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punkie · 08-01-2007, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by windsor'smom

Hey Punkie, Welcome to YT! Glad to hear you are keeping that little cutie. Thought I'd throw this in, most newborn "skin kids" are 6 or 7lbs and feel like you are carrying nothing. Your baby may not even get that big so hopefully you won't have trouble carrying him around with you. Just something to think about.

Thank you for the welcome

What's a skin kid? Pardon my ignorance.

sweetr72 · 08-01-2007, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by BubblPopElectrc

Not everyone has the time to read SIXTEEN pages.

Glad that you have decided to keep in, Punkie!

This is true lol...

when they are this long I usually do a summary..like the first two pages and the last two pages as things can change soooooooo dramatically from one post to the next...that way I know where things stand...but I see your point lol..

Dawn

sweetr72 · 08-01-2007, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by punkie

Thank you for the welcome

What's a skin kid? Pardon my ignorance.

Human children are skin kids LMBO...

punkie · 08-01-2007, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by crb

I am so glad to hear you are keeping him...all these little guys want is to be loved and to give love. He will be a sweet baby no matter how big he gets.
Good Luck and if I didn't say it before welcome to YT!!

Thank you for the welcome. I'm glad I'm keeping him too. He has such a good personality and he's really sweet.

Chelle · 08-01-2007, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by punkie

Well, I guess I don't really care how much he weighs anymore. I'm not going to give him up.

But what happened was, when I first called him, he told me that he had a puppy who would be 2.5 lbs full grown and I agreed to go see him. Then when I got there and I asked him to confirm how much he would weigh, his response changed to 3 lbs. My boyfriend knew that it was important to me, so he asked the guy to write on the contract that he would only be 3 lbs and guarantee it and this time he said he would guarantee that he wouldn't be more than 4 lbs. He wrote it down and signed it. So he kept changing his word and according to everyone here, how could he guarantee the weight anyway?
I'm pretty sure he was lying. But he will get what he deserves hopefully.

I'm so glad you are gonna keep him! He is adorable! For every bit of love you give him, he will return it 10-fold. Did I read correctly that you are gonna name him Dexter? So cute! He totally looks like a Dexter!

Patti · 08-01-2007, 06:36 PM

I am so happy you are keeping him. I guarantee you won't regret it. I know it is disappointing to not get what you were expecting and paid for. Cali was 1 lb at 10 weeks and is now 5lbs from a backyard breeder. She was so sick her first year and cost a fortune in vet bills and heartache. I was told she would be 3 lbs and that's what I paid for but I love her so much and 5 lbs is tiny. When I decided to get another one I wanted to know exactly what I was getting so I contatced a very reputable show breeder who happened to have a 3lb female that was 13 months old. I went to see her and brought her home. She is exactly what I wanted. The one draw back to these tinies is that when they do get sick you can't take chances and they need to go to the vet. Pixie has been healthy but a bout of vomiting just cost me 360.00 at the er vet, where with my bigger dogs I usually ride it out a day or so.
Your puppy is adorable and looks fine boned so he may surprise you and stay pretty small. I also have had 6 and 7 lb yorkies and they did not seem much bigger than my 5 lb one.
I can tell by your later posts that he winning you over already!!!

punkie · 08-01-2007, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by sweetr72

Human children are skin kids LMBO...

Oh, LOL. I can be an airhead at times I guess.

My boyfriend is actually a pediatric nurse and he takes care of babies that are 2 or 3 lbs sometimes. It's weird seeing such a small baby. But they are so cute and tiny.

punkie · 08-01-2007, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Chelle

I'm so glad you are gonna keep him! He is adorable! For every bit of love you give him, he will return it 10-fold. Did I read correctly that you are gonna name him Dexter? So cute! He totally looks like a Dexter!

