LUCY'S FIRST TIME OUT-FUN MATCH

I took Lucy to a fun Match on Sunday. It was her first time out. As you can see.........she is very "stressed" about the whole situation.......LOL She slept most of the time on the table.
Here she perked up a little and was watching the other dogs.
And here she was fighting me stacking on the table......lol. It's ok, it was all just for fun. We had a nice time and met and talked with some nice people. Holly

BELLY UP TO THE MILK BAR FOR ANOTHER ROUND!

Just too cute........2 of Lib's girls are "bellied up to the milk bar".........enjoy.........Holly

KEY AT THE MOHEGAN SUN SHOW

Here is Beth Faunce and her girl Starry getting ready to go into the ring. We did not bring our tables ringside so here I am smoothing down Key's coat.

The Judge is going over Key, looking at this teeth, topline and coat.
In this shot, Key and I are making our round, around the ring while the judge is checking his movement and stride. Key won Best Dog, a first place in his class.
In this picture I am competing for Best of Breed in the Yorkie class. The man behind me has the Winners bitch he is walking. Key won Best of Opposite Sex and the adult bitch won Best in Breed.

JAZZYS PUPS HAVE EYES OPEN

Jazzy's boy.......head turning gold already!

Here are Jazzy's two girls.

They are so cute with their eyes open and crawling around in the whelping box now.!

YCKC MATCH

York County Kennel Club held an AKC sanctioned Match on Sunday. We had a good turnout and the sun was at least shining. The wind was pretty brisk but we were able to hold onto the paperwork without it blowing away!!!
Key was the only Yorkie entered, so he got a first in 6-9 mo Yorkies and of course a first in breed. He took Reserve in overall puppy class so that was a thrill.......he got his first rosette!!! He is such a good boy and is so darn cute!!! We show this friday at Mohegan Sun Casino in CT. Wish me luck!!
Next weekend the Toy Dog Club is holding an inside Match in Waterboro. I am planning to debut little Lucy at that Match. She will be entered in the 3-6mo old class. I will let you know how she does. HOlly

LIB'S SLEEPING BEAUTIES

Lib's babes are one week old today.

UPDATED PIC OF TIA

I love getting updated pictures of my puppies. This particular pic is of "Tia", one of Libby's pups that was born in November 2006. She is almost a year old!!! It was taken on October 1st. She has a darling face and I know that her mom and dad just LOVE her!!! Wanted to share with you as it will give you an idea of what Lib's new pups have the potential to look like. If you search the archived photo's here on the blog, look for Emma and Toby as well, her siblings........enjoy. Holly

DO WE HAVE PUPS AVAILABLE???

I have been getting allot of emails and calls regarding the new pups. Do we have pups available? Yes we do.........TMY is accepting contracts for approval to get on the waiting list. Should these litters be spoken for, we are expecting 2 more litters, one on Thanksgiving weekend with Abbie and a litter from Ruby in early December. TMY did all of our breeding this fall to be free to show for most of next year. We probably will not be having pups again until next fall so if you think you would like one of our pups.......send me your questionnaire asap!!! Questions???? Give me a call anytime. Thanks ...........Holly

JAZZY'S PUPS 9 DAYS OLD

Here is a pic of Jazzy's puppies on Wednesday........I guess I forgot to post it!! enjoy!! they are doing well and have doubled their birth weights. Holly

B-OB/RALLY O MATCH THIS SUNDAY

The York County Kennel Club of Maine, Inc is holding an AKC sanctioned B-OB/Rally O Match this Sunday, October 28th, 2007 at the Mousam Saddle & Harness Club located on 13 Emmons Rd. Kennebunk, ME. Registration entry will be from 8 am -9:30 for Obedience and Rally and 8 am-10:30 am for Breed. Judging begins at 11:30 and 11 am respectively.

