The woman is selling him because she is pregnant and moving and it's too much for her. She's had him from a puppy and he seems VERY happy. Big personality, little body. She did get him from a pet store but has the paperwork with the lineage.
My two concerns, he has not been neutered and in the middle of each eye it looked like he had something in his eye. I thought it was gunk or maybe fuzz, but I looked closer and it's almost a grey spot, not fully cloudy. He doesn't seem blind or affected by it and like I said he is very happy and an outgoing dog.
We have another dog at home who is a neutered male wheaten terrier, so I'm concerned about bringing in another dog who is so small. Especially if this dog becomes sick.
I'm going to call my vet as well, but I've been looking online and can't seem to find anything that looks like it.
2007-10-01 03:16:12 · 8 answers · asked by cceber 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Thanks to everyone for their advice. It doesn't look like cataracts (yet) but I was worried about diabetes or something that could prove serious down the road. I'm not basing my purchase on "looks", I love the yorkie breed and think the size is good for our home and the personality is good (as mentioned) to stand up to our other dog. So now I'm torn because even a dog with problems needs love too. However a sick dog will not be able to keep up with my wheaten.
I'm going to ask her if she'll let me take him for a trial and get checked by my vet first.
2007-10-01 05:08:46 · update #1
I use to breed Yorkies and IF there is a Grey spot, that is the 1st sign of a cataract forming and or the start of blindness. The dog may also have a form of diabetes.
Also were the baby hasn't been neutered, he will MARK his territory. It is for sure! That should have been done when he was around 5 to 6 months old when the testicles dropped which is around that time.
Don't worry about the tiny size. A yorkie is very dominate and will stand up for themselves. They may be small, but will fight for their rights! It will take time for them to get use to each other. I suggest you get them use to each other. Make sure you are in the room with them at all times. Show them both it is OK so they will be friends.
Ask the person that has the yorkie when the last Vet visit was and if his eyes have ever been tested for glaucoma, cataracts. But that is what it sounds like. My Yorkie lived to be almost 13 years old. He got into cat food, developed pancreatic. Their bodies are very delicate. So make sure he can't get into any kitty foods. It has a high ash content and will kill them. Good luck with him if you get him and get him neutered ASAP.
2007-10-01 03:28:10 · answer #1 · answered by gone 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-07-25 18:46:47 · answer #2 · answered by Janine 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think she is "buying based on appearance"....the dog has signs something that could potentially be a health issue. Maybe cataracts, maybe something that could possibly effect her current dog. Until he is seen by a professional, she doesn't know. To suggest she go to the vet with the dog for a clean bill of health, or to at LEAST know what she is buying, before bringing him home, is excellent advice.
We want to be "informed consumers" do we not? To know what health issues come along in this package is just as important as knowing what behavioral issues are present.
It sounds to me like she is more concerned with the dog's well being, health, and happiness. Not his "looks".
2007-10-01 03:50:38 · answer #3 · answered by Almost Home 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It really does sound like cataracts, but vet check before purchase, and remember, in that year, the dog has learned most of his habits. . . Some you will be able to change, some you cannot.
It does not make a difference, usually, but it is a fact.
Love my yorkie. . . .
2007-10-01 03:26:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You- or this other dog's owner- should take the Yorkie to the vet. So far he might not seem blind, but I'm not easy about those grey spots you describe. And unless you're going to breed him, he should be neutered.
I don't THINK he's contagious- but better safe than sorry.
Good luck!
2007-10-01 03:25:13 · answer #5 · answered by Tigger 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If the CKC is Continental KC (pretend valueless registry), then i could pay no longer something for a outdoor breeder canines with a questionable pedigree. in case you value something, it could be for the cost of photos & worming for the puppy and not extra then $50. so a methods as how a lot for the mummy? $50 using fact which you will might desire to spay her.
2016-10-20 11:32:37 · answer #6 · answered by dyett 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly if you are buying a dog based on its physical appearance, should be buying a dog? Dog lovers get dogs based on a "connection". If it is a concern the dog may go blind then don't get him...but the blind dogs need loving too:)
2007-10-01 03:33:16 · answer #7 · answered by Jaimee 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Google "cataracts" and see if that's what it looks like.
2007-10-01 03:20:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