Thank you

That's the name I like. But my boyfriend doesn't

I will have to convince him

sweetr72 · 08-01-2007, 06:39 PM

Nah you arent an airhead at all...your husband has a coooooooool job!! Must be very difficult and rewarding all at the same time!! My niece was a preemie and it was so frightening!! She is now 11 and bigger than all my kids were at that age!! Have you bribed him into a name yet...I still say he looks like a Punkie to me!! I just LOVE that name!!

Dawn

punkie · 08-01-2007, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Patti

I am so happy you are keeping him. I guarantee you won't regret it. I know it is disappointing to not get what you were expecting and paid for. Cali was 1 lb at 10 weeks and is now 5lbs from a backyard breeder. She was so sick her first year and cost a fortune in vet bills and heartache. I was told she would be 3 lbs and that's what I paid for but I love her so much and 5 lbs is tiny. When I decided to get another one I wanted to know exactly what I was getting so I contatced a very reputable show breeder who happened to have a 3lb female that was 13 months old. I went to see her and brought her home. She is exactly what I wanted. The one draw back to these tinies is that when they do get sick you can't take chances and they need to go to the vet. Pixie has been healthy but a bout of vomiting just cost me 360.00 at the er vet, where with my bigger dogs I usually ride it out a day or so.
Your puppy is adorable and looks fine boned so he may surprise you and stay pretty small. I also have had 6 and 7 lb yorkies and they did not seem much bigger than my 5 lb one.
I can tell by your later posts that he winning you over already!!!

LOL, yes, he is. He's so affectionate that it's hard to not melt. And he's so well behaved now compared to when we got him. He's adjusting really well

punkie · 08-01-2007, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by sweetr72

Nah you arent an airhead at all...your husband has a coooooooool job!! Must be very difficult and rewarding all at the same time!! My niece was a preemie and it was so frightening!! She is now 11 and bigger than all my kids were at that age!! Have you bribed him into a name yet...I still say he looks like a Punkie to me!! I just LOVE that name!!

Dawn

Yes, he loves his job. He works in the cardiac critical care unit, so his babies are very sick, but when he gets to help them and see them get better, he feels really good about it.

I'm still trying to convince him for the names I like, but he ended up having to go into work for the night, so hopefully by morning time the little guy will have a name

It really is scary when you see a premature baby that small. I'm glad your niece is healthy and strong.

OpheliaLoved · 08-01-2007, 06:56 PM

I've been reading this thread, and I know you've said already that you are keeping him but I just want to re-assure you

My dog was "supposed" to weigh 5 lbs full grown. When I took him to the vet last month, he weighed 6.1 lbs at only 4 months

The vet said that anything could happen at this point- his growth could plateau in a month, right around 7lbs or so, or he could continue growing past 10 lbs!!!!Just to show how unpredictable it can be!

Also, when you carry around a bag of food, you have to keep in mind the weight distribution. I work in a nursury school/preschool, and carry around 15-20 lb kids all day, so I don't even notice when I carry my 6 lb yorkie. However, I do always think that his food is heavier than him, when in fact he is slightly heavier than the bag of food!!! It is completely different.

I carry my dog ALL the time- sometimes too much, I think. He really isn't heavy at all. Also, you'll still be able to buy bags for him that he'll fit in, and it will make carrying him a little easier on your arms.By the way, Innova is a great food. I wanted to feed it to my dog, but I couldn't find it anywhere around here, so I had to go with a similar food of a different brand. Good choice!

I'm so glad you are keeping him! These guys really nestle into your heart, don't they?
-O

Thorsmom · 08-01-2007, 07:02 PM

I have had yorkies for over 20 years. If he is 5-6 pounds, he will still be small. Why are you so set on getting a tiny one? I have found personality, disposition, and mannerisms are more important than size. He has a pretty face and his hair looks good and healthy. Usually the small ones have a lot of personality, skin, allergy and neurological issues. Please consider keeping him, I have never been able to giveup a baby because of its size. He has so much love to give.

puppy_Love08 · 08-01-2007, 07:03 PM

I'm so glad you are keeping him

Please keep us informed how things are going.

judyeve · 08-01-2007, 07:04 PM

I just found this thread. Welcome to YT and congratulations on your cutie pie new baby.

