Issues with the Yorkie I put a deposit on..

[kt_luvs_kitties]

So, I wont delve completely into the whole story about my new baby yorkie, but I am starting to get a really bad feeling about the situation, and whether the breeder has decided to keep her... She is tiny, like
10 ounces at almost 12 weeks tiny. The breeder sells her tiniest ones for twice as much. She did not know she was going to be this tiny when I put her on hold. ANYWAYS, If I do not get her, or get to atleast see her by Sunday, then I was thinking about maybe adopting a new girl. I know there are not any compatible yorkies anywhere near me at rescues, but I did find Yaki....
http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/dis...petid=11364855

And needless to say, I put in an application on her. She is adorable and needs a home. I like that she is a rescue and came from a puppy mill. It would help spread the word, and would help me get over losing my baby if the breeder backs out on me... Which I would not put past her lately

What do you think?

[k9krazee]

I think any place that wants to sell the "tiny ones for twice as much" should be steered away from. I, personally, wouldn't ever go to that so-called "breeder".

[kt_luvs_kitties]

PLEASE believe me when I say, " She was perfect.... UNTIL the money was handed over".

She NEVER answers my calls. She is always too busy for me to stop by. I researched over a year, she does testing on her dogs, only breeds once a year. Has a waiting list... Dogs and pups are well vetted and kept in great conditions. It is not her dogs that I worry about, its her business side that I worry about.

She just does not know how to do business, if she treats people that way.

[Scooter's Mom]

Will she give your deposit back?

[kt_luvs_kitties]

She did offer it back, but I told her that I would wait for the puppy. I want to see her again before a decision is made. I have not seen her since she was 2 weeks old. I already feel as though she is mine, but then again, I feel like she does not want me to have her so she can either keep her or resell her. I dont know what to do. But now I feel a little regret, and alot desperate.

[shais_mom]

what a cutie!
I think you would feel much better about rescuing this baby on petfinder, (and possibly her sister too! )
I just hope the crazy woman gives you your deposit back.
If not I'd contact the Better Business Bureau. I can't imagine a dog under a pound! wow

[Pam]

what a cutie!
I think you would feel much better about rescuing this baby on petfinder, (and possibly her sister too! )
I just hope the crazy woman gives you your deposit back.
If not I'd contact the Better Business Bureau. I can't imagine a dog under a pound! wow

I've sort of got to agree with Staci on this one. I the cutie on Petfinder. Regarding "tiny" dogs..... I was in the vet's waiting room one day and there was a precious little "teacup" poodle there. I got talking to the owner (no surprise there) and asked about the splint on one of her front legs. The owner told me that she broke that leg just by sliding across the floor and bumping into a chair. She had previously broken the other one as well. The woman told me that dogs that small have bones like toothpicks. This might be a thought worth considering. Good luck whatever happens! I look forward to seeing ANY new addition!

[Taz_Zoee]

Katie, I'd probably go with the puppy on petfinder. This breeder sounds shady and you shouldn't get involved. I just hope she'll give you the deposit back. But if she isn't responding or answering calls.......
I know you had your heart set on the yorkie, but this other pup needs a home worse than the yorkie. And it's just as cute!
Good luck with whatever happens.

[moosmom]

Katie,

I think backyard breeders are scumbag greedy $#%^& along with seedy ambulance chasers and car salesmen.

I hope your application is approved!!

[boomersooner]

I just think Yorkies are supposed to be a certain size, and breeders who purposely breed them to be smaller and smaller are just producing poor weak animals who do break bones easily and are prone to a lot of other illnesses and injuries......I had a standard dachshund when I was a kid....pretty big...then came the miniature dachshund...a little smaller but still fine...A lady I knew had a miniature toy dachshund....I had never heard of that before...he was sooooooo small..even has an adult, he was like the size of a rat, I was always afraid I would step on him....I think you would be better served to get the rescue yorkies....everyone in the long run will be better off...

[pitc9]

I think any place that wants to sell the "tiny ones for twice as much" should be steered away from. I, personally, wouldn't ever go to that so-called "breeder".

I agree 100%!
If you can get your money back from her I would run, not walk away from that breeder!

The cutie pie on petfinder is adorable!
It's always rewarding to adopt and rescue!

[Freedom]

I think my siggy says all you need to know about my thoughts on rescue.

You'll need to read up on the Japanese Chin a bit, if the petfinder doggie comes home to you!

[Ginger's Mom]

I LOVE Japanese Chins. I do think Sandy had very good advice to you though on reading up on the breed before you get one. Two things come to mind, first I think that Chins are quite a bit bigger than Joey or the Yorkie you were looking into (like 16 pounds), and although they are an affectionate breed they can be quite stand-offish. And although Japanese chin do not have the bulging eyes that some Asian dogs have, I would still be careful with the kitties. She is adorable. Good luck.

[jennielynn1970]

Omg... the absolutely angelic face on little Yaki!! My heart is in a puddle on the floor. The poor little girl was in a puppy mill?! I just don't understand how people run those things.

I say, get your money back from the business woman with bad business sense, give her a handbook on how to deal with customers while you're at it, and then get Yaki!!

[kt_luvs_kitties]

If I dont get Yaki OR my yorkie then I think I will keep looking into yorkies, since I have wanted one for 10 years. I did not know Chins get that large, I thought maybe 10 pounds and under, since the two I met were TINY! I would not feel comfortable with a larger dog with my kitties OR Joey. He is 2 pounds so I wanted a small dog with him, so he could play. I really wanted a yorkie that was about 4-6 pounds. I dont know what to do yet.

Ps- Not taking up for her, but I dont think she purposely breeds them to be small, I believe she is just the runt. And with all the tcup crap going around, and the HIGH demand for smaller ones, she saw more $$$. Back in the day, the runt was MUCH cheaper, not twice as much.