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03-27-2015, 12:16 PM | #16 |
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| Before you go see the pup, ask if the breeder has a scale and put him on it. If they don't (red flag), buy a food scale at Walmart with a bowl on top. As far as bite goes, dogs with improper bites can be more prone to tartar and other dental issues, but brushing every day and periodic veterinary dental cleanings can solve that problem. The main problem for me is just the attractiveness. Just like people with overbites or underbites do not have that perfect Colgate smile. Hope I don't offend anyone by that statement, (my smile is nowhere near perfect). Here is a link with images of problem bites. Showing, Genetics and Breeding - Teeth - The Bite |
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03-27-2015, 12:47 PM | #17 | |
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do yorkies in normal have scissor bit or underbite ? as i know some breeds would allow an under bite also would this appear by checking the baby teeth as the dog is still 3 months old? | |
03-27-2015, 12:58 PM | #18 |
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03-27-2015, 01:01 PM | #19 | |
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i just wanna ask you guys as owners what do you think his size in this age would be when he gets older ( actually i dont know what is his exact weigh ) the pic is just for you as owners to assume and what do you think about his hair texture will it be curly or grow long as it grows old? i dont know what to expect but as u said home is not home without dogs | |
03-27-2015, 01:28 PM | #20 |
YT 1000 Club Member | Hello! Welcome to YT!!! Just a few questions... 1) How well do you know this puppies breeder? ( I prefer to have a trusting relationship with my breeder where I'm able to call him/her about anything concerning my pup. Not a breeder who I don't hear from after $$$ is exchanged) 2) Have you seen this puppies parents or at the very least its mother? (This can give you a general idea of what this particular puppy may look like as an adult) 3) What type of guarantee does the breeder offer? (Are any genetic disorders covered?) 4) Was any genetic testing done on the parents prior to breeding? Whew! Ok! Now that that's out of the way. I won't ask how old this puppy will be when you'll be able to take him home since you're in Egypt and the way the U.S. does things varies greatly to other countries at times. But I will suggest that he at least be eating solid food on his own and has had at least one set of shots (whatever is mandatory in your country). Also, I would suggest you take this little one to a vet as soon as possible after purchase so he can be checked over and given a clean bill of health. With that being said...YES I think he does look like a full bred yorkie but as a previous poster stated there are mixes that look like Yorkies also. The only way to know for sure is a DNA test, but secondly TRUST YOUR BREEDER so that you won't have to second guess. |
03-27-2015, 01:37 PM | #21 |
YT 1000 Club Member | Oh he's already 3 months :-). What do you mean by teacup? Do you mean smaller than a certain weight? For example my 1 and a half year old is about 2.5 lbs and some would consider him a teacup. You're in a different country so I'm not sure what you're meaning when using it :-). How much does he weigh now? Double that and it should give you a guesstimate of his adult weight. Btw yes he is very very cute Last edited by ColesMommy01; 03-27-2015 at 01:38 PM. |
03-27-2015, 03:08 PM | #22 |
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| Oh, that is a cute little baby! Who wouldn't want that dog? But think hard before you buy and ask your breeder lots more questions and be sure you have as iron-clad a health guarantee as you can get. Teacup is a red flag that the breeder usually only breeds for cuteness, tiny undersized dogs and high return on their dollar, bred by what is called a BYB. I'm sorry but that is so often the case when a breeder sells "teacup" dogs and they certainly ask a lot of money for them. The sole reason for breeding one dog to another should be to improve the breed and not produce the cutest or tiniest puppies. What has the breeder told you about the health problems of the mom, father, grand mother, grand father, littermates of all those dogs? You need to know if the mother and father's lines contain any luxating patella, MVD, liver shunt, hydrocephalus, Legg-Calve-Perthes' disease, collapsing trachea, hypoglycemia, whatever else your vet can tell you to ask about. BYB's often breed any two dogs together, no matter that both lines might carrying the liver-shunt and any puppies they have are almost certain to have liver shunt - a disease process that may take months or years to show up but will profoundly affect the dog's - and your - lives. But if both are tiny, a BYB will often breed two dogs that have that disease on both sides of the pedigree, caring more about the size. Tiny dogs, so cute and cuddly, often are so small that a hasty jump from a couch or bed can break a leg, dislocate a hip. Their bones and joints can be fragile. Question your breeder - ask her why she breeds for tiny size and ask her about health check certificates she has showing the breeding parents are free of genetic diseases. Buy one at your own risk but at least know what you could be getting into and be sure you have the nature and time to nurse and nurture what could be a frequently ill dog and a healthy bank account for vet costs.
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03-27-2015, 03:14 PM | #23 |
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| If you're concerned with weight, I would agree with Lacy's Mom and advise you to bring a scale when you go look at the puppy That's what I did with my pup, the guy looked at me like I was crazy when I whipped my scale out but I see nothing wrong with it lol. Yes, and also as others have said, there is no such thing as a "teacup" Yorkie. And if a breeder markets a pup as such you should be concerned with his/her breeding ethics.
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03-27-2015, 03:20 PM | #24 |
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| I also thought it was odd 2 out of 3 pic's tongue was out. The 2 photo's were taken one right after the other, check both photo's you will see puppies feet are exact in both photo's, puppy just turned his head. 10 photo's could have been taken in a matter of a minute. That's not to say NOT to check his bite, anything is possible.
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03-27-2015, 03:23 PM | #25 |
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| Well you can't tell from a picture. Here in America there is no such thing as a teacup and it's a red flag to mean nonreputable breeder. Do you have a yorkie group over in your country?
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03-27-2015, 06:26 PM | #26 |
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| I would ask breeder what she or he means by "teacup." it is a very, very cute dog! |
03-27-2015, 07:33 PM | #27 |
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| Adorable pup and looks 100% Yorkie to me. Good luck in making your decision.
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03-28-2015, 04:01 AM | #28 |
Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator | He looks 100% yorkie to me and is very adorable! As far as guessing a weight, we'd need to know current age and weight. Where did you find the breeder and do you trust them?
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03-28-2015, 06:36 AM | #29 |
YT 2000 Club Donating Member | Here is my difficulty = always almost 100% of the time folks show me pics of a puppy seated = the face shot. What about the rest of his body? Why not side stacked photos. For a truer look pic wise as a for instance look at My Road to a Grand Champion. Here you will see a puppy 12 wks old at the beginning stacked ie a profile shot or two. We have no way to tell his size - you don't know his weight. I have no way to tell his structure no photos allowing me to see this. I too noticed the tongue. How-ever thi s pic looks entirely like a Yorkie pup to me. It looks like he might have a silk coat judging by the leg furnishings. His ears look a tad wideset, but overall his facial expression is fine. Coloration is good for that age.
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03-28-2015, 06:37 AM | #30 |
YT 2000 Club Donating Member | Bite for Yorkies - Scissor preferred - Level bite allowed. But no over or undershot bite.
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