Come one call all. This function is open to the public and should be a fun time. For those of you who do not know what a Match is........it is an opportunity for show enthursiasts to show their dogs (just like a real AKC show) for fun. You can also enter young dogs that are 3 mo old for practice, where at a real show they have to be 6 mo old and they get judged just like it was a real show. It is also an opportunity for those of you who might be curious about YCKC to learn more about the Club and what they do. Experience the thrill of obedience, learn what is done in Rally, and watch the dogs in confirmation classes. TMY will be onsite. Refreshments will be available. Hope to see you there. Holly
Directions: Take exit 25 Kennebunk, turn right off the exit and go to Route 35 (bear left at the fork), go about a 1/2 mi to Ross Road take the left. Go about 1 mi to Emmons road, turn left. Mousam Saddle & Harness is on the right in 300 ft.
Visit YCKC's website for updated in: www.yorkcountykennelclub.homestead.com

PICTURES AND MORE PICTURES

Key says, "HEY, who turned out the lights???? I thought it was morning!"
I am playing with my mom.........Delia and Lucy having fun.........
Here is Abbie trying to sneak a peek at the newborns...........
Key says, " HEY........I can see now!!!"

LIB'S BEAUTIFUL PUPS

Here is a picture of Libby's family of four. They are such nice pups and just as cute as can be!!!! All are doing well and Libby too! Don't forget, you can click on the picture to get a closer look at them with their sweet faces and shiny coats.........Enjoy! Holly

EXCITING WEEK!!

This certainly has been an exciting week here at TMY!!! Jazzy with her difficult delivery and C-section and now Libby, delivering 4 days earlier than I expected!!! Whew!!!! The great part is that all are doing fabulous. Jazzys pups are growing and doing really well. Lib's pups did great through their first night and I am hopeful that things will continue in that manner.

We changed our routine a bit with the deliverys this time. Scott and I used to get on the floor and deliver then on the white blanket. Well that is fine but when the labor and delivery takes multiple hours, before you know it your back is killing you and your legs are cramped. This time when the mom's started pushing we brought them out to the counter and delivered them there. It was comical to watch Grady, Ruby and Kelsi, all who were in the livingroom with all of this going on. All 3 dogs sat at our feet looking up thru the whole thing.......as if they wanted to check out what was happening. Grady at times actually looked like he was smiling!!! Too funny. They never made a sound..........just sat there and watched.

Now moms and babies are in the office and Abbie, Delia, Key and Lucy all get to enjoy the little sqeakings of newborns!!! It is a happy time here at TMY. The miracle of birth and the cries of little baby yorkies. There is nothing like it!!!! Holly

BEAUTIFUL PUPS BORN

Here is Libby about 4 pm this afternoon ....nesting and getting ready to deliver her pups. Yorkies love to nest and will actually cover themselves with the blankets. This pic is not staged.........she did this.
Around 4:30pm Lib started pushing and delivered her first "big" girl about 5:15. She weighed in at 6 3/8oz. Soon after Lib delivered a boy 6 1/8oz. Between 6 and 7:30 she finally delivered 2 more girls weighing it at 5 1/2 and 5 1/4oz each. These pups are just darling and have the cutest faces I have seen..........all are doing well and Lib is being the perfect Mom as usual. I will keep you updated. thanks Holly

LIBBY IN PRELABOR-4 PUPS

I ended up taking Lib to see Doc Hutchings this morning. She was showing signs of labor, slight drop in her temp, panting and nesting. The x-ray showed 4 puppies and she is in pre-labor. We will be watching her closely for the next 24-48 hours and hopefully she will have an easy delivery.
Here is Lib on the white "delivery puff" that we have used for every delivery here at TMY. I know..........white!!!! Yes white.........it is superthick and comfy, and the dogs love nesting down into all those layers.........only the best for our babies here at TMY. Will keep you posted on her progress.

As for Jazzy and the babies........all are doing great!!! Holly

DANI-LYNN AND HER NEW MOM

Dani-lynn is doing great at her new home. I wanted to share a nice pic of her and her new mom, Laine with all of you. Here it is......Holly

ONE DAY OLD DARLING BABES

I had so many emails wanting to see the new pups........here they are!! One day old and they all have gained a quarter of an ounce each. All three have rich gold markings like mommy and they are just adorable.
Jazzy is being a wonderful mom and tolerating the heating pad........but panting a bit........but she obviously is very attentive and just loves her little babies. Holly

QUICK UPDATE

Jazzy and the babies all seem extremely strong and healthy today. Those little ones crawl around like no tomorrow.......they find mommy even if she is off to the side of the box for a break......<<<>>> This is good.......We all seem more rested today and looking forward to a happy day here at TMY. Holly

VAL & BABYBEAR-HIS STORY ON "AAI"

This email was sent to me recently from Val, a Mainer with a Yorkie with special needs. After reading her story and responding to her, I felt that this information has great value and every one should have a chance to read it. With her permission, here it is:

