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Dragonfly · 07-21-2006, 05:30 PM

I have a little girl that's 8 weeks old with a open fontanel she is happy and healthy and loves to play. I don't keep pups from my litter but I had to with her I cannot sell her that wayI couldn't do that to someone so she is with me, when the other pups was here she loved it but would run to me if one was chasing her and she was the barker my husband came in and wanted to play with her she runs off and comes to me. My Question is My daughter wants her and I can't let her go I stay awake at night praying she will be alright in the morning,I'm scared to walk in the kennel b/c I'm afaried she will be dead so should I let my daughter have her she is 20 and lives with her b/f or should keep her? ( my heart want's to keep her but my nerves say no) This is my first time doing a thread so please be nice.

Oscar's Mummy · 07-21-2006, 05:46 PM

So sorry about your little girl, but as far as what I know about fontanels, the puppy can still go on to live a full, active life - as rambunctious as any other pup. I know there are other members on here whose pups have an open fontanel and they are just like any other puppy - dogs aren't even aware of it. I say as long as your daughter understands the situation and how sensitive this 'soft spot' is, then let her take care of the puppy. Just make sure she knows the responsibility that she is taking on - that it won't be quite the same as just having a new puppy running around, that extra precautions may need to be taken with her.

Good luck in your decision! Hope your baby girl is well!

cchu · 07-21-2006, 05:49 PM

May I ask what a open fantanel is? I am so sorry, its obviously nothing good but if your gut tells you to keep her then...I think you should keep her although it is your daughter that wants her and I am sure that she will take good care of her. AFterall she can always call you for advice.

Yorkie3 · 07-21-2006, 05:51 PM

I'm sorry I can't offer any advice, but I do wish you peace of mind in whatever you decide.

YorkieRose · 07-21-2006, 05:53 PM

Relax, this is not the end of the world. Alot depends on the size..many vets say if it is no bigger then the diameter of a pencil it is not a serious problem. Many close by 6 months, some a year..some never. I had a tiny girl who lived to be 14 yrs old and she had a small one all her life...her sire and dam were both champions so it was not bad breeding.

Does she have any symtoms? I am not making light of this..sure, I perfer a solid head and it has been sometime since I had one with an open fontanel..but if I got one tomorrow I would not be concerned if it was small and the pup had no signs of water on the brain or any other problems..most close anwyay.

GracieLou · 07-21-2006, 05:54 PM

I have no idea what that is but i just wish you luck in you choice and pray for the pup to live a long healthy life with lots of love

YorkieRose · 07-21-2006, 05:56 PM

It is a soft spot like a baby's head...

Dragonfly · 07-21-2006, 05:59 PM

My daughter knows about it and all you have to do for her. but she works and has his children 6 & 7 there on the weekends I'm just to scared to let her go.

A open fontanel is a soft spot in the skull.

The vet said it was a big spot hasn't seen one that size before she is 2lbs But thinks it will fuse together in time.

Dragonfly · 07-21-2006, 06:04 PM

The vet said it did not have water on the brain said it would not hold the fluild she is happy and heatlhy other than the soft spot.

chachi · 07-21-2006, 06:30 PM

The puppy I was going to get before i got Jewels had an open fontanel. She had hypoglycemia problems and died while I was waiting for her.

Oscar's Mummy · 07-21-2006, 06:36 PM

Maybe you should just keep her a little longer then and see if the fontanel closes up some - might give you some peace of mind before letting her leave your home. I guess I would be a little concerned about the age of the kids - at 6 and 7, I would be concerned about how they handled the puppy.

Go with your gut - if it tells you to hang onto the puppy, then you should - I'm sure your daughter will understand. Maybe wait until the puppy is a year old and see where she's at and if she's doing well, then re-visit the idea of your daughter adopting her.

Itspuppyluv · 07-21-2006, 06:40 PM

The danger of an open fontel is if they get hit there, right? I would worry about the children. Not that they would intentionally hit her but just not see her or something. Even your daughter is young - do they have people visiting a lot? That is what would concern me. The more people and activity, the more chance of accidents.

Itspuppyluv · 07-21-2006, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Oscar's Mummy

Maybe you should just keep her a little longer then and see if the fontanel closes up some - might give you some peace of mind before letting her leave your home. I guess I would be a little concerned about the age of the kids - at 6 and 7, I would be concerned about how they handled the puppy.

Go with your gut - if it tells you to hang onto the puppy, then you should - I'm sure your daughter will understand. Maybe wait until the puppy is a year old and see where she's at and if she's doing well, then re-visit the idea of your daughter adopting her.

JeanieK · 07-21-2006, 06:45 PM

I think I would be more concerned with one of the other dogs hurting her. The children can be taught and supervised, but the other dogs might get to playing rough.

What ever you decide, I wish you and her all the best.

yougetthesmiles · 07-21-2006, 06:53 PM

are the children roudy? IMO I think she should stay with you, kids can tend to be roudy and kids will be kids, but yorkies are more delicate and tend to be under feet, I would keep her with you where you know she is safe.
Good luck!

