New Kid on the Block
 

Everyone,

I cannot thank all of you enough for your help these past few months.
I appreciate it so much.

I brought my little three-year old home today. She is perfect. I just love her.
My live has changed, for the better. She rode on my lap the entire way home, and we stopped for a quick dinner, and she was fine. I have not heard her bark at all. She potties outside, so far, but I have only had her home for three hours.

I made a pit stop at Walmart and now have $130 wrapped up in dog beds, shampoo, leashes, stakes, toys, crate, carrier, etc.

Where do I get the cute dog bows? She came home with a rubber band
in her hair, and I cut it out. She smelled awful, so she had a flea bath, and I found one dead flea on the kitchen floor.

My house will probably become messy, as she follows me around all over.

The breeder had 3 adults, 5 puppies, 2 cats, a Lab and two grandchildren in a 900 sq. ft. home. Wow! I hope Sadie does not get bored.

She tolerated her bath very well, and also the hairdryer.

I need to get her to a groomer, but my breeder said she leaves her long silky
hair long, rather than a puppy cut as she has fine hair. I am going to ask the groomer her opinion, but what do you all do with fine hair - leave it long.

Mom loves her long hair, and I know it would look better if she were properly groomed.

Thank you all, and keep your fingers crossed that this works out. She sees the vet tomorrow.

Kate and Sadie

Congratulations on Sadie, Kate! I'm happy to hear you were so well-prepared before you got her! We get Yoda's bows at local pet stores. Good luck at the vet tomorrow, we'd love to see pictures when you have em! :)

Congratulations. It's amazing how quickly they capture our hearts. You can also find a wide variety of bows on ebay. Good luck with everything!

Congratulations! Post a picture or two as soon as you can. Sadie sounds really precious!

Congrats :) u sound so happy and im happy for u... it will all work out, i would take her to the groomer too and ask her what she thinks u should do with her hair, she is your baby now so u can do with her what u want.
I get Chelsey's bows at the petstores and also i use little girl hairclips for her.... they also sell great stuff online, maybe u would like to take a look at some of these at www.barkingdogclothes.com

Have fun with Sadie and please post some pics ;)

Congratulations Kate and welcome, Sadie! Sounds like you already have the perfect little lady! Looking forward to hearing how she's settling in! ;)

:congrats: I know you are on Cloud 9!!!! Personally I would leave her hair long, but you must be sure to brush/comb it everyday down to the skin or she will mat! Pay careful attention when you comb to her "armpits" and under her chin, and her legs. those are great matting areas! Can't wait to see pics!

Goggle search "dog bows" and you will find tons of them! :p Law Dogs has some really cute ones!

Sorry to keep advising you! Don't let the groomer cut her "bangs"! That happened to us once and it took forever to grow them out again for the topknot! :eek: Just thought I'd pass it on!

Welcome! Your Sadie sounds like a doll! Can't wait to see pics. I would definitely keep the hair long...just make sure you keep her cleaned and brushed and she will be beautiful.

Oh my....she really came from a crowded home. Do you mind if I ask why the breeder sold a 3 yr. old? I bet you are as happy as can be!! How much does she weigh? Let us know how the vet visit goes. Take care,

Wow...congrats on your girl! I am sooo happy you guys just "hit it off" and welcome to the crazy-for-yorkies club...hehehehe Now your life will be different, trust me!

About the coat, i personally do not like too short, but it is totally up to you...please post pictures when you have a chance.

Congrats on getting your little Sadie! Sounds like love at first sight! I am looking forward to hearing more and seeing pictures of your little doll!

The said she weighs 6 lbs., but I got on the scale today, and she is 5-1/2.
She did not eat until tonight (I got her yesterday). The breeder did not have a set feeding schedule for her, and I don't think the food she sent me is what she likes, except for the soft food. There were so many dogs there, so that is why I say that. Tonight, I opened the soft can of food, and she ate 1/2 of it. Later, my Mom said that was way too much, but I was happy just to see her eat.

Dad thinks she is too thin, and I got an appt. at 4:15p with the vet tomorrow.
IF she has serious health problems, I am guaranteed my money back.
Lord help me, if she is ill. It will break my heart. I am too attached to return her now.

She now has full run of the house, but is always at my feet. Will this get old for her, once she is used to her new surroundings, or is this a typical Yorkie.
I love it, so I hope it keeps up.

No messes in the house, at all.

I finally heard her bark. I had her on the back deck, and she saw a big
dog across the street. It all happened so fast, that I wish I would have known it was coming. I am glad she is not a yapper, and hope it stays that way.

Are those bows real tight, like rubber bands? I cut the old rubber band out of her when I bathed her last night, but regret it as it all hangs in her face.
Mom tied a pink ribbon on her, and she shook her head, and presto, it was gone. I like the tip about little girl hair clips, and will get some tomorrow.

Her breath is awful, since she ate that soft food. What do you do for this?
I mean, it is awful!

Do you let your dog sleep with you? Sadie was in her crate until 6:30a.
I took her outside, then let her sleep on the bed, and she was fine. I hope you don't advise against it, as she will be in my bed again tonight. :)
Bad breath and all.

The breeder sold her as her first pregnancy resulted in four pups, and she had her second litter in January, and had five pups. She had such a hard time that the breeder said never again. I guess they breed them up to five years, so I consider myself lucky.

I think she will look better after getting a professional cut, and I am checking into that now.

Thanks everyone.

Kate and Sadie

Hi
hope you are enjoying your baby. do you mind if i ask how much didi you pay for your baby