I have a 3 year old Yorkie that is a special needs pup. I try and do a lot of research on Yorkies due to the things I have gone through with my little guy Babybear. Babybear broke his neck a little over a year ago. At this time he is still not able to walk, but we work on that every day. I do everything for him, his water therapy, Physical therapy and massage therapy. He even goes for acupuncture. He is my special little guy.
He was born with a congenital defect in his neck called Atlantoaxial Instability (AAI for short) not many vets pick up on this defect. Unfortunately I have found a few Yorkie pup owners that have had the same problem, but luckily they have been diagnosed before the neck broke. I guess what my question is have you seen or heard of this congenital defect? I have written to other breeders and never get a response back from them. So it makes me wonder if they really do all the research.
I someday would love to buy another Yorkie. At this point I am not sure if I want a pup or a special needs Yorkie that someone didn't want. My heart really goes out to these little guys and they just melt my heart.
I was very stupid when I got Babybear I looked and looked for a yorkie pup and found one lady near me that had one. She said it had worms and that she would take 50.00 off if I took it before it was wormed. I wouldn't think of it. So I did the next stupidest thing and went to a pet shop fell in love and bought my Babybear.
I look at it this way. He is the love of my life so I guess it wasn't stupid. And also if someone else had him right now they would most likely of put him to sleep. Well actually he probably would not be alive anyway. The only reason he is here now is because my husband gave him mouth to mouth all the way to the vets the day he jumped off my lap and broke his neck. His tongue was completely blue and he had lost all his urine and stool all over my hubby. That day at the vets they did everything for Babybear. X-rays, blood work, etc. They told us he had liver shunts. The X-rays did not show any broken neck. Well we were told to take him to the ER for the weekend because they did not think he would make it through.
I stayed up with him for 4 days straight. Monday morning I called a new ER in Brentwood NH and took him right in. The vet on duty(owner of the hospital) asked for Babybear's X-rays. Well with lack of sleep I forgot to get anything like that from my vet. So the ER vet asked if he could do more because he did not believe Babybear had liver shunts but he had AAI. His words a very bad broken neck. Babybear was paralyzed could not move his legs at all.. ER vet came back to tell me that Babybear's neck was so bad he was internally decapitated. Wanted to know how I had kept him alive at home since Saturday. I told him plenty of TLC. He told me he could do surgery on Babybear because neurologically Babybear was fine. He gave Babybear a 85 to 90% chance of walking again. He told me the price of surgery. Man, didn't know if I could raise that kind of money. Well, they want at least half up front. I didn't have that. Surgery was $3700.00. I asked if I could take him home with me and see if we could raise the money. He said yes but to continue doing what I had been doing. I told him I sure would.
Well, we got the money together and I brought him back on Tuesday they did surgery on Wed. That was August 2 of last year. Babybear can stand he walks a little 1 to 1 and a half steps he crosses his front paws so he trips. He has two carts hate them both. Like I said before I do all his therapies. This is why hubby is so scared of getting another Yorkie and this is why I said if someone else would have bought him that day he would not be alive.
Babybear is my life and my husbands life. He is never left alone. If we need to go someplace where we can not take him we hire my son or my daughter(adults) to baby sit him. He is more spoiled then my children were and they will tell you so.
Babybear and I are hoping to get the word out on furbabies with AAI (Atlantoaxial Instability). We hope you will share our story.
You can also check out my myspace page that is the second link on here.congenitaldogs : Hereditary /congenital diseases in dogshttp://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=182769093 groups.myspace.com/mightypupshttp://www.dogster.com/dogs/136060

EMMA UPDATE

It's been a long time since we have had an Emma May update. Emma is owned by my friend Judy and co-owned by TMY. She will be a future mom for TMY and we are both excited about that day! Emma is the daughter of Libby and Grady and is about 10 months old in these pictures. She has a beautiful silk coat and is the queen of Dexter.
Emma sings along to a few songs. Here she is making her singing debut...........how cute is that!!! Enjoy and thanks Jude for pics. Holly

KEY IN PA

We had a great time and trip in PA. Key placed 2nd both Sat and Sun in his class. The Judge the first day told me he was a beautiful pup but since his head has not cleared (meaning it is not tan or gold yet) he placed the other pup over him. He does really well and I am proud of him. Our next show is not until November 2nd in CT. Will keep you all posted with his show progress. Holly

