New Mom ~ New Member!! Hi All!!!

[MorkieAZ]

Welcome, that was quite a story,very touching. You should be a writer if you are not already.

[vviccles1]

Welcome to YT ! I think you both are a match made in heaven? Do you HAVE HER IN A PACK @play?

[Mom2BabyNatalie]

Hi again, and thanks for the "warm-fuzzy" welcome!!
Yes, Natalie spends what little time she's out of my arms, in her pack n' play... (please don't tell me that's a bad thing.... well, unless it is, haha... but I've read so much about the dangers to these tiny babies, I'm not sure I could take one more today!!)
With her being such a tiny 1.5 lbs at almost 6 months old, I'm still terrified every moment of her being injured... by the other four-leggers, or the kids running around, even my own "mis-step"... she is precious cargo to us and handled as such.
I hadn't set out initially to bring such a tiny baby home... in fact, I was hoping for a little doll in the 5 lb adult range.... much like my little Morkie should be... The owner told me that Natalie would grow to be 4 lbs... our vet says MAYBE 2 lbs TOPS... but this little baby was so sad looking when I saw her, I just couldn't walk away and leave her!
While she's been with me for a few months now, and she has gained some weight and seems like a much healthier pup - playful, content, HAPPY!! - I am still having some issues with her coat.
As you can see in her photo, she's still a bit "rugged".... I haven't taken her to a groomer as I'm still nervous about letting anyone else get their hands on her! haha! But frankly, she still quivers sometimes... isn't wild about being carried unless she's securely tucked into my chest... (but then if I were just a lil' more than a pound, I'm not sure I'd want to "fly" either!!) - - and I just can't bear the thought of handing her over to ANYONE, even for short periods.
I haven't been able to find a local groomer (OKC, OK) who "specializes" in care of the Yorkie coat, and I really would like to TRY to attain a "show coat" with Natalie.... or at least, as close as we can possibly get!
She is quite thin on the top of her head... and while I'd love to do the whole ribbons and bows thing, I'm afraid of the hair thinning even more.... so I'm resisting.... (for now!)
As for my "saving" this little one.... I don't know if I'd quite call it that.... trust that baby Natalie has, and continues to give - love, joy, giggles, happiness and contentment in astounding measures..... far more than anything I could ever offer her in return!!! But I'm certainly going to give her my all!!!
As a new Yorkie mom, I'm open for any and all suggestions as to how to raise this little one!! Looking forward to the valuable input of this group!!
Thank you all once more, for the welcome and kind words....

~ Dena & Natalie ~

[autumn star]

Welcome to YT!

[Mardelin]

[QUOTE=Mom2BabyNatalie;1432962]Hi again, and thanks for the "warm-fuzzy" welcome!!
Yes, Natalie spends what little time she's out of my arms, in her pack n' play... (please don't tell me that's a bad thing.... well, unless it is, haha... but I've read so much about the dangers to these tiny babies, I'm not sure I could take one more today!!)
With her being such a tiny 1.5 lbs at almost 6 months old, I'm still terrified every moment of her being injured... by the other four-leggers, or the kids running around, even my own "mis-step"... she is precious cargo to us and handled as such.

You're doing everything correct......taking great care of this baby.


While she's been with me for a few months now, and she has gained some
I haven't been able to find a local groomer (OKC, OK) who "specializes" in care of the Yorkie coat, and I really would like to TRY to attain a "show coat" with Natalie.... or at least, as close as we can possibly get!

If you PM I'll give you Trish Kulessa's phone #. She is a yorkie breeder/handler/groomer....She lives in Del City and grooms in her home.

Mary

[littlewhip]

Hi and Welcome your little baby is so presious

[eyulin39]

Originally Posted by Mom2BabyNatalie

Hi Everyone!!

Brand new as I just found this site today, but OH the great information here!! We just love it!!

I actually fell into the forums while following another message board regarding the Guinness Book records re: different dog titles! (wow, there's quite some battle out there over the "World's Smallest"!! And some pretty nasty posts!)

I suppose I have mixed feelings about the “Smallest Dog Competition” - being a new mom of a tiny little girl myself, but I think recognition… in ANY form… can be the root of both negative and positive response.

A baby is, what a baby is… and I think that God has a hand in each one.

All that aside - - I'm Dena! My little girl is an ACA registered Yorkshire Terrier. (you'll notice I tend to ramble! ha!)

While I've never before been owned by a Yorkie, (we currently have a Border Collie mix, a Pitbull, a little rescue Havanese, rescue Shih Tzu and a Yorkie/Maltese baby! FULL HOUSE!!) I've always considered the Yorkshire as “choice” in my preference of “toys” and had been keeping my eyes and ears open for a “quality” pup, when I was contacted by a friend who had seen an ad on a local “tradio” type program.

The pup’s description sounded precious (of course, they all do) and I immediately contacted the owner, who told me that someone had already planned to come out to pick the puppy up, but her “terms” were “first come, first serve”…. (which was a big red flag - but by then I was already quite excited to meet this baby girl).

We drove as quickly as we could, the four hour drive to see what I'd hoped would become my new love….

To my amazement, it couldn't have been a more speedy “transaction”…. I had of course, expected a rather long “inquisition” by the owner to assure that we were suitable parents for her little one - and was ready with a list of questions of my own, for her.
But when we arrived, the owner was standing outside this beat up ol’ junker of a car - - a scraggly 11 week old puppy in hand - - telling her daughter to take the money and write out a receipt for the “nice lady”.

