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Britster · 11-03-2010, 07:05 AM

Love at first sight.... or did you have a moment of 'What did I DO?!?!"

I remember going to get Jackson. It was just from a BYB..... some chicks dog had puppies in Baltimore City. My dad drove with me because he didn't want me driving into Baltimore by myself. So I go into her house, knock on her door, she welcomes us in and I saw 2 little male puppies she was carrying in her arms. They honestly both looked exactly the same. And then... this other chick comes in the house to pick a puppy too! Argh. It was sooo awkward because I'm like holding one puppy and am like "uh, ya wanna trade?" hahah. Like I didn't know how to act or what to do since there was 2 of us there choosing between the final two puppies.

So basically Jackson was "puppy #1" and the other was "puppy #3". So I swapped puppy #3 for puppy #1 and then I did kind of know. I had that feeling that he was mine. He felt comforted in my arms, whereas the other was like scared to death. So anyways, after I make my decision, the 'breeder' goes on to tell me that "puppy #1 gets car sick! He's gotten sick both times to the vet". I was like, oh GREAT. Sure enough, we get him in the car and he puked all over me, LOL. I thought I had picked the wrong dog for sure. He was sooo shy, he seemed scared, but once we got home... I knew I had made the right decision. He settled right in, he LOVED my dads dog, Lily and was really comforted by another dog being there. So basically after that car ride home, I was 100% sure I loved him already! Although I did have another moment of 'what did I do?!?!" when he SCREAMED/cried/barked in the car for the first 3 weeks I had him.

This was the first few minutes we were home:

YouTube - Jackson's first few minutes in his new...

YouTube - Jackson's first day at home :)

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joann1166 · 11-03-2010, 07:23 AM

I knew when I got both mine that they were the ones! Charlie from the moment I held him I knew he was totally mine and the perfect puppy. He became totally mine and no one else's in the house. When I first saw Natalie, I thought OH how adorable...I've got to have her and I hope she's mine. she was this little 5 lb furbaby (she was 10 months old) with spunk. I am so lucky to have them! They are my pride and joy!!!

Fancy_Pants · 11-03-2010, 07:24 AM

It was LOVE

at first sight for me. Fancy was the last puppy left from the litter - someone had came the day before and choose her sister. So there was no choice when I came. I picked her up and she licked my face and gave me lots and lots of love. The breeder said she didn't show any affection to the other people yesterday when they came to choose between the last two and that is why they decided to go with the other girl. So I like to think Fancy choose me! Fancy threw up on the way home too! She out grew it though, I kept taking her with me in the car (with lots of baby blankets) and now she goes everywhere without getting sick.

She had me wrapped around her paw from the first kiss!

elemtchr99 · 11-03-2010, 07:25 AM

Loved your story!!! And Jackson is a cutie. I also think you made the right choice

elemtchr99 · 11-03-2010, 07:26 AM

My reaction was love at first sight. I actually found Sophie on the internet, and her little face in the picture had me hooked. I had searched and searched until I found the one that just "clicked".

deonk1 · 11-03-2010, 07:30 AM

We went to see Harley when he was two weeks old. I knew from the start this was going to be great. If you ask anyone around me when I got Harley they probably thought I was acting like I was pregnant, not Harley's mom... lol I was sooo excited. and worried sick when I found out Jazz had a hard time delivering (but all ended good). I didn't know which I would get a boy or a girl, because there were 4 puppies and I was 3rd down the line on the waiting list. Matt really wanted a boy, So when Shauna called me and said I got second pick (she wouldn't let me have the super tiny boy). I got Harley.

I got to hold him and his mom when he was two weeks old. It was sooo awesome, and the breeder basically had to peel him out of my arms to let him go nurse with his momma.

The day we took him home, he cuddled in my arms, and because he knew us well already, was calm and loved us, and he was so cute in his play pen. But he really stole my heart from the first moment I held him. He was the size of a hamster, and just fell asleep in the palm of my hand.

