honest thoughts w/o the uglies.

[Twocute]

Got DeeDee and Taz the same day. Was worried about potty training two dogs, but it has worked out great. I wouldn't change a thing. DeeDee was 2-1/2 and Taz six months old. As an aside, several years ago I had a puppy and an older dog, and took in a year-old female rescue who was "paper trained." Well, the puppy kept shredding the newspaper and anything on it (poop everywhere) so I just decided to discontinue putting newspapers out and guess what -- dog never had accident, but went outside do do her "thing."

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by MaWilliams3

The yorkie is the one I'm buying. I'm buying him because I am finally ready to be a pet owner again. I'm getting him from a gal at work. (BYB) didn't know that at the time, but it's clear now. At any rate, initially I was going to get a chihuahua. But that didn't pan out. So I found out about the yorkie and put a deposit on him. Weeks later, (3 days ago) I found out the Chihuahua came available again. (new owner backed out when she lost her job). My heart is set on my little man Noni, but I started with the Chihuahua. I'm not biting off more than I can chew, just want to know if it is safe. Is there anything I should consider.

You would be supporting another bad breeder........

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by MaWilliams3

It isn't about money. I live comfortably. I know about the knees, the liver, the hypoglycemia, the grooming, and the insurance. All things I'm already planning to take on. I'm taking vacation from work (they pay you for that now) and altering my schedule so that someone is always home. I don't know what gave you the impression that I'm poor and unable to provide. I'm smart enough to know that animals, like children require time and money. This is the moms 4th and last litter. All healthy pups, I even met pups from the first litter. What I'm asking is, is it safe? I have had multiple dogs in my life time; but never 2 puppies from different litters at the same age.

No need to get nasty with someone trying to help. Not all jobs have paid vacations. My dad is a union operator engineer and he does not have paid vacation. As healthy as the pups may seem now you don't know what illnesses and issues are in there genetics. A lot of issues will not pop up until 2 years old. But I do know your getting the pup no matter what but I would not get the other pup because it sounds like that one will also be coming from a bad breeder so you could potentially be looking at some big issues. If one ends up coming with kennel cough or something they will very easily spread it to the other and if one happens to get parvo again the other will get it.

[ladyjane]

Sometimes "honest" is not "pretty" or "ugly". It is simply "honest".

I am staying out of this thread because quite frankly I cannot stand when people post with that type of opener. Tells me they really don't want "honest" and "honest" is all I have to offer...and my "honest" will be miscontrued as "ugly" on a topic like this one. OP, I think you know the answer to all your questions in that you say you have tons of experience. Not biting today. Good luck with your puppies

[MaWilliams3]

Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

No need to get nasty with someone trying to help. Not all jobs have paid vacations. My dad is a union operator engineer and he does not have paid vacation. As healthy as the pups may seem now you don't know what illnesses and issues are in there genetics. A lot of issues will not pop up until 2 years old. But I do know your getting the pup no matter what but I would not get the other pup because it sounds like that one will also be coming from a bad breeder so you could potentially be looking at some big issues. If one ends up coming with kennel cough or something they will very easily spread it to the other and if one happens to get parvo again the other will get it.

These are the answers I was looking for. I explained that in my second post. I didn't get nasty, I replied what was on my mind without filter, just as I have seen done countless times since I joined. (what is good for the goose is good for the gander) Thanks for the answers, I will not be getting them at the same time.

[yorkiemom76]

My biggest concern would be the lack of vaccines for either puppy. If you're going to bring them home at the same time, I would keep them separated at least until their first vet check. The only thing worse than having 1 puppy with parvo, would be having 2 puppies with parvo and I believe it can take up to 10 days for symptoms to start after exposure so one could be exposed before you pick it up and not get sick until it's been at your house for a while. Enjoy your new babies.

[MaWilliams3]

Originally Posted by ladyjan e;4 486626

Sometimes "honest" is not "pretty" or "ugly". It is simply "honest".

