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autumn star · 05-30-2007, 05:47 AM

He does look like a mixed breed but he is so adorable!!!! As long as you love him who cares what he is!!!

roosmom · 05-30-2007, 06:02 AM

I love his ears! =) I have no idea if he's purebred or not but he's very cute and it's possible that he just got a couple of recessive traits that combine to make him look different. Since he didn't have kennel club papers did you maybe pay a little less anyway? Are you upset about the price? If that's what's bothering you you should definitely talk to the breeder...if not he's so cute- who cares! And again I absolutely love his ears =)

erica8603 · 05-30-2007, 06:07 AM

He looks like he's mixed with something but he is soooo cute!!

lizziepooh_1 · 05-30-2007, 06:15 AM

I am by no means any kind of expert on the topic, but my first 2 impressionswhen I saw the picture you posted were:

1. Those are big ears! (very cute!)
2. That is a long snout! (what a sweet smile!)

And then I thought to myself that these to features seem prominent because his hair is short. When I give Tia a bath and her facial hair is "flat" she too has big ears and a longish snout. Maybe when his hair grows out quite a bit and if you have a groomer that can give him a good trim (almost like a Westie) he'll have more of a Yorkie "look".

I can't really see his body (a profile pic might be helpful to otehrs who are good at identifying breeds).

If you're willing to pay, I have heard of DNA testing for dogs that will determine mix of breeds.

I agree with the others...definetly bring it up with the breeder, at least the breeder will know that you suspect something.

BTW, I think Paddington is the cutest name!

OpheliaLoved · 05-30-2007, 03:31 PM

Thank you all! I am by no means angry that I may not have a purebred. I would not trade him for a dog with the best of champion lines. I bought him because I saw his little face and absolutely fell in love. What I am angry about is that someone felt the need to take advantage of me (which they didn't; I would have paid twice as much even if they said "he is part yorkie and part xyz") and that they are continuing to sell dogs to people under this lie.

I am also concerned that if he is a mixed breed, he may need to be cared for differently. I know different breeds are prone to different health problems, and I'd like to know what I should be careful of. That is my biggest concern!

A lot of you mentioned his adorable ears, and I just have to comment that the ears are what got my heartstrings first! I love the way one of them flops over and the other stands upright when he is trying to pay attention!!!
-O

Anna Banana · 05-30-2007, 09:54 PM

He is a cutie, no matter what he is!

Anna Banana · 05-30-2007, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by OpheliaLoved

Thank you all! I am by no means angry that I may not have a purebred. I would not trade him for a dog with the best of champion lines. I bought him because I saw his little face and absolutely fell in love. What I am angry about is that someone felt the need to take advantage of me (which they didn't; I would have paid twice as much even if they said "he is part yorkie and part xyz") and that they are continuing to sell dogs to people under this lie.

I am also concerned that if he is a mixed breed, he may need to be cared for differently. I know different breeds are prone to different health problems, and I'd like to know what I should be careful of. That is my biggest concern!

-O

In that case, you really should talk to the breeder and try to figure out what he is mixed with, if he is a mix, and go from there...

rhiannon80 · 05-30-2007, 11:01 PM

Hey the way I see it is whether he is 100% yorkie or only 25% yorkie he is still a Yorkie!!! A VERY CUTE one at that!

Plus you never know when a trait way back in the gene pool is going to pop up! Just look at him as a red head from to blond parents! It happens all the time!

Doodlebug · 05-31-2007, 05:32 PM

He is such a cutie pie. I can see why you fell in love with him. I love that sweet little face.

tiggerr36792 · 05-31-2007, 05:38 PM

Pure bred or not all that matters is you love him!!! It is a shame if someone lied to you about him, but its great you love him complelely no matter what he may be mixed with. You should have been told the truth!!!

xBUTTERCUPx · 05-31-2007, 07:10 PM

he looks adorable. I understand what you mean about being lied to and all the scams going on out there. Pedigrees can be fake no matter what. A friend of mine bought a yorkie and was lied to about registration papers so she never got the papers. In the end, she wanted to breed her male yorkie with another female yorkie who is reg. with AKC. She then asked me to 'borrow' my reg. papers just so she can sell the pups at a high priced. I refused and she was upset with me but I didn't care about that. So faking pedigrees or perhaps registration is possible. BAD breeders sometimes buy dogs that are not registered and use that dog to breed but use another dog's registration to register the pups.

rhiannon80 · 05-31-2007, 07:16 PM

I know breeders that will get pups from the pound that look similar to their breed to replace lost pups! But looking at your baby it looks like his beard needs to get a little fuller and his ears need to grow some more hair, otherwise he looks like my babies when they are wet! How old is he?

AMD · 05-31-2007, 07:28 PM

I am truely no expert, but he does look like he's mixed with something! He's a cutie anyway, and I'm sure you love him and spoil him to pieces, and that is what's important!! Your little guy is precious!!

