorkie as a puppy but as they get older they tend to change in appearance. Your puppy looks like a Yorkie but time will tell. DNA testing is a quicker way to find out for sure. I am always suspicious when someone says that the breeder did not at least have the Mom there to see. You puppy is quite young so the mom should have been there.

MamaZiggy · 04-10-2012, 05:48 PM

she looks like a cte yorkie to me

Tatibati · 04-14-2012, 01:04 PM

Thanks everyone for your help!

Brooklyns momm · 04-14-2012, 03:56 PM

She looks all yorkie to me. I picked up my girl thinking she was a purebred yorkie...but she isn't. After much research we are pretty sure shes a morkie. (yorkie/maltese) We dont care cuz we love her so very much.

BJBEVSBABY3 · 04-14-2012, 06:49 PM

Yorkies come in all shapes and sizes and colors Unless you are buying a dog for show, just love what you chose. They love you back unconditionally and they are such fun and so loving and devoted.

Teresa Ford · 04-14-2012, 07:37 PM

Another is this a Yorkie ?, We see this almost every day. Your pup looks like a Yorkie puppy. But, the only way to know for sure is a DNA test. She sure is cute.

Jesslmetz · 04-14-2012, 09:32 PM

She's lovely, and looks 100% yorkie. Her ears are what our Gypsy's are doing right now. I'm waiting till she stops teething a bit to see if they will come back up. If not, I'll be taping them again.

Laura118 · 04-15-2012, 09:13 AM

She looks all yorkie to me

nanahas3 · 04-15-2012, 04:04 PM

I feel a little bad for people who are new here and post this question because sometimes they feel attacked by the answers. I myself knew absolutely nothing about yorkies or for that matter puppy mills etc until I got Laddy and found this website. I feel maybe that is the case with a lot of these posters. I am sure they love their babies no matter what but after all our babies don't come really cheap and noone likes to feel they have been duped. Since our little ones do come in all shapes sizes colors etc I can see where some would question this.

concretegurl · 04-15-2012, 05:10 PM

The only way to know for sure is to do a breed identification test.

Mars has a very good reputation (I think the best right now) and AKC endorses them. I'm guessing your dog didn't come with AKC papers, or you could also ask if the parents had DNA banking done on them and asked for a comparison.

In my opinion she does look very Yorkie.

Tatibati · 04-15-2012, 08:31 PM

Yes I understand this question might get repetitive and I apologize, she's my first yorkie and I'm just getting to know about them now. Regardless if she's purebred or not I love her to pieces, I just wanted to have an idea. You guys have all helped me out, I don't think I'll be doing a DNA test I just wanted to see based on the pictures if she was purebred. At least I know for next time to get papers and to do my research.

citygirl123 · 04-15-2012, 08:45 PM

She is beautiful!!! Looks just like my Copper when he was a puppy, so I would say allllll yorkie!!

citygirl123 · 04-15-2012, 08:49 PM

I have papers for Copper...but they don't make any difference. I'm not going to breed him. He is my little buddy and papers have nothing to do with how much I love him! Don't worry about the paper thing. I love having a yorkie. He is the best dog I've ever owned. If I bought another yorkie, (Hopefully someday) I wouldn't care if he was papered or not.
Best wishes to you with your puppy.

gracielove · 04-15-2012, 10:00 PM

There are so many people out there taking advantage of the public by selling pups that are being misrepresented by the seller. People have every right to question when they think they have been duped. There is someone else that was here on YT recently that was sold a puppy that never developed long hair! It's just very sad that there are so many people and animals being taken advantage of in this way. The OP is very welcome to post the question. No one is attacking her. I think people are disturbed by the fact that a situation even exists that makes it necessary for the question to have to be asked at all. It seems that everyday we see a situation that involves puppy mills, backyard breeders, and/or sick or questionable puppies. It is so sad for everyone that is touched by the depravity of this industry.

04-10-2012, 05:48 PM	#33
MamaZiggy YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Johannesburg, South Africa Posts: 1,637	she looks like a cte yorkie to me __________________ Xolani mommy to Ziggy and Toby The two loves of my life

04-14-2012, 06:49 PM	#36
BJBEVSBABY3 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Centerville,Ohio,Montgomery Posts: 93	Purebred Yorkie Yorkies come in all shapes and sizes and colors Unless you are buying a dog for show, just love what you chose. They love you back unconditionally and they are such fun and so loving and devoted.

