NEED support/advice for my teacup yorkie puppy

[julietravels]

I have to say that I am typing with tears in my eyes. I am so saddened about London and for her owner. I would like everyone to think about the first time they ever owned a Yorkie and how inexperienced you were and how much you have learned since. Brandy is my first. I have always had shelter dogs who were outside pets. Due to my kids being grown, living in a condo and wanting an inside dog, and having allergies, I decided on a Yorkie. I consider myself to be extremely fortunate. I knew nothing about the breed and I got her from an ad in my local newspaper. She came, not from a breeder, but just a family that wanted to experience puppies. How lucky I am to have since found this website. I have learned so much and next time would do things so differently. I am just asking everyone to have a little understanding and compassion. Just because someone didn't know, doesn't make them irresponsibe. This poor baby would have gone to someone else and I imagine the outcome would not have been any different. If London's owner now were to do things the same, I would call her irresponsible. I had no idea the love I could have for an animal until I got Brandy. I can't even begin to imagine how I will feel when the time comes that she passes away.

[baby yorkie]

Originally Posted by julietravels

I have to say that I am typing with tears in my eyes. I am so saddened about London and for her owner. I would like everyone to think about the first time they ever owned a Yorkie and how inexperienced you were and how much you have learned since. Brandy is my first. I have always had shelter dogs who were outside pets. Due to my kids being grown, living in a condo and wanting an inside dog, and having allergies, I decided on a Yorkie. I consider myself to be extremely fortunate. I knew nothing about the breed and I got her from an ad in my local newspaper. She came, not from a breeder, but just a family that wanted to experience puppies. How lucky I am to have since found this website. I have learned so much and next time would do things so differently. I am just asking everyone to have a little understanding and compassion. Just because someone didn't know, doesn't make them irresponsibe. This poor baby would have gone to someone else and I imagine the outcome would not have been any different. If London's owner now were to do things the same, I would call her irresponsible. I had no idea the love I could have for an animal until I got Brandy. I can't even begin to imagine how I will feel when the time comes that she passes away.

Ditto

[Avillemommy]

I look online and see post about a breeder I have bought my puppies from. I have every right to be on here just like everyone else. I have stayed close to the breeder contacting her and sending photos of my puppies off and on now for 2 years. I will comment on someone saying negative remarks about someone I have two healthy puppies from. I will contact the breeder and let her know what is being posted on the site. It seems like from post above she has no clue that one of her puppies has passed away and negative comments are being posted.

I hate to hear anyone lost a yorkie or any breed puppy but we do not see all sides of a story we are only hearing what one person has posted and no clue who they are or what really happened. But I know first hand I did NOT get my puppies too soon or too little. They are just like my children and couldnt imagine life with out them. I truly feel for wicked and hope one day she is able to get another yorkie baby. Yorkies are a gift from god.

[Ringo1]

[quote=YorkieRose;3418464]

Originally Posted by Avillemommy

I think this breeder has been in breeding for more than 5 yrs. I did a lot of research before purchasing my puppies and this is the only negative comments I have ever seen. I even called her vet reference. I do not think she was letting the puppies go to early mine did fine. I have 2 healthy yorkies and never had a problem.

Did you purchase the puppies in Alabama? or Florida? Was the puppy shipped or picked up?

Why not call the breeder and see what she has to say and let her know what happened to the puppy. I stay in touch with Alabama Toys and Teacups and send photos to them of my growing babies all the time. She always has helpful advice or tips. If she thought the puppy was not ready I do not think she would have sent it. Alabama Toys and Teacups has a one year warranty with all her puppies and 48 hr warranty to get puppies vet checked. I took mine straight to vet after picking them up and got a clean bill of health. Did you take your puppy to get vet checked? How are the other puppies? Did they pass away or ok with their new owners? Was there something else wrong with the puppy? Did you have autopsy? Sorry about your loss I do not know what I would do with out my little ones. [/QUOT
I am a plain talker...no one can misunderstand me...
You say the breeder would not have sent the puppy unless she felt it ready...
COMMONSENSE 101...the puppy weighed 11 oz. at 10 weeks...in 35 plus years I have never seen a puppy of that age and weight ready to play in a yard, walk on a lead, leave alone for more then 4 hrs...at best it can treated like a fragile, little bird...ethical breeders do not allow the pet buyer to do their job...and that is insuring the best chance of surivival for each and every animal they produce...this pup should not have left the breeder for another 3 months or more unless it had a major growth spurt.

The dozens of good experinces in no way erases this error...and a good breeder knows not to do this....read my lips..it weighed 11 oz..hamsters weigh 11 0z....

[Rhetts_mama]

Originally Posted by YorkieRose

I am a plain talker...no one can misunderstand me...
You say the breeder would not have sent the puppy unless she felt it ready...
COMMONSENSE 101...the puppy weighed 11 oz. at 10 weeks...in 35 plus years I have never seen a puppy of that age and weight ready to play in a yard, walk on a lead, leave alone for more then 4 hrs...at best it can treated like a fragile, little bird...ethical breeders do not allow the pet buyer to do their job...and that is insuring the best chance of surivival for each and every animal they produce...this pup should not have left the breeder for another 3 months or more unless it had a major growth spurt.

The dozens of good experinces in no way erases this error...and a good breeder knows not to do this....read my lips..it weighed 11 oz..hamsters weigh 11 0z....

[r2square]

Originally Posted by julietravels

I have to say that I am typing with tears in my eyes. I am so saddened about London and for her owner. I would like everyone to think about the first time they ever owned a Yorkie and how inexperienced you were and how much you have learned since. Brandy is my first. I have always had shelter dogs who were outside pets. Due to my kids being grown, living in a condo and wanting an inside dog, and having allergies, I decided on a Yorkie. I consider myself to be extremely fortunate. I knew nothing about the breed and I got her from an ad in my local newspaper. She came, not from a breeder, but just a family that wanted to experience puppies. How lucky I am to have since found this website. I have learned so much and next time would do things so differently. I am just asking everyone to have a little understanding and compassion. Just because someone didn't know, doesn't make them irresponsibe. This poor baby would have gone to someone else and I imagine the outcome would not have been any different. If London's owner now were to do things the same, I would call her irresponsible. I had no idea the love I could have for an animal until I got Brandy. I can't even begin to imagine how I will feel when the time comes that she passes away.

Well said julietravels!!! I have learned so much from YT that I did not know when we got Nala 2 months ago.

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