I think I just bought a puppy mill Pup :(

[punkie]

Originally Posted by dcbroom

I just think now I was pretty ignorant thinking I wanted one so small, not ever seeing any dogs in person that size. If you haven't already, I suggest looking at some adult yorkies in different sizes, and see if you still want one that small. Hope this helps, good luck!

All of the adult Yorkies I have seen were actually around that size. 3-4 lbs. There are a few in my building and I have never seen one around 6 or 7 or more.

[punkie]

Originally Posted by yorkiegirl83

Good luck on whatever you decide!

Thank you.

[yorkiegirl83]

Originally Posted by pepe mint

no, that really isn't what i was trying to say. i post on this board a lot and i think people will vouch for me that i am not a shallow person and i don't try to bring myself up by putting others down. so don't take it that way. i just feel horrible for your puppy. you don't want him because of his size...you want the breeder to compensate you based on his "probable" size, when all in all, YOU bought him! you picked HIM from the litter...and from all of the other potential breeders you could have gone to...especially for that amount of money. all i am saying is that i really don't think you have a leg to stand on. i do think you should turn the breeder in. but i don't see you getting any money from him. you made the decision to buy the puppy, the breeder didn't force you to do so.

i also agree with the above poster that you should find him a new home...someone that will love him regardless of size. if i had the money to give you that you paid for him, i would take him in a heartbeat. but i don't. i do hope you find him a great home...OR i hope that you can fall in love with him regardless of size, coloring, or anything else that may not go as planned.

I totally agree with you. But you know honestly, if you won't love the puppy based on it's size, better to give it to someone who truly loves him for who he is. I doubt you will get all of your money back though, IMO.

My yorkie poo Bentley is 10 lbs and can EASILY go anywhere with me. He has a bag that fits him just fine, and he isn't heavy on my shoulder at all. Or I simply carry him in my arms. In fact, many places allow me to walk him in the store because he's very well behaved.

[punkie]

Originally Posted by txshopper73

He is adorable but I think your vet is right...he will be a larger yorkie and not the 3-4 lb one that you were looking for.

You may want to give it some time and see if you will bond with him. If not, you can always rehome him. Best of luck in your decision.

I'm currently trying to find him a new home. Hopefully someone else will fall in love with him and want him.

[punkie]

Originally Posted by vviccles1

Have you named him?

Not yet. I have been trying not to bond with him ever since I found out that he wasn't going to be what I wanted.

[punkie]

Originally Posted by crystalsmom

He is adorable but if you know he's not for you, I would rehome him.

I couldn't agree more. Just like someone else said on here, he deserves to have an owner who thinks he is perfect and I deserve to have a dog that I think is perfect for me.

Originally Posted by crystalsmom

Just one other thing before you look for another do alot of research on the health problems that can occur in the small one and the cost of vet bills.

Good Luck with your decision.

Thank you for the support. If I do get a smaller one, I will definitely be more careful as to where he comes from.

[ARCHIE]

I truly hope so. I feel so very bad for the little guy. I can't imagine
not getting attached to a puppy. I hope you find what your looking
for. I find this story very sad.

[pepe mint]

how much are you wanting to get for him??? have you posted something here at YT?? let me know how much you want for him and i will try and help you find him a home. you are in Canada so it might be hard for me to help but i will sure try. sounds like you really don't want him...so I am willing to try and help you find him a great home. like i said, i would take him in a flash if i had the money. my hubby wouldn't even pay that much for maggie...i know he wouldn't go for it with another one.

anyway...let's try to help you out here. I just hope and pray that when/if you do find one that is the size you want...that it is a good dog, and does not have health problems. i really hope and pray you get all you are looking for. I know what it is like to really want something..and i hope you get it.

I'm sure posting something on YT would be a great way to find him a great home. (if you haven't already)

[dcbroom]

Originally Posted by punkie

All of the adult Yorkies I have seen were actually around that size. 3-4 lbs. There are a few in my building and I have never seen one around 6 or 7 or more.

You may want to look at some that are in the 6 or 7 range, just to make sure that it is a major difference to you. Just a suggestion.

I can understand how you would be mad at the breeder, since he said the pup would not get over 4 pounds. In reality, you just can't make those guarantees. If you decide to rehome him and you are set on a dog 3 or 4 pounds, you might want to buy one that is a older, that is the only way you'll know for sure. Again, good luck!

