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Susan123 · 09-19-2006, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Chrissy0277

People also need to be more selective on where their dogs go and not to the first person that comes along with money for the dog. But these are my thoughts and no one has to agree with what I say or feel. My only concern is the dogs, sometimes I think I care to much

I couldn't agree more.

Peanut is so precious. More precious than pictures can show. I understand how you feel. He's not any less special that any yorkie on this forum because of his ancestry or lack thereof. And others don't take into consideration the many mixed breeds that are own by own Yorkie Talkers when they throw words around.

Irishawk, I wish you the best of luck when you are ready to find your morkie. I applaud you for looking early. Who knows, I may have fallen so in love with these you might can email me next year lol. And we could do this all over again j/k

LookinNswfl · 09-19-2006, 06:03 AM

I've got three rescued Yorkies and a Biewer puppy. I refer to them as "my little mutts" all the time. It doesn't seem to offend them. LOL I mean it as a term of endearment. I think it's just a generational thing. Those of us who are a little long in the tooth, grew up with the term. Maybe referring to them as "mixed breeds" is more politically correct these days. However,I don't think we should make too much of this issue when folks are selling 2.5 pound adult "teacups."

Keep smilin'
DJ

LookinNswfl · 09-19-2006, 06:07 AM

By the way, I hope the original poster finds the wonderful, healthy, loving dog of her dreams and they have a great life together.

DJ

BamaFan121s · 09-19-2006, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by LookinNswfl

I've got three rescued Yorkies and a Biewer puppy. I refer to them as "my little mutts" all the time. It doesn't seem to offend them. LOL I mean it as a term of endearment. I think it's just a generational thing. Those of us who are a little long in the tooth, grew up with the term. Maybe referring to them as "mixed breeds" is more politically correct these days. However,I don't think we should make too much of this issue when folks are selling 2.5 pound adult "teacups."

I'm right there with you. The best dog I ever had was a mutt-part dauchaund (SP?), part poodle. The way I see it...which probably isn't "politically" correct...just the way I was raised...you have 'purebreds' and you have 'mutts.' It's nothing negative...just the terminology I was always raised by. Heck, I call my dog's "Mutt" all the time, just like I call my kid "Squirt" and "Pee-Wee."

janedks3406 · 09-19-2006, 06:37 AM

ok i have read and was going to be quiet but I too sell Morkies, and these are on purpose, i sell for very reasonable prices i sell them for just enough to cover my costs for prenatal and postnatal as well, these are beautiful dogs, and I have sold to people around me so I can watch them grow up, and they are not MUTTS! sorry but i love my babies and most look very close to the yorkies except there are mostly a light tan color, but then again i have had a few babies who look very close like a yorkie...............not all of us are gruel breeders.

chachi · 09-19-2006, 06:42 AM

I have two yorkies and dont have mix breeds but if I did I might be offended by the word mutt too.

BamaFan121s · 09-19-2006, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by janedks3406

they are not MUTTS!

OK...what are they then? What is their "official" name then? Where is an official statement of how they what they should be referred to as?

Like I said, I really don't care one way or the other, and to me, mutt, mixed breed, designer dog, cross, specialty, blend, Morkie/Yorkteese, Labradoodle, however you want to put it...all mean basically the same thing...a non-pure bred dog. Doesn't mean it's bad, but you have to decribe them somehow, right? So what would be the non-offending, correct terminology?

LookinNswfl · 09-19-2006, 07:04 AM

I think it all depends on where and when you were raised. After spotting a cute dog my grandmother would often remark, "What a cute little mutt." I was raised to think that was a good thing. To those of you who have a negative connotation of the word, I wouldn't dream of calling your dog(s) mutt. I would always ask the pup's name. My dad often referred to his female employees as "the girls in the office." Today, that would make some women madder than heck and for good reason. However, others wouldn't be offended at all.
I'm looking at a Morkie tomorrow in Tampa. I've always referred to Morkies as, Morkies. I'm certainly not dishing mixed breeds. ALL DOGS RULE!

Keep smilin'
DJ

janedks3406 · 09-19-2006, 07:05 AM

I guess I look at it, these are my babies, and i take a great amount of pride in them, to me a mutt is more than 2 breeds, I know this is not politically correct terminology just my opinion. I am a mother lion protecting her cubs....

BLowry · 09-19-2006, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by sweetr72

Darla is a Borkie..I didnt pay HUGE money for her but I paid quite a bit...why you may ask? Because I met her parents..they had awesome personalities and that is what I look for when I pick out a pet. I wanted a small dog..she is the best dog I have EVER had. I couldnt put a price on her now as she is PRICELESS. So please dont refer to OUR babies as MUTTS as she has a breed name which is a BORKIE!! And the pups you were referring to are called YORKTESE!!

