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

[Yorkiedaze]

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.

We drove three hours one time to look at a rescued Border Collie and the lady who has the rescue drove two hours. We did not bring that dog home just because she went out of her way. If it doesn't feel right, then it isn't. I'd find a home for the puppy ASAP because you will not be happy with him since he's a big leggy and has short hair. Good luck in whatever you decide.

[Yorkiedaze]

Sorry........I meant "bit" leggy, not "big" leggy.

[SugarMama]

I'm sorry you're going through this. The first day I brought Sugar home I was worried about the decision I'd made to get her. She was a great little (actually big!) yorkie and she didn't do anything wrong, I just have a tendancy to over-analyze everything and I'm a huge worrier. I worried my way through everything for a couple of days and then I gave up and decided to be happy. She's so sweet, she's not overly affectionate but she loves to lay beside me. Occasionally she goes upstairs and takes a nap in my daughter's bed by herself and then when she's ready she comes back and jumps up on the couch by me. I don't blame her though...sometimes I need a little quiet time also.

Do you know how this yorkie was treated by his previous owner? They wouldn't tell you if they weren't nice to it. This could have something to do with how he's acting. Maybe you can find a treat that he finds irresistible and bribe him to come to you over & over until he decides that you're pretty wonderful. Also, as others have said, he probably needs some time to adjust to his new surroundings. I couldn't imagine moving twice in 6 months. Good luck with whatever you decide. If you were closer I'd meet you in the middle and adopt him if you decide it's not going to work out. I'm looking for a brother for Sugar & show quality looks aren't important to me...obviously since Sugar's a 12 lb bundle of love.