She handed me the puppy (who I could tell by the evident flea infestation, was already experiencing the effects of anemia) and the registration papers - and while I was quite shocked at the “lack of fancy” of the meeting, I couldn't resist those big, beautiful, brown eyes looking up at me………………………….. I handed over the money and scooped my little Yorkie angel up and ran about as far and fast away from there as I could get…. sweet new baby in tow - overwhelmed with excitement - and suddenly overcome by the reality that I had neglected my list of (over 30!!) questions that I had so diligently prepared in the event I found a “puppy of interest” and realized that I may have just committed myself to a very unhealthy little puppy.

Thankfully, though - - baby Natalie has been a true joy, in every sense of the word!! After vigorous medical testing, we've found her to have no health issues other than ridding her of the fleas and dealing with some hypoglycemia issues - along with the fact that she REFUSES to eat ANY type of dog food…. (Heavenly angel girls simply DO NOT break kibble with common ANIMALS!!) ::gigglin’::

So, she is now fed every 3 hours (’round the clock until she is a bit older yet), a diet of various Gerber baby foods… meats, vegetables, organic rice / oat & grain cereals and the little Gerber toddler dehydrated fruits.
As well, Natalie is partial to the boiled chicken, organic rice, peas and carrots that I prepare for her once a week.

My precious baby girl is 23 weeks old TODAY…. a delicate thing at just 24 ounces, she’s still no “World’s Smallest Dog” by her height of 5 1/2 inches and length of about 10 inches. (if I measured correctly)…. but, I don't need a record book to tell me that this beautiful dolly is one of THE BIGGEST BLESSINGS in MY WORLD!!!

Nice to “meet” you all!! Looking forward to all the wonderful tips, tricks and stories found here!

Take care of each other and your furfaces!!!

~ Dena & Natalie ~

You baby is so cute, God Bless you for having such a big heart for animals.

[sshaw]

That was a wonderful story and I am so happy that she is not only a healthy little girl but has such a caring parent. She sure is cute!!!

[Mom2BabyNatalie]

Thanks, Mary - for the groomer's info.... I'll be in touch with her soon!
I think poor little Natalie is always going to look a wee bit "different" as that ridiculous (and I call her this lightly) "breeder" - took her tiny little tail OFF!!!
I don't mean just docked her tail as the Yorkie standard... but my baby literally has NO TAIL!! If I feel very closely I can push in at her backside and tell where the very first little tail bone is, but that's all there is to it!
Between that and her tiny little bald head-top - ::gigglin':: a great groomer is going to be essential!!! ::
Oh, and I know I'm in the wrong "category", but I couldn't find the thread that I was reading yesterday regarding different treats.
I give Natalie "Ziggy's" - made by Kong.... they are fairly soft (once they get some chews to them!) and digestible.... they do tend to get a little "slimy" after a while, so I don't let her have them with her constantly - and they wash up nicely for the next time. She loves them! Anyone have any pro's / con's about these little treats?

~ Dena & Natalie ~

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by Mom2BabyNatalie

Thanks, Mary - for the groomer's info.... I'll be in touch with her soon!
I think poor little Natalie is always going to look a wee bit "different" as that ridiculous (and I call her this lightly) "breeder" - took her tiny little tail OFF!!!
I don't mean just docked her tail as the Yorkie standard... but my baby literally has NO TAIL!! If I feel very closely I can push in at her backside and tell where the very first little tail bone is, but that's all there is to it!
Between that and her tiny little bald head-top - ::gigglin':: a great groomer is going to be essential!!! ::
Oh, and I know I'm in the wrong "category", but I couldn't find the thread that I was reading yesterday regarding different treats.
I give Natalie "Ziggy's" - made by Kong.... they are fairly soft (once they get some chews to them!) and digestible.... they do tend to get a little "slimy" after a while, so I don't let her have them with her constantly - and they wash up nicely for the next time. She loves them! Anyone have any pro's / con's about these little treats?

~ Dena & Natalie ~

Trish can help you with a multitude of things.....she's the best. Not sure about the chewies though, since I think she doesn't give them to the show dogs.....

Oh! She is a member of the Yorkshire Terrier Club of OKC....her assistant, Ken is the President.....so both are a wealth of Yorkie information.

[Mayas Mommy]

Hello and Welcome to YT !!!

Maya send you a and lots off

[MissSophie]

From questionable beginings, this precious little girl found her angel in you. I hope you have many wonderful years together.

[laurenr]

Welcome to YT and Oh my goodness!!! How absolutely lucky your teeny weeny li'l Natalie was, to be adopted by a Mama like you!! You will love YT, and as you can already see, the members here are just beyond helpful. Your baby is adorable. Please post more pics!
Lauren

[Yorkiesforever]

No I put my little ones in the pack & play too it is a good safe spot, I haven't found anything wrong with it.

[labrown]

WELCOME! So glad you found us! My Tiny Tina was so little when we got her at seven months, and she also had very thin hair on her head. So I bought a shampoo for strengthening her coat and bathed her once week with it, and didn't use topknots for a long time, and her hair eventually thickened up on her head as it grew out. Also, she was just over two pounds until she was two, then had a case of menengitis (luckily she made it through). But as a treatment she went on prednesone and got up to 4 lbs! She has thankfully lost a lot of the excess weight, but stayed at right around 3 to 3.5 lbs since then. So it took me a few years to fatten her up, but it happened, and she has kept the healthy weight on! Just ask your vet about how to help her gain weight healthily, and keep up the good work! You seem to be such a caring person to have a heart big enough for all those dogs!!! Oh, and Tina has a tiny stub too, but she walks with so much more attitude because it is docked! I'd never advocate docking tails, but I have surely grown to love it on her!

WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME!!!