My two cents..

Dawn

I know what a Morkie/Yorkteses is but what is a Borkie? I have never heard of this..I bet it's adorable!

Willow · 09-19-2006, 07:09 AM

My understanding of the term mutt was when you can't decipher WHAT the breed mix is because it is a mix of multiple breeds and not just two. MO

BLowry · 09-19-2006, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by peanut

They might not be a breed but they are someones baby on here and I would think you could be alittle bit nicer and not call someones dog a mutt...

DITTO!

BamaFan121s · 09-19-2006, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by janedks3406

I guess I look at it, these are my babies, and i take a great amount of pride in them, to me a mutt is more than 2 breeds, I know this is not politically correct terminology just my opinion. I am a mother lion protecting her cubs....

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Originally Posted by Willow

My understanding of the term mutt was when you can't decipher WHAT the breed mix is because it is a mix of multiple breeds and not just two. MO

Ahh...see. I suggest the problem is not with the word 'mutt' itself, but with the way others interpret it.

You may interpret it differently than the way someone else means it. I use the term mutt, but IMO, not as anything derogatory. How you interpret it, however, may be different....

Willow · 09-19-2006, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by BamaFan121s

Ahh...see. I suggest the problem is not with the word 'mutt' itself, but with the way others interpret it.

You may interpret it differently than the way someone else means it. I use the term mutt, but IMO, not as anything derogatory. How you interpret it, however, may be different....

yorkiegirl2 · 09-19-2006, 08:30 AM

Here is a link of interest..
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mixed-breed_dog

09-19-2006, 06:37 AM	#50
janedks3406 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: canada Posts: 627	ok i have read and was going to be quiet but I too sell Morkies, and these are on purpose, i sell for very reasonable prices i sell them for just enough to cover my costs for prenatal and postnatal as well, these are beautiful dogs, and I have sold to people around me so I can watch them grow up, and they are not MUTTS! sorry but i love my babies and most look very close to the yorkies except there are mostly a light tan color, but then again i have had a few babies who look very close like a yorkie...............not all of us are gruel breeders. __________________ Peeka~Emerald~Heale

09-19-2006, 06:42 AM	#51
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	I have two yorkies and dont have mix breeds but if I did I might be offended by the word mutt too. __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

09-19-2006, 07:05 AM	#54
janedks3406 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: canada Posts: 627	I guess I look at it, these are my babies, and i take a great amount of pride in them, to me a mutt is more than 2 breeds, I know this is not politically correct terminology just my opinion. I am a mother lion protecting her cubs.... __________________ Peeka~Emerald~Heale

09-19-2006, 07:09 AM	#56
Willow Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,890	My understanding of the term mutt was when you can't decipher WHAT the breed mix is because it is a mix of multiple breeds and not just two. MO __________________ Alycia Autumn Gizmo Maddie

09-19-2006, 06:03 AM	#47
LookinNswfl Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: naples, florida Posts: 41	I've got three rescued Yorkies and a Biewer puppy. I refer to them as "my little mutts" all the time. It doesn't seem to offend them. LOL I mean it as a term of endearment. I think it's just a generational thing. Those of us who are a little long in the tooth, grew up with the term. Maybe referring to them as "mixed breeds" is more politically correct these days. However,I don't think we should make too much of this issue when folks are selling 2.5 pound adult "teacups." Keep smilin' DJ

09-19-2006, 06:07 AM	#48
LookinNswfl Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: naples, florida Posts: 41	By the way, I hope the original poster finds the wonderful, healthy, loving dog of her dreams and they have a great life together. DJ

09-19-2006, 07:04 AM	#53
LookinNswfl Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: naples, florida Posts: 41	I think it all depends on where and when you were raised. After spotting a cute dog my grandmother would often remark, "What a cute little mutt." I was raised to think that was a good thing. To those of you who have a negative connotation of the word, I wouldn't dream of calling your dog(s) mutt. I would always ask the pup's name. My dad often referred to his female employees as "the girls in the office." Today, that would make some women madder than heck and for good reason. However, others wouldn't be offended at all. I'm looking at a Morkie tomorrow in Tampa. I've always referred to Morkies as, Morkies. I'm certainly not dishing mixed breeds. ALL DOGS RULE! Keep smilin' DJ

09-19-2006, 08:30 AM	#60
yorkiegirl2 YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 2,394	Here is a link of interest.. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mixed-breed_dog