04-14-2012, 07:37 PM	#37
Teresa Ford Therapy Yorkies Work Donating Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Central, Florida Posts: 3,863	Another is this a Yorkie ?, We see this almost every day. Your pup looks like a Yorkie puppy. But, the only way to know for sure is a DNA test. She sure is cute. __________________ Teresa & Rubin, Gracie, Abba, Ginny Joy and Julia Rose Act like a dog, be kind, forgiving, and loyal.

04-14-2012, 09:32 PM	#38
Jesslmetz Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Edmond, Oklahoma Posts: 174	She's lovely, and looks 100% yorkie. Her ears are what our Gypsy's are doing right now. I'm waiting till she stops teething a bit to see if they will come back up. If not, I'll be taping them again. __________________ Jess & Kevin and our sweet Gypsy

04-15-2012, 09:13 AM	#39
Laura118 YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 359	She looks all yorkie to me __________________ Coco and roxy's mummy

04-10-2012, 03:25 PM	#32
gracielove YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NY Posts: 6,582	From what I have seen of dogs that are part Yorkie it appears that some can look like a Yorkie as a puppy but as they get older they tend to change in appearance. Your puppy looks like a Yorkie but time will tell. DNA testing is a quicker way to find out for sure. I am always suspicious when someone says that the breeder did not at least have the Mom there to see. You puppy is quite young so the mom should have been there.

04-14-2012, 01:04 PM	#34
Tatibati YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 6	Thanks everyone for your help!

04-14-2012, 03:56 PM	#35
Brooklyns momm YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Nj Posts: 5	She looks all yorkie to me. I picked up my girl thinking she was a purebred yorkie...but she isn't. After much research we are pretty sure shes a morkie. (yorkie/maltese) We dont care cuz we love her so very much.

04-15-2012, 04:04 PM	#40
nanahas3 ♥Love My Snuggle Bugs♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Missouri Posts: 4,290	I feel a little bad for people who are new here and post this question because sometimes they feel attacked by the answers. I myself knew absolutely nothing about yorkies or for that matter puppy mills etc until I got Laddy and found this website. I feel maybe that is the case with a lot of these posters. I am sure they love their babies no matter what but after all our babies don't come really cheap and noone likes to feel they have been duped. Since our little ones do come in all shapes sizes colors etc I can see where some would question this. __________________ *CharleneMama to Laddy and Kyra and Always in our hearts Lolita*

04-15-2012, 05:10 PM	#41
concretegurl Between♥Suspensions Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Vaissades Posts: 7,979	The only way to know for sure is to do a breed identification test. Mars has a very good reputation (I think the best right now) and AKC endorses them. I'm guessing your dog didn't come with AKC papers, or you could also ask if the parents had DNA banking done on them and asked for a comparison. In my opinion she does look very Yorkie. __________________ Shan & 8 kids now!

04-15-2012, 08:31 PM	#42
Tatibati YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 6	Yes I understand this question might get repetitive and I apologize, she's my first yorkie and I'm just getting to know about them now. Regardless if she's purebred or not I love her to pieces, I just wanted to have an idea. You guys have all helped me out, I don't think I'll be doing a DNA test I just wanted to see based on the pictures if she was purebred. At least I know for next time to get papers and to do my research.

04-15-2012, 08:45 PM	#43
citygirl123 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,233	She is beautiful!!! Looks just like my Copper when he was a puppy, so I would say allllll yorkie!! __________________ Lynn and Copper

04-15-2012, 08:49 PM	#44
citygirl123 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,233	I have papers for Copper...but they don't make any difference. I'm not going to breed him. He is my little buddy and papers have nothing to do with how much I love him! Don't worry about the paper thing. I love having a yorkie. He is the best dog I've ever owned. If I bought another yorkie, (Hopefully someday) I wouldn't care if he was papered or not. Best wishes to you with your puppy. __________________ Lynn and Copper Last edited by citygirl123; 04-15-2012 at 08:51 PM.

04-15-2012, 10:00 PM	#45
gracielove YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NY Posts: 6,582	There are so many people out there taking advantage of the public by selling pups that are being misrepresented by the seller. People have every right to question when they think they have been duped. There is someone else that was here on YT recently that was sold a puppy that never developed long hair! It's just very sad that there are so many people and animals being taken advantage of in this way. The OP is very welcome to post the question. No one is attacking her. I think people are disturbed by the fact that a situation even exists that makes it necessary for the question to have to be asked at all. It seems that everyday we see a situation that involves puppy mills, backyard breeders, and/or sick or questionable puppies. It is so sad for everyone that is touched by the depravity of this industry.