I am staying out of this thread because quite frankly I cannot stand when people post with that type of opener. Tells me they really don't want "honest" and "honest" is all I have to offer...and my "honest" will be miscontrued as "ugly" on a topic like this one. OP, I think you know the answer to all your questions in that you say you have tons of experience. Not biting today. Good luck with your puppies

Lol. Y'all crack me up, staying out of this thread, but here you are. There is a difference between an honest opinion and being downright condescending I was asking if it would be safe to have two puppies from the different breeders. I was not however, asking for opinions on whether or not I can afford it, if I could not afford it, I would not attempt to do it. And I never said I "have tons of experience". If that were true, I wouldn't have came here looking for answers and "help"

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by MaWilliams3

Lol. Y'all crack me up, staying out of this thread, but here you are. There is a difference between an honest opinion and being downright condescending I was asking if it would be safe to have two puppies from the different breeders. I was not however, asking for opinions on whether or not I can afford it, if I could not afford it, I would not attempt to do it. And I never said I "have tons of experience". If that were true, I wouldn't have came here looking for answers and "help"

Let me clarify my post to say I am not going to respond to your questions because my honesty is probably not what you are looking for. But, I felt a need to say that your subject line was a bit ridiculous. Just my honesty, yet again rearing its ugly head.

[Yorkiemom1]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

Sometimes "honest" is not "pretty" or "ugly". It is simply "honest".

I am staying out of this thread because quite frankly I cannot stand when people post with that type of opener. Tells me they really don't want "honest" and "honest" is all I have to offer...and my "honest" will be miscontrued as "ugly" on a topic like this one. OP, I think you know the answer to all your questions in that you say you have tons of experience. Not biting today. Good luck with your puppies

[MaWilliams3]

Well, now that the band wagons have circled, I see I'll get little help and plenty - o - criticism. :-)

[R-Teddy]

I just have to say that THIS is why for long I stayed away from yorkie talk. I thought things had changed. perhaps not.

[yorkiemini]

There is a general safety factor that is embraced by most vets and experienced owners that a puppy should not be exposed to additional environments (I.e. walks and other pet exposures) with other pups until 2 weeks after their final vaccination series.

You might ask your vet about his/her thoughts on that.

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by yorkiemom76

My biggest concern would be the lack of vaccines for either puppy. If you're going to bring them home at the same time, I would keep them separated at least until their first vet check. The only thing worse than having 1 puppy with parvo, would be having 2 puppies with parvo and I believe it can take up to 10 days for symptoms to start after exposure so one could be exposed before you pick it up and not get sick until it's been at your house for a while. Enjoy your new babies.

I think even them being in the same house they would both end up with Parvo if one had it and it was introduced into the house. Parvo is just terrible nasty stuff.

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by MaWilliams3

Lol. Y'all crack me up, staying out of this thread, but here you are. There is a difference between an honest opinion and being downright condescending I was asking if it would be safe to have two puppies from the different breeders. I was not however, asking for opinions on whether or not I can afford it, if I could not afford it, I would not attempt to do it. And I never said I "have tons of experience". If that were true, I wouldn't have came here looking for answers and "help"

A lot of people come here and don't have the money it's something old time members see a lot so it was just a warning it was never her saying you can't afforded it. Honestly the paying for the stuff is not the hardest part to me it's having to watch your baby suffer so I always try to warn about both money and just how much it sucks watching some thing you love hurting so bad. A lot of people really don't know how much things can end up costing. It really was not an attack on you. Heck I have had dogs my whole life and never knew how much Callie's surgeys would ad up. We have seen so many people whoes dogs need surgery or even just general vet car and there owners not have the money to do it.

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by R-Teddy

I just have to say that THIS is why for long I stayed away from yorkie talk. I thought things had changed. perhaps not.

I think you have to see when people ask for only "nice" posts however they post it, it riles people up. It's like telling people how to post and that never goes well.