07-21-2006, 05:30 PM	#1
Dragonfly My Sun Shine's bright Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Georiga Posts: 2,353	Open fontanel I have a little girl that's 8 weeks old with a open fontanel she is happy and healthy and loves to play. I don't keep pups from my litter but I had to with her I cannot sell her that wayI couldn't do that to someone so she is with me, when the other pups was here she loved it but would run to me if one was chasing her and she was the barker my husband came in and wanted to play with her she runs off and comes to me. My Question is My daughter wants her and I can't let her go I stay awake at night praying she will be alright in the morning,I'm scared to walk in the kennel b/c I'm afaried she will be dead so should I let my daughter have her she is 20 and lives with her b/f or should keep her? ( my heart want's to keep her but my nerves say no) This is my first time doing a thread so please be nice.

07-21-2006, 05:46 PM	#2
Oscar's Mummy Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,275	So sorry about your little girl, but as far as what I know about fontanels, the puppy can still go on to live a full, active life - as rambunctious as any other pup. I know there are other members on here whose pups have an open fontanel and they are just like any other puppy - dogs aren't even aware of it. I say as long as your daughter understands the situation and how sensitive this 'soft spot' is, then let her take care of the puppy. Just make sure she knows the responsibility that she is taking on - that it won't be quite the same as just having a new puppy running around, that extra precautions may need to be taken with her. Good luck in your decision! Hope your baby girl is well! __________________ Janice, Oscar and Baby Ruth "The more people I meet, the more I love my dog."

07-21-2006, 05:49 PM	#3
cchu Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 1,485	May I ask what a open fantanel is? I am so sorry, its obviously nothing good but if your gut tells you to keep her then...I think you should keep her although it is your daughter that wants her and I am sure that she will take good care of her. AFterall she can always call you for advice. __________________ Christine and Zoe www.dogster.com/?269135 Yes guys...Zoe is a BOY!! He finally forgave me.

07-21-2006, 05:51 PM	#4
Yorkie3 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,686	I'm sorry I can't offer any advice, but I do wish you peace of mind in whatever you decide. __________________ Janet

07-21-2006, 05:53 PM	#5
YorkieRose No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,577	puppy Relax, this is not the end of the world. Alot depends on the size..many vets say if it is no bigger then the diameter of a pencil it is not a serious problem. Many close by 6 months, some a year..some never. I had a tiny girl who lived to be 14 yrs old and she had a small one all her life...her sire and dam were both champions so it was not bad breeding. Does she have any symtoms? I am not making light of this..sure, I perfer a solid head and it has been sometime since I had one with an open fontanel..but if I got one tomorrow I would not be concerned if it was small and the pup had no signs of water on the brain or any other problems..most close anwyay.

07-21-2006, 05:54 PM	#6
GracieLou The grace of god Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: LA Posts: 1,945	I have no idea what that is but i just wish you luck in you choice and pray for the pup to live a long healthy life with lots of love __________________ Gracie Lou

07-21-2006, 05:56 PM	#7
YorkieRose No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,577	fontanel It is a soft spot like a baby's head...

07-21-2006, 05:59 PM	#8
Dragonfly My Sun Shine's bright Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Georiga Posts: 2,353	My daughter knows about it and all you have to do for her. but she works and has his children 6 & 7 there on the weekends I'm just to scared to let her go. A open fontanel is a soft spot in the skull. The vet said it was a big spot hasn't seen one that size before she is 2lbs But thinks it will fuse together in time.

07-21-2006, 06:04 PM	#9
Dragonfly My Sun Shine's bright Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Georiga Posts: 2,353	The vet said it did not have water on the brain said it would not hold the fluild she is happy and heatlhy other than the soft spot.

07-21-2006, 06:30 PM	#10
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	The puppy I was going to get before i got Jewels had an open fontanel. She had hypoglycemia problems and died while I was waiting for her. __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

07-21-2006, 06:36 PM	#11
Oscar's Mummy Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,275	Maybe you should just keep her a little longer then and see if the fontanel closes up some - might give you some peace of mind before letting her leave your home. I guess I would be a little concerned about the age of the kids - at 6 and 7, I would be concerned about how they handled the puppy. Go with your gut - if it tells you to hang onto the puppy, then you should - I'm sure your daughter will understand. Maybe wait until the puppy is a year old and see where she's at and if she's doing well, then re-visit the idea of your daughter adopting her. __________________ Janice, Oscar and Baby Ruth "The more people I meet, the more I love my dog."

07-21-2006, 06:40 PM	#12
Itspuppyluv Gus Is The Fuss Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,277	The danger of an open fontel is if they get hit there, right? I would worry about the children. Not that they would intentionally hit her but just not see her or something. Even your daughter is young - do they have people visiting a lot? That is what would concern me. The more people and activity, the more chance of accidents. __________________ Erin & Gus Gus You lost me at stay! "He is a good heart and a kind soul, and an angel on four feet." MW

07-21-2006, 06:45 PM	#14
JeanieK Donating YT 12K Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Council Bluffs Iowa Posts: 12,552	I think I would be more concerned with one of the other dogs hurting her. The children can be taught and supervised, but the other dogs might get to playing rough. What ever you decide, I wish you and her all the best.

07-21-2006, 06:53 PM	#15
yougetthesmiles BANNED FOR NOT MAILING PRODUCTS PURCHASED Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 9,295 Blog Entries: 3	are the children roudy? IMO I think she should stay with you, kids can tend to be roudy and kids will be kids, but yorkies are more delicate and tend to be under feet, I would keep her with you where you know she is safe. Good luck!