Found another one!
 

So we found an add in the paper for a yorkie, a lady is selling him because she is going through a divore and has to move, therefore no where to keep him. He's 5months old, 3lbs. Were going tomarrow to check him out. He was originally brought from a breeder. He's dewormed, had 1st set of shots. What other questions should I ask her about this dog before I make my decision?

If turns out to be the one, I would ask if she could bring him to your vet and get a check up before you buy him. Good luck.

I agree...I would take it to the vet to get checked out before you buy it. Hopefully it doesn't have some terminal illness and that is the reason she is trying to get rid of it. Good luck, and let us know what you decide to do!

At 5 months old this pup should have had all its shots already. He probably won't get too much bigger either. Maybe he is already housebroke. Good luck tomorrow! Let us know how it went. Getting a new one is soooo exciting.

Great I hope it works out. I would ask if you can have the name of his vet and verify his health record. Also how he is doing with potty training. let us know. Where about are they located.

Yeah I do want to see his vet records, and she said he only had first set of shots. It's located in Vernon Hills and is only $600

He's prety old to only have 1 set of shots. illinois requires rabies by 4 months I believe. That's close by at least. I would also ask her the Breeders name and if he has papers just so you can see where hes's come from. That is exciting can't wait to hear how it goes!!

Heres another thing that really didnt sound right to me, she said the dog isn't registered yet because she didnt get the papers...Does this sound wierd to anyone?

Also something to consider since this happened to me, he might really not be 5 months..the person told me 7 months and really was 9-10 months ( which really didn't matter too much but if it is behavioral it does matter)and ask questions like what his condition is like and especially BEHAVIORAL problems if any! The person can still lie like what happend to me though. They may be getting rid of him because he is a big barker /bites/aggressive/fearful etc...but maybe not..yes take him to the vet if you have a chance. I didn't because this lady was a vet tech and assured me he was in good health etc.. I had to drive 2.5 hrs after work to get there and drive home another 2.5 hrs so it was night, I was tired and I picked him up at a vet's office. He had kennel cough and was soo underweight, his teeth were soo dirty, and he has bald spots from malnutrition. Good luck maybe this lady is truly moving and can't take her little one. I hope that is the case. Keep us updated!

i would just be a little leary since the pup is so young and you wnder if she didn't know she would be moving so soon after getting him . It also could be he's not housetraining well and she doesn't have the patience. Good luck if you need anything let me know.

Good luck and keep us posted.

Some breeders do not release registration applications until after proof of neuter, you need to find out WHY she doesn't have the registration. It's a little odd that he's only had one vaccination (probably given by the breeder), so I would wonder why this person didn't bother to vet the dog. The most important piece of advise I can offer you is when you have him checked out by your vet, have him bile acid tested for liver shunt...better to be safe than sorry, and at 5 months he likely wouldn't have exhibited any symptoms yet. Vets can do a urine bile acid that doesn't require fasting, or a blood serum test that does, the latter IMHO being the better test, unfortunately it will take a few days to get the results back, but better to know before you invest your money and your heart. Good luck, and I hope all works out for you and him..sounds like you will be a much better home than the one he is leaving.

Good luck, keep us posted. I know it's exciting, just be careful ;) Definatly have her checked by the vet, at 5 months she should have had all her shots.

I would get the breeders name and phone # so you can call her.
Ask if he is crate trained? does he potty in the house, that could be another reason she is getting rid of him.

Were going to go check this dog out in about an hour. So here are my list of questions to ask about this dog.
[LIST=1][*]Why the shots aren't up to date?[*]Breeder contact/info[*]any health genetic problems in the family[*]temper w/ other dogs and children[*]vet records and contact info[*]registration papers[*]potty triained and any other training[*]liver shunt[*]where it's been raised[*]rabies shots[/LIST]
If you guys can think of any other questions let me know. This is all I've thought of so far. I called my dogs vet to ask what I should ask about and they pretty much said everything I have already thought of, but I want to know as much as possible. I'm really afraid of getting an unhealthy or bad tempered dog.

What he's eating
Sleeping habits
Look for any signs that it is peeing in the house. Odor stains etc
Did you tell yout BF mom yet? I wouldn't listen to my BF it's her house i would definately tell her.
Good luck let us know how it goes.

We just got back from checking out the pup....OMG he's soo cute! She was able to answer all my questions, and she answered them right away, no hesitation or thinking about any answers, so that is a sign of telling the truth. Everything seems good about the pup. She got him out of state before she moved up here, and because of unfortunate circumstances she moved here pretty quick, so she has to call her exhusband to get the vet papers and registration papers, etc. If not she call the vet and get them faxed to her. As for the shots, it has had 2 sets of shots, needs it's 3rd set. She answered all my questions, so now as long as the vet and registration papers are good he will be mine. We put a deposit down on him for now too. I'm soo excited! I wish I couldve taken him home w/ me tonight though :( I will try to get pics asap of this little cutie!

I do have one question though if anyone knows the answer to this, he was very friendly, not mean or growling but he does like to nibble at fingers. I mean he was playing w/ her 3yr old son, and he played w/ my boyfriend and I, so it wasn't like he was being mean. I remember when my dogs were puppies they liked to nibble too, but I was wondering how long it takes from yorkies to grow out of this stage.

He's eating kibbles and bits...same food my dogs have always ate, and loved compared to the expensive stuff, and thats the reason she's feeding him that, he loves it compare to the expensive stuff.

As for potty trained, he barked and jumped up and down when he had to go pee, as soon as she let him out he went. She said he still has some accidents, which is acceptable because i believe it takes up to a year before the dog is accident-free.

He was very hyper, she named him rowdy and it fits him perfect! LOL

My bf is going to talk to his mom. When we know forsure what is going on w/ our house, it will be OK to bring him home

Sound good!! I can't wait!! We will have to get Cali and Rowdy togther one day. What part of Gurnee are you in?

I am in that same situation right now. Jax is 14 weeks old and my breeder hasn't sent in for the papers yet. We have called her and she said she was going to try to do it last Tuesday. But we haven't heard anything yet.

So maybe you should give the breeder a call before you do any purchasing.

I stay at my boyfriends in Stonebrook, my parents live in Park City...our townhouse were purchasing is in Fox Lake (kinda far lol).

We can maybe take them to Independence Grove...have you taken your dog there at all?

Yeah she said she's going to get the papers for me. We all signed a contract stating that she will hold the dog until we are able to take him, and she will get all the papers or our deposit back.

Oh I live in South Ridge Washington and Hunt Club. I've been to Independence Grove but not the dog park.

Yeah I've been there to walk and ride my bike, but never to the dog park (we don't trust our current dog out in public...to risky). I wonder how it is, I think there is a fee though, do you know anything about that?>

Let us know how it goes
 

Hope all goes well. Let us Know!

I'm praying that it all works out for you and the dog.

Thanks everyone! I hope it all goes well too!

i don't take Cali to dog parks as I am afraid of the bigger dogs and catching something as Cali is pretty little. But I know you do have to pay a fee either daily or yearly.
Independence grove is very pretty I just dont know if they allow dogs in that area.

Oh you know what, I think it was a yearly fee if I remember correctly, and it probably is an outrageous price.

But you have a point, I think I've reconsidered taking my future pup to dog parks! lol

Update!
 

So were definitly getting our house in August. The puppy needs to be updated on his vaccines, so I'm going to take him to the vet (she's knocking the price off of the original price). As long as he's healthy and comes from good parents, he's mine!!! Almost...I can't wait!