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Simona · 09-05-2006, 01:29 PM

Hello,
I am new here and i have a question for all of you who already have experience with this breed.
I am interested in buying a Yorkie puppy and found one in a store. The shop assistant told me that even after bathing the puppy, she still has a wet look (greasy) hair, which i noticed myself. Is that normal ? Could it be because of the shampoo used ? Or will that be gone with age ? (the puppy is about 5 months old)
Obviously i would not want to buy a puppy with some hair problems, so, shall i just look for another one ?
Thanks !

Mardelin · 09-05-2006, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simona

Hello,
I am new here and i have a question for all of you who already have experience with this breed.
I am interested in buying a Yorkie puppy and found one in a store. The shop assistant told me that even after bathing the puppy, she still has a wet look (greasy) hair, which i noticed myself. Is that normal ? Could it be because of the shampoo used ? Or will that be gone with age ? (the puppy is about 5 months old)
Obviously i would not want to buy a puppy with some hair problems, so, shall i just look for another one ?
Thanks !

Word of advice, don't buy a puppy from a pet store.....find a reputable breeder.

chachi · 09-05-2006, 01:38 PM

you dont want to buy a puppy from a pet store. i know they are cute and hard to resist but they come from puppymills and the puppies often have health problems. not only that you dont want to be contributing to keeping puppy mills in business. Find a local breeder and get a puppy from them

doortego · 09-05-2006, 01:40 PM

Please keep in mind that that puppy probably came from a puppy mill and if you buy it you are supporting them. You could ask where they got the puppy & tell them that you cannot purchase it unless you are allowed to see the parents and their living conditions. I personally have decided that I will not purchase anything from a store that sells pets. Unless proven otherwise, I would feel like I was contributing to the maltreatment of pets.

I have been told that reputable breeders will not sell their puppies through a pet store.

Oscar's Mummy · 09-05-2006, 01:42 PM

Don't buy from a petstore - find a reputable breeder close to you where you can see the sire and dam of the puppy, the conditions they are raised in etc. A pet store most often doesn't offer any kind of health gaurantee either whereas most breeders will offer a gaurantee of 1 or 2 years. I think even if you go visit a breeder, you'll find a big difference in the appearance of a pet store yorkie and the yorkies of a responsible breeder. I know the yorkies at my petsmart are nowhere near as nice looking as the ones I've seen at breeders.

yougetthesmiles · 09-05-2006, 02:26 PM

PLEASE do not buy a puppy from a pet store! Do your research 1st!!! A yorkie should NOT have wet hair look!
Find a breeder in your area, you will thank yourself for it!

Welcome to YT!!!!! I hope you find this site full of great info and wonderful people!! Good luck in finding your baby!!

Yorkie3 · 09-05-2006, 02:33 PM

I bet you figured out we don't want you to buy from a pet store?

There are a lot of reputable breedeers here on YorkieTalk.

Have fun looking!!!

Simona · 09-05-2006, 02:47 PM

Thanks everybody for the quick replies. Everyone seems to be quite unanimous about one thing ... which is not buying the puppy from the store...

We're living in Florida, Stuart . Is there anyone in the area who has puppies for sale ?

Thanks again.

Mardelin · 09-05-2006, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simona

Thanks everybody for the quick replies. Everyone seems to be quite unanimous about one thing ... which is not buying the puppy from the store...

We're living in Florida, Stuart . Is there anyone in the area who has puppies for sale ?

Thanks again.

Where's Stuart

Yorkie3 · 09-05-2006, 02:49 PM

Have you checked the Wanted/For Sale forum yet? Give it look....

doortego · 09-05-2006, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oscar's Mummy

Don't buy from a petstore - find a reputable breeder close to you where you can see the sire and dam of the puppy, the conditions they are raised in etc. A pet store most often doesn't offer any kind of health gaurantee either whereas most breeders will offer a gaurantee of 1 or 2 years. I think even if you go visit a breeder, you'll find a big difference in the appearance of a pet store yorkie and the yorkies of a responsible breeder. I know the yorkies at my petsmart are nowhere near as nice looking as the ones I've seen at breeders.

Your Petsmart sells Yorkies. I've never been to a Petsmart that sold dogs. They have had some rescue strays but never sold purebred pups. I hate to hear that. I guess that will mean that I can't shop at Petsmart either.

