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04-17-2005, 11:01 PM | #1 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Washington State
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| Adult Male Yorkie Hi Everyone, I am back - it is Krazy Kate. Sure glad this group is here. I am stilling thinking about getting a Yorkie. I think what is holding me off is the fear of not being able to housebreak it. I am very fussy about my carpets. I have been talking to two breeders, and one of them emailed me just now. She has a spayed female Yorkie for sale for $650. It is three-years old, very loving, and housebroken. She is going to send me a picture. The other breeder has a male Yorkie for sale in abut 5 weeks for $750. I have asked this breeder why a three-year Yorkie is for sale. Who knows, maybe the owner is seriously ill, or died. Anyway, can I get some feedback please. Would you buy a three-year old dog? One good thing about it is I can find out if it has any serious health problems, etc. From what I can tell, both breeders are very picky about who their babies go to, and I like that. Thanks everyone. Kate |
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04-18-2005, 05:00 AM | #2 |
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| female I would ask the breeder for a short health guarantee..like 2 weeks. Take her to the vet for a check...perhaps she needed a c-section for whelping and was spayed, or perhaps she was too small..she is housetrained..that gets my vote. loL |
04-18-2005, 06:08 AM | #3 |
Got Mojo? Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Miami
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| I would also go for the female adult yorkie..
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04-18-2005, 06:17 AM | #4 |
I Love My Monkeys! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Falling Waters, WV
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| I vote for the female as well! When I began to foster Hallie she was 2.5 years old and although she was abused/neglected she is VERY well behaved and has fit into our lives splendidly. She was also very easy to train on the potty-pads even though she was used to going outside. Good Luck and keep us posted! |
04-18-2005, 06:41 AM | #5 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: California
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| Although I love my baby, having a puppy is really hard. This is my first puppy, I have always adopted/rescued Dogs, not puppies. I probably won't get another puppy again, maybe when the kids are grown.
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04-18-2005, 06:44 AM | #6 | |
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I agree!
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04-18-2005, 06:57 AM | #7 |
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| My vote goes to the adult female. Hands down!! I know people say they want apuppy to watch it grow, but that is sorta like saying I want my female to have 1 litter of puppies. Sometimes, ya don't know what you are getting into in terms of the amount of care and training they must have. So, get the female, make appt with vet before you bring her into your home so if there is a BIG, unsurmountable health problem you can return her to the breeder or deal with it another way BEFORE you have your heart so heavily invested.As YorkieRose said, we retire females for all kinds of reasons and they make wonderful, loving, well-adjusted house pets.. As for house-trained--she is house-trained to HER now house. You will hve to start from scratch in your home as she wil not be familiar with the smells, textures and location of things in your home. So be prepared for a few accidents in the beginning and keep her confined to an un-carpeted area.. Let us know which one you have selected.. |
04-18-2005, 09:43 AM | #8 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Washington State
Posts: 853
| Everyone, thank you so much. I am thanking everyone at once, rather than each one individually. YorkieRose, what is whelping? And, can I teach an older dog new tricks i.e, heel, sit, rollover, etc. if she has not been taught? Many thanks to everyone. Kate |
04-18-2005, 10:10 AM | #9 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Trinity, North Carolina
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| Yes, you can ! And, can I teach an older dog new tricks i.e, heel, sit, rollover, etc. if she has not been taught? Many thanks to everyone. Kate[/QUOTE] Kate, yes you can! I have had much luck in training older dogs too. Sometimes they are more trainable than puppies because they aren't preoccupied with playing all the time. I just love that magical moment when the doggie understands what the command actually means! They get a sparkle in their eyes and their whole face seems to light up because they know that you and they are communicating by language. It's so special and they are so enthused and proud of themselves!
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04-18-2005, 10:14 AM | #10 | |
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04-18-2005, 02:25 PM | #11 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bay Area, California
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| I would definitly buy a 3 year old yorkie, there are lots of plus's, the previous owner can tell you temperment, potty training and health history. With a new puppy all these things are learned along the way. Puppies are fun but lots of work! I think a 3 year old would adjust to their new home right away and should work out really well.. Good luck with your desicion! |
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