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kanda · 12-16-2007, 07:46 PM

Just out of curiosity, what is the consensus on having a yorkie with a young child?

The reason I ask is because I contacted a rescue today and was denied because 1) I live in a condo and 2) because my daughter is too young (shes 3 1/2). I wasnt actually terribly suprised to be turned away, I have been by every shelter and rescue that I have contacted so far. I understand that a lot of rescue dogs have come from hard beginnings and dont take it personally.

Never having owned a yorkie before, but knowing what my daughter is like, all I can do is go by what I feel is going to be suitable, but I also value other yorkie owners experience.

I would love your feedback

erino77 · 12-16-2007, 07:51 PM

Heres a current thread on Yorkies and kiddos you might find what your looking for

http://yorkietalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=107700

hha · 12-16-2007, 07:55 PM

I myself, don't understand, and I have stated this before..My g-kids were brought up from the time they were very young to love animals and not hurt them..they were taught if they wanted to hold the dog, they had to sit down with it, never hit them or play rough with them..I have seen older people treat their animals worse than I have a lot of children. I am so sorry people like yourself that would be a good home for a dog like this have gotten turned down..Makes you want to lie to these places sometimes, doesn't it??

erino77 · 12-16-2007, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by kanda

Just out of curiosity, what is the consensus on having a yorkie with a young child?

The reason I ask is because I contacted a rescue today and was denied because 1) I live in a condo and 2) because my daughter is too young (shes 3 1/2). I wasnt actually terribly suprised to be turned away, I have been by every shelter and rescue that I have contacted so far. I understand that a lot of rescue dogs have come from hard beginnings and dont take it personally.

Never having owned a yorkie before, but knowing what my daughter is like, all I can do is go by what I feel is going to be suitable, but I also value other yorkie owners experience.

I would love your feedback

I'm sorry I meant to add I wish you much luck on finding the right baby for you

akcyorkies4u · 12-17-2007, 12:28 AM

Hmm Some people just are like that..

I have 3 boys ages... 3 (well 4 on the 30th) 2yrs and a 4month old..

Children are clumsy by nature--not intentionally--and small dogs are fragile, with easily broken bones. I think that if you are a Parent and you have small kids can have a small dog.. You have to TEACH YOUR kid

chachi · 12-17-2007, 04:01 AM

We got ours when Our Daughter was 5. I wanted them before then but my Husband said wait. My Daughter is fine with our yorkies

ali · 12-17-2007, 06:10 AM

I have 3 young girls, ages 2, 4, and 7. I also have a very active 76 pound boxer. My yorkie (7 months), my girls and my boxer all do just fine. My children have been raised around small animals. I have 6 rabbits and 3 g-pigs that I have resuced. If they can hold and play with a 1 pound g-pig why not a yorkie. In my case, Snickers (the yorkie) is the terrerist.

You just have to teach children how to be gentle.

kwaymon · 12-17-2007, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by hha

I myself, don't understand, and I have stated this before..My g-kids were brought up from the time they were very young to love animals and not hurt them..they were taught if they wanted to hold the dog, they had to sit down with it, never hit them or play rough with them..I have seen older people treat their animals worse than I have a lot of children. I am so sorry people like yourself that would be a good home for a dog like this have gotten turned down..Makes you want to lie to these places sometimes, doesn't it??

Yep. Before I got Tucker, I was trying to rescue a dog, any dog really. They had some kind of a mixed breed that was 12 years old. She was about to be put to sleep, but seemed pretty sweet. I turned in an application for her and was turned down because of my four year old. This happened with several other dogs too. I even have a big back yard and a fence. I guess it really is because of their rough beginnings and they are afraid that kids won't mix well with rescues. While I understand this, it can be frustrating because I know my family could give a rescue dog a good home and with all the dogs that need homes it seems almost silly to buy a pup. But, in the end, that was the only choice I had. We love our puppy so much and my daughter is great with him.

JeanieK · 12-17-2007, 06:58 AM

It depends on the children and the parents.* I look at it as having a baby.* You wouldn't allow your kids to rough house when the baby is on the floor.* You teach them and you watch out for the puppy.

Some of those rules are ridiculous. They want people to rescue these dogs, yet they make it so difficult.

