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Rae Rae · 05-31-2006, 06:14 PM

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?

Maddie-Rudy-Mom · 05-31-2006, 06:18 PM

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.

RLC12345678 · 05-31-2006, 06:38 PM

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!

JillandJack · 05-31-2006, 06:38 PM

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.

Patti · 05-31-2006, 06:41 PM

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.

Rae Rae · 05-31-2006, 06:42 PM

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

Patti · 05-31-2006, 06:46 PM

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!!

Rae Rae · 05-31-2006, 06:57 PM

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?

I love Lucy · 05-31-2006, 07:07 PM

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!

Patti · 05-31-2006, 07:16 PM

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.

shecass · 05-31-2006, 08:11 PM

Good luck and keep us posted.

DazzlinYT · 05-31-2006, 08:53 PM

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.

Chelsey · 06-01-2006, 02:00 AM

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.

yougetthesmiles · 06-01-2006, 05:56 AM

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.

Rae Rae · 06-01-2006, 03:02 PM

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.

05-31-2006, 06:14 PM	#1
Rae Rae YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,823	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?

05-31-2006, 06:18 PM	#2
Maddie-Rudy-Mom YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Beaumont, TX Posts: 1,887	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. __________________ Cindy, Maddie, Rudy, Polly, Sprout, Angie, and Tucker Rest in peace Lucky 1989-2007

05-31-2006, 06:38 PM	#4
JillandJack Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Cheesehead Land Posts: 1,127 Blog Entries: 1	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. __________________ Jack Jilly Bean *Who Needs A Doorbell When They Have A Yorkie!!!*

05-31-2006, 06:41 PM	#5
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	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. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

05-31-2006, 06:46 PM	#7
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	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!! __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

05-31-2006, 06:38 PM	#3
RLC12345678 I heart Hootie & Hobbs Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: USA Posts: 7,149	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!

05-31-2006, 06:42 PM	#6
Rae Rae YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,823	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

05-31-2006, 06:57 PM	#8
Rae Rae YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,823	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?

05-31-2006, 07:07 PM	#9
I love Lucy Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: California's central coast Posts: 239	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! __________________ Lucy's mom RIP Milo 12/07-we miss you!

05-31-2006, 07:16 PM	#10
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	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. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

05-31-2006, 08:11 PM	#11
shecass YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North wilkesboro, NC Posts: 2,785	Good luck and keep us posted. __________________ Sheila, Mollie & Wyatt Ethan my pride and joy Mollie www.dogster.com/?176293 Wyatt www.dogster.com/?205723

05-31-2006, 08:53 PM	#12
DazzlinYT YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: TN Posts: 462	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. __________________ Becki & The Dazzlin' Yorkies

06-01-2006, 02:00 AM	#13
Chelsey My2Pearls Chelsey & Chanel YT Donator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: N Posts: 4,097	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. __________________ Proud member of the crazy club

06-01-2006, 05:56 AM	#14
yougetthesmiles BANNED FOR NOT MAILING PRODUCTS PURCHASED Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 9,295 Blog Entries: 3	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.

06-01-2006, 03:02 PM	#15
Rae Rae YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,823	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.