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Lovin' Gracie · 07-23-2007, 03:01 PM

I have to agree with Chocolategracie and KathyinCall.....he looks like he has beagle in him. I have had a half dozen beagles and they all looked very close to him as a puppy...of course I love beagles, too, so I think he is just gorgeous!

Gabe's Momma · 07-23-2007, 03:03 PM

It looks like he may be mixed with a chi to me, but like you said with the lady that PM'd you, his hair may need to grow in a bit more or something. The most important thing is that you love him, and once you get reassurance from the breeder, like it sounds like you have, trust your gut.

Good Luck! He is a cute puppy for sure!!

Here is my puppy the day before he turned 7 weeks and at 7.5 months.

omichka · 07-23-2007, 03:06 PM

in my opinion, no matter if it is a fullbred or mix, the breeder still looks as BACK YARD BREEDER to me. No one responsible breeder will breed poor quality yorkie (as you describe mother of the pup). If you like that pup, get it, just don't pay much. I strongly believe, that we all shouldn't support back yard breeders. Breeders must be responsible and only STANDARD good quality and healthy must be breed. Btw, no such a thing as short hair yorkie. read YORKIE STANDARD

Wrenee4 · 07-23-2007, 04:28 PM

Hmmmm if you love your puppy then that is all that matters! The pup could be purebred and just not meeting the standards of the yorkshire. Sorry, but the pup looks more like a mix to me. Breeders send off for the paperwork using the registrations numbers of the parents. I suppose that they could get those papers for anything and no one would ever know unless a DNA test was done.

I think that if you are spending a lot of $$$$ then I would have a problem with it regardless since he doesn't look like he will meet the standards, but if you got a good deal...then who cares?? Every puppy needs a loving home and you seem like you could sure give that!!!

sweetr72 · 07-23-2007, 06:00 PM

I think if the parents are both registered and she gave you the option to get a DNA test done she must be pretty confindent that he is purebred...he looks like a yorkie to me...maybe not up to breed standards but a yorkie none the less...I cant wait to watch Trigger grow...I say get your little boy..that is where you heart is!!

Dawn

sweetr72 · 07-23-2007, 06:01 PM

Id love to see pics of the parents next time you go see your little guy!!

Dawn

bpaske · 07-23-2007, 06:42 PM

Ok, well I said before that I have friends who have purchased puppies from this woman in previous litters. I emailed 2 of my closer friends and got this pic emailed from one of them.

Nicole has a boy with big ears like my guy. He is much older now and looks very normal but still doesn't have a very long coat, the pic is him at 9 weeks.

sweetr72 · 07-23-2007, 06:45 PM

That pic looks like my Reecey when he was a baby...

His ears were big looking too but now I think they are perfect for him!!

Cute pup!!

Dawn

MyFairLacy · 07-23-2007, 06:48 PM

I think I read somewhere that big ears and a long snout tend to be dominate traits in a yorkie and once you have them in the lines, it is hard to breed them out. I think your puppy has genes in it's line for slower-growing hair, big ears, and a long nose. So many people are breeding yorkies that don't meet the standard that a lot of yorkies don't really look like what a yorkie is supposed to anymore. You say you like big ears and a long nose on a yorkie so I think you'll be happy with your puppy - based on his pictures I would expect him to have these traits as an adult along with hair that doesn't grow fast.

Doodlebug · 07-23-2007, 06:58 PM

He sure is cute. I hope you will continue to post pics of him.

pepe mint · 07-23-2007, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sweetr72

I think if the parents are both registered and she gave you the option to get a DNA test done she must be pretty confindent that he is purebred...he looks like a yorkie to me...maybe not up to breed standards but a yorkie none the less...I cant wait to watch Trigger grow...I say get your little boy..that is where you heart is!!

Dawn

I agree

PuppyLovinNurse · 07-23-2007, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Diego

Here is a picture of my Selena . She have long ears , long nose , long legs , no tail . Someone already told me to have her euthanazied because she was a disgrace for the breed . I really don't pay attention to peoples commenting about her because for me she is unique .

I honestly don't think I would have been able to walk away without handcuffs & a police escort from that person! How horrible!!!

Selena is gorgeous!

TammyJM · 07-23-2007, 07:10 PM

What a sweet baby! He is soooooo cute, mixed or not. If I were to take a guess, just based on those pictures....I would have to say that he is mixed. However, it's so hard to really tell with those pictures. My first thought was a Min Pin. I had a neighbor that used to raise this breed and he reminds me a lot of them. I know that you pointed out that you don't think so because your puppy is small....the Min Pins are a small breed as well. Whatever your decision, he is an absolute doll and it sounds like you are already in love with him.

Tammy

143munchkin · 07-23-2007, 07:55 PM

he's very cute! for the most part, he looks like a Yorkie to me. his nose looks a little longer than the yorkie pups i've seen, but he still looks pretty yorkie to me.

JiggityJig · 07-23-2007, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by bpaske

Ok, well I said before that I have friends who have purchased puppies from this woman in previous litters. I emailed 2 of my closer friends and got this pic emailed from one of them.

Nicole has a boy with big ears like my guy. He is much older now and looks very normal but still doesn't have a very long coat, the pic is him at 9 weeks.

I see the family resemblance.