JeanieK · 12-17-2007, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by kwaymon

Yep. Before I got Tucker, I was trying to rescue a dog, any dog really. They had some kind of a mixed breed that was 12 years old. She was about to be put to sleep, but seemed pretty sweet. I turned in an application for her and was turned down because of my four year old. This happened with several other dogs too. I even have a big back yard and a fence. I guess it really is because of their rough beginnings and they are afraid that kids won't mix well with rescues. While I understand this, it can be frustrating because I know my family could give a rescue dog a good home and with all the dogs that need homes it seems almost silly to buy a pup. But, in the end, that was the only choice I had. We love our puppy so much and my daughter is great with him.

Ya look what happend with the dog that Ellen adopted and then gave to a family with kids. RIDICULOUS.

yougetthesmiles · 12-17-2007, 07:08 AM

Kids run all around and really don't watch where they are going. Yorkies are small and can be hurt very easily. I was 3 daughters (10,11 and 17) and they still don't watch where they are going and have almost stepped on mine before. I'm constantly telling them they have to watch where they are going, you have to do the yorkie shuffle around here!

SgtPeppersMommy · 12-17-2007, 07:47 AM

My son was (well, he still is.) 3 when we got Sarge. I was comfortable with that because, like you previously stated, I know my son and I know how he behaves in this type of situation. Also, Sarge's breeder very diligently prided herself in socializing puppies with children at a very very young age. So they were just perfect for each other. A rescue would deny me too, I have a 3 yr old boy and I live in an apartment. I could understand if the rescue dogs have had bad experiences with children or they were subject to snapping and stuff... =o\ I hope you find a puppy dear. I know what its like to want one when everyone is telling you that you can't.

a_jgonzalez · 12-17-2007, 09:08 AM

I can understand how you feel, I have 2 kids (6 and 3). I can see both sides to this and I'm the one getting turned down, but to me my Toby is a child as well and you need to take precautions to ensure his safety. Both my chidren love him and are sweet and gentle by nature. I still taught them how to pet and handle our 3lb yorkie. We have never had an accident, but my children don't terrorize him either. If Toby wants to play or cuddle he seeks them, and if they want to give him attention and he wants to nap then they let him sleep.

Hope you find a breeder that understands yorkies and children can co-exist

BamaFan121s · 12-17-2007, 09:13 AM

I don't think that all children pose a threat to Yorkies--no more than an adult would, in any case. I have a 6 yr old that I don't doubt for a second knows the proper way to act and handle Yorkie to the extent that she is allowed too, so I know it is possible. She has had it drilled into her head since she was born.
That being said, however, I can speak on behalf of my own daughter as I know what she's been taught and know her actions. I cannot say the same for someone else's child and quite frankly, wouldn't be willing to take the chance. I think alot can be said for observing the child with pups/dogs and seeing exactly how they react around them and how much of their actions are a result of prompting and reminders from nearby mom/dad and how much is what they seem accustomed to on their own.

Hope that makes sense....at least a little sense anyway...

Amy81 · 12-18-2007, 05:33 PM

Welcome to YT! so glad to have you here.. it's a great place to be!

12-16-2007, 07:46 PM	#1
kanda No Longer a Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 231	Yorkies and childrean Just out of curiosity, what is the consensus on having a yorkie with a young child? The reason I ask is because I contacted a rescue today and was denied because 1) I live in a condo and 2) because my daughter is too young (shes 3 1/2). I wasnt actually terribly suprised to be turned away, I have been by every shelter and rescue that I have contacted so far. I understand that a lot of rescue dogs have come from hard beginnings and dont take it personally. Never having owned a yorkie before, but knowing what my daughter is like, all I can do is go by what I feel is going to be suitable, but I also value other yorkie owners experience. I would love your feedback

12-17-2007, 12:28 AM	#5
akcyorkies4u YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bakersfield Posts: 569	Hmm Some people just are like that.. I have 3 boys ages... 3 (well 4 on the 30th) 2yrs and a 4month old.. Children are clumsy by nature--not intentionally--and small dogs are fragile, with easily broken bones. I think that if you are a Parent and you have small kids can have a small dog.. You have to TEACH YOUR kid __________________ I am a YT breeder in Bakersfield,Ca & the Human-Training Specialist for the Spoiled Rotten Club

12-17-2007, 04:01 AM	#6
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	We got ours when Our Daughter was 5. I wanted them before then but my Husband said wait. My Daughter is fine with our yorkies __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

