JAZZY INCHING ALONG TO HER DUE DATE

Jazzy is inching along to her due date which is around the 18th of this month. She has a huge buda belly going on, has trouble manipulating stairs already and has an appetite to boot!!! We have scheduled her for her x-ray next week. I will try to remember to bring my camera so you can see the babies............In the meantime you will have to just check out her belly!

PASSED WITH FLYING COLORS

Taylor Made Yorkies just had our annual Town of Arundel inspection and we "passed with flying colors". We had no deficencies in anything from cleanliness to paperwork. The inspector just loved the dogs and of course they all had to show off and try to kiss him silly. We are so proud of what we do for our dogs and what we do for you!!! Stay in touch and give me updates........holly

MORE TY

TY-TY

"I am just so darn cute I had to pose. "Ty-Ty as I call him, is our new future show potential little boy. He is a doll and just soooooooooooo photogenic. He listens, is attentive and just loves to show off. Ty is from Mystic Yorkies thanks to my beautiful friend Leslie. We are going to make her proud!!!!!!!!

OUR DARLING WINDY

Our newest addition, 8 month old Windy. She is just the sweetest girl and we just love her. Welcome to TMY Windy!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY-2 YEARS OLD

A very HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Anya, Allie, Jessie., and Lola. Lots of puppy kisses and hugs sent your way from TMY!!!!!!!!!!!!

NUVET VITAMINS

I finally had a chance to call my rep about the NuVet vitamins. I know some of you had your puppies refusing to eat them after purchasing a new bottle late last summer. They were aware of the problem and they only said they wished you and I had called them and they would have replaced them. For those of you who still have them on your shelf, uncap the bottle and let it sit for week and then try them again or call and send them back. There was nothing wrong with them but it was something about one of the ingredients, specifically the chicken livers that created a bitter taste. Guess the birds ate sour grapes or something.......LOL. just kidding. It had to do with not having enough water. Anyways, I left the cover off and my dogs are eating them fine now, and I just ordered a new batch as I need them.
NuVet vitamins are all natural and human grade and not heat treated. We swear by them at TMY and will continue to make it part of our contract. Please dont give up on them........for the health of your dog. If you have any questions feel free to contact me. For those folks out there that might like to try them........use breeder referral number: 30388............Holly

DRY SKIN SEASON

Not only is it dry skin season for us but also for your dogs. Heating your home with wood, hot air, etc. will dry out their skin at this time of year. Here are some things you can do to help combat the itchy dry skin of winter for your dog.
1. Use a really good moisturizing shampoo and conditioner such as Pet Silk.
2. Be sure you are feeding a really good dog food such as Royal Canin Yorkshire Terrier.
3. Suppliment with salmon oil for dogs or you can buy AllerG3 Liquid from your vet. It is a combination of Omega 3 fatty acids for dogs and it works great.
4. Try bathing every other week with brushing and combing daily to stimulate the natural oils to be produced.
In the meantime, stay warm and have fun this winter............dont forget to bundle up and that means your yorkie too!!!!!!!!!!

THOUGHTS AND THANK YOU

Recently I was very upset again because I found out that someone was telling bad tales about TMY. Most things were lies, but they also used tidbits of the truth and twisted them to be horrible.
Every time this happens I dont understand it, but the more time goes on and the more I think about it.........I have to say thank you. The reason for this is that just over the last 2 weeks I have received several calls from folks seeking a reputable breeder to purchase a yorkie. They have reinforced that my website is what drew them to me.........my articles, my blog, my pictures and the way I handle my emails and writings. They selected me because they felt from what they could see........is that I am a breeder who cares and loves my dogs. More than that, I care about each and every one of you who have used me as a resource or who bought one of my pups. Thank you so much for helping me set TMY apart from others, light the fire under those who have misjudged us and for just being there for support for ME when I needed it most. I love you all!!! TMY will continue to do what we do best.............care!!!!!!!!!!!!

LUCY GOOSEY

Lucy Goosey we call her.......Lucy used to show with me but I cut her back so she could enjoy life........such a sweetie, daughter of Delia and Grady. She will be bred in 2009 for the first time.

FALLON

Fallon turned a year old December 5th. She is the daughter of Ruby and Grady and such a nice girl.

PICS OF INDY AND MERCEDES

Indy is turning into quite the handsome little man. He has a beautiful coat and is smart as a little whip. He is the son of Abbie and Sutton.









