So we picked up the Yorkie today, and...

[RIP_Teddy]

Originally Posted by genie

Maybe the reason he runs away from you is because he doesn't know you yet and he is a little scared, and he probably senses that you don't like him. I hope things work out for you and him.

They named him "Iggy". Since he already realizes it as his name, I probably won't change it. I don't really like the name, but it's good he knows it so....

[MyFairLacy]

Originally Posted by RIP_Teddy

I agree that rehoming will have to happen fast if it is going to happen. He got sold to the lady I bought him from 2 weeks ago, now he is with me, and to go to ANOTHER person would definitely create more instability...but it's best to happen sooner than later.

I keep trying to picture him with a longer coat, and it just seems kind of tough for me to do. His legs are just so long that I try to think about whether or not it'd make him appear to be shorter or not by covering up some of his legs.

He's 6 months old right? Maybe someone more knowledgable about puppy growth can help out here...I just can't remember how Lacy grew. Can they get kindof leggy around this age..grow tall first and then fill out and be more porportionate? At 6 months he shouldn't get too much bigger frame-wise but should definitely fill out some.

[pepe mint]

do you think you could ever love him despite his appearance? maggie isn't perfect in appearance, and her attitude is very snotty, but i couldn't love her more. you just got him today, right?

if you simply cannot love him because of the way he looks...then you probably won't bond with him and will have a hard time properly training him. the problems you are saying you are having with him are all problems that can be corrected with proper training....but his looks cannot be changed,..except the natural changes he will go through.

i really don't want to be mean...so please don't take it that way.,..but if you did not like the way he looked...why did you buy him?

again..please...i am just trying to understand what all has happened and what your thoughts are. i do not know the history so am asking these things from an outsiders view.

i am sure it will all work out i got my cocker and have always HATED cockers. i never thought i could love her...but i do. and i fell in love with her very quickly after getting her....and i have now had her for almost 6 years. so maybe this can be one of those situations with you and your new baby

[girdygirl]

How tall is he? Try putting a shirt on him maybe he will look better till his hair grows out.

[RIP_Teddy]

Originally Posted by pepe mint

do you think you could ever love him despite his appearance? maggie isn't perfect in appearance, and her attitude is very snotty, but i couldn't love her more. you just got him today, right?

if you simply cannot love him because of the way he looks...then you probably won't bond with him and will have a hard time properly training him. the problems you are saying you are having with him are all problems that can be corrected with proper training....but his looks cannot be changed,..except the natural changes he will go through.

i really don't want to be mean...so please don't take it that way.,..but if you did not like the way he looked...why did you buy him?

again..please...i am just trying to understand what all has happened and what your thoughts are. i do not know the history so am asking these things from an outsiders view.

i am sure it will all work out i got my cocker and have always HATED cockers. i never thought i could love her...but i do. and i fell in love with her very quickly after getting her....and i have now had her for almost 6 years. so maybe this can be one of those situations with you and your new baby

Well, honestly we met in the middle ....and it was 3 hours total. I drove 2 hours of it, and she drove 1 hour of it. I couldn't just NOT buy him at that point without feeling like a total prick for doing so. Plus, I tried really getting into the frame of mind that everything was perfect.

I think what's getting to me is that I'm jus tnot sure that he'd be purebred looking at him. I haven't really seen a Yorkie that looks really like that. They probably exist but I haven't seen them. So I get those doubts in my mind...

After all, his CKC registration isn't worth the paper its printed on. We all know that.

[RIP_Teddy]

Originally Posted by girdygirl

How tall is he? Try putting a shirt on him maybe he will look better till his hair grows out.

That shirt idea is a great idea, actually. I hadn't thought of that. That'd help out a lot.

The weird thing about his grooming job is that the hair on his ears is LOOOOONG. To the point of weighing down his ears. So why not trim his ears at least if yu're going to shave the rest of him?? Just weird.

[Winstin07]

If the hair is that short it can make them look thin and odd.
Give it some time. Since he is 6 months maybe that is making it a little tougher to bond especially since having other ones before.
Sometimes it's hard to not compare them with your other babies and maybe that is causing some of the frustration. Best of luck and I hope it works out for you guys.