JAZZY'S X-RAY

Forgetful me, I forgot my camera Thursday when I took Jaz up for her x-ray. I guess I was trying to think of everything to pack for the show and with working I just didn't think of it. However, Jazzy's x-ray showed 4 little babies and a possible 5th. One shot looked like there could be one placed high but she had a tummy full of food so it was hard to tell.
We will plan on 4 and if there are 5............surprize on us.
She is doing well eating and being her lovable self. We will get final preparations ready today as she could deliver anytime. Holly

ALIQUIPPA PA SHOW THIS WEEKEND

Key and I are headed for Aliquippa PA tomorrow!! We are going to show out there on Sat. and Sunday. We will be back early afternoon on Monday to prepare for Jazzys birth. Wish us luck. Xray today on Jazzy. I will let you all know how many! Holly

DENALI & NEW FAMILY

Taylor's Captivating JS Denali has gone to a new home. This lovely couple from CT wanted one of the best and I wanted the "best" home for her. Ali is being held by her new dad Ralph, and below is her new mom and Charlie, her soon to be new best friend. It was a difficult decision for me to part with my little girl. If all of you remember, I showed Ali in September and she was my first choice to keep out of Jazzy and Grady however, her coat color was not changing to blue. As TMY works deligently to improve and standardize our breeding and show program, these difficult decisions will have to be made. I know in my heart that Ali will get the "BEST" home she could have with this couple and there is no doubt in my mind that she will adjust well. I am so happy they found me...................but I do miss her!! Holly

TOBY & ROSIE - HERO'S ALERTED OWNER

It was just a typical day. Chuck was off to work and Norma was home with the "kids". Norma put a pot on the stove with some oil in it to prepare some soup. She turned up the heat and then the phone rang. She answered it and it was their daughter out in California so she went to the sunporch to have a chat..........totally forgetting about the oil heating in the pot.
Before long, Toby and Rosie were barking hysterically at Norma. They would not let up so she went to see what was happening. There she found the pot on the stove in flames. She was able to remove it and contain it with no damage done except to the pot. How fortunate both Toby and Rosie alerted her to the issue. They are little hero's and so wonderful to have done so!!! What could have been a total disaster and terrible loss turned out ok due to their insistance and alertness that something was wrong. Kudos to Toby and Rosie..........both Yorkies from TMY and they saved the day!!!!! Thanks so much for this wonderful story! Holly

DD IN FASHION!!

One of my prospective parents has been sewing up a storm, and her model is DD. DD is her friends' yorkie. Look how absolutely cute this plaid jacket is.....and the funny thing is DD does not mind at all. So cute!!

KOENIG TESTIMONIAL

My husband and I got Oliver, one of Delia's pups born in June. We brought him home a month ago and are having so much fun with him!
I am a long-time Yorkie mom and fell in love with the breed a long time ago. Ollie is my third Yorkie baby and I can't say enough good things about Holly and her pups.
I haven't lived in this area very long, so when my other Yorkie passed away in February, I didn't know any breeders around here. I took a few months to do research. There are a lot of puppy mills and brokers in the Northeast and I wanted to make sure that I didn't unwittingly do business with one of them.
I found Holly's blog on the internet and was impressed with her knowledge of the breed and that she was using the forum to educate people about Yorkies, not just trying to sell puppies. She is a wealth of information (don't hesitate to ask her questions because she'll take the time to answer all of them!). Holly truly cares about her dogs and pups, and does everything she can to give them a healthy start in life!
After I brought Ollie home, I took him to my vet to get checked out. My vet said he was one of the healthiest puppies he's ever seen -- strong heart (no murmurs), lungs, etc. All of his papers were in order and shots current when we picked him up. I was very impressed with the cleanliness of where the pups live and that they are there in the home, as part of the family.
Ollie is a very friendly pup! He was a little timid when we first brought him home (we have three other animals, so there was a lot to get used to all at once at his new home!). But he quickly fit in and loves to play with our other dog and cats.
The most important thing with their socialization is to bring them places when they're young so that they get accustomed to other people and animals. I waited a couple of weeks to let him get used to us and his new home, then started bringing him out and about with us. He no longer cries in the travel carrier and enjoys riding in the car. He doesn't bark at people. He's just an all-around, friendly little guy!
He's also super smart. My husband taught him to sit the first day and he's learned to stay (for the most part! Sometimes he's too excited to stay, but he is still a pup!) Ollie has a few accidents every now and then, but mostly goes on the pee-pad in his box or outside when we walk him. Yorkies have a reputation as being hard to housetrain, but they aren't really. It's just like with any other dog -- you have to be patient and consistent.
A Yorkie baby will absolutely steal your heart! They are very loyal, loving little dogs that love to snuggle! They require a little more attention, as far as their safety goes, because they are tiny little dogs. But they pay you back many times over with love.
As I said, this is my third Yorkie, and getting my pup from Holly is by far the best experience I have had with a breeder.
Erin Koenig & Oliver

