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pepe mint · 09-29-2007, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Shadow

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

I totally agree with that!!! but do we know for sure he is not pure breed? i see lots of yorkies that have been shaved that do not look so much like yorkies when they do not have hair LOL.

i would like to see pics...maybe we can all come together to see if we think he is or not. plus..if the thoughts that he is not pure is because he is taller...well...we all know some of us have larger yorkies that are as pure as can be...but just got a bit bigger..so not "standard".

not that it matters or anything...but i think she got him for a LOT less than 95% of us have paid for yorkies. but like i said...that doesn't really matter...you pay for something and expect to get what you were told you were getting. i can completely relate to not being happy about that...IF that is what happened.

roosmom · 09-29-2007, 07:00 PM

Is the puppy just not cute or is it just a matter of the puppy not being full breed? It sounds like you didn't pay full breed price...I can't imagine not loving a puppy just because he's not cute enough!!! I don't mean to be insensitive at all I just think you should probably put it into perspective about what the pup looks like! I recently saw a pup at a fair that was supposed to be a full bred yorkie with super tall skinny ears and a skinny nose- not the cutest yorkie in the world but he was sweet and his owner loved him! Mutts usually make the best pets anyway!

MyFairLacy · 09-29-2007, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by roosmom

Is the puppy just not cute or is it just a matter of the puppy not being full breed? It sounds like you didn't pay full breed price...I can't imagine not loving a puppy just because he's not cute enough!!! I don't mean to be insensitive at all I just think you should probably put it into perspective about what the pup looks like! I recently saw a pup at a fair that was supposed to be a full bred yorkie with super tall skinny ears and a skinny nose- not the cutest yorkie in the world but he was sweet and his owner loved him! Mutts usually make the best pets anyway!

But if she wanted a yorkie, then I completely understand being dissapointed if it isn't actually even a yorkie. And I know when I buy a pet, I want it to be pretty. I guess the look of the yorkie (and Himalayan cats) have always been one of the main reasons I chose those breeds for me. I loved the way they looked and then after researching I realized I loved their personalities too. I would be dissapointed if I thought my dog turned out to be unattractive. I've said several times to friends that if Lacy was shaved, she'd be ugly and I believe she would be. (Not saying yorkies with short hair are ugly - just that Lacy would look ugly with short hair) The longer her hair gets the prettier I think she is. Now, I already LOVE her and wouldn't love her any less if she got shaved but I definitely wouldn't think she was so pretty anymore. But when buying a new puppy, I'd definitely pick a pretty one over one I thought was unattractive. I know it's shallow but I've come to terms that that part of me is shallow and that's okay with me.

Tillys_mom · 09-29-2007, 07:20 PM

I'm sure your little one is as cute as can be.

Hang in there...

pepe mint- Tilly has an underbite as well but I think it brings extra character to her. Here are some pics showing it off. LOL

pepe mint · 09-29-2007, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Tillys_mom

I'm sure your little one is as cute as can be.

Hang in there...

pepe mint- Tilly has an underbite as well but I think it brings extra character to her. Here are some pics showing it off. LOL

i know...isn't it cute tho?? I love it

mistyinca · 09-29-2007, 07:41 PM

Awww...Tilly's a cutie. She looks like she has something to say!

chandracz · 09-29-2007, 07:55 PM

My little Bailey has the longest legs i've ever seen AND he has floppy ears too. I can assure you he is a purebred because I have the papers. When I first brought Bailey home, he was the same way (ran away from me), didn't want to be a lap dog, a HUGE ball of energy. He just need time, attention and some training. He's the best little companion you could ever wish for now. I'm sure your little one can tell your frustrations and that's causing him to run away from you more and act out more (dirty in the house). He might have been on his way to being house broken but in a new surrounding he may need a little bit of review because i'm sure he's got a lot of emotions going on.

Tillys_mom · 09-29-2007, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by mistyinca

Awww...Tilly's a cutie. She looks like she has something to say!

Thank you so much! She loves getting her picture taken. She is such a ham!

Janie616 · 09-29-2007, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by RIP_Teddy

So far, maybe this isn't what I was looking for.

First off, he doesn't just have a puppy cut, his hair is flat out SHORT.

He's bigger than I thought he'd be. I need to weigh him soon. He just seems bigger than what she said (which was 6 lbs).

He has very long legs for a Yorkie. It makes him look a bit gangly, and I don't find that to be flattering.

I keep saying I have to wonder if he's a mix, but my significant other is convinced he's purebred. If he's purebred, he's one hell of a tall Yorkie, and he's going to be somewhat big I'd bet.

His personality is a little different than I wanted, too. He spends most of his time running away from us and never staying still. Maybe our Yorkie we have had for a while is a rarity, but he isn't a complete ball of energy like that, and even when he is he doesn't try to completely avoid us.

She said he was "on the road" to being housebroken, but crapped in the house twice even though we took him out. That's frustrating.

Our cats already dislike him because of his energy and general nature, and I really hate to see that. I feel that all members of this household, animal and human, need to get along perfectly. It's always been great with us 2, the cats and our furbaby...everybody has gotten along really well. Yeah, it's only one day, but I can foresee problems on the horizon between the cats and this one, and if it comes to choosing I'd have to keep the kitties because they were here first.

