Question.....when you chose your Yorkie.....what traits did you want? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Saleswman · 08-05-2006, 02:08 PM

Ok.....now, every must participate in this thread......ha ha....ok.....well, please, everyone answer....

When you were searching for your Yorkie puppy, please tell me what traits did you look for???

Examples:

1. Size of parents
2. Coat
3. Face
4. Ears
5. Short back
6. Sex
7. Open Registration
8. Cost
9. Color
10. Location
11. What else???????

On and on......I would like to see what motivates us as Yorkie owners to choose that certain puppy.......

I know I have my own criteria......as do all of you.......this should be fun.......and I know that the people interested in showing may have different criteria.....so lets see.....

Catrina · 08-05-2006, 02:11 PM

mine was money, sex, health, and how cute they were

fannie · 08-05-2006, 02:12 PM

For me, it is:

1. Face
2. Ears
3. Color
4. Coat
5. Health falls somewhere in here after I get over the initial looks.
6. Temperement
7. Bloodlines
8. Cost

There are other things that factor in, but that's usually my first criteria.

JeanieK · 08-05-2006, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Catrina

mine was money, sex, health, and how cute they were

Yup, that was about it for me. Now that I know more, I would probably be a little more choosey.

yougetthesmiles · 08-05-2006, 02:20 PM

when I first set out to get a Yorkie, I was Yorkie illiterate. I just knew they were cute and I wanted one soooooooo bad that I was willing to do almost anything to get her, Kloey (RIP)

With Lillie I was more aware of the breed and knew a lot more (thanks to YT)
I think the most important, is the breeder. Then comes Health and then looks, and if you have a great breeder, that breeder will produce to you a healthy and great looking Yorkie that has a nice full coat, short legs, small ears and a small snout.

Sadie's Mom · 08-05-2006, 03:02 PM

Well, I actually didn't pick her, my mom did, but I can tell you what she was looking for (which is exactly what I would have looked for had I done it myself).

1. Breed (she knew I wanted a Yorkie)...duh
2. Sex (wanted a prissy little girl...except I got my tomboy)
3. (well...this should probably go higher than three). Health...her vet is the vet for the parents & he said they're the healthiest Yorkies that he's ever seen. We really trust him, so that really made Mom feel better.
4. Size (she was the smallest female in her litter & my mom wanted a small one because of MY size)
5. Money...because it was the breeder's first time, they got a pretty good deal
6. Temperament (Sadie was the calmest out of the bunch every time Mom went to see her...except for when they picked her up...then she was WILD)

lawsgranny · 08-05-2006, 03:23 PM

1. Personality/temperament
2. Health
3. Sex
4. Cute Face

YORKIE7 · 08-05-2006, 03:28 PM

Well the first thing i look for is health and breeder, then for me the most important thing is character, i love a mixture of cute and mishevious rolled into one. im not too fussy about appearance,as long as they are close to the breed standard as there is no point having a beautiful yorkie with no personality or character

LuvMySissy · 08-05-2006, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by yougetthesmiles

when I first set out to get a Yorkie, I was Yorkie illiterate. I just knew they were cute and I wanted one soooooooo bad that I was willing to do almost anything to get her, Kloey (RIP)

This was me, too. I wanted a female who would be small. I found a photo that spoke to me, she was available and that was it.

Knowing that I do now, I would want to know the breeder, I want to know the size and temprament of the parents and the general health of both of them and their past litters. When I get another, I want another female and I want her to be approximately the same size of Sissy so she doesn't get hurt by a much bigger dog. Obviously, there is no guarantee there. I definitely don't want one smaller than Sissy!! Color doesn't matter to me.

Dougal&Little · 08-05-2006, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Catrina

mine was money, sex, health, and how cute they were

LOL that sounds like what you'd look for in a husband! LOL

I'd say personality is really important. If the parents are nervous your dog will be nervous. Yorkies should have that SPARK that their ratter ancestors had which made them want to go down rat holes! There's nothing like a proud little yorkie prancing round the house with their "prize" - usually a toy rather than a mouse!

irishawk · 08-05-2006, 04:48 PM

Mine was that he was under $1,000, within driving distance from the Philadelphia area, a boy, NOT going to be tiny, and a cute face!

We ended up driving over 7 hours each way to get the dog we finally wanted and he's PERFECT!!! Well, at least I think so!

topknot · 08-05-2006, 04:54 PM

Mine were:
1. Breeder Reputation
2. Breeder Quality of dogs
3. Puppy/parents/grandparents bone structure includes level topline, gait
4. face (includes, earset, eyes, muzzle, etc..)
5. personality - yorkie true terrier personality - outgoing and intelligence
6. coat (silk/color/straightness) this also includes looking at parents/grand.
7. And above all - health and soundness of dog and parents/grand. All the above is no good without a healthy dog. with a health guarantee.
8. Pedigree - so I could go further with my investigation than just to grandparents.
9. Size: 5 - 7 lbs fully grown - if the dog was smaller or larger - not interested
10. Sex of dog
11. Full registration or co-ownership with full registration later - since my goal was to show

Price was not an issue nor contracts or location - I knew what to expect (I did my homework) and would go as far as needed for what I wanted.