(BTW we did not take him home when he was that small, he came home at 9 weeks, just had permission to visit almost every week until he came home).

katienme2002 · 11-03-2010, 07:34 AM

First of all, I love the photos and videos of Jackson! I too, got Roxie from a BYB, didnt know any better. Her picture was posted online, and she was already about a year old, had had a litter of puppies via c-section, and then the vet made them spay her. They no longer had use for her, long story short, when I say her gorgeous face I was in love. I called them and they were at the beach, and we made plans to meet the next day, and when I first saw her, I just wanted to love her and kiss her, I knew we would be together forever. I think those people took good care of her, except for the BYB part, and breeding her so young, anyways it was def. love at first sight for me!!

lil louis · 11-03-2010, 07:54 AM

I loved Louis from the moment I first held him. He was so tiny and sweet!

Thank you for sharing your video of Jackson. Who would have thought that he would have grown up to know so many tricks?

You too make a great pair! How did you pick his name? What is his full name?

JenniferLeigh · 11-03-2010, 09:50 AM

When I went to look at Lexi I had no intention on purchasing her. She was an older puppy, and I was kind of hoping for one a little younger, plus I wanted to purchase from a breeder, see the parents, ect. But as soon as I saw Princess (her original name) I fell in love instantly. I brought my boyfriend for support so I didn't make an impulse purchase but I brought her home that night. Never regretted it, not once.

Thanks for sharing your story. From your posts Jackson actually reminds me of Lexi, it is too bad we didn't live closer as I think they'd make a great pair.

Rachael1983 · 11-03-2010, 09:59 AM

Honestly,

I was shocked that the breeder wasn't as reputable as I originally thought. First thought was get back in the car and drive far away. But I had my 6 year old daughter with me who and I felt compelled not to leave without the puppy I promised her. Troy was adorable and still is! Little Guy is full of fun and loves us!

BellarousasMom · 11-03-2010, 10:14 AM

I just love this...I found Hailey now known as Bella on-line. I had also found another that was in Nashville TN. Emailed both owners and only one emailed me back. We went on vacation, I stayed in contact with the owner of "Hailey" and when I got home I went to see her and she greeted with so many kisses and love. I have sucker written all over me. I fell for her and brought her home. She was 16 months old and got sick all the way home in her crate. I felt so bad for her. But she's all mine. For the past couple of weeks I've realized how much I love her. I'm so glad I have her.

smepperson · 11-03-2010, 10:36 AM

It was definitely LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT! Gizzy was so curious, his eyes sparkled and those ears ~ definitely fell in love with those ears! He was so gentle and smart. An amazing being full of life, humor, compassion and love. He was the love of my life for 14 wonderful years. No aggression or usual 'dog' issues and I truly believe that he was not a 'dog', just a beautiful being that God gifted me. We miss him terribly ~ one can only hope to get that blessed again.

Opimama · 11-03-2010, 11:17 AM

from the moment i saw her picture, it was love at first sight! when Opi came home, i couldn't let go of her. still every morning when she wakes up and every day when i come home from work it is love at first sight again!

YorkieZoo · 11-03-2010, 11:46 AM

Well 10 years ago I was a "big dog" fan. My wife an I lived in an apartment and I said that we should wait until we got a house because I felt bad for the dog not having a yard to play in. She wanted a "little dog".

One day she came and picked me up from work. I should have known something was up because she was on the passenger side waiting for me.

I got in the car and halfway home I could see something moving out of the corner of my eye. She was wearing a black dress and had her left arm over her chest towards the door.

I said "Well hon, unless you have learned how to make your pecs move up and down, I suspect you got that da**ed dog didn't you? Because normally your bust doesn't move on its own"

She then held him out and said "But isn't he cute!"

I didn't tell her, but it was that moment that my heart melted....10 years later....he's still my baby boy.....along with 4 other brothers and sisters (all Yorkies).

What happened to that big dog thing? Well, you can have more little ones and they still weigh less!

smepperson · 11-03-2010, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by YorkieZoo

Well 10 years ago I was a "big dog" fan. My wife an I lived in an apartment and I said that we should wait until we got a house because I felt bad for the dog not having a yard to play in. She wanted a "little dog".

One day she came and picked me up from work. I should have known something was up because she was on the passenger side waiting for me.

