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10-24-2007, 06:41 AM | #1 |
Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: CENTRAL TEXAS
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| Need Pro's and Con's Hi All, My daughter is getting a new Yorkie....YEAHHHHH for her...I am very happy for her.... She has had a yorkie before. Her little Maddie tragically passed in May at the age of 5....So she knows the breed.... She is not going to get a puppy. She is getting an approx 5-6 year old retired breeder....This little girl is a kennel breeder that is being retired..... Now my daughter, Holly, is great with dogs. She has the patience of a saint and I have no idea where it came from... I really am proud of her for going this route...But I want her to know all the Pro's and the Con's going into this...So that nothing catches her off guard... She understands that the girl is not potty trained. That she has had social contact but not loving contact...I hope I am wording this right.... The little girl is at the vet's getting spayed and dental done. They are not sure how many teeth she will have after this...She is current on her vaccinations....So they said she might have to go with Wet Food.... So can you help me?
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10-24-2007, 08:17 AM | #2 |
No Longer a Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Seneca, SC
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| I always feel so bad for dogs that have been used for breeding only and never given the love and attention they need..good for your daughter, sounds like she will make one fantastic mommy..I think the only thing she will maybe have problems with(and maybe not since the dog is older) is housebreaking..but, she may not..this dog probably was use to having to use the bathroom in its crate/cage, but, if she gets it on a good routine, same time everyday and loves on it, I'm sure the dog will quickly learn..Dogs want to please their owners...just keep us all posted on how she does for her...good luck..it's too bad there aren't more people out there like your daughter |
10-24-2007, 08:26 AM | #3 |
Lovin' 2 Girls Donating Member | Sorry I don't have any helpful advice (above what you already know), since I'm still raising my first Yorkie, which we've had since she was 8wks. I just wanted to say: wow....I am so pleased that your daughter is giving this young lady a loving home. She's more than earned it!
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10-24-2007, 08:45 AM | #4 |
Piper & Sebastian Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: florida
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| I don't think you should have any problems house breaking her that you wouldn't have with a new pup. Best wishes, and your daughter is a special girl to do this.
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10-24-2007, 09:59 AM | #5 |
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| i'm not sure what the question is but I, myself would never knowingly buy a kennel dog. My dogs are gsted in my living room and pee pad trained but do have a few accidents. i purchased a dog from a show breeder last year to put in my breeding program. The girl had a pedigree to die for. She had been kept in a kennel. Was afraid of human contact and used the potty anywhere she wanted to. All my dogs started doing the same. It was awful and she did not know how to play with them without hurting her. i sold her to someone that didn't mind all this. i have turned down a couple of nice bitches since that deal for the simple fact that they were raised in a kennel outside even tho it might have been nice, they still all have the same habits. Your daughter is to be commended for taking on such a project. |
10-24-2007, 10:09 AM | #6 |
Love My Li'l Lucy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California
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| How wonderful she is adopting. I don't have any advice but I do know that love and understanding go such a long way and it sounds as though your daughter has both and is an angel herself. I would love to see pictures!
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10-24-2007, 10:45 AM | #7 |
Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: CENTRAL TEXAS
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| Just a couple of things....She is not buying the dog. It is being given to her. I am not too sure what I was asking for...I was kinda hoping for hints or suggestions.... I already suggested that she try differ foods to see what she can eat and likes....Gave her the names of some good Brands.....I pulled Maddie's old crate out of the attic for her to use....She has bought beds, blankets, etc.. She has made an appt with her vet for Monday(I believe )
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10-24-2007, 11:08 AM | #8 |
Donating YT 30K Club Member | I got Pixie from a great breeder but she was 13 months old and housed in the Breeders basement where she runs her program out of. Pixie was ina run with 2 other dogs. Pixie was never bred but she did have potty issues thatwe are still dealing with 9 months later, but she is getting better. I would suggest she get her out as much as possible to socialize her to the everyday world. I didn't do that very well with Pixie as I don't take my dogs out much but I wish I had better socialized her now. I think patience and a close eye will help. I think one place I went wrong was I tried to pee pad train PIxie and she never really understood pee pad vs carpet so in the last 2 months we switched to outside pottying and she is doing much better. so my advice would to train to the outside.
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10-24-2007, 11:17 AM | #9 |
Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: CENTRAL TEXAS
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| Awesome...Thank you so much...I think this was what I was looking for/ wondering.....Holly wanted to potty train her to go outside.....And we were both wondering about the socialization aspect. She was leaning towards exposing her to as many aspects as she could...I was a little concerned about overload....Too much too fast? I guess I just need to let Holly go with her instincts...lol... It is so hard to let go of your kids when they are grown...lol
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10-24-2007, 11:18 AM | #10 |
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| I have adopted two greyhounds. Greyhounds are kept in cages most of the time and turned out several times a day and race once every 2-3 days. Not too dissimilar than a breeder dog. Some of the things you have to work with them on are: - housebreaking - stairs - human contact - glass and screen doors - walking on a leash Dogs tend to respond in time to patience and affection. It may take a few months, but they will come around. Good Luck. |
10-24-2007, 11:26 AM | #11 |
Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: CENTRAL TEXAS
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| Thank You for your suggestions....These are some good points.... Out of your list, stairs? She has no stairs....She has her own apt but there are no stairs.....Should this still be an issue?
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10-24-2007, 12:07 PM | #12 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Virginia
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| Stairs shouldn't be an immediate issue if she lives in an apt and they take an elevator to the floor. However, there are stairs everywhere an she may need to be taught how to use them. There's always the carrying method.... Also, as the Yorkie gets older, you may want to get small stairs so that the Yorkie can get up and down from furniture (if she's allowed there). I had to teach both of my greyhounds to go up and down stairs because carrying was not an option (not at 62 and 77 lbs, respectively). Anyway, I think it's a little scarier for older dogs, than puppies. Puppies are more daring (almost said nutcases ). |
10-24-2007, 04:15 PM | #13 | |
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btw, I learned to love greyhounds when we had neighbors who rescued three. One was almost blind, but would escape out of the house and come see me. LOL I'd be sitting here at the puter, and look up to see him coming up the ramp, so I'd open the door and in he would stride. They are so gentle.
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10-24-2007, 06:59 PM | #14 | |
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Sorry to get off subject----- but please keep us updated to all your daughters and new baby's accomplishments! | |
11-01-2007, 12:57 PM | #15 |
Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: CENTRAL TEXAS
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| Well, Holly got her baby.....She is sooo sweet.
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