I'd say it will be very possible for your puppy to be as "fuzzy" as that one in three more weeks. So if it is, and you like the looks of her adult dog, chances are you will be pleased.

The most important thing here is that you love the pup AND his appearance, just as he is. I mean, I know if you're paying for a full-bred, you want the assurance that that is what you're getting....BUT....you're also being realistic about future appearance will probably be, and not buying him hoping that he'll turn into something that he's not. So I think you'll be happy with him!

07-23-2007, 03:01 PM	#76
Lovin' Gracie Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 123	My yorkie is ayorkie..RIGHT? I have to agree with Chocolategracie and KathyinCall.....he looks like he has beagle in him. I have had a half dozen beagles and they all looked very close to him as a puppy...of course I love beagles, too, so I think he is just gorgeous!

07-23-2007, 03:03 PM	#77
Gabe's Momma Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 22	It looks like he may be mixed with a chi to me, but like you said with the lady that PM'd you, his hair may need to grow in a bit more or something. The most important thing is that you love him, and once you get reassurance from the breeder, like it sounds like you have, trust your gut. Good Luck! He is a cute puppy for sure!! Here is my puppy the day before he turned 7 weeks and at 7.5 months. Attached Thumbnails

07-23-2007, 04:28 PM	#79
Wrenee4 YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,048	Hmmmm if you love your puppy then that is all that matters! The pup could be purebred and just not meeting the standards of the yorkshire. Sorry, but the pup looks more like a mix to me. Breeders send off for the paperwork using the registrations numbers of the parents. I suppose that they could get those papers for anything and no one would ever know unless a DNA test was done. I think that if you are spending a lot of $$$$ then I would have a problem with it regardless since he doesn't look like he will meet the standards, but if you got a good deal...then who cares?? Every puppy needs a loving home and you seem like you could sure give that!!! __________________ ~Wendy~

07-23-2007, 06:42 PM	#82
bpaske Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 131	Ok, well I said before that I have friends who have purchased puppies from this woman in previous litters. I emailed 2 of my closer friends and got this pic emailed from one of them. Nicole has a boy with big ears like my guy. He is much older now and looks very normal but still doesn't have a very long coat, the pic is him at 9 weeks. Attached Thumbnails

07-23-2007, 06:45 PM	#83
sweetr72 No Longer a Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 6,111	That pic looks like my Reecey when he was a baby... His ears were big looking too but now I think they are perfect for him!! Cute pup!! Dawn Attached Thumbnails

07-23-2007, 03:06 PM	#78
omichka YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: *** Posts: 647	in my opinion, no matter if it is a fullbred or mix, the breeder still looks as BACK YARD BREEDER to me. No one responsible breeder will breed poor quality yorkie (as you describe mother of the pup). If you like that pup, get it, just don't pay much. I strongly believe, that we all shouldn't support back yard breeders. Breeders must be responsible and only STANDARD good quality and healthy must be breed. Btw, no such a thing as short hair yorkie. read YORKIE STANDARD

07-23-2007, 06:00 PM	#80
sweetr72 No Longer a Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 6,111	I think if the parents are both registered and she gave you the option to get a DNA test done she must be pretty confindent that he is purebred...he looks like a yorkie to me...maybe not up to breed standards but a yorkie none the less...I cant wait to watch Trigger grow...I say get your little boy..that is where you heart is!! Dawn

07-23-2007, 06:01 PM	#81
sweetr72 No Longer a Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 6,111	Id love to see pics of the parents next time you go see your little guy!! Dawn

07-23-2007, 06:48 PM	#84
MyFairLacy Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 11,003	I think I read somewhere that big ears and a long snout tend to be dominate traits in a yorkie and once you have them in the lines, it is hard to breed them out. I think your puppy has genes in it's line for slower-growing hair, big ears, and a long nose. So many people are breeding yorkies that don't meet the standard that a lot of yorkies don't really look like what a yorkie is supposed to anymore. You say you like big ears and a long nose on a yorkie so I think you'll be happy with your puppy - based on his pictures I would expect him to have these traits as an adult along with hair that doesn't grow fast. __________________ ~Magnifique Yorkies~ Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs. Educate yourself and buy from reputable breeders or rescue.

07-23-2007, 06:58 PM	#85
Doodlebug ♥Love My Puppies!♥ Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: US Posts: 5,786	He sure is cute. I hope you will continue to post pics of him. __________________ 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

07-23-2007, 07:10 PM	#88
TammyJM No Longer a Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: With My Beautiful Fur Babies! Posts: 5,525	What a sweet baby! He is soooooo cute, mixed or not. If I were to take a guess, just based on those pictures....I would have to say that he is mixed. However, it's so hard to really tell with those pictures. My first thought was a Min Pin. I had a neighbor that used to raise this breed and he reminds me a lot of them. I know that you pointed out that you don't think so because your puppy is small....the Min Pins are a small breed as well. Whatever your decision, he is an absolute doll and it sounds like you are already in love with him. Tammy

07-23-2007, 07:55 PM	#89
143munchkin Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: san diego Posts: 89	he's very cute! for the most part, he looks like a Yorkie to me. his nose looks a little longer than the yorkie pups i've seen, but he still looks pretty yorkie to me. __________________ Please Visit http://www.swankpets.com An Online Luxury Dog Boutique Just for Small Dog Breeds!