Miss Mercedes, "Sadie" as we call her is growing like a little weed. She is very showy and attentive. Just a darling pup. I cant wait to work with her more for the ring. She has nice golds and is a crowd pleaser. Sadie is the daughter of Delia and Sutton

NEW PIC OF SIERRA

SUCH A PRETTY PRETTY GIRL

EMMA PICS FROM JUDY

THE SNUGGLE BUNNY








MISS QUEEN EMMA

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2009!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!! First off I want to say thank you. Thank you for reading my Blog, commenting and for all the wonderful support you have given us in 2008. Without you, TMY would not be where it is and I probably would not be a sane person at this point....LOL. 2008 was a wonderful year and we were blessed over and over. Although it came with some sadness as well, life's lessons have to be learned.
In 2008 TMY added several wonderful new moms and dads to our family , we had a great Yorkie Family reunion, we achieved our first championship with Sutton and again, TMY produced beautiful, quality, healthy puppies. It also came with the loss of 2 newborns, Jazzy and Delia's little ones and our most tragic loss of our beloved Taryn. But we all have to learn from our mistakes and life does go on. They will forever be held in our memories.
For us, we see 2009 as a new year of change, hope and love. The economy is bad right now, oil prices went to a new high, but now has dropped to within reason and now the election of the first US black president. What evolution and historic things happening around us! We hope and pray that all of you have the most healthy and wonderful new year in 2009. We also want to see each and every one of you in the coming new year. Can you add it to your goals for the year? We hope so!! Many blessings and thoughts of good will. Holly

SADIE-PLEASE EMAIL ME

Will commenter Sadie please email me. You wrote me on having a blue puppy. I would like to chat with you. please email at hollyrn@roadrunner.com

JAZZY AND SUTTON

Jazzy and Sutton spending a lazy Sunday hanging out with us. Jazzy is expecting Sutton's babies in February. I think we will have some really cute ones!!!!!!!!!!

INDY HANGING OUT WATCHING THE PATS

Indy joined us in the living room today to watch the Patriots game. He is just a doll.

GEORDIE IS HOME FOR A VISIT

We had an extra special xmas as we had Geordie home with us for xmas. He is just a doll and I do believe he has enjoyed playing with all the puppies and with us.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM MUSHU

Mushu sends happy holidays to all. He is the son of Delia and Sutton born in July 2008.

POOPED OUT AFTER THE FESTIVITIES

This picture is priceless...........our very own Toby with his dad after they finished their x-mas dinner........

HEARTFELT STORY.......PLEASE READ

I found your website tonight while looking for Yorkie Breeders in Maine. I live in Buxton and I had no idea that there was a breeder so close to me. I wish I had known that you were so close a few years ago! I have a 2.5 year old Yorkie named Delilah Belle who I adore! I somehow failed to find a breeder in Maine at the time that I was looking for a Yorkie so I bought her at a local pet store in Windham. I never quite understood why people would tell me never to buy a puppy from a pet store but I very quickly found out why after I brought Delilah home. She was a very sick little puppy and after several tests we found out that she had a liver shunt and would die if she did not have surgery. Needless to say, we decided to have the surgery and she has been a healthy girl ever since.

It is so important that people are aware of some of the issues with purchasing a small breed dog especially when you do not know exactly where they are coming from. I would like to note that I did months of research on Yorkies before purchasing; which is why I noticed that there was a problem so quickly. I actually diagnosed her before the vet did. The symptoms are similar to hypoglycemia until you realize that everything that you are doing to treat the hypoglycemia just doesn’t work.

I think it is also important to mention that the store owner gave me a complete refund for Delilah; which I think is extremely uncommon and was certainly not required of him by Maine State law. The cost of the testing and the surgery was more than $3,000.00 when all was said and done. This is what I think people should truly understand and take into serious consideration before purchasing any dog let alone a small breed dog where these issues tend to be common in puppies that come from puppy mills or other irresponsible breeders! If you look at any Yorkie Rescue site, you will see that many of the dogs that were given up by their owners had liver shunts. Not only is it an expensive issue to remedy; it is a lot of work that involves a strict schedule of medications and feedings to keep your puppy as healthy as possible before and after the surgery.

That being said; if someone was to find themselves in this situation after purchasing a Yorkie Pup and they love the breed as much as I do, they won’t give any of this a second thought when deciding what to do!

We at TMY are looking forward to meeting Delilah's mom at some point in the future. Her story is just another in the saga of puppy mills. If everyone out there would just STOP buying puppies from pet stores, then there would be no demand for puppy mill pups and then it would put them out of business. My heart goes out to all of you who have had your heart broken or have been taken by the rise in mass produced dogs of any breed. As a lover of yorkshire terriers and a person who cares, we do try to do the right thing here at TMY, improving our program and producing healthy puppies.