12-17-2007, 07:47 AM	#12
SgtPeppersMommy Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: N Ridgeville, OH Posts: 235	My son was (well, he still is.) 3 when we got Sarge. I was comfortable with that because, like you previously stated, I know my son and I know how he behaves in this type of situation. Also, Sarge's breeder very diligently prided herself in socializing puppies with children at a very very young age. So they were just perfect for each other. A rescue would deny me too, I have a 3 yr old boy and I live in an apartment. I could understand if the rescue dogs have had bad experiences with children or they were subject to snapping and stuff... =o\ I hope you find a puppy dear. I know what its like to want one when everyone is telling you that you can't. __________________ Sgt. Pepper, AKA "Sarge" & his mommy, Lacey.

12-17-2007, 09:08 AM	#13
a_jgonzalez YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: California Posts: 503	I can understand how you feel, I have 2 kids (6 and 3). I can see both sides to this and I'm the one getting turned down, but to me my Toby is a child as well and you need to take precautions to ensure his safety. Both my chidren love him and are sweet and gentle by nature. I still taught them how to pet and handle our 3lb yorkie. We have never had an accident, but my children don't terrorize him either. If Toby wants to play or cuddle he seeks them, and if they want to give him attention and he wants to nap then they let him sleep. Hope you find a breeder that understands yorkies and children can co-exist __________________ Annette & Toby & now Max too!

12-16-2007, 07:51 PM	#2
erino77 Currently Suspended! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,503	Heres a current thread on Yorkies and kiddos you might find what your looking for http://yorkietalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=107700

12-16-2007, 07:55 PM	#3
hha No Longer a Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Seneca, SC Posts: 2,837	I myself, don't understand, and I have stated this before..My g-kids were brought up from the time they were very young to love animals and not hurt them..they were taught if they wanted to hold the dog, they had to sit down with it, never hit them or play rough with them..I have seen older people treat their animals worse than I have a lot of children. I am so sorry people like yourself that would be a good home for a dog like this have gotten turned down..Makes you want to lie to these places sometimes, doesn't it??

12-17-2007, 06:10 AM	#7
ali Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Monrovia, Maryland Posts: 114	I have 3 young girls, ages 2, 4, and 7. I also have a very active 76 pound boxer. My yorkie (7 months), my girls and my boxer all do just fine. My children have been raised around small animals. I have 6 rabbits and 3 g-pigs that I have resuced. If they can hold and play with a 1 pound g-pig why not a yorkie. In my case, Snickers (the yorkie) is the terrerist. You just have to teach children how to be gentle.

12-17-2007, 06:58 AM	#9
JeanieK Donating YT 12K Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Council Bluffs Iowa Posts: 12,552	It depends on the children and the parents.* I look at it as having a baby.* You wouldn't allow your kids to rough house when the baby is on the floor.* You teach them and you watch out for the puppy. Some of those rules are ridiculous. They want people to rescue these dogs, yet they make it so difficult.

12-17-2007, 07:08 AM	#11
yougetthesmiles BANNED FOR NOT MAILING PRODUCTS PURCHASED Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 9,295 Blog Entries: 3	Kids run all around and really don't watch where they are going. Yorkies are small and can be hurt very easily. I was 3 daughters (10,11 and 17) and they still don't watch where they are going and have almost stepped on mine before. I'm constantly telling them they have to watch where they are going, you have to do the yorkie shuffle around here!

12-17-2007, 09:13 AM	#14
BamaFan121s Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 11,432	I don't think that all children pose a threat to Yorkies--no more than an adult would, in any case. I have a 6 yr old that I don't doubt for a second knows the proper way to act and handle Yorkie to the extent that she is allowed too, so I know it is possible. She has had it drilled into her head since she was born. That being said, however, I can speak on behalf of my own daughter as I know what she's been taught and know her actions. I cannot say the same for someone else's child and quite frankly, wouldn't be willing to take the chance. I think alot can be said for observing the child with pups/dogs and seeing exactly how they react around them and how much of their actions are a result of prompting and reminders from nearby mom/dad and how much is what they seem accustomed to on their own. Hope that makes sense....at least a little sense anyway...

12-18-2007, 05:33 PM	#15
Amy81 No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Palatka, Florida Posts: 6,523	Welcome to YT! so glad to have you here.. it's a great place to be!