Will I own a Yorkie tomorrow? I need help?? - Page 2 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

TeejYorkie · 12-16-2006, 05:59 PM

Jeanie-

The 2 male dogs have 2 girl sisters. She wanted to keep some of them for showing purposes. I think in order to see their potential she raised them to their current age. I think the boys (4/5 pds) might be just under the requirements for her but the girls were fine.

I assume she wants to meet me at the petstore b/c she doesn't want strangers just coming over to her house. She says the dogs like the toys there too!

I had another question for everyone. When you purchase dogs of this quality do they normally come with a guarentee of health? I don't remember her saying anything about this but most of the other owners have.

So far I have two appointments scheduled for tomorrow. One with the 7 month old boys and one with a 15 wk old boy and girl. Ugh... such a tough decision!

Thanks!

Bnot · 12-16-2006, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeanieK

They are not too old to bond. But I would have questions, why did she keep them so long, and why do you have to meet her at a pet store?

Also, just because a dog is house broke at one house does not mean he will be at your house. New home, new rules, they tend to have to learn all over again. Some people say they are house broke when they really aren't.

Darn good questions there for sure! Nobody that has been raising yorkies for 30 years, wants to meet someone at a pet shop!

Oh, my breeder also said mine "knew" to go outside. Oh did I find that NOT to be true, lol.

You might have a dog broker instead of a breeder there. I would definitely want a health guarantee for sure!

Bnot · 12-16-2006, 06:15 PM

Might try to google her name and see what comes up too. I'm thinking broker, but I could be dead wrong.

Monday · 12-16-2006, 06:30 PM

meeting at pet shop? soundz odd to me also ... where is she being homed as of now????

missbetsy56 · 12-16-2006, 07:32 PM

Meeting in a pet store sounds funny to me also. I'd question that.

Breny · 12-16-2006, 07:41 PM

Can't wait to see what you decided!!! Hope to hear something from you tomorrow with you new addition !!!

TeejYorkie · 12-16-2006, 07:46 PM

Now you've got me nervous! I'm glad for your concerns though b/c I'll know to ask some questions. I think it should be pretty clear by the way they look and socialize whether or not they have been taken care of. I'm trying to go in to this with a good attitude regardless... if I get tricked but still give a Yorkie a great new home and companion I think thats what is most important! Wish me luck :-)

missbetsy56 · 12-16-2006, 07:48 PM

your right about that just pay attention to how they respond to people.

Monday · 12-16-2006, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TeejYorkie

I'm trying to go in to this with a good attitude regardless... if I get tricked but still give a Yorkie a great new home and companion I think thats what is most important! Wish me luck :-)

I, for one, wish you the best of luck .... I don't encourage puppy mills, but the pups shouldn't have to suffer either ... so go with your heart and get the Yorkie that bowls you over and rocks your socks!

Deal with one thing at a time ...

rox626 · 12-16-2006, 10:16 PM

I can understand her not wanting people to come to her home but it does make you wonder. I hope you've done a lot of research and know what to look for in a yorkie. There are so many people who don't and they end up with a dog who has qualities far from the standard.

Dogs bond with new owners at any age. Many people adopt senior rescues and they don't have problems. One advantage with a older puppy is you have a much better idea of his adult size. How many people have bought a puppy with the assurance that he'll only be 5 pounds but by the time he's done growing, he's a 15 pounder! Nothing wrong with that, but can be a bit dissappointing if that wasn't what you wanted.

I hope I remember to check back here. I'm sure we'll all be waiting to see who you come home with!

Ivy Lucille · 12-17-2006, 06:12 AM

I got Mo when he was 3 and my husband swears he is in love with me! He bonded immediately and gets along well with my whole family.

Perhaps she is meeting you at a pet store because it was a easy landmark, a public place and a good place to shop after you get a new pup! I wasn't quite sure if you were just meeting her there or actually *meeting* her there.

Can't wait to hear how it goes! Thinking of you right now!

Saleswman · 12-17-2006, 06:29 AM

I agree do a Google.....and go by where she lives........I swear I am paranoid......but careful....the living conditions may make you have second thoughts.....

or then again.....maybe she is fine....

jvwheeler · 12-17-2006, 06:32 AM

I got Andy on 1 Dec. He was 7 1/2 months old. Two weeks later, he follows me or Ginger where ever we go. Within a week, I couldn't leave him here alone. Gin knows to follow me when I leave in the evening without my uniform, he wouldn't follow one night, so I thought I would just leave him, we were only going to be gone 20 minutes. My husband called me within minutes to come get him, he was crying. So I would say you don't need to worry about the bonding issue.

As for the potty trained? It seems to be true that trained at one house doesn't mean trained at another. And with males? Trained per room as far as marking goes. If you neuter him, it might help the marking process.

Sugar's Mom · 12-17-2006, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chachi

That is a good price for a yorkie that small and I wouldnt lower that price. If the timing were right I would buy her from you. My Husband wont let me have another one untill we move into our next house. I am wanting that size and know i will be paying a $1000 or more for her.