UPDATE ON OTIS

This is an update on "Ottie". He is the son of Ruby and Grady and was born in April 2007. Ottie lives in New Hampshire with his family. He has little girls to play with and from what I understand he just loves them!! This family climbs mountains, hikes, camps and plays and Otis goes everywhere with them. He is a lucky boy for sure! Enjoy! Holly

TWO PLUS WEEKS TO GO

16 days to go........poor little Jazzy has the biggest BOODA belly going on. Everytime I look at her she gives me the "look.........I can't believe I ate the whole thing"................ but in this case she didn't eat anything........LOL.
In all seriousness, we are anticipating a big litter again. I think she is larger now than she was when she delivered last time with 5 pups. The worry is that she will have another litter as large or larger...........and the pups will be very tiny. The smaller they are the chance that they will not survive. We are going for an xray next Thursday the 4th, and will give you all an update then. Keep Jaz in your thoughts and prayers. We appreciate it more than you know! Holly

BREEDING WITH ABBIE

We have had a successful breeding with Abbie so if she has a pregnancy, her pups will be due on the tail end of Thanksgiving weekend...........HOW EXCITING!!!!!!!!!!! We are going to be sooooo busy!!! HOlly

KEY'S DEBUT IN GOSHEN

Key did very well in Goshen this weekend. We placed 2nd both days in our 6-9 mo old puppy class. I was told that if he had showed more confidence and held his tail up that we probably would have gotten a first, but that is ok. It is overwhelming for these little dogs their first time out and he was a bit timid but by the 2nd day he did much better. We will be training at class and I am going to take him to public places more to work with him. Overall we had a great time.
I have to tell you a funny story though. Sunday morning I got up to get ready. I went to the car and the battery was dead. The ref. in my room was not working so I kept my cooler plugged in,in the car and did not use the auxillary plug so boom.......no battery. AAA came out and gave me a boost and all was well. I then went to the room to get into my show clothes and pulled out a new pair of Leggs pantyhose, pulled them on only to learn the toe on the right leg had not been sewn up.........my luck!!!! I pulled the foot part down, balled it up and stuck it under my toes and shoved my shoe on, hoping that in the ring it didn't ride up around my ankle.................it didn't but it just goes to show you..............don't sweat the small stuff............we still did fine !!!!! LOL. I alao had the opportunity to network with some very seasoned show breeders and show people.................it was a great weekend for sure!!! Holly

MAX AND JASPER CONEHEADS

This updated picture of Max (left) and Jasper (right) came in from Justine. They both live in MA now. They just had their neuter surgery and had the cones on so they would not bother each other. These pups are out of Abbie, born in March 2007. They both weigh in the 4 lb range. This pic is just too funny but are they not adorable???
We all work very hard to stay in touch and I love receiving updated pictures. Holly

TOUGH TO BE A PUP

"It's tough to be a pup", sent to me from Erin. This is Oliver, one of Delia's boys taken at his new home. So darn cute!!!! Enjoy.........Holly

DO YOU WANT TO SHOW YOUR DOG?

As most of you know, showing your dog is allot of work, time consuming and sometimes expensive. The ultimate is confirmation when the dog is judged compared to the standard. In this case, The Yorkshire Terrier Standard set forth by the AKC. You can obtain this standard by going to the Akc website. www.akc.com Every purebred dog has a standard as you will see. Dogs shown in confirmation cannot be spayed or neutered.
Confirmation is NOT the only venue at a show. There are many other classes that you can show your dog in. There is Rally, Obedience, and Agility groups. Your dog can be spayed or neutered to compete in these classes. There are a few Clubs and training programs here in Maine that specialize in these areas. There are also classes where you can good a certificate in achievement for your dog/pup as a Good Canine Citizen. The dog can become a "therapy dog" etc. Check out some of these options. It is a great area to explore and it gives you the ultimate one on one time with your dog/puppy. If you don't know where to start, send me an email and I can give you some reference people to talk to. Have a great day!!!Holly