SUCCESSFUL BREEDINGS

Well we finally are going to have puppies again if everything goes well. We have had a successful breeding with Jazzy and with Delia. Only time will tell now if we have babies. If so they will be due around the 20th of February. Of course we will keep you posted and up to date as things and confirmation transpires. Wish us luck as the Irish would say.........

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!

We had a wonderful day today with family and friends and of course with the puppies. Santa filled the puppy stocking with tons of treats and chewies so that kept them busy for most of the day!! and of course they all had a bite of turkey too.......hope yours was as fun filled as ours was.........

SOPHIA XMAS PICTURE

Here is darling little Sophia, weighing in at 4.4 lbs this xmas, she is the daughter of Abbie and Sutton. Merry x-mas everyone!!!

DARLING LITTLE ZOEY

Stacey sent me this darling picture of Zoey. She is just a doll. Zoey is a daughter of Abbie and Sutton

HUGO AND MADDIES FIRST SNOW

Just too cute enjoying the snow. Maddie and Hugo are out of Delia and Sutton.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE!!! Best wishes for a wonderful holiday season. Christmas time is always so busy for everyone. I know that all too well. With the family coming here this year, it makes lots of extra work but we love having the festivities as I know all of you do too. Thank you so much for all the cards and pictures of the puppies. I will try to scan them in and post them. They are all so beautiful!!!!!!!!!! I cant wait to see them again next summer. In the meantime, enjoy your families and puppies and may God Bless you all.

May you be blessed during this holiday season and may 2009 be a wonderful year for you. Everyone here at Taylor Made Yorkies wishes you a healthful New Year. Love Holly and Scott

CHANCE GOES TO A NEW HOME

My little Chance has been sold. I will post a picture soon of him and his new mom.

ICE STORM

Well we got through the ice storm of 2008. We were without power from Thursday night to Sunday early evening. Like most folks, we don't own a generator. Honestly we have only lost our power a few times in the 9 years we have lived here. We kept warm at least. We have a ventless propane heater which we set up in the big room for the pups, and another one in the living room that heated the upstairs as well. Thank goodness for the pool, as we dipped water for flushing. Otherwise, we all went to bed early.......lol. The dogs really didnt understand why we hand candles burning and why it was so dark so early, but we made out fine. Hope all of you are ok and that everyone has that commodity of electricity back. Boy, it is easy to take things for granted sometimes.

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT TMY

We are really busy as usual but this time not due to the dogs...LOL. I got a new job in September and I am slamming with work so I have been putting in long hours and just not finding the time to write too much right now. Please forgive me.
Chance is still available. He is a really nice boy and will make a great boy for someone. I also have decided to sell Sadie (Mercedes). She will probably weigh about 5.5 lbs full grown. Right now she has a floppy ear.....teething really bad but I think I can get it up . She is a little love bug. She is out of Delia and Sutton. Both will be sold spay/neuter only.
Jazzy is finally in season and we will be breeding her. Hope for success for us. Abbie and Lib are on sabatical until next summer. Everyone else is doing well. We will be breeding Lucy and Sierra for the first time this coming spring. I am anxious to see what our bred bys give us. It is exciting times. No shows now until after the first of the year........it is good to have a break.
Like everyone else........I am trying to prepare for the holidays. Well keep coming back to see me thru the blog and take care. Holly

CHANCE IS FOR SALE

This little boy is for sale. He was born to Ruby and Grady on July 22nd. I have been watching him for a potential show but little Chance might be a bit light and he has too much leg. He will make someone a great little pet. He has a great personality and is just a sweetheart.

MEADOW FITCHBURG SHOW

Meadow and I had a great time at the Fitchburg show last weekend. In her class she competed against 2 other little girls and she won a first in her class. We then competed in best puppy against an older girl and we got 2nd. Meadow is very comfortable in the show ring and loves to strut her stuff. So cute. I wish I had pictures but I cant do everything!!! LOL

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO EVERYONE WHO VISITS THE TMY WEBSITE. DONT EAT TOO MUCH TURKEY..........!!!!

SECRET MOVING TO DISNEY

Little Secret and her mom are moving to Florida. After the bot fly issue this past summer, Secret told us that the "cold" is nothing she wants to deal with. It's all about her ..........her mom says!!
While in Maine, Secret moved in with her new mom into Keywood Home Park, bringing her attitude as Miss Fiesty.........as the other owners in the park would turn and go the other way when they saw her coming. After weeks of working to socialize her, she made some wonderful friends. Secret will miss her little buddies, Lily, Trudy and Handsome. Secret came for a final visit to TMY before her trip and got a little trim. Mom Holly gave her big hugs and kisses goodbye. TMY will miss seeing Secret and her Mom. Hopefully they can be in Maine for our next yorkie reunion. Have a safe trip..........no chasing Mickey and Minnie down there...........and dont let the fleas get you!!

