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Willow · 11-25-2006, 06:05 PM

I would have clobbered that woman!!!!

Chrissy0277 · 11-25-2006, 06:09 PM

Ughh what a winner this woman is. I give you alot of credit for not going off on her..... I sure would have. For lack of a better thing to say... Screw her!

abbie's mom · 11-25-2006, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by irishawk

And I'm not a vet, but isn't 2 pounds too tiny to be spayed???

....you took the thought right outta my head! I'm wondering what kind of person or 'vet' would spay a 2lb dog.

Shelby&Seymour · 11-25-2006, 06:40 PM

I can't believe some people.
Actually, when I started doing my homework on Yorkshire Terriers, before deciding to purchase one, I found out that the most desired Yorkies weigh between 4 and 7 pounds. The so-called "teacups" (not such a thing) were usually referred to as "health problem" prone. Some breeders try to use extra small Yorkies (many with health issues) in their breeding stock, passing on the health problem issues to the litter. This is not saying that all little furkid Yorkies under 4 lbs are unhealthy, but many have been bred to the extreme, and there are A LOT of health issues!! This info may have ruffled her feathers a bit!

It is so sad that people can be ignorant. Worse.... she obviously don't know that much about the breed ...... 2 lbs... spaying..... TOO RISKY if it was my little furbaby! I hope that it does OK..... poor little thing with an ignorant owner!

red98vett · 11-25-2006, 06:44 PM

People are so RUDE - her yorkie actually isn't 'standard' but you were nice to say nothing to her - I can't believe someone would diss someones pet like that - I know people DO this - but can't believe they're so arrogant to think they actually have a superior dog than you do over a pound or 2....or 3 lol -

If she had to do that to you - then she obviously has a very high opinion of her ownself and is probably miserable as a person

Morkie4 · 11-25-2006, 06:48 PM

Well, your story just goes to show how imposing some people can be. What does she care..........was she thinking of buying a pup from you? Hardly, she was just a busy buddy. So consider the source and be glad that you don't have to see her again or HEAR her again!

ehunney · 11-25-2006, 06:49 PM

Girl, you are better then me, I would of had a few choice words for her and then some. That makes me so dang mad!!!

I wish someone would say something ignorant like that to me! What a heifer

LuvtheCooper · 11-25-2006, 11:01 PM

I feel so sorry for that ladies yorkie. That yorkie baby needs to get rid of that mommy and get a new mommy and just "accept the loss". That mommy just isn't in the yorkie mommy standard, sad...but she needs to go!!

Monday · 11-26-2006, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Jazzy Girl

when she heard that she was 5 pounds at 4.5 months---she was horrified! She told me in no uncertain terms that I "Must" get this "animal" spayed since she was : "well beyond the breed standards". She then proceeds to try to convince me to sell my "unacceptable" Yorkie. To just accept the "loss," and start over!

How despicable can one person be??? And if your kid was a bit overweight would she have said the same thing? I think your Yorkie is going to be a good size and very healthy .... to sell or give away a pet you love is crazy!

Diego · 11-26-2006, 04:34 AM

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Originally Posted by abbie's mom

....you took the thought right outta my head! I'm wondering what kind of person or 'vet' would spay a 2lb dog.

Responsible ones .

Olivier · 11-26-2006, 04:41 AM

This woman was very rude with you .

Gizmo's Mom · 11-26-2006, 04:42 AM

The woman probably saw nothing wrong with what she said if she just sees her babies as an investment. How can someone own one of these beautiful little souls and think like that? I don't have many rerestrained bones in my body and truthfully don't know what I would have said to her. As I was standing in Walmart looking for Giz a Christmas shirt there was a woman doing the same for her Malteese. I picked up the medium one and she asked what kind of dog I had and I said Yorkie. She said my that's an extremey LARGE Yorky isn't it? As I stood there and thought of my fuzzy little bed head at home(11 pounds) with one ear up and one ear down and the face he gives me when he wants to be held, and I just said "more to love". No reason to go off on her, she was just ignorant. Gizmo is larger than a lot of guys on here but have also seen some his size and bigger.

Mardelin · 11-26-2006, 04:51 AM

Wish I could have been there with my Tahlulah. The lady would have choked if I'd have told her Tahlulah was 5 pounds at 4 months, is 7 months and only 5pounds 4 ounces & has been in the ring since she was 6 months old. She now has 4 points towards her AKC Championship. While her lil yorkie maybe cute, it's my opinion your yorkie is more to the standard.

Gayle_T · 11-26-2006, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by DENISE517

That is terrible... You should have said.... O'Yeah, Well my yorkie can beat up your yorkie. lol lol lol People can be soooo dang rude.

OH.... I am going to remember this come-back!!! I love it! My husband and I have our 8 month fur-baby and he is 10 lbs. He is a "HUNK'a HUNK of BURNING LOVE!" We wouldn't trade him for the world! We bought him from a reputable breeder that said he wouldn't be more than 6 lbs. He hasn't even filled out yet and my guess is that he will top out at 11 or 12 lbs. We take him to lunch with us at St. Armands Circle and I can hear people saying (in more than a whisper) "That's a BIG ONE!!....... We absolutely adore Taylor and since we will take him on boat trips we feel that we probably are luckier that he turned out to be a big guy because he's sturdier for what we love to do. It's amazing how snooty and rude some people can be....

blondflava · 11-26-2006, 05:19 AM

5 lbs IS tiny! at least to me lol. I can't even imagine 2 lbs Yorkie, Pepper was 2 lbs around 12 weeks of age, but now is over 4. Still, of all the Yorkies I've met, I've seen only one smaller than he is.. And now he doesn't have to wear his annoying bell anymore, I'm not that afraid of stepping on him. He's healthy, his baby teeth fell out on their own, sturdy lil guy that can run for hours. I know he'll be in the upper scale fully grown but I'm happy about that (he doesn't like carriers anyway) - I'll have a great jogging partner for spring

