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

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 would give it some time, hes probably scared and confused and needs to adjust

Give it a day or two. I am sure he will warm up. He is prob not used to his surrounding . My cats also hate my Roxy

It's day one. :) I'm sure it'll all work out with time.

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.

How old is your new yorkie? He might turn out to be a beauty when his hair grows. Also what is his name ?

It hasn't even been 24 hours yet. Give him some time to get used to the house, the cats you and your routine. Everyone deserves a fair chance.

Can we see some pictures????

Maybe getting another Yorkie isn't a good idea for you right now (only you would know that though). He is probably running away because he is scared. If he keeps doing it he is just being a puppy. His hair will grow out and you can have it how you like it. Does it really matter if his legs are long? I bet he has four cute ones. As for chasing the cats, Ellie chases cats too (thank God we don't have any). Some Yorkies will do that. They were bred to hunt/kill vermin. Cats are small and Yorkies instincts probably just take over.

Do you have the option of returning him to the breeder (or whoever you got him from) if it's not working out? If the person you got him from will let you, I'd give it a week and see how it goes and if it's not working out, then it's not working out. If you don't like the way he looks, that's probably not going to change too much since he is an older puppy...although a dog can look SO much different depending on if they have long or short hair. I know you prefer the long hair, as do I, and I understand looks being important because honestly, they are to me too (to a point anyway). Do you think he'll look prettier once his hair grows out? Just don't keep him too long and then decide you want to rehome him...if it's not working out, rehome him before he gets attached to you.

He's probably just scared. He doesn't know you yet. You need to give him a chance. But I guess if you really don't want him then ask the breeder if you can give him back.

Did you see pictures of him before you went to go get him? Maybe that is why the other people only had him for 2 weeks, the pup wasnt potty trained and is hyper.

We didn't buy him from a breeder, actually. The person who we bought him from only had him for 2 weeks because she figured out she didn't have the time for him like he needed. So she gave him up for that reason for a good price. We can't return him to her for that reason....she can't really care for him.

Like others have said, it's only been a day and things could change. It just doesn't really FEEL good so far though. I've never had a bad experience with the previous 2 Yorkies I have had (including the one we tragically lost), so it's just a "gut" feeling right now.

We'll see though. It takes a couple of weeks I'd say before a definite determination can be made.

I'll try to get pics up soon. He just appears to be a little too gangly and big for a Yorkie. You all are the experts though, so you can see.

I believe deep inside my heart that you gave up b4 you tried!!! Day one he deserves a chance but most likely won't get it because he is not pleasing you with the way he looks...Maybe you should consider, Don't show him that he is not wanted that will be so harsh specially for him since he is adjusting to a new athmosphere:animal-pa

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.

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....

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.

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 :)

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

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.

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.

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.

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 :)

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.

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:eek: 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.:D

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!!!!!!!!

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.:D Just give him a chance and time.

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

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.