CARMOLLI TESTIMONIAL

September 15, 2007
Dear Holly,
In light of all the negative press about internet breeders being puppie mills, I wanted to express my satisfaction with Taylor Made Yorkies. Feel free to use my input in any way you choose.
1. I was invited to attend your “Yorkie Reunion” where I had an opportunity to speak with people who had purchased your puppies and to see the older dogs.2. I saw your kennel and the home where you raise your puppies and was impressed with its cleanliness and the fact that the dogs are not kept in cages but roam around the house, deck and yard like the puppy pets that they are.3. I appreciate the care with which you selected a puppy for me to adopt and the fact that you are always available to answer questions and offer advice.
I had looked for a long time to find a breeder in Maine and without a doubt you have met all that I would expect of a reputable breeder.
Little Brie is everything that I had hoped for in a Yorkie puppy. I will be happy to recommend Taylor Made Yorkies to all who will listen!
Pat Carmolli

BELLY BANDS/REUSABLE PIDDLE PADS

I have been sewing up a storm making satin belly bands and reusable piddle pads. What are belly bands used for.......... Show yorkies wear belly bands when they are traveling and in hotel rooms. Male dogs have a tendency to want to "mark their territory".........so the belly band with pad fools them and they don't ruin the room or piddle on things they should not. How can you use them? Taking your pup for a ride, visiting a friend or relative and worried about them piddling on the floor or carpet.........this is the perfect solution. Satin does not chafe and it also protects their coat. I eventually will be making some from other fabrics but this is a start. Neat huh??? These bands sell for $8.00 plus 5% sales tax. Shipping is not included.
I am in the testing mode on the reusable piddle pads. I will let you know how they do in the wash and how they hold up! HOlly

NEW PRODUCTS!

TMY is now a distributor of "Odor Gone" a very powerful but safe product. It literally eliminates odors..........it does NOT cover them up. This product is all natural and environmentally friendly and best of all SAFE.
...............what about those wet and rainy days and your doggie smells like dog?........and now your couch does too
...............what about that doggie bed that just won't fit in the washer????
...............you stored away a box with clothing and jackets...........oops it smells musty?
..............OH NO!!! Rover got sprayed by a skunk!!
..............your pup piddled on your carpet.......and they keep doing it on that one spot.......
.............smoke smells??? dirty sneaker/shoe odors??? It works every time!!!
Many many uses, and worth every penny. TMY has currently 11 dogs in our house and believe me I have used every product on the market and nothing has really worked until now!!
Odor Gone comes in 4 oz, 16oz, quarts and gallons.If you are interested.........email me and I will give you more information. Soon I will have a page with all of our new products and items! Holly

I FOUND TMY!!

The house is very quiet
I want to find a friend,
I've researched all the breeds
and the Yorkie draws me in.

I searched the web and papers
To see what I could find,
and to my pleasure and glee,
I found TMY!

All the puppies and dogs
are just so very sweet,
I can not wait to visit
to give them them all a treat.

I sent the email and paperwork
I phoned and talked with Holly,
I've been placed on the waiting list,
I know I have found a puppy.

The day has finally come
I will get showered in little kisses
My very own little yorkie
I know what I have been missing.

Wonderful Taylor Made Yorkies
Is not like any of the rest,
If you want a new baby yorkie,
Then go to the very BEST!

Every thing you will need,
and a wonderful mentor who cares,
Yes!!! Taylor Made Yorkies
Will always be there!!

-name withheld per request_

ARCHIVED ENTRIES

If this is your first time on TMY's blog.........look to your right.........there are lots of archived entries, pictures and information regarding raising a yorkie. Just click on the month and there you go.........lots of bedtime reading. Enjoy! Holly

WHAT'S NEW??

