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Teegy · 11-08-2013, 10:25 AM

My intention is not to be mean, I just need to ask, why would you buy on the assumption that she's pure bred, then come and ask. I've often wondered why so many folk appear to do this, so it's a purely serious question

DBlain · 11-08-2013, 12:11 PM

She looks like a yorkie but like others have said not bred to the standards of a show dog, but for $450.00 you would not expect that. Dogs that come from show type breeders will cost over $1,500.00. She is a cutie though and will change in looks over time. Someone else suggested to have her vet checked including blood work. I did that when I bought my last puppy, not that it ruled out everything but it was nice to see things like her liver numbers were normal. Liver shunt is just one problem that seems to show up in the yorkie breed. The better breeders will test the breeding pair against things like that but the majority of times those that breed for a hobby or for extra cash will not. My pup is a mix and I paid the same as you. Before I fell head over heals for her I had her tested everyway I could, lucky for me her reports came back good, and each year I have them run again and so far at 3 years she is healthy as can be. So needless to say I got way more than I paid for, because to my husband and I she is priceless, I wish you the same luck. And welcome to Yorkie Talk

gracielove · 11-08-2013, 02:57 PM

Just the fact that they did not let you see both parents would lead me to be suspicious. It is really hard to tell for sure if they are purebred when they are pups. Usually you start seeing possible differences as they mature if they do have some other breed in them.

Beyond that, there are a lot of people breeding some really poor quality Yorkies out there. I'm not saying they are not good loving pets but many tend to have features that are not very Yorkie like. So when someone comes here to ask if their pup is purebred it is really impossible to say for sure. The best way to be sure is to know you have a reputable breeder that only breeds the best representatives of the breed.

Farty · 11-08-2013, 04:18 PM

Looks like a Yorkie to me Over the years we have owned 7 yorkies over the last 40 yrs & they have all been a little different in size & stature even skull shape varies a little. Yes the ideal Yorkie will have small years perfectly even teeth small head & long glossy coat. But all mine have been pets & not show dogs.I had one yorkie called Bella & due to a breeding fault had no fur on her back ok elsewhere. She was the most loving & inteligent & obedient yorkie we have owned. Here in the UK £300 is the start price normally without KC reged papers £450 & up will get you a pup with papers & £550 up will get you a good representation of desired standard, You will have convert to Canadian dollars to compare. In short she is yours cherish her.

Farty

KazzyK810 · 11-08-2013, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Teegy

if it can't say "eee by gum lass am goin down t shops" in a proper accents then it's not Yorkshire at all

Ha! Love it!

sindy1987 · 11-08-2013, 05:34 PM

Thank you very much you all for your responses! You have really made this day better!

sindy1987 · 03-15-2015, 07:39 PM

After all my little bella turned into a beautiful little yorkie i love her

yorkiefan_ · 03-15-2015, 07:46 PM

Does she run off with your socks when you take them off? Does she try to kill your pants leg when you change your clothes?

yorkiefan_ · 03-15-2015, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sindy1987

After all my little bella turned into a beautiful little yorkie i love her

Great pic! I love the first puppy pic too when she has her head tilted to the side.

ironmike86 · 03-15-2015, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sindy1987

After all my little bella turned into a beautiful little yorkie i love her

Nice to come back and recap.. Shes looks nice

MissPixi · 03-16-2015, 01:49 AM

Omg! She is beautiful!!!! Thank you for the update. How old is she now?

Kerryn915 · 03-16-2015, 02:01 AM

She's super cute! Looks yorkie to me.

sindy1987 · 03-16-2015, 05:22 AM

Bella is a joy! She is so friendly to everyone and everything. She just wants to meet and greet everyone on our walk - big small, she loves them all. She is 18 months now 5 pounds not to big simply perfect

sindy1987 · 03-16-2015, 05:25 AM

Thank you all for your sweet comments

dinkster · 03-16-2015, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Teegy

if it can't say "eee by gum lass am goin down t shops" in a proper accents then it's not Yorkshire at all

hilarious!