T.

cutiepatutie627 · 08-05-2006, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Catrina

mine was money, sex, health, and how cute they were

That's about it for me but when I get a girl I will do more research and get more info on the breeder because now I'm more informed on everything!!

Sadie's Mom · 08-05-2006, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dougal&Little

LOL that sounds like what you'd look for in a husband! LOL

AMEN!!

peanut · 08-05-2006, 08:04 PM

1. Heath(worried about liver shunt)
2. Personality/temperament
3. Sex
4. Breeder

08-05-2006, 02:08 PM	#1
Saleswman Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,643	Question.....when you chose your Yorkie.....what traits did you want? Ok.....now, every must participate in this thread......ha ha....ok.....well, please, everyone answer.... When you were searching for your Yorkie puppy, please tell me what traits did you look for??? Examples: 1. Size of parents 2. Coat 3. Face 4. Ears 5. Short back 6. Sex 7. Open Registration 8. Cost 9. Color 10. Location 11. What else??????? On and on......I would like to see what motivates us as Yorkie owners to choose that certain puppy....... I know I have my own criteria......as do all of you.......this should be fun.......and I know that the people interested in showing may have different criteria.....so lets see..... Last edited by Saleswman; 08-05-2006 at 02:10 PM.

08-05-2006, 02:12 PM	#3
fannie Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,693	For me, it is: 1. Face 2. Ears 3. Color 4. Coat 5. Health falls somewhere in here after I get over the initial looks. 6. Temperement 7. Bloodlines 8. Cost There are other things that factor in, but that's usually my first criteria. __________________ Steph, Mama to 6 skin babies and beautiful yorkies!

08-05-2006, 03:02 PM	#6
Sadie's Mom Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Irving, TX Posts: 3,180	Well, I actually didn't pick her, my mom did, but I can tell you what she was looking for (which is exactly what I would have looked for had I done it myself). 1. Breed (she knew I wanted a Yorkie)...duh 2. Sex (wanted a prissy little girl...except I got my tomboy) 3. (well...this should probably go higher than three). Health...her vet is the vet for the parents & he said they're the healthiest Yorkies that he's ever seen. We really trust him, so that really made Mom feel better. 4. Size (she was the smallest female in her litter & my mom wanted a small one because of MY size) 5. Money...because it was the breeder's first time, they got a pretty good deal 6. Temperament (Sadie was the calmest out of the bunch every time Mom went to see her...except for when they picked her up...then she was WILD) __________________ Christie and Sadie

08-05-2006, 04:48 PM	#11
irishawk YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 695	Mine was that he was under $1,000, within driving distance from the Philadelphia area, a boy, NOT going to be tiny, and a cute face! We ended up driving over 7 hours each way to get the dog we finally wanted and he's PERFECT!!! Well, at least I think so! __________________ Howie & Sarah Check us out on dogster: http://www.dogster.com/?327817

08-05-2006, 04:54 PM	#12
topknot Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: GA Posts: 3,787	Mine were: 1. Breeder Reputation 2. Breeder Quality of dogs 3. Puppy/parents/grandparents bone structure includes level topline, gait 4. face (includes, earset, eyes, muzzle, etc..) 5. personality - yorkie true terrier personality - outgoing and intelligence 6. coat (silk/color/straightness) this also includes looking at parents/grand. 7. And above all - health and soundness of dog and parents/grand. All the above is no good without a healthy dog. with a health guarantee. 8. Pedigree - so I could go further with my investigation than just to grandparents. 9. Size: 5 - 7 lbs fully grown - if the dog was smaller or larger - not interested 10. Sex of dog 11. Full registration or co-ownership with full registration later - since my goal was to show Price was not an issue nor contracts or location - I knew what to expect (I did my homework) and would go as far as needed for what I wanted. T. Last edited by topknot; 08-05-2006 at 04:57 PM.

08-05-2006, 02:11 PM	#2
Catrina I love my lil wolf! ;) Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 2,434	mine was money, sex, health, and how cute they were

08-05-2006, 02:20 PM	#5
yougetthesmiles BANNED FOR NOT MAILING PRODUCTS PURCHASED Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 9,295 Blog Entries: 3	when I first set out to get a Yorkie, I was Yorkie illiterate. I just knew they were cute and I wanted one soooooooo bad that I was willing to do almost anything to get her, Kloey (RIP) With Lillie I was more aware of the breed and knew a lot more (thanks to YT) I think the most important, is the breeder. Then comes Health and then looks, and if you have a great breeder, that breeder will produce to you a healthy and great looking Yorkie that has a nice full coat, short legs, small ears and a small snout.

08-05-2006, 03:23 PM	#7
lawsgranny Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Bernardino, California Posts: 27	1. Personality/temperament 2. Health 3. Sex 4. Cute Face

08-05-2006, 03:28 PM	#8
YORKIE7 No Longer a Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: ENGLAND Posts: 1,227	Well the first thing i look for is health and breeder, then for me the most important thing is character, i love a mixture of cute and mishevious rolled into one. im not too fussy about appearance,as long as they are close to the breed standard as there is no point having a beautiful yorkie with no personality or character

08-05-2006, 08:04 PM	#15
peanut Dogs Rule Cats Drool! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 7,895	1. Heath(worried about liver shunt) 2. Personality/temperament 3. Sex 4. Breeder __________________ KIM