05-30-2007, 06:07 AM	#18
erica8603 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Dallas Posts: 17	He looks like he's mixed with something but he is soooo cute!! __________________ Erica & lil Bam Bam

05-30-2007, 06:15 AM	#19
lizziepooh_1 YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ottawa Posts: 361	I am by no means any kind of expert on the topic, but my first 2 impressionswhen I saw the picture you posted were: 1. Those are big ears! (very cute!) 2. That is a long snout! (what a sweet smile!) And then I thought to myself that these to features seem prominent because his hair is short. When I give Tia a bath and her facial hair is "flat" she too has big ears and a longish snout. Maybe when his hair grows out quite a bit and if you have a groomer that can give him a good trim (almost like a Westie) he'll have more of a Yorkie "look". I can't really see his body (a profile pic might be helpful to otehrs who are good at identifying breeds). If you're willing to pay, I have heard of DNA testing for dogs that will determine mix of breeds. I agree with the others...definetly bring it up with the breeder, at least the breeder will know that you suspect something. BTW, I think Paddington is the cutest name! __________________ Hope in a jar: Where there is hope there can be faith; where there is faith miracles can occur. Liz and Tia

05-30-2007, 03:31 PM	#20
OpheliaLoved YT Addict Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 385	Thank you all! I am by no means angry that I may not have a purebred. I would not trade him for a dog with the best of champion lines. I bought him because I saw his little face and absolutely fell in love. What I am angry about is that someone felt the need to take advantage of me (which they didn't; I would have paid twice as much even if they said "he is part yorkie and part xyz") and that they are continuing to sell dogs to people under this lie. I am also concerned that if he is a mixed breed, he may need to be cared for differently. I know different breeds are prone to different health problems, and I'd like to know what I should be careful of. That is my biggest concern! A lot of you mentioned his adorable ears, and I just have to comment that the ears are what got my heartstrings first! I love the way one of them flops over and the other stands upright when he is trying to pay attention!!! -O __________________ "It aint what you sing, it's the way that you sing it" http://www.dogster.com/dogs/579953

05-30-2007, 09:54 PM	#21
Anna Banana YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California Posts: 3,025	He is a cutie, no matter what he is! __________________ Anna and Wobie

05-30-2007, 11:01 PM	#23
rhiannon80 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2007 Location: California Posts: 149	Hey the way I see it is whether he is 100% yorkie or only 25% yorkie he is still a Yorkie!!! A VERY CUTE one at that! Plus you never know when a trait way back in the gene pool is going to pop up! Just look at him as a red head from to blond parents! It happens all the time! __________________ Sweet Pea & Tommy's Mommy!

05-30-2007, 05:47 AM	#16
autumn star Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Long Island Posts: 6,095	He does look like a mixed breed but he is so adorable!!!! As long as you love him who cares what he is!!!

05-30-2007, 06:02 AM	#17
roosmom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 232	I love his ears! =) I have no idea if he's purebred or not but he's very cute and it's possible that he just got a couple of recessive traits that combine to make him look different. Since he didn't have kennel club papers did you maybe pay a little less anyway? Are you upset about the price? If that's what's bothering you you should definitely talk to the breeder...if not he's so cute- who cares! And again I absolutely love his ears =)

05-31-2007, 05:32 PM	#24
Doodlebug ♥Love My Puppies!♥ Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: US Posts: 5,786	He is such a cutie pie. I can see why you fell in love with him. I love that sweet little face. __________________ RIP My Sweet Darling Angel Daisy 08/09/03 - 10/02/15, RIP My Sweet Baby Boy Teddy Bear 02/01/04 - 02/11/16 Photos HERE

05-31-2007, 05:38 PM	#25
tiggerr36792 BANNED! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: California Posts: 6,685 Blog Entries: 1	Pure bred or not all that matters is you love him!!! It is a shame if someone lied to you about him, but its great you love him complelely no matter what he may be mixed with. You should have been told the truth!!!

05-31-2007, 07:10 PM	#26
xBUTTERCUPx YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 905	he looks adorable. I understand what you mean about being lied to and all the scams going on out there. Pedigrees can be fake no matter what. A friend of mine bought a yorkie and was lied to about registration papers so she never got the papers. In the end, she wanted to breed her male yorkie with another female yorkie who is reg. with AKC. She then asked me to 'borrow' my reg. papers just so she can sell the pups at a high priced. I refused and she was upset with me but I didn't care about that. So faking pedigrees or perhaps registration is possible. BAD breeders sometimes buy dogs that are not registered and use that dog to breed but use another dog's registration to register the pups.

05-31-2007, 07:16 PM	#27
rhiannon80 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2007 Location: California Posts: 149	I know breeders that will get pups from the pound that look similar to their breed to replace lost pups! But looking at your baby it looks like his beard needs to get a little fuller and his ears need to grow some more hair, otherwise he looks like my babies when they are wet! How old is he? __________________ Sweet Pea & Tommy's Mommy!

05-31-2007, 07:28 PM	#28
AMD Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: USA Posts: 8,986	I am truely no expert, but he does look like he's mixed with something! He's a cutie anyway, and I'm sure you love him and spoil him to pieces, and that is what's important!! Your little guy is precious!!