my firstie yorkie - YorkieTalk.com Forums

bean.C · 01-30-2007, 10:22 AM

so my 18th birthday was a few days ago. my father asked me what it is that i wanted from him for a gift. it was either an emac or a yorkie..
and as much as i need that new computer, ive been dreaming of having my very own yorkie for ages and ages! so i persuaded him into getting me the best he could find.
here in houston, people like to overprice the yorkies insanely..we ran into very many people asking 1200+, some even asking 2800!! we finally found a breeder of 43 years who has her heart set on breeding those dogs, and by meeting her and going to her home i could really tell she was true about what she did.
we purchased the runt girl, cutest thing in the world.[wish i had taken my camera with me then..] shes 6 weeks, so by valentines day, she will be ready to come home.
im very excited, and i really love the challenge of keeping a pet healthy and in tip top shape. so i know this has probably been asked a million and one times on here,
but..any quick little pointers? i know to clean eye boogies, brush often, clip top 3rd of ear hair, keep sweaters at hand..but i want to hear every last little thing there is to know about caring for this yorkie. i want to give her a wonderful home, and i know i will..i just want to give her the very best she can have. so any little advice you could share about caring for my gal, id very much appreciate it!

periwinkle · 01-30-2007, 10:36 AM

You sound like a wonderful person. Your dog is going to be very lucky to go to such a good home. The most important thing, besides providing its basic needs, is just to love your dog. Take it on frequent walks, feed it a good dog food, and don't leave it alone for long periods of time. Also, don't spoil it. Let the dog know you are the leader. Oh yes, socialize it with other dogs.

Good luck

Chelsey · 01-30-2007, 10:49 AM

Welcome to YT i'm glad you joined. There is so much to learn, and read on here, and so many many friendly helpful people, if you ever doubt, or have question, feel free to ask, there is always someone around.

The one tip i would love to give you is, start brushing her teeth at a very young age so she get's used to it, and make it part of her daily routine. Yorkies tend to have bad teeth as they get older, but it can be prevented by regular brushing.
It's tough not to spoil these yorkies, i will admit, my girls have me where they want me, our world revolves around them. Any plans we make, the girls get thought of first. We made a commitment before we got them, and it's our duty as parents to see to their every need.

Enjoy your stay, and i would love to see pics of your baby.

bean.C · 01-30-2007, 11:03 AM

oh yes, brushing teeth! i went to petsmart the other day and got the basic things i thought i'd need.[training pads, toothbrush and toothpaste, comb, blunt nose scissors, teeny tiny collar, sweaters]
my mother has a teacup chihuahua thats about 8 mo. old, would her pup food be ok for my yorkie? she uses purina puppy chow, im sure thats fine, right?
now i plan on training my new pup to pee on the pad..but my moms dog isnt really trained in that department..do you think she would be a negative influence on my new pup? because i believe so..when i leave the house though, i also plan on putting my pup in my restroom..so she wont get influenced by my moms dog

tegamom1 · 01-30-2007, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by periwinkle

You sound like a wonderful person. Your dog is going to be very lucky to go to such a good home. The most important thing, besides providing its basic needs, is just to love your dog. Take it on frequent walks, feed it a good dog food, and don't leave it alone for long periods of time. Also, don't spoil it. Let the dog know you are the leader. Oh yes, socialize it with other dogs.

Good luck

Don't spoil it!!???? You're kidding, right..!!

bean.C · 01-30-2007, 11:15 AM

((: no worries, tega. she'll be spoiled, but ill do my very best not to spoil her rotten ..i want her to be disciplined, but still know that i love her to death and wouldnt let any wrong happen to her.

RMKC · 01-30-2007, 11:26 AM

Welcome to YT and congrats to your soon to be home baby, just keep reading and ask away, you will learn allot !

bean.C · 01-30-2007, 11:37 AM

thanks much i havent been on this site long at all, and already it seems great i am glad i joined. thanks for the kind words, and any other tips yall could share would be great!! thanks a lot

Juliealfies mum · 01-30-2007, 11:41 AM

Hi Bean.C

Welcome to the life long yorkie club!!!I got my very 1st yorkie when I was 16 ,had him for 13 & 1/2 years loved him to bit's and we have had a yorkie in the family ever since... my mum's yorkie Pebbles was 14 on Sunday.
I have Alfie who is almost 3 and Lottie who is almost 18 months.