SUTTON SPORTING HIS NEW HAIR CUT

As much as I love the long beautiful coat that Sutton has, he deserves to be comfortable and happy now that he is a Champion. I gave him his first hair cut on Monday and while I was cutting away he seemed very upset..........but after we finished I took him in the house and made him his most favorite thing.......a tuna melt. As you can see he is wearing it well on his chin........LOL. I think he looks absolutely adorable sporting his new look. He seems comfortable and happy now that it is done. Champion Eng's West Kent Weekend Warrior......."Sutton" ..........we love you!!

OUR DARLING MANI GOING HOME

Here is our darling Taylor's JS Armani Design going home with her new mom. Mani as we call her, weighs 4 lbs and 2 oz and was sold as she was just too small to keep for future breeding.

Lucky little Mani will be going to Florida for the winter and back to Maine in the summers. What a lucky little girl!!

LULU SENDS B-DAY WISHES

Hi Everyone!

Mom took my picture today while I was sunbathing with my squeaky pig. Today I’m ONE YEAR OLD!!! I want to say hello and happy birthday to my Mom, Abbie, and my Dad, Grady, as well as all of my wonderful littermates. Didn’t we have fun when we were babies!!

I knew right away when I got to my forever home that it was going to be just perfect. In fact, I was so sure that I slept right through the first night without crying or anything. My new Mom woke up every hour to check on me, but I just slept like a baby.

As you can see, I am absolutely gorgeous, although I try not to let my natural beauty go to my head. I love to hike in the mountains and terrorize the chipmunks that live nearby. I have an older sister (yes, she’s a Yorkie, too!) and we get along really well. She says she can’t wait for me to grow up and slow down a little. Gee whiz!!

Happy birthday everyone!!

Lulu
(the Duchess of Everything)
(what can I do, my sister is the Queen….)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

TMY WISHES A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO LULU, DAIZIE, RILEY, GEORDIE AND MAZIE.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND LOTS OF PUPPY KISSES. WOW ....ONE YEAR OLD!!!!!!!!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY 11/16

A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY FROM TMY TO TIA, EMMA, MAX AND MADDIE!!!

MEADOW MATCH PICTURES

Meadow is making her AKC debut in West Springfield MA on 11/21/08. Wish us luck...........she loves to show so I have high hopes!

DIDN'T I TELL YOU NO KISSES!!

MISS DAIZIE

SOME OF THE LADIES

Jazzy

Libby

Kelsi

ROSIE HOME FOR THE MONTH

Rosie is home visiting for the month while her folks are on vacation. She is such a sweetheart to have around and just a joy. Her new best friend is Daizie who she is having a great time with.

SHOW RESULTS

We had a fun weekend in Fitchburg. Lucy showed very well and looked gorgeous. She just is much bigger than all the others and really was not looked at by the judge. On Sat. she got a 2nd in her class and on sunday she got a first in her class but nothing in Group. That's ok, we had fun.
I also showed my friends boy on Saturday. I took First in his class and got winner dog, and then he got the cross over in Breed giving him a 3 point major. We were all excited for Vicki and Cabot. MJ Held is now handling him for Vicki as well, but I was so happy to handle him and win. Guess I am not that bad at it after all! FUN FUN FUN!!

HEY.........I AM HOME!!!

Sutton is finally home. Sunday he made his way thru the crowd of yorkies that was here at TMY to greet him. He told everyone that he was happy to be back but wanted everyone to know what a nice person MJ Held is. "I couldn't have gotten my Championship without her", he said. "Now that it is behind me, I plan on living the good life with my harem of fine ladies here at TMY, eating chicken and of course, tuna melts.....and kicking my feet up whenever I can get my belly rubbed........ahhhhhhhhhhhh, IT IS GREAT TO BE HOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

UP COMING SHOWS

This is going to be an exciting weekend. First I get to bring Sutton home after 2 1/2 months of being gone showing for his Championship. I can't wait to get my hands on him and give him lots of hugs and kisses.
Lucy and I are showing in Fitchburg MA on Sat and Sunday.
Then on November 21, 22 and 23 in West Springfielf MA Meadow is making her debut to the show world. Puppies usually dont win but she and I both need the practice....so I am looking forward to having fun with her.