What's new ??? I had to think about this question a bit. Things are happening so very fast and it is difficult to think about where does the time goes! It just seems like it was just the other day that we were planning for our very first puppies here at TMY. We still have all of our original girls and of course Grady.
Libby will be having her 3rd litter of pups next month. Jazzy her 2nd. Abbie is in season now so if we have a successful breeding this will be her 2nd litter as well.
Kelsi, my 10 year old is still doing wonderful. After having surgery this year for pyrometria she bounced back and is just as crazy as ever to chase and retrieve the ball.
Ruby has not come back into season yet but is due in the next month or two. Delia is on sabbitical for the next year since she had the C-section in June.
Allie, Jazzys daughter was shown in Union over the labor day weekend and is such a sweet girl. We will wait for future showing to see what her coat does.
Grady is still the king of this castle. He is the best boy and is so very good to put up with all these girls.
Key, Abbie's boy is getting prepared to make his debut in the show ring in 2 weeks. Wow....6 months old on the 18th of this month. Little Lucy, Delia's daughter is just a spit fire..........and always getting into mischief...........whew!!!!!!!!!! Did I touch on each of them? LOL.
TMY is preparing to make a trip out to Michigan to pick up a new little boy as soon as he is ready. I will keep you posted as to when that will happen. We are purchasing a show quality male for show and breeding................and maybe another girl........but don't tell my husband!!! I will be flying out when one is available. ((I can't wait!) I also will be visiting with my wonderful mentor and friend Gert while there. She has helped me so very much with my program and my yorkies. Everyone should have a mentor like her!!!!
I have Key entered in a show in Goshen, CT on the 22nd and then in Aliquippa, PA on Oct. 6th and 7th. We then will take a break while we are waiting for puppies to arrive, and then Key and I will be going to Mohegan Sun Casino in CT for a show on November 2nd. Why am I showing?? Anyone can be a breeder if they have a dog with that is not spayed, but here at TMY, we try very hard to be different than the typical "breeder". We love ALL of our dogs and are working toward improving our program, showing that we are breeding within the standard, promoting our lines and most of all making sure we are here for you and that we find the very best homes for our puppies! Please don't hesitate to call or write me at anytime. If I can help you with questions I certainly will. We CARE!!!! Have a great day.........Holly

INQUIRIES ON PUPPIES

Hello everyone. We have been receiving lots of inquiries on puppies and I just wanted to put a reminder on here for those of you who just found us. TMY ONLY sells to APPPROVED homes. Our pups are considered family. Essentially when you purchase one of our pups, WE become family to you!!!! Just ask any of our previous mom's and dad's!!! NO, we are not a puppy mill and we do not broker dogs.

Our pups live in our home with us, we are a show home and we LOVE our dogs. The most important thing in our minds is to be SURE we find the BEST homes for our babies.

To become an approved home you MUST print off the contract for deposit and questionnaire and send it to us. I also require that we talk on the phone. Hopefully from this information I can make a good decision as to whether or not we sell to you.

TMY sells all pups as spay/neuter only. Occasionally we will have a show quality pup that we would like to sell to a show home only. In that case we would require a different contract be set up. TMY also prides ourselves in NOT being the typical "breeder". We do not breed every season. Our girls go on sabbitcal as needed. We also have a Yorkie Family Reunion every year when we have a big bar-b-cue and all the pups come home to visit. I try deligently to stay in touch with everyone for updates and pictures. We are also here for you 24/7 for questions, concerns or just to say hello.

If this is the type of relationship you would like.........then give us a call. Thank you so much for considering Taylor Made Yorkies. Holly

TAYLOR'S MILLION DOLLAR KIOSCK

Key will be making his show debut at the end of this month in Goshen Ct. I will keep all of you posted on how he does. Holly

TAYLOR'S SAN JACINTO LUCY

Hello everyone.........my name is Lucy. My mom is Delia and my dad, Grady. Here I am with my daddy outside. My other mom Holly tells me that I am coming into myself and will hopefully be able to show after I turn 6 months old. I am an outgoing girl.
I just started being able to go outside with all the big dogs and I mastered the steps my very first day. I love to pose as you can see. "I'm practicing stacking on my own".
I have a sweet little face as you all can see. All my brothers have gone home to their new homes but I get to stay at TMY. Such a good life I have!!! I love it here. They named me Taylor's San Jacinto Lucy because I was born on my other dad's stepmom's birthday and they live in San Jacinto California. Someday I might go out there to visit them. Enjoy............Lucy and Holly

REMINDER-HAWKS

I was asked to remind all of you to keep your pups on a leash when outside as just the other day a hawk flew down again and perched, waiting for his puppy lunch......... I believe they think they are bunnies. Don't leave your pup outside or unattended!!!