11-08-2013, 12:11 PM	#17
DBlain Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Oakland County MI Posts: 6,190	She looks like a yorkie but like others have said not bred to the standards of a show dog, but for $450.00 you would not expect that. Dogs that come from show type breeders will cost over $1,500.00. She is a cutie though and will change in looks over time. Someone else suggested to have her vet checked including blood work. I did that when I bought my last puppy, not that it ruled out everything but it was nice to see things like her liver numbers were normal. Liver shunt is just one problem that seems to show up in the yorkie breed. The better breeders will test the breeding pair against things like that but the majority of times those that breed for a hobby or for extra cash will not. My pup is a mix and I paid the same as you. Before I fell head over heals for her I had her tested everyway I could, lucky for me her reports came back good, and each year I have them run again and so far at 3 years she is healthy as can be. So needless to say I got way more than I paid for, because to my husband and I she is priceless, I wish you the same luck. And welcome to Yorkie Talk __________________ Lola my amazing little yorkie-pom Donna

03-15-2015, 07:39 PM	#22
sindy1987 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: arlington tx usa Posts: 10	After all my little bella turned into a beautiful little yorkie i love her Attached Thumbnails Last edited by sindy1987; 03-15-2015 at 07:42 PM.

03-15-2015, 07:46 PM	#23
yorkiefan_ I ♥ my Cookie Monster! Donating Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: South Texas Posts: 3,007	Does she run off with your socks when you take them off? Does she try to kill your pants leg when you change your clothes? __________________ Cookie ;;; RIP Minnie

03-16-2015, 01:49 AM	#26
MissPixi Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: California Posts: 440	Omg! She is beautiful!!!! Thank you for the update. How old is she now? __________________ I'm Donna Olive Pixi Piper and Evie's Mom

03-16-2015, 05:22 AM	#28
sindy1987 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: arlington tx usa Posts: 10	Bella is a joy! She is so friendly to everyone and everything. She just wants to meet and greet everyone on our walk - big small, she loves them all. She is 18 months now 5 pounds not to big simply perfect Attached Thumbnails

11-08-2013, 10:25 AM	#16
Teegy Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 2,631	My intention is not to be mean, I just need to ask, why would you buy on the assumption that she's pure bred, then come and ask. I've often wondered why so many folk appear to do this, so it's a purely serious question

11-08-2013, 02:57 PM	#18
gracielove YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NY Posts: 6,582	Just the fact that they did not let you see both parents would lead me to be suspicious. It is really hard to tell for sure if they are purebred when they are pups. Usually you start seeing possible differences as they mature if they do have some other breed in them. Beyond that, there are a lot of people breeding some really poor quality Yorkies out there. I'm not saying they are not good loving pets but many tend to have features that are not very Yorkie like. So when someone comes here to ask if their pup is purebred it is really impossible to say for sure. The best way to be sure is to know you have a reputable breeder that only breeds the best representatives of the breed.

11-08-2013, 04:18 PM	#19
Farty YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Wales Uk Posts: 3	Looks like a Yorkie to me Over the years we have owned 7 yorkies over the last 40 yrs & they have all been a little different in size & stature even skull shape varies a little. Yes the ideal Yorkie will have small years perfectly even teeth small head & long glossy coat. But all mine have been pets & not show dogs.I had one yorkie called Bella & due to a breeding fault had no fur on her back ok elsewhere. She was the most loving & inteligent & obedient yorkie we have owned. Here in the UK £300 is the start price normally without KC reged papers £450 & up will get you a pup with papers & £550 up will get you a good representation of desired standard, You will have convert to Canadian dollars to compare. In short she is yours cherish her. Farty

11-08-2013, 05:34 PM	#21
sindy1987 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: arlington tx usa Posts: 10	Thank you very much you all for your responses! You have really made this day better!

03-16-2015, 02:01 AM	#27
Kerryn915 YT Addict Join Date: May 2014 Location: Fishkill, ny, USA Posts: 487	She's super cute! Looks yorkie to me.

03-16-2015, 05:25 AM	#29
sindy1987 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: arlington tx usa Posts: 10	Thank you all for your sweet comments