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05-09-2007, 10:46 AM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: TX
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| Little advice please... Okay well we got our sweet Lexi (still my avatar) about a month ago and sadly she died last week ...long story! She went back to the breeder so that she could help us nurse her back to health. She was doing great until one morning she found her dead. So of course Lexi was adorable! So cudly and sweet and tiny...just perfect! And now the breeder has offered to let us pick out another little girl from a 7 week old litter. I don't want to be picky but lexi was soooo cute. And the mom of this litter isn't very cute but the dad is cute and little. How do you tell what they will grow up to look like or how do you tell what their personality will be? I don't want to sound insensitive...I do really just want a healthy happy baby but I paid good money for Lexi and I'm really bummed she died. Thanks for reading this far any advice is welcome. ~Heather |
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05-09-2007, 10:57 AM | #2 |
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| I hope she isn't planning on you taking a puppy now at 7 weeks. That is to young. So sorry to hear about Lexi, that's a tough choice picking up another so soon. Good luck on your pick. Size is no guarantee. I see you got Lexi at 9 weeks old. They should stay until 12 weeks with their mother.
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05-09-2007, 11:07 AM | #3 |
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| See if you could take some pictures of the puppies and then post them here on YT.. I think that would be the easiest way.. Sorry to hear about your other little one passing away
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05-09-2007, 11:22 AM | #4 |
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| If you're not happy with any of the puppies, then I wouldn't take one just to replace Lexi. Maybe you could look elsewhere or wait for another litter or something. That would give you some time after losing your baby. |
05-09-2007, 11:30 AM | #5 |
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| i just wanted you to know how very sorry iam for your loss, this must be so hard for you,best of luck to you what ever you decide,
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05-09-2007, 11:38 AM | #6 |
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| First and foremost I am terribly sorry for your loss, that is heartbreaking. Next, what health issues did Lexi have? Before you take another pup make sure it is healthy, as someone else said, don't take it under 12wks of age. Next, you know, you can get an idea of how a pup will look grown up but there are no guarantees, same with size. I would go with your heart and you will know. If none of them meet what you would like are you able to get a refund? Best wishes to you.. Kathy |
05-09-2007, 11:46 AM | #7 |
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| Personality depends on the owner, the temperament of the parents, and the dog itself! You can tell their personality when they're puppies, more or less. Is the puppy playful and fearless? Or is a little more shy and cautious? Unfortunately color is really hard to determine in the first few months. You have to look at the parents and the pedigree (if there is one), then you can get a general idea of what colors your pup is most likely to end up with. That's terrible about Lexi. Did the breeder say what she died from? (Hope that isn't an insensitive question! If it is, I'm really sorry.) Last edited by maybeiloveyou; 05-09-2007 at 11:47 AM. |
05-09-2007, 11:52 AM | #8 |
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| Well, as someone else said, I hope she's not letting you take her at 7 weeks which works out in your favor in more way than one! Why don't you ask her if you can wait a few weeks, and then decided? That way they can grow into their looks. If not, if her contract states "money back", get back your money and look for another breeder. If she won't give money back, choose a pup...you'll fall in love with her, I promise! They're easy to fall for! PS. I'm an idiot and forgot to say, SO sorry for your loss.
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05-09-2007, 11:58 AM | #9 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: TX
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| Thanks guys. I suppose we could get the money back but this breeder has been breeding for a long time...she knows what she's doing and I would feel bad just yanking it out from under her when she's been so helpful. We're not sure why Lexi died she didn't show any obvious signs of death, she did have low blood sugar and wouldn't eat so that's why I took her back in the first place. Looking back I remember her having kind of a sad face all the time, but I've never had a Yorki. I picked out the littlest girl yesterday. She was the cutest with her big ol ears! She gave little kisses and was sweet when I held her...she did get kind of scared when I went to pick her up at first, but she's so tiny I would be too! I don't plan on getting her until next week, she'll be nine weeks then. Is this too soon? I'm just so scared to go through all of it again! I will try to take some pics and post them here so you all can tell me what you think. thank you for your kind words, Heather |
05-09-2007, 12:04 PM | #10 | |
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05-09-2007, 12:09 PM | #11 | |
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So sorry about Lexi, I know this can be devastating.
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05-09-2007, 01:00 PM | #12 | |
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I totally agree with Pipers mommy. Size is no guarantee. We've had our little girl since baby, and was told that her parents were 4-pounders; twix is 10 months and close to 9 pounds!!!!! && we still love her soooo much! although her parents were 4-pounders her grandparents or great-grandparents (and so on) may have been big...so it really doesn't count to say that they will be a certain size because their parents were. With them looking cute; well in my case, Twix started out very cute, then she got in her funny stage [where she didnt look much like a yorkie], and now she is ADORABLE!!!!! Either way, you will learn to love them as your very own kids... | |
05-09-2007, 01:10 PM | #13 |
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| Everything I read before I got my baby girl said to wait at least until 10 weeks, and that 12 weeks was ideal. Is the Mom on-site with the puppies? If so, I'd make sure she stays there until she's 12 weeks, but if the mom isn't with the puppies anymore anyway, then I guess it won't make much difference if you bring her home earlier. Either way, good luck! I'm sorry to hear you lost Lexi. I can't imagine how heartbreaking that is for you! |
05-09-2007, 01:16 PM | #14 |
Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Texas
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| So sorry to hear about Lexi, but I'm glad you found it in your heart to pick another baby, I hope she is healthy and sound Good Luck and send pics when you can. |
05-09-2007, 01:41 PM | #15 |
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| I am very sorry to hear about Lexi...........Good luck |
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