I got in the car and halfway home I could see something moving out of the corner of my eye. She was wearing a black dress and had her left arm over her chest towards the door.

I said "Well hon, unless you have learned how to make your pecs move up and down, I suspect you got that da**ed dog didn't you? Because normally your bust doesn't move on its own"

She then held him out and said "But isn't he cute!"

I didn't tell her, but it was that moment that my heart melted....10 years later....he's still my baby boy.....along with 4 other brothers and sisters (all Yorkies).

What happened to that big dog thing? Well, you can have more little ones and they still weigh less!

Just love this story! ♥

11-03-2010, 07:23 AM	#2
joann1166 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Arab, AL, USA Posts: 1,117 Blog Entries: 1	I knew when I got both mine that they were the ones! Charlie from the moment I held him I knew he was totally mine and the perfect puppy. He became totally mine and no one else's in the house. When I first saw Natalie, I thought OH how adorable...I've got to have her and I hope she's mine. she was this little 5 lb furbaby (she was 10 months old) with spunk. I am so lucky to have them! They are my pride and joy!!! __________________ Charlie & Natalie & Ollie

11-03-2010, 07:25 AM	#4
elemtchr99 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,261	Loved your story!!! And Jackson is a cutie. I also think you made the right choice __________________ Barbara & Sophie

11-03-2010, 07:26 AM	#5
elemtchr99 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,261	My reaction was love at first sight. I actually found Sophie on the internet, and her little face in the picture had me hooked. I had searched and searched until I found the one that just "clicked". __________________ Barbara & Sophie

11-03-2010, 07:30 AM	#6
deonk1 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Posts: 1,795	We went to see Harley when he was two weeks old. I knew from the start this was going to be great. If you ask anyone around me when I got Harley they probably thought I was acting like I was pregnant, not Harley's mom... lol I was sooo excited. and worried sick when I found out Jazz had a hard time delivering (but all ended good). I didn't know which I would get a boy or a girl, because there were 4 puppies and I was 3rd down the line on the waiting list. Matt really wanted a boy, So when Shauna called me and said I got second pick (she wouldn't let me have the super tiny boy). I got Harley. I got to hold him and his mom when he was two weeks old. It was sooo awesome, and the breeder basically had to peel him out of my arms to let him go nurse with his momma. The day we took him home, he cuddled in my arms, and because he knew us well already, was calm and loved us, and he was so cute in his play pen. But he really stole my heart from the first moment I held him. He was the size of a hamster, and just fell asleep in the palm of my hand. (BTW we did not take him home when he was that small, he came home at 9 weeks, just had permission to visit almost every week until he came home). __________________ Kendra Harley, you were the light in my life, rest peacefully my love!

11-03-2010, 07:54 AM	#8
lil louis ♥My Yorkie, My Shadow♥ Join Date: May 2009 Location: usa Posts: 1,337	I loved Louis from the moment I first held him. He was so tiny and sweet! Thank you for sharing your video of Jackson. Who would have thought that he would have grown up to know so many tricks? You too make a great pair! How did you pick his name? What is his full name? __________________ Lil Louis

11-03-2010, 07:24 AM	#3
Fancy_Pants YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 972	It was LOVE at first sight for me. Fancy was the last puppy left from the litter - someone had came the day before and choose her sister. So there was no choice when I came. I picked her up and she licked my face and gave me lots and lots of love. The breeder said she didn't show any affection to the other people yesterday when they came to choose between the last two and that is why they decided to go with the other girl. So I like to think Fancy choose me! Fancy threw up on the way home too! She out grew it though, I kept taking her with me in the car (with lots of baby blankets) and now she goes everywhere without getting sick. She had me wrapped around her paw from the first kiss! __________________ Shelly & Fancy♥ Last edited by Fancy_Pants; 11-03-2010 at 07:26 AM.

