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kuhl · 12-23-2005, 09:52 PM

Hey! I need some input..
Well I might be on my way to getting my 1st yorkie!

But I was wondering if this sounds like a good deal:
1 1/2 year old male yorkie, limited AKC papers,housebroken, likes sleeping in bed, playful,about 4 lbs.,baby face.
So what do u guys think????

txshopper73 · 12-23-2005, 09:53 PM

Sounds good...have you called them yet?

kuhl · 12-23-2005, 09:59 PM

Yeah... actually my mom called for me...sounds perfect!

ooohhh...I forgot he's $650

waistfull · 12-23-2005, 10:04 PM

Make sure he doesn't have any health problems before you fall in love with him. Other than that it sounds good to me. Is he neutered?

kuhl · 12-23-2005, 10:08 PM

As far as his owner said,he has no health issues, I'm not actually sure if he's neutered or not, I don't think he is,though.

schatzie · 12-23-2005, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by waistfull

Make sure he doesn't have any health problems before you fall in love with him. Other than that it sounds good to me. Is he neutered?

I totally agree. There are so many questions to ask about this little guy. Health, socialization, children involved if any, special needs, etc. '

Good luck and find out as much as you can about him. He just might be perfect for you or be a heartbreak. Patience and finding out all you can will let you know if your home is the best for him to be. Keep us posted.

Connie · 12-23-2005, 10:23 PM

Good luck...I hope all works out so you can get him!

orinskye · 12-23-2005, 11:59 PM

why is the owner selling him????

FirstYorkie · 12-24-2005, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by schatzie

I totally agree. There are so many questions to ask about this little guy. Health, socialization, children involved if any, special needs, etc. '

Good luck and find out as much as you can about him. He just might be perfect for you or be a heartbreak. Patience and finding out all you can will let you know if your home is the best for him to be. Keep us posted.

Right! Very good advice!

You need to know how he does with strangers, children, and other dogs. You don't want a dog who is going to be fear-aggressive.

It is sooo hard to be objective when you think you've found the perfect dog. But as Schatzie said, without thorough research, you could be setting yourself up for heartbreak.

gymbo68 · 12-24-2005, 06:24 AM

Good luck...ask who the vet is...and call for a reference if possible...

red98vett · 12-24-2005, 06:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kuhl

Hey! I need some input..
Well I might be on my way to getting my 1st yorkie!

But I was wondering if this sounds like a good deal:
1 1/2 year old male yorkie, limited AKC papers,housebroken, likes sleeping in bed, playful,about 4 lbs.,baby face.
So what do u guys think????

IF you are really serious - see if you can see him - the only thing that bothers me is... why are they selling him at 1-1/2 years ? Did they give you a reason ? He sounds like a little sweetheart - did you get pictures too ?

whispersmom2 · 12-24-2005, 07:47 AM

I agree with Villette. There are a lot of issues to be considered. I BET that there are house-training issues if he is intact..Bot Pat and I can tell you about those issues with intact males. Of course, that is NOT ALWAY the case but all too often it is. Then the new owner says "OMG, I cannot take one more baptism of my furniture!! What was I thinkin'?" and the boy needs to go to another home. Was the breeder his current owner? Did they keep him crated a lot or is he well-socialized and therefore, more receptive to training and a new home??
I am not saying not to get him if training is important, but I am advising that you learn all you can about dealing with an untrained adult male. Best of luck and let us know what you decide. And, any pics???

kuhl · 12-24-2005, 09:40 AM

Wow..I'm getting very good responsse...those are all very good questions, I never even thought of asking, she really didn't "specify" a reason she was selling just, she can't keep him???<huh?....I will call again today.
Thanx!
Also she hasn't givin' me any pic.s, she just described him, and he sounds so cute!

kuhl

waistfull · 12-24-2005, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by kuhl

Wow..I'm getting very good responsse...those are all very good questions, I never even thought of asking, she really didn't "specify" a reason she was selling just, she can't keep him???<huh?....I will call again today.
Thanx!
Also she hasn't givin' me any pic.s, she just described him, and he sounds so cute!

kuhl

I'm so excited for you! Please get his vet records and find out everything you can. Maybe they have to relocate or they just can't give him the time he needs? Let us know how it goes, okay?

SnowWa · 12-24-2005, 10:36 AM

Kuhl - You need to meet this little puppy and spend some time with him.

My most important considerations would be if he's healthy, friendly, and playful.

Good luck!

Carol Jean

12-23-2005, 09:52 PM	#1
kuhl Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: wyoming Posts: 20	Does this sound like a good deal? Hey! I need some input.. Well I might be on my way to getting my 1st yorkie! But I was wondering if this sounds like a good deal: 1 1/2 year old male yorkie, limited AKC papers,housebroken, likes sleeping in bed, playful,about 4 lbs.,baby face. So what do u guys think????

12-23-2005, 09:53 PM	#2
txshopper73 Donating YT 14K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 14,226 Blog Entries: 1	Sounds good...have you called them yet? __________________ As always...JMO (Just My Opinion) Kimberley

12-23-2005, 10:23 PM	#7
Connie Loved by Maddie & Libby Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North Dakota Posts: 10,732	Good luck...I hope all works out so you can get him! __________________ Custom doggie dresses and vests Memory is a country where I can go to see your face - but where do I go when I miss your embrace?

12-24-2005, 06:24 AM	#10
gymbo68 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,022	Good luck...ask who the vet is...and call for a reference if possible... __________________ Max and Milos Dad!

12-24-2005, 10:36 AM	#15
SnowWa YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: USA Posts: 2,992	Kuhl - You need to meet this little puppy and spend some time with him. My most important considerations would be if he's healthy, friendly, and playful. Good luck! Carol Jean __________________ http://tinypic.com/ipxhmb.jpg A Yorkie is worth a thousand words.

12-23-2005, 09:59 PM	#3
kuhl Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: wyoming Posts: 20	Yeah... actually my mom called for me...sounds perfect! ooohhh...I forgot he's $650

12-23-2005, 10:04 PM	#4
waistfull Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,861	Make sure he doesn't have any health problems before you fall in love with him. Other than that it sounds good to me. Is he neutered?

12-23-2005, 10:08 PM	#5
kuhl Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: wyoming Posts: 20	As far as his owner said,he has no health issues, I'm not actually sure if he's neutered or not, I don't think he is,though.

12-23-2005, 11:59 PM	#8
orinskye YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: California Posts: 2,990	why is the owner selling him????

12-24-2005, 07:47 AM	#12
whispersmom2 Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MD Posts: 2,985	I agree with Villette. There are a lot of issues to be considered. I BET that there are house-training issues if he is intact..Bot Pat and I can tell you about those issues with intact males. Of course, that is NOT ALWAY the case but all too often it is. Then the new owner says "OMG, I cannot take one more baptism of my furniture!! What was I thinkin'?" and the boy needs to go to another home. Was the breeder his current owner? Did they keep him crated a lot or is he well-socialized and therefore, more receptive to training and a new home?? I am not saying not to get him if training is important, but I am advising that you learn all you can about dealing with an untrained adult male. Best of luck and let us know what you decide. And, any pics???

12-24-2005, 09:40 AM	#13
kuhl Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: wyoming Posts: 20	Wow..I'm getting very good responsse...those are all very good questions, I never even thought of asking, she really didn't "specify" a reason she was selling just, she can't keep him???<huh?....I will call again today. Thanx! Also she hasn't givin' me any pic.s, she just described him, and he sounds so cute! kuhl