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11-23-2012, 09:51 PM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: CATONSVILLE
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| brand new! 1st post! pics and questions Hi. I recently got a new yorkshire terrier 9 months old for free because his previous owners were too busy to take care of it. I used to own cats for longest time so this is all new to me. I noticed he has a furry silvery fur on top of his head and one of his ears is folded down. Is this normal? I thought they are supposed to have tan heads...?? I also noticed he walks diagonally on walks and he has a slight bump in his lower spine. Not sure if you can tell by the pics or if I am just imagining things. I heard the back should be straight and there is definitely a slight curve. Should I be concerned? I did read in this forum that other dogs have same concerns. I love my new dog! So smart and active! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...1/IMG_4881.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...1/IMG_4926.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...1/IMG_4994.jpg |
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11-24-2012, 06:14 AM | #2 |
Donating YT 3000 Club Member | She is a cutie. He looks fine. I would take him to a vet to get a check up. Make sure his shots are up to date. And ask about the bump.
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11-24-2012, 06:37 AM | #3 |
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| welcome, a very cute pup. i would suggest a vet visit for a complete check just to make sure everything is ok.. |
11-24-2012, 06:53 AM | #4 |
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| Hello and welcome from the UK! Your Littlie looks fine from over here!!!!! But if you have any concerns whatsoever, it's best to get your vet to look him over, if only to ease your mind Oh, and when we got Harry at 3 months, he was totally black + tan....I know the sun was shining, but have a look at him now.... . They do keep changing colour, and apart from hair-dye, there's not much we can do about it! Congratulations, and look forward to getting to know you. Sally + Harry x |
11-24-2012, 08:14 AM | #5 |
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| What a cute pup. Welcome to Yt |
11-24-2012, 09:54 AM | #6 |
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| Oh my goodness! Adorable! Love the one ear up, one ear down...you can tell he has a ton of personality I'd definitely ask the vet about the diagonal walking and the bump on the spine, as others have suggested...keep us updated! YT is a great community with lots of fantastic resources. Welcome! |
11-24-2012, 11:04 AM | #8 |
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| Welcome!! your baby is so cute!!! he looks much like my Charlie, Charlies ears are larger than most yorkies I see and his too flip down, He moves them like antennas LOL when you talk to him he has just 1 ear that he will raise up . Charlie is silver on his tan on his face head and belly but his back and tail are a dark silver gray I cant tell a bump but a visit to the vet should be done if you dont know anything about his health.
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11-24-2012, 11:36 AM | #9 |
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| Welcome to YorkieTalk! Whenever you get a new pup/dog even if its from the best breeder it needs to get checked out by a vet asap and that will be a great place to ask your questions about his spine and any other health questions you have. Also make sure to have him on a heart worm prevention. Cute little guy.
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11-24-2012, 11:40 AM | #10 |
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| Your little one is adorable I think the "bump" on his back that you speak of is just what is known as a "roached" back. My Luna's back is like that too. So far it hasn't caused her any issues, it's just a fault that would make them unsuitable for showing, along with the coat colors being a bit off. Luna came from a pet store, and is pretty poorly bred, crooked teeth/bite, the roached back, silvery colored coat, etc. but that doesn't make her any less loveable Your baby appears to have very long back legs, which could be why his back is curved like that. A vet checkup would be very smart, just to get a baseline on his health, and to make sure that he is in good condition. What a cutie!!!!!!
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11-24-2012, 12:07 PM | #11 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Ontario, Canada
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| Very cute! |
11-24-2012, 12:10 PM | #12 |
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| so cute , looks like my Sassy, Congratulations
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11-24-2012, 07:41 PM | #13 |
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| Maggies hair on top of her went from black to greyish to finally what we call blond. It probably took about a year to finish changing. She is a yorkiepoo but her coloring is yorkie. You should have the hair on your guy's ears shaved, I think the groomers call it tipped?? That might help it stand up. He is young so the little extra weight might be weighing it down a little. Can't hurt to try. My neighbor has a yorkie with a humped back. His back is highest in the center but he is fine. It looks like yours might just have tall back legs. You should always get a new pet checked by a vet. Plus, if you ever have an emergency they will then be willing to take you because you won't be a "new" patient. |
11-24-2012, 07:58 PM | #14 |
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| Your dog is so cute! He looks a little like my Copper. I don't know anything about the back thing....just loved the pictures so I had to comment. Copper is the only yorkie I have ever owned and I am in love. I wish you the best!
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11-24-2012, 11:57 PM | #15 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: CATONSVILLE
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| thanks~ |
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