[punkie]

Originally Posted by celstu1

Here is a pic of my pup that sadly died. He was almost 5 months old when he left us. He was soooooooo ADORABLE!!! He looked just like your little guy!!!

I'm truly sorry for your loss. He really does look a lot like mine. I'm glad that you still have your other two boys to love

[chachi]

One of My dogs was supposed to be 3 lbs and I paid extra for her to be smaller and she is 6 lbs. I could never give her up because of her size. Best of luck but you can never get a guarantee on weight

[punkie]

Originally Posted by Sookie

Obviously she doesn't love him or she wouldn't be talking about giving him back based on the fact that he'll probably be bigger than 3 or 4 pounds.

Punkie - I think you should give him back because you'll never be happy with him if he's "too big" and so it's best for him to find someone to love him for what he is - no matter what. Worrying about a pound or two sounds pretty shallow to me.

I'm sorry if someone is upset with this but I couldn't keep my mouth shut any longer. So, lambaste me if you want, but that's my opinion.

Good luck with whatever you decide though, Punkie. This whole post makes me wonder - have we all been Punk'd?

LOL... OK then. I was kind of looking for advice and support and some people on here were very kind and sweet, which I'm grateful for. But you are just rude and very quick to judge I guess. I think that if you don't have anything nice to say, then maybe you should go with your first instinct to keep your mouth shut.

[JCarlson2004]

Originally Posted by pepe mint

no, that really isn't what i was trying to say. i post on this board a lot and i think people will vouch for me that i am not a shallow person and i don't try to bring myself up by putting others down. so don't take it that way. i just feel horrible for your puppy. you don't want him because of his size...you want the breeder to compensate you based on his "probable" size, when all in all, YOU bought him! you picked HIM from the litter...and from all of the other potential breeders you could have gone to...especially for that amount of money. all i am saying is that i really don't think you have a leg to stand on. i do think you should turn the breeder in. but i don't see you getting any money from him. you made the decision to buy the puppy, the breeder didn't force you to do so.

i also agree with the above poster that you should find him a new home...someone that will love him regardless of size. if i had the money to give you that you paid for him, i would take him in a heartbeat. but i don't. i do hope you find him a great home...OR i hope that you can fall in love with him regardless of size, coloring, or anything else that may not go as planned.

You are NOT at all a shallow person. You're a sweetie and I enjoy reading your posts.

[punkie]

Originally Posted by pepe mint

no, that really isn't what i was trying to say. i post on this board a lot and i think people will vouch for me that i am not a shallow person and i don't try to bring myself up by putting others down. so don't take it that way. i just feel horrible for your puppy. you don't want him because of his size...you want the breeder to compensate you based on his "probable" size, when all in all, YOU bought him! you picked HIM from the litter...and from all of the other potential breeders you could have gone to...especially for that amount of money. all i am saying is that i really don't think you have a leg to stand on. i do think you should turn the breeder in. but i don't see you getting any money from him. you made the decision to buy the puppy, the breeder didn't force you to do so.

i also agree with the above poster that you should find him a new home...someone that will love him regardless of size. if i had the money to give you that you paid for him, i would take him in a heartbeat. but i don't. i do hope you find him a great home...OR i hope that you can fall in love with him regardless of size, coloring, or anything else that may not go as planned.

Well, I'm sorry for the misunderstanding then. Some people have been very quick to judge me and attack me just because I expected to get what I wanted, so I'm a bit sore I guess.

I did buy the puppy and picked him out of two boys (not the litter), but that's only because he was the smallest one and since I haven't seen a lot of 9 week old Yorkies, he looked so tiny to me. The breeder also told me that he was less than a pound. The next day when I had him weighed, he was almost 2 lbs (1.8). The guy told me he would be 3 lbs at the most. So I was completely duped. I never would have gotten him, had I known that he was almost 2 lbs. I'm sorry if that sounds shallow to some people, but if I didn't care about size, then I would have just gotten a different breed. Like a poodle or something and I certainly wouldn't have spent so much money.

Is it so wrong to know what you want and expect to get it? Maybe I'm not as passionate about this puppy as some of the people on here are about their dogs, but I've only had him for a week and he isn't what I thought I was getting.

[pepe mint]

Originally Posted by JCarlson2004

You are NOT at all a shallow person. You're a sweetie and I enjoy reading your posts.

Thank you