I suppose I just have to be honest about the situation, and I am just a little letdown. I tried fooling myself for a while into thinking I liked how he looked and his personality was great for this house, but reality sinks in fast for me.

I think you need to give this baby some time to get used to you. Sounds as if he has been bounced about a lot.

And, with all due respect, negative remarks about how the poor baby looks seem shallow. Didn't you get a picture of him before making a commitment? Since that seems to be important to you now.

As everyone else has said, give him time ... hair grows ....

I just feel so sad for this Yorkie, being judged solely on his looks. Please give him lots of love and I am sure he will reciprocate.

We all know house training takes time ... please give him a chance ... and post pictures, perhaps someone else on here would like to reach out to him.

I do not wish to step on anyone's toes here, just want to see this baby getting the love he deserves ....

Potter · 09-29-2007, 08:52 PM

He probably is running away from you because he is not quite sure what is going on, is scared and trust takes time to build. Even my baby who has been with me for a year now runs away from me every now and then because he needs some of his own space

. Every yorkie/dog has different personalities. It is not neccesary that it is a bad thing that they run away from you at the start and a bond won't be created. Sometimes if instant love doesn't happen, a good solid bond will be built with time and effort and you never know maybe you might find that a good solid bond built over time is more better than an instant love. Whatever you do with your furbaby, good luck with your decision. May he find a loving home as he deserves. If you cannot accept his looks, find him a loving home. I am sure many people will be so willing to take him in and give him the love and care he needs.

twalla · 09-29-2007, 09:26 PM

Im going to go sit by jp4m2

CO_yorkie_momma · 09-29-2007, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by twalla

Im going to go sit by jp4m2

LOL.......Is there any room for me too?

sugarbabydoll · 09-29-2007, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Tillys_mom

I'm sure your little one is as cute as can be.

Hang in there...

pepe mint- Tilly has an underbite as well but I think it brings extra character to her. Here are some pics showing it off. LOL

..........I actually think the underbite looks so cute...

its gives her personality, on top of the one i bet she already has!

twalla · 09-29-2007, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by CO_yorkie_momma

LOL.......Is there any room for me too?

Yes! We will make room and IM just glad that someone understood me and didnt think I was nuts.

moosie's mom · 09-29-2007, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by twalla

Yes! We will make room and IM just glad that someone understood me and didnt think I was nuts.

I'll bring the popcorn.

09-29-2007, 07:20 PM	#34
Tillys_mom Spoilin' Tilly & Jack Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,227	I'm sure your little one is as cute as can be. Hang in there... pepe mint- Tilly has an underbite as well but I think it brings extra character to her. Here are some pics showing it off. LOL Attached Thumbnails __________________ Momma Tilly Money will buy you a pretty good dog, but it won't buy the wag of his tail.

09-29-2007, 08:52 PM	#40
Potter YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 2,583	He probably is running away from you because he is not quite sure what is going on, is scared and trust takes time to build. Even my baby who has been with me for a year now runs away from me every now and then because he needs some of his own space . Every yorkie/dog has different personalities. It is not neccesary that it is a bad thing that they run away from you at the start and a bond won't be created. Sometimes if instant love doesn't happen, a good solid bond will be built with time and effort and you never know maybe you might find that a good solid bond built over time is more better than an instant love. Whatever you do with your furbaby, good luck with your decision. May he find a loving home as he deserves. If you cannot accept his looks, find him a loving home. I am sure many people will be so willing to take him in and give him the love and care he needs. __________________ http://www.dogster.com/pet_page.php?j=t&i=410379 "No matter how little money and how few possesions you own, having a dog makes you rich."

09-29-2007, 09:26 PM	#41
twalla I ♥ my Furheathens Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: VAN ALSTYNE Posts: 8,226	Im going to go sit by jp4m2 __________________ Twalla & The Furheathens

09-29-2007, 07:00 PM	#32
roosmom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 232	Is the puppy just not cute or is it just a matter of the puppy not being full breed? It sounds like you didn't pay full breed price...I can't imagine not loving a puppy just because he's not cute enough!!! I don't mean to be insensitive at all I just think you should probably put it into perspective about what the pup looks like! I recently saw a pup at a fair that was supposed to be a full bred yorkie with super tall skinny ears and a skinny nose- not the cutest yorkie in the world but he was sweet and his owner loved him! Mutts usually make the best pets anyway!

09-29-2007, 07:41 PM	#36
mistyinca No Longer a Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Posts: 4,143 Blog Entries: 2	Awww...Tilly's a cutie. She looks like she has something to say!

09-29-2007, 07:55 PM	#37
chandracz ♥I Luv my BaileyBlue♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,855	My little Bailey has the longest legs i've ever seen AND he has floppy ears too. I can assure you he is a purebred because I have the papers. When I first brought Bailey home, he was the same way (ran away from me), didn't want to be a lap dog, a HUGE ball of energy. He just need time, attention and some training. He's the best little companion you could ever wish for now. I'm sure your little one can tell your frustrations and that's causing him to run away from you more and act out more (dirty in the house). He might have been on his way to being house broken but in a new surrounding he may need a little bit of review because i'm sure he's got a lot of emotions going on.