11-03-2010, 07:34 AM	#7
katienme2002 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Somewhere Over the Rainbow Posts: 1,290	First of all, I love the photos and videos of Jackson! I too, got Roxie from a BYB, didnt know any better. Her picture was posted online, and she was already about a year old, had had a litter of puppies via c-section, and then the vet made them spay her. They no longer had use for her, long story short, when I say her gorgeous face I was in love. I called them and they were at the beach, and we made plans to meet the next day, and when I first saw her, I just wanted to love her and kiss her, I knew we would be together forever. I think those people took good care of her, except for the BYB part, and breeding her so young, anyways it was def. love at first sight for me!!

11-03-2010, 09:50 AM	#9
JenniferLeigh YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Calgary Posts: 357 Blog Entries: 1	When I went to look at Lexi I had no intention on purchasing her. She was an older puppy, and I was kind of hoping for one a little younger, plus I wanted to purchase from a breeder, see the parents, ect. But as soon as I saw Princess (her original name) I fell in love instantly. I brought my boyfriend for support so I didn't make an impulse purchase but I brought her home that night. Never regretted it, not once. Thanks for sharing your story. From your posts Jackson actually reminds me of Lexi, it is too bad we didn't live closer as I think they'd make a great pair. __________________ Jennifer Leigh

11-03-2010, 09:59 AM	#10
Rachael1983 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Burbs of DC Posts: 2,198	Honestly, I was shocked that the breeder wasn't as reputable as I originally thought. First thought was get back in the car and drive far away. But I had my 6 year old daughter with me who and I felt compelled not to leave without the puppy I promised her. Troy was adorable and still is! Little Guy is full of fun and loves us!

11-03-2010, 10:14 AM	#11
BellarousasMom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 793	I just love this...I found Hailey now known as Bella on-line. I had also found another that was in Nashville TN. Emailed both owners and only one emailed me back. We went on vacation, I stayed in contact with the owner of "Hailey" and when I got home I went to see her and she greeted with so many kisses and love. I have sucker written all over me. I fell for her and brought her home. She was 16 months old and got sick all the way home in her crate. I felt so bad for her. But she's all mine. For the past couple of weeks I've realized how much I love her. I'm so glad I have her.

11-03-2010, 10:36 AM	#12
smepperson YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Hudson, FL, USA Posts: 462 Blog Entries: 2	It was definitely LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT! Gizzy was so curious, his eyes sparkled and those ears ~ definitely fell in love with those ears! He was so gentle and smart. An amazing being full of life, humor, compassion and love. He was the love of my life for 14 wonderful years. No aggression or usual 'dog' issues and I truly believe that he was not a 'dog', just a beautiful being that God gifted me. We miss him terribly ~ one can only hope to get that blessed again. __________________ Sharon, David, Teddi & Angel GizmoDarling We Miss You Darling...Our Hearts are Broken...

11-03-2010, 11:17 AM	#13
Opimama Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2010 Location: PA Posts: 25	from the moment i saw her picture, it was love at first sight! when Opi came home, i couldn't let go of her. still every morning when she wakes up and every day when i come home from work it is love at first sight again! __________________ Marianne..lucky to be loved by Opi Life only demands from you the strength you possess.

11-03-2010, 11:46 AM	#14
YorkieZoo Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Westfield, Indiana, USA Posts: 461	Well 10 years ago I was a "big dog" fan. My wife an I lived in an apartment and I said that we should wait until we got a house because I felt bad for the dog not having a yard to play in. She wanted a "little dog". One day she came and picked me up from work. I should have known something was up because she was on the passenger side waiting for me. I got in the car and halfway home I could see something moving out of the corner of my eye. She was wearing a black dress and had her left arm over her chest towards the door. I said "Well hon, unless you have learned how to make your pecs move up and down, I suspect you got that daed dog didn't you? Because normally your bust doesn't move on its own" She then held him out and said "But isn't he cute!" I didn't tell her, but it was that moment that my heart melted....10 years later....he's still my baby boy.....along with 4 other brothers and sisters (all Yorkies). What happened to that big dog thing? Well, you can have more little ones and they still weigh less! __________________ YorkieZoo's Babies!-Click here! Not** deserving of my beautiful wife Stephanie Daddy to: Houston Piper Meadow Zander Jack Phoebe Willow and always a foster or two!