[pepe mint]

Originally Posted by RIP_Teddy

Well, honestly we met in the middle ....and it was 3 hours total. I drove 2 hours of it, and she drove 1 hour of it. I couldn't just NOT buy him at that point without feeling like a total prick for doing so. Plus, I tried really getting into the frame of mind that everything was perfect.

I think what's getting to me is that I'm jus tnot sure that he'd be purebred looking at him. I haven't really seen a Yorkie that looks really like that. They probably exist but I haven't seen them. So I get those doubts in my mind...

After all, his CKC registration isn't worth the paper its printed on. We all know that.

but you just have him for a pet, right? so it shouldn't matter if he is purebred? my cocker didn't come with papers...and maggie is ckc and i never sent off for hers...so...if he is just for a pet..then his personality really should be all that matters.

have you posted any pictures of him? I would love to see him. I bet he is cute

[Winstin07]

Originally Posted by RIP_Teddy

They named him "Iggy". Since he already realizes it as his name, I probably won't change it. I don't really like the name, but it's good he knows it so....

It does not hurt to change his name. I had some friends do it and it worked out great. He is still young enough and that may make him feel like he is yours.

[altigger74]

When I first got Gracey she would not come near me. She still flattens herself down to ground when I pick her up and we've had her for almost a month now. As for his legs.....maybe it's just his cut, when I cut Cody's hair I was shocked at how much leg he had and the pooping in the house is probably because he's very unsure of everything and scared especially if this is his second rehoming in as many weeks. Just my opinion though.

[MeganS]

Originally Posted by pepe mint

do you think you could ever love him despite his appearance? maggie isn't perfect in appearance, and her attitude is very snotty, but i couldn't love her more. you just got him today, right?

if you simply cannot love him because of the way he looks...then you probably won't bond with him and will have a hard time properly training him. the problems you are saying you are having with him are all problems that can be corrected with proper training....but his looks cannot be changed,..except the natural changes he will go through.

i really don't want to be mean...so please don't take it that way.,..but if you did not like the way he looked...why did you buy him?

again..please...i am just trying to understand what all has happened and what your thoughts are. i do not know the history so am asking these things from an outsiders view.

i am sure it will all work out i got my cocker and have always HATED cockers. i never thought i could love her...but i do. and i fell in love with her very quickly after getting her....and i have now had her for almost 6 years. so maybe this can be one of those situations with you and your new baby

I think your precious Maggie is just perfect. I've always thought she was the cutest little thing.

[pepe mint]

Originally Posted by MeganS

I think your precious Maggie is just perfect. I've always thought she was the cutest little thing.

awe...thank you i think so too

she has an underbite (i think that is the one where the bottom jaw sticks out too far LOL), her ears aren't "perfect", her tail was docked too short, her hair is half straight, and the back half of her is curly, and she has a bad attitude sometimes...but she is PERFECT in my book i wouldn't trade her for all the money in the world!!!!!!!!

[girdygirl]

Originally Posted by RIP_Teddy

That shirt idea is a great idea, actually. I hadn't thought of that. That'd help out a lot.

The weird thing about his grooming job is that the hair on his ears is LOOOOONG. To the point of weighing down his ears. So why not trim his ears at least if yu're going to shave the rest of him?? Just weird.

Maybe he was matted up so they shaved his body. His ears sound cute...and having so much on his ears probably means his hair will grow real fast so he will be cute in no time at all. Just give him a chance and time.

[Shadow]

Well, I would be a little upset if I thought I was paying for a full bred and it wasn't.

[Judy in Waco]

I agree that you should give it time. Potty accidents in a new environment are very normal. Just be patient and consistent and reward, reward, reward when he gets it right. Puppies do go through awkward stages, so give it time. A new name would be fine I think. Yorkies are very smart, and he'll adjust. Maybe a name that rhymes with Iggy would help...at least the "Y" on the end.

Good luck. I hope it all works out.