11-25-2006, 06:05 PM	#16
Willow Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,890	I would have clobbered that woman!!!! __________________ Alycia Autumn Gizmo Maddie

11-25-2006, 06:09 PM	#17
Chrissy0277 Its all about the yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,451	Ughh what a winner this woman is. I give you alot of credit for not going off on her..... I sure would have. For lack of a better thing to say... Screw her! __________________ CHRISSY Nikki Precious Lizzy Mimi , Lena Taboo

11-25-2006, 06:40 PM	#19
Shelby&Seymour "& Seeger, too" Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 5,169	You should have told her off! I can't believe some people. Actually, when I started doing my homework on Yorkshire Terriers, before deciding to purchase one, I found out that the most desired Yorkies weigh between 4 and 7 pounds. The so-called "teacups" (not such a thing) were usually referred to as "health problem" prone. Some breeders try to use extra small Yorkies (many with health issues) in their breeding stock, passing on the health problem issues to the litter. This is not saying that all little furkid Yorkies under 4 lbs are unhealthy, but many have been bred to the extreme, and there are A LOT of health issues!! This info may have ruffled her feathers a bit! It is so sad that people can be ignorant. Worse.... she obviously don't know that much about the breed ...... 2 lbs... spaying..... TOO RISKY if it was my little furbaby! I hope that it does OK..... poor little thing with an ignorant owner!

11-25-2006, 06:44 PM	#20
red98vett Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Houston TX Posts: 33,590 Blog Entries: 1	People are so RUDE - her yorkie actually isn't 'standard' but you were nice to say nothing to her - I can't believe someone would diss someones pet like that - I know people DO this - but can't believe they're so arrogant to think they actually have a superior dog than you do over a pound or 2....or 3 lol - If she had to do that to you - then she obviously has a very high opinion of her ownself and is probably miserable as a person __________________ Villette, Chanel & Cheri www.DesignsByVillette.net Custom Address Labels and Note Cards using YOUR Photos! Just Click HERE!

11-25-2006, 06:48 PM	#21
Morkie4 Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 4,549	Well, your story just goes to show how imposing some people can be. What does she care..........was she thinking of buying a pup from you? Hardly, she was just a busy buddy. So consider the source and be glad that you don't have to see her again or HEAR her again! __________________ CAROL ~ Krissie ~ Toby ~ Brandy ~ Buffy Proud member of Maltesetalk and Yorkietalk

11-25-2006, 06:49 PM	#22
ehunney Princess Bella Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: virginia Posts: 2,186	Girl, you are better then me, I would of had a few choice words for her and then some. That makes me so dang mad!!! I wish someone would say something ignorant like that to me! What a heifer __________________ I miss you two more then words can express, but I still have hope that I'll find you and hold you again! Tucker and Teddy always say: "If I want it, it's mine and if I put it in my mouth, it's food."

11-25-2006, 11:01 PM	#23
LuvtheCooper & LuvtheCarley too! Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Wa State/Texas Posts: 1,625	I feel so sorry for that ladies yorkie. That yorkie baby needs to get rid of that mommy and get a new mommy and just "accept the loss". That mommy just isn't in the yorkie mommy standard, sad...but she needs to go!! __________________ Delaina Cooper & Carley

11-26-2006, 04:41 AM	#26
Olivier Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 2,999	This woman was very rude with you .

11-26-2006, 04:42 AM	#27
Gizmo's Mom No Longer a Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 1,490 Blog Entries: 7	The woman probably saw nothing wrong with what she said if she just sees her babies as an investment. How can someone own one of these beautiful little souls and think like that? I don't have many rerestrained bones in my body and truthfully don't know what I would have said to her. As I was standing in Walmart looking for Giz a Christmas shirt there was a woman doing the same for her Malteese. I picked up the medium one and she asked what kind of dog I had and I said Yorkie. She said my that's an extremey LARGE Yorky isn't it? As I stood there and thought of my fuzzy little bed head at home(11 pounds) with one ear up and one ear down and the face he gives me when he wants to be held, and I just said "more to love". No reason to go off on her, she was just ignorant. Gizmo is larger than a lot of guys on here but have also seen some his size and bigger.

11-26-2006, 04:51 AM	#28
Mardelin Mardelin Yorkshire Terriers Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: California Posts: 14,776	Wish I could have been there with my Tahlulah. The lady would have choked if I'd have told her Tahlulah was 5 pounds at 4 months, is 7 months and only 5pounds 4 ounces & has been in the ring since she was 6 months old. She now has 4 points towards her AKC Championship. While her lil yorkie maybe cute, it's my opinion your yorkie is more to the standard. __________________ Mardelin *Yorkshire* *Terriers*

11-26-2006, 05:19 AM	#30
blondflava Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Kearny, NJ Posts: 1,183	5 lbs IS tiny! at least to me lol. I can't even imagine 2 lbs Yorkie, Pepper was 2 lbs around 12 weeks of age, but now is over 4. Still, of all the Yorkies I've met, I've seen only one smaller than he is.. And now he doesn't have to wear his annoying bell anymore, I'm not that afraid of stepping on him. He's healthy, his baby teeth fell out on their own, sturdy lil guy that can run for hours. I know he'll be in the upper scale fully grown but I'm happy about that (he doesn't like carriers anyway) - I'll have a great jogging partner for spring __________________ Izabela ... and Pepper Rest in peace, Kora, you're always in my