Lexi Rae · 09-06-2006, 07:02 AM

good luck in your search,, welcome

makemepretty · 09-06-2006, 10:19 AM

With her puppy coat it seemed like she always looked like she needed a bath. After trimming that off and letting her 'adult' hair come in, she's much less greasy and looks good for a long time. Puppy coats can be totally different from their grown up hair.

Sugar's Mom · 09-06-2006, 02:28 PM

ceeby's hair always looked greasy when he was a pup but now as an adult dog, he has a beautiful silky coat.

09-05-2006, 01:29 PM	#1
Simona YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 2	wet look hair Hello, I am new here and i have a question for all of you who already have experience with this breed. I am interested in buying a Yorkie puppy and found one in a store. The shop assistant told me that even after bathing the puppy, she still has a wet look (greasy) hair, which i noticed myself. Is that normal ? Could it be because of the shampoo used ? Or will that be gone with age ? (the puppy is about 5 months old) Obviously i would not want to buy a puppy with some hair problems, so, shall i just look for another one ? Thanks !

09-05-2006, 01:38 PM	#3
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	you dont want to buy a puppy from a pet store. i know they are cute and hard to resist but they come from puppymills and the puppies often have health problems. not only that you dont want to be contributing to keeping puppy mills in business. Find a local breeder and get a puppy from them __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

09-05-2006, 01:42 PM	#5
Oscar's Mummy Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,275	Don't buy from a petstore - find a reputable breeder close to you where you can see the sire and dam of the puppy, the conditions they are raised in etc. A pet store most often doesn't offer any kind of health gaurantee either whereas most breeders will offer a gaurantee of 1 or 2 years. I think even if you go visit a breeder, you'll find a big difference in the appearance of a pet store yorkie and the yorkies of a responsible breeder. I know the yorkies at my petsmart are nowhere near as nice looking as the ones I've seen at breeders. __________________ Janice, Oscar and Baby Ruth "The more people I meet, the more I love my dog."

09-05-2006, 02:33 PM	#7
Yorkie3 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,686	I bet you figured out we don't want you to buy from a pet store? There are a lot of reputable breedeers here on YorkieTalk. Have fun looking!!! __________________ Janet

09-05-2006, 02:49 PM	#10
Yorkie3 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,686	Have you checked the Wanted/For Sale forum yet? Give it look.... __________________ Janet

09-05-2006, 01:40 PM	#4
doortego Little Bit & Buttons Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: US Posts: 2,160	Please keep in mind that that puppy probably came from a puppy mill and if you buy it you are supporting them. You could ask where they got the puppy & tell them that you cannot purchase it unless you are allowed to see the parents and their living conditions. I personally have decided that I will not purchase anything from a store that sells pets. Unless proven otherwise, I would feel like I was contributing to the maltreatment of pets. I have been told that reputable breeders will not sell their puppies through a pet store.

09-05-2006, 02:26 PM	#6
yougetthesmiles BANNED FOR NOT MAILING PRODUCTS PURCHASED Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 9,295 Blog Entries: 3	PLEASE do not buy a puppy from a pet store! Do your research 1st!!! A yorkie should NOT have wet hair look! Find a breeder in your area, you will thank yourself for it! Welcome to YT!!!!! I hope you find this site full of great info and wonderful people!! Good luck in finding your baby!!

09-05-2006, 02:47 PM	#8
Simona YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 2	Thanks everybody for the quick replies. Everyone seems to be quite unanimous about one thing ... which is not buying the puppy from the store... We're living in Florida, Stuart . Is there anyone in the area who has puppies for sale ? Thanks again.

09-06-2006, 07:02 AM	#12
Lexi Rae Gina, (Lexi's Mommy) Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: LONG ISLAND,NY Posts: 10,455	good luck in your search,, welcome __________________ Gina & Lexi CLICK HERE for our Photo Album ...

09-06-2006, 10:19 AM	#13
makemepretty YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Middleville Posts: 933	With her puppy coat it seemed like she always looked like she needed a bath. After trimming that off and letting her 'adult' hair come in, she's much less greasy and looks good for a long time. Puppy coats can be totally different from their grown up hair. __________________ http://www.dogster.com/pet_page.php?j=t&i=369717

09-06-2006, 02:28 PM	#14
Sugar's Mom BANNED! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 9,248	ceeby's hair always looked greasy when he was a pup but now as an adult dog, he has a beautiful silky coat.