I know you are going to have a great time with your little one , they are such great little dogs with big heart's . You are thinking along the right lines with the training and toothbrushing etc.
I also have used clicker training to teach my 2 such great little trick's..yorkies are very clever ...well I think so anyway!!LOL
Wishing you great luck with your new little one and welcome to YT.

Diego · 01-30-2007, 11:45 AM

Welcome to YorkieTalk .

tegamom1 · 01-30-2007, 11:46 AM

Forgot to say Welcome! Sounds as if you will make a very good mommy for your new baby. There's just nothing more precious or loving than a Yorkie!

bean.C · 01-30-2007, 12:11 PM

thanks very much for all the kind words! its good to know such sweet yorkie owners are out there, willing to lend a helping hand. thanks a lot for the info yall shared! any more info is greatly welcomed!! hope yall have great day

CO_yorkie_momma · 01-30-2007, 12:31 PM

Welcome to YT. You will find lots of good information here for your new baby. Do you have pictures of your new baby and can you say where you got it from? There are a few members on here looking for yorkies in the Texas area. Can't wait to see your new pics soon.

Yorkiedaze · 01-30-2007, 12:54 PM

Would you consider leaving that little baby with it's mom till it was at least 12 weeks. Letting them go before then isn't a good idea. They learn so very much from their moms.

ARCHIE · 01-30-2007, 01:04 PM

Hi and welcome to YT. How exciting for you to get such a wonderful
birthday present. You sound like your going to make a wonderful mommy.
You will find all the help you need on this site. There will be lots of
experienced Yorkie owners willing to help you in anyway they can.
Please be careful with that tiny collar you purchased. Better to use a
harness on your little one. They have very delicate necks and you should
not use collars on them.
I hope the time goes by fast for you so you can have you furbaby home
with you.

Carol & Buddy

01-30-2007, 10:22 AM	#1
bean.C Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 109	my firstie yorkie so my 18th birthday was a few days ago. my father asked me what it is that i wanted from him for a gift. it was either an emac or a yorkie.. and as much as i need that new computer, ive been dreaming of having my very own yorkie for ages and ages! so i persuaded him into getting me the best he could find. here in houston, people like to overprice the yorkies insanely..we ran into very many people asking 1200+, some even asking 2800!! we finally found a breeder of 43 years who has her heart set on breeding those dogs, and by meeting her and going to her home i could really tell she was true about what she did. we purchased the runt girl, cutest thing in the world.[wish i had taken my camera with me then..] shes 6 weeks, so by valentines day, she will be ready to come home. im very excited, and i really love the challenge of keeping a pet healthy and in tip top shape. so i know this has probably been asked a million and one times on here, but..any quick little pointers? i know to clean eye boogies, brush often, clip top 3rd of ear hair, keep sweaters at hand..but i want to hear every last little thing there is to know about caring for this yorkie. i want to give her a wonderful home, and i know i will..i just want to give her the very best she can have. so any little advice you could share about caring for my gal, id very much appreciate it! __________________ -"No matter how little money and how few possessions you own, having a dog makes you rich."

01-30-2007, 10:36 AM	#2
periwinkle Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Southgate, MI USA Posts: 238	my first Yorkie You sound like a wonderful person. Your dog is going to be very lucky to go to such a good home. The most important thing, besides providing its basic needs, is just to love your dog. Take it on frequent walks, feed it a good dog food, and don't leave it alone for long periods of time. Also, don't spoil it. Let the dog know you are the leader. Oh yes, socialize it with other dogs. Good luck __________________

01-30-2007, 11:03 AM	#4
bean.C Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 109	oh yes, brushing teeth! i went to petsmart the other day and got the basic things i thought i'd need.[training pads, toothbrush and toothpaste, comb, blunt nose scissors, teeny tiny collar, sweaters] my mother has a teacup chihuahua thats about 8 mo. old, would her pup food be ok for my yorkie? she uses purina puppy chow, im sure thats fine, right? now i plan on training my new pup to pee on the pad..but my moms dog isnt really trained in that department..do you think she would be a negative influence on my new pup? because i believe so..when i leave the house though, i also plan on putting my pup in my restroom..so she wont get influenced by my moms dog __________________ -"No matter how little money and how few possessions you own, having a dog makes you rich."