Well, only problem is, I can't decide if I want to sell her. We both get so attached it is very hard to let go and she is so sweet she is just special. That little head is hanging over the top of the baby gate every morning waiting for kisses.She gets on the couch where she can stick her head over. Anyway, I will have others. This litter I have right now will probably all be about this size except for the big male. i didn't breed for tinies but the lady I got kandy from said that Kandy and Frankie both throw smaller pups plus she is only five pounds and Ceeby is lucky if he hits four pounds on a day no one is in heat.LOL

TeejYorkie · 12-21-2006, 09:28 AM

OMG you guys were so much help! The breeder was great and my new dog is great!

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...g?t=1166721822

His name is Puggy and he's 7 months old. I'll post more pictures in the other forum soon! Thanks everyone!

Teej

12-16-2006, 06:30 PM	#19
Monday AND Friday also! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Long Island Posts: 3,371	meeting at pet shop? soundz odd to me also ... where is she being homed as of now???? __________________ Like dogs, we should sniff butts, not kiss them. Dogs have more friends because they wag their tails, not their tongues. http://music.clevver.com/video/25815...ersion-300.php

12-16-2006, 07:41 PM	#21
Breny My Tiny Treasures Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: . Posts: 11,790 Blog Entries: 3	Can't wait to see what you decided!!! Hope to hear something from you tomorrow with you new addition !!! __________________ http://Brenysbabies.com

12-17-2006, 06:12 AM	#26
Ivy Lucille ♥♥beats @ my feet! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: PA Posts: 4,814	I got Mo when he was 3 and my husband swears he is in love with me! He bonded immediately and gets along well with my whole family. Perhaps she is meeting you at a pet store because it was a easy landmark, a public place and a good place to shop after you get a new pup! I wasn't quite sure if you were just meeting her there or actually meeting her there. Can't wait to hear how it goes! Thinking of you right now! __________________ Jamie, Mom to Mayzie and Mozes

12-17-2006, 06:29 AM	#27
Saleswman Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,643	She may not want to show her facilities..... I agree do a Google.....and go by where she lives........I swear I am paranoid......but careful....the living conditions may make you have second thoughts..... or then again.....maybe she is fine....

12-17-2006, 06:32 AM	#28
jvwheeler Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 261	I got Andy on 1 Dec. He was 7 1/2 months old. Two weeks later, he follows me or Ginger where ever we go. Within a week, I couldn't leave him here alone. Gin knows to follow me when I leave in the evening without my uniform, he wouldn't follow one night, so I thought I would just leave him, we were only going to be gone 20 minutes. My husband called me within minutes to come get him, he was crying. So I would say you don't need to worry about the bonding issue. As for the potty trained? It seems to be true that trained at one house doesn't mean trained at another. And with males? Trained per room as far as marking goes. If you neuter him, it might help the marking process. __________________ Janelle -- And Ginger and Glory, too! In Loving Memory--Coriander (4/15/06-5/15/07)

12-16-2006, 05:59 PM	#16
TeejYorkie Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 18	Jeanie- The 2 male dogs have 2 girl sisters. She wanted to keep some of them for showing purposes. I think in order to see their potential she raised them to their current age. I think the boys (4/5 pds) might be just under the requirements for her but the girls were fine. I assume she wants to meet me at the petstore b/c she doesn't want strangers just coming over to her house. She says the dogs like the toys there too! I had another question for everyone. When you purchase dogs of this quality do they normally come with a guarentee of health? I don't remember her saying anything about this but most of the other owners have. So far I have two appointments scheduled for tomorrow. One with the 7 month old boys and one with a 15 wk old boy and girl. Ugh... such a tough decision! Thanks!

12-16-2006, 06:15 PM	#18
Bnot YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mobile AL Posts: 1,399	Might try to google her name and see what comes up too. I'm thinking broker, but I could be dead wrong.

12-16-2006, 07:32 PM	#20
missbetsy56 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: East Freedom, Pa Posts: 367	Meeting in a pet store sounds funny to me also. I'd question that.

12-16-2006, 07:46 PM	#22
TeejYorkie Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 18	Now you've got me nervous! I'm glad for your concerns though b/c I'll know to ask some questions. I think it should be pretty clear by the way they look and socialize whether or not they have been taken care of. I'm trying to go in to this with a good attitude regardless... if I get tricked but still give a Yorkie a great new home and companion I think thats what is most important! Wish me luck :-)

12-16-2006, 07:48 PM	#23
missbetsy56 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: East Freedom, Pa Posts: 367	your right about that just pay attention to how they respond to people.

12-16-2006, 10:16 PM	#25
rox626 YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 328	I can understand her not wanting people to come to her home but it does make you wonder. I hope you've done a lot of research and know what to look for in a yorkie. There are so many people who don't and they end up with a dog who has qualities far from the standard. Dogs bond with new owners at any age. Many people adopt senior rescues and they don't have problems. One advantage with a older puppy is you have a much better idea of his adult size. How many people have bought a puppy with the assurance that he'll only be 5 pounds but by the time he's done growing, he's a 15 pounder! Nothing wrong with that, but can be a bit dissappointing if that wasn't what you wanted. I hope I remember to check back here. I'm sure we'll all be waiting to see who you come home with!

12-21-2006, 09:28 AM	#30
TeejYorkie Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 18	Update! OMG you guys were so much help! The breeder was great and my new dog is great! http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...g?t=1166721822 His name is Puggy and he's 7 months old. I'll post more pictures in the other forum soon! Thanks everyone! Teej