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01-09-2009, 09:12 AM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wilbraham, MA
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| Inquiring about the breed... Hi everyone, I've been reading here and on other websites for the past few weeks. I've always wanted a Yorkie and, of course, I take any pet and the care and love required, very seriously. We currently have a 1 year old small yellow lab who is happy and smart. She is very good with small dogs who come by to visit but she could use a companion, I think. I work from home so leaving the dogs alone isn't an issue. But I have to inquire whether housebreaking a Yorkie truly is more challenging than any other breed. Both of my dogs did take about 3 months until I was totally confident. I've used crate training too. But with a Yorkie is it really that much more difficult that any other dog? Is it necessary to use the pee pads inside? Are their systems really immature at 12 weeks when its time to go home with the new owner? Other than size, how would it be different from bringing home an 8 week old lab puppy? My investigations now are in the hopes of bringing home a puppy during the summer. Thanks for your help. Kathy |
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01-09-2009, 09:29 AM | #2 | |
Mia, Max and Moe's Mom Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV
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I had a blk Lab for 15 yrs and we now have two Yorkies. My opinion is that Yes Yorkies are harder to potty train. It took almost a year to fully train Mia & Max and we still use pee pads. But that's our choice, as they are home during the day and I don't want them to have to wait to go out. You have two entirely different breeds here. A medium sized working dog and a toy terrier. There are alot of differences like size, grooming, and temperment. I love both breeds but for different reasons. I can only suggest that you do what you're doing and that is - research Yorkies before you get one. I hope you decide to get one and that you fall in love with them just as you have your Labs. Hope to see your around and Good Luck!!
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01-09-2009, 09:30 AM | #3 |
And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI
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| Welcome to YT. Although some may disagree, I think the general concensus is "yes", Yorkies can be challenging to housetrain. If you aren't gone for very long periods, they are just as capable of going to the bathroom outside though. No need to use pee pads. I will say my seven-year-old goes to the bathroom in the house all the time. She does know where she is supposed to go though. Yorkie pups are fragile and I would still be mildly concerned about hypoglycemia at 12 weeks.
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01-09-2009, 09:48 AM | #4 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Greenville,North Carolina, US
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| yes,yorkies are tough for potty training but hey,maybe you will get lucky like i did. My bailee is doing amazing!shes only 18 weeks and knos where to go potty. We ave had no accidents in quite awhile. Also,please do not get her before 12 weeks. while some puppies are just fine leaving that earlier, it is not always the case and will require round the clock care until they are older and stronger.hypolgycemia is also a concern. It can take a lil pup down quick. Make sure you find a reputable breeder. Im sure some people on here will be glad to help you find one in your area if they know one. Also, im sure you kno this from reading the site. dont fall for cutsie words such as teacup,baby doll face. if you here these words,likely you are dealing with a byb or puppymill.If you need anything else please ask!
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01-09-2009, 09:52 AM | #5 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wilbraham, MA
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| Is it physical or personality... Is the difficulty due to an immature anatomical thing or is it a personality thing? One year to potty train? I don't think I could sell my husband on that one. Or even myself. Is this a trait of most small dogs? The personality difference between a Lab and Yorkie I certainly expect. I love the Yorkie personality though and I would liken it to having 3 kids with very different personalities. Each child requires a different parenting approach. And thats fine. |
01-09-2009, 09:57 AM | #6 | |
And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI
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01-09-2009, 10:02 AM | #7 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Carlisle PA
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| I am also somewhat new we have had our Bella for 11 months now and she dose very well most of the time and I also have Gracie who is now 6 months they both do well most of the time they are a lot harder then when we had our choclate lab and our dalmation .They have a mind of there own . But there is no greater love . We love both of our girls and they are worth any trouble they may cause. Bella and Gracie's Mom |
01-09-2009, 10:03 AM | #8 | |
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01-09-2009, 10:04 AM | #9 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Greenville,North Carolina, US
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| i think alot of small dogs are like that.my stepmoms maltipoo is also like that. i think if you spend a couple of months working verrrrrrry hard at it you will get him/her trained in several months. i takes patience and very hard work.i never worked so hard at anything lol.although some or more difficult and you always run the risk of getting a difficult one
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01-09-2009, 10:22 AM | #10 |
Piper & Sebastian Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: florida
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| I think most will agree it's alot harder. I think it's good to bring out treats like small cut veggies or healthy store bought treats, so that when you go out with him/her you can give them a reward whenever they go. After a while they associate something good with going potty outside. I never used the pads, but that's just me.
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01-09-2009, 10:30 AM | #11 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: texas
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| I think it's a personality thing. Some can be very hard headed terriers
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01-09-2009, 10:30 AM | #12 |
YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Miami, FL,USA
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| When it comes to asking why they are more difficult to housetrain I think it's from two things They are generally very small .... and hence have very small bladders and cannot hold it as long They also are VERY active and metabolize that much more in less time and lastly ..... I have found that they forget all else when they are into something so if they need to go out they put it off until the very last second and sometimes don't make it
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01-09-2009, 10:37 AM | #13 | |
Mia, Max and Moe's Mom Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV
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01-09-2009, 10:39 AM | #14 |
YT 1000 Club Member | Potty training these little ones takes alot of patients, commitment and cosistancy. If you have a true love for the breed then those 3 things are usually no big deal. You just do what you have to do. At least that's how it's been for me. It was time for us to replace flooring in our home due to years of pets and kids. I've decided to just do away with carpet accept in the bedrooms because I know now that I will probably always have a yorkie in my life. |
01-09-2009, 10:41 AM | #15 | |
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They do say that yorkies are the HARDEST breed to house train, however, I got Fiona when she was 3.5 months old, and she did awesome! She only had 2 accidents and both of them were on hard wood floors, as long as your consistant with training (crate is great) then you should be fine! I have Fiona going on command! I was a vet tech for 7 years, and i never really was fond of yorkies, but then i met Fiona and i am in love, and cannot wait to get another one! the only thing that is difficult is the up keep! I have dachshunds so its just a bath for them, but not with fiona! she gets along with so many dogs, and does great. i would really just go for it!!!!
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