01-30-2007, 11:15 AM	#6
bean.C Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 109	((: no worries, tega. she'll be spoiled, but ill do my very best not to spoil her rotten ..i want her to be disciplined, but still know that i love her to death and wouldnt let any wrong happen to her. __________________ -"No matter how little money and how few possessions you own, having a dog makes you rich."

01-30-2007, 11:26 AM	#7
RMKC Rosi & Poli's Mom Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Washington State Posts: 5,428	Welcome to YT and congrats to your soon to be home baby, just keep reading and ask away, you will learn allot ! __________________ ROSI & POLI Love my Babies

01-30-2007, 10:49 AM	#3
Chelsey My2Pearls Chelsey & Chanel YT Donator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: N Posts: 4,097	Welcome to YT i'm glad you joined. There is so much to learn, and read on here, and so many many friendly helpful people, if you ever doubt, or have question, feel free to ask, there is always someone around. The one tip i would love to give you is, start brushing her teeth at a very young age so she get's used to it, and make it part of her daily routine. Yorkies tend to have bad teeth as they get older, but it can be prevented by regular brushing. It's tough not to spoil these yorkies, i will admit, my girls have me where they want me, our world revolves around them. Any plans we make, the girls get thought of first. We made a commitment before we got them, and it's our duty as parents to see to their every need. Enjoy your stay, and i would love to see pics of your baby.

01-30-2007, 11:37 AM	#8
bean.C Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 109	thanks much i havent been on this site long at all, and already it seems great i am glad i joined. thanks for the kind words, and any other tips yall could share would be great!! thanks a lot __________________ -"No matter how little money and how few possessions you own, having a dog makes you rich."

01-30-2007, 11:41 AM	#9
Juliealfies mum YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: scotland Posts: 2,224	Hi Bean.C Welcome to the life long yorkie club!!!I got my very 1st yorkie when I was 16 ,had him for 13 & 1/2 years loved him to bit's and we have had a yorkie in the family ever since... my mum's yorkie Pebbles was 14 on Sunday. I have Alfie who is almost 3 and Lottie who is almost 18 months. I know you are going to have a great time with your little one , they are such great little dogs with big heart's . You are thinking along the right lines with the training and toothbrushing etc. I also have used clicker training to teach my 2 such great little trick's..yorkies are very clever ...well I think so anyway!!LOL Wishing you great luck with your new little one and welcome to YT. __________________ From Julie Alfie & Lottie

01-30-2007, 11:45 AM	#10
Diego Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 3,617	Welcome to YorkieTalk .

01-30-2007, 11:46 AM	#11
tegamom1 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 1,548	Forgot to say Welcome! Sounds as if you will make a very good mommy for your new baby. There's just nothing more precious or loving than a Yorkie! __________________ Mary Ann A'Lea Yorkshire Terriers

01-30-2007, 12:11 PM	#12
bean.C Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 109	thanks very much for all the kind words! its good to know such sweet yorkie owners are out there, willing to lend a helping hand. thanks a lot for the info yall shared! any more info is greatly welcomed!! hope yall have great day __________________ -"No matter how little money and how few possessions you own, having a dog makes you rich."

01-30-2007, 12:31 PM	#13
CO_yorkie_momma My Angels Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Colorful Colorado Posts: 2,260	Welcome to YT. You will find lots of good information here for your new baby. Do you have pictures of your new baby and can you say where you got it from? There are a few members on here looking for yorkies in the Texas area. Can't wait to see your new pics soon.

01-30-2007, 12:54 PM	#14
Yorkiedaze My hairy-legged girls Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lompoc, ca. Posts: 12,228	Would you consider leaving that little baby with it's mom till it was at least 12 weeks. Letting them go before then isn't a good idea. They learn so very much from their moms.

01-30-2007, 01:04 PM	#15
ARCHIE No Longer A Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 16,218	Hi and welcome to YT. How exciting for you to get such a wonderful birthday present. You sound like your going to make a wonderful mommy. You will find all the help you need on this site. There will be lots of experienced Yorkie owners willing to help you in anyway they can. Please be careful with that tiny collar you purchased. Better to use a harness on your little one. They have very delicate necks and you should not use collars on them. I hope the time goes by fast for you so you can have you furbaby home with you. Carol & Buddy