Max is 8 lbs and I like it. He's nice and sturdy. He was supposed to be 4 lbs fully grown!

08-01-2007, 06:36 PM	#261
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	I am so happy you are keeping him. I guarantee you won't regret it. I know it is disappointing to not get what you were expecting and paid for. Cali was 1 lb at 10 weeks and is now 5lbs from a backyard breeder. She was so sick her first year and cost a fortune in vet bills and heartache. I was told she would be 3 lbs and that's what I paid for but I love her so much and 5 lbs is tiny. When I decided to get another one I wanted to know exactly what I was getting so I contatced a very reputable show breeder who happened to have a 3lb female that was 13 months old. I went to see her and brought her home. She is exactly what I wanted. The one draw back to these tinies is that when they do get sick you can't take chances and they need to go to the vet. Pixie has been healthy but a bout of vomiting just cost me 360.00 at the er vet, where with my bigger dogs I usually ride it out a day or so. Your puppy is adorable and looks fine boned so he may surprise you and stay pretty small. I also have had 6 and 7 lb yorkies and they did not seem much bigger than my 5 lb one. I can tell by your later posts that he winning you over already!!! __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

08-01-2007, 06:56 PM	#267
OpheliaLoved YT Addict Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 385	I've been reading this thread, and I know you've said already that you are keeping him but I just want to re-assure you My dog was "supposed" to weigh 5 lbs full grown. When I took him to the vet last month, he weighed 6.1 lbs at only 4 months The vet said that anything could happen at this point- his growth could plateau in a month, right around 7lbs or so, or he could continue growing past 10 lbs!!!!Just to show how unpredictable it can be! Also, when you carry around a bag of food, you have to keep in mind the weight distribution. I work in a nursury school/preschool, and carry around 15-20 lb kids all day, so I don't even notice when I carry my 6 lb yorkie. However, I do always think that his food is heavier than him, when in fact he is slightly heavier than the bag of food!!! It is completely different. I carry my dog ALL the time- sometimes too much, I think. He really isn't heavy at all. Also, you'll still be able to buy bags for him that he'll fit in, and it will make carrying him a little easier on your arms.By the way, Innova is a great food. I wanted to feed it to my dog, but I couldn't find it anywhere around here, so I had to go with a similar food of a different brand. Good choice! I'm so glad you are keeping him! These guys really nestle into your heart, don't they? -O __________________ "It aint what you sing, it's the way that you sing it" http://www.dogster.com/dogs/579953

08-01-2007, 07:02 PM	#268
Thorsmom YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tullahoma, TN Posts: 3	Size isn't everything I have had yorkies for over 20 years. If he is 5-6 pounds, he will still be small. Why are you so set on getting a tiny one? I have found personality, disposition, and mannerisms are more important than size. He has a pretty face and his hair looks good and healthy. Usually the small ones have a lot of personality, skin, allergy and neurological issues. Please consider keeping him, I have never been able to giveup a baby because of its size. He has so much love to give.

08-01-2007, 07:04 PM	#270
judyeve Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 1,729	I just found this thread. Welcome to YT and congratulations on your cutie pie new baby. Max is 8 lbs and I like it. He's nice and sturdy. He was supposed to be 4 lbs fully grown! __________________ *Judy, Max and Annie* *Rest in Peace my Sweet Angel Gracie Leigh:*

08-01-2007, 06:39 PM	#264
sweetr72 No Longer a Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 6,111	Nah you arent an airhead at all...your husband has a coooooooool job!! Must be very difficult and rewarding all at the same time!! My niece was a preemie and it was so frightening!! She is now 11 and bigger than all my kids were at that age!! Have you bribed him into a name yet...I still say he looks like a Punkie to me!! I just LOVE that name!! Dawn

08-01-2007, 07:03 PM	#269
puppy_Love08 YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: AL Posts: 465	I'm so glad you are keeping him Please keep us informed how things are going.