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01-23-2009, 08:27 AM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Illinois
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| Pure breed Yorkie or Yorkie Poo ? Hi everybody, This is wonderful forum and I really enjoy to read about all aspects of Yorkie's life. We are planning to bring puppy but not quite sure what to chose. I had dogs before but it was big breeds. So I don't have experience w/toy dogs. My consideration is to have dog that i don't need to walk him, who doesn't shed, and good with small kids. I personally like Yorkie but i heard that they shed. Is it like this ? For this reason i was told that Yorkie poo is better (don't shed) and has better personality. Pl help me to make decision with shearing your opinion and experience. Thanks |
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01-23-2009, 08:48 AM | #2 |
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| I have never heard of a Yorkie shedding. They are known not to shed. Not having fur but hair, very much like a humans. I think you were given wrong information on this. Yorkie's have wonderful personalities. They are very intelligent and will challenge you daily. Only you can decide what breed you want. No one can make that decision for you. Just be sure, whatever you decide the puppy comes from a good breeder. |
01-23-2009, 08:54 AM | #3 |
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| The only time one of my two yorkies has ever lost hair was when he had a skin condition that had to be treated by the vet. I would get a yorkie
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01-23-2009, 08:55 AM | #4 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lewis Center, Ohio
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| I agree with Archie. Yorkies are known for not shedding. My husband has severe allergies and we specifically chose a Yorkie because the Doc recommended the breed due to them not shedding. Good Luck with you Puppy Search. |
01-23-2009, 08:58 AM | #5 |
I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member | Whoever told you that a Yorkiepoo is better if you don't want shedding is wrong. Even if Yorkies did shed, as soon as you mated it with a poodle there would be no way to know which quality you would get. People who sell mixed breeds often mislead people about this, but Yorkies don't shed, they do require grooming time, and so do poodles. I don't think Yorkies are one of the best dogs for families with young children, and unless you take special pains to teach your children and friends how to behave around the dog, it could be a bad match.
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01-23-2009, 08:59 AM | #6 |
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| Welcome... Yes it is good to do a lot of research before choosing a breed. Here is a good site that will help you make the right decision Dog Breed Info Center®, DBI No yorkie don't shed much! They are great dog. My opinion ( as most people on this forum) is: |
01-23-2009, 09:04 AM | #7 | |
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01-23-2009, 09:37 AM | #8 |
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| Actually, a poodle is a better dog to have for allergies. The sad thing is my oldest yorkie does shed very bad. When I bathe her OMG, the tub is a mess, and when I'm just holding her(I keep her hair short) and I have a white shirt on, I have dog hair all over it from her. |
01-23-2009, 09:45 AM | #9 | |
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Of course whatever breed you decided on PLEASE do alot of reseach and try and find the best breeder in your area. Good luck with your puppy search!!
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01-23-2009, 09:51 AM | #10 | |
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01-23-2009, 09:51 AM | #11 | |
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This is not the norm. I have never heard of a Yorkie shedding excessively like this. Buddy will be 5 in a couple of days and I don't think he lost a hair in all that time! Very strange. Has his thyroid been checked? Is this a full breed Yorkie? Only a suggestion. Can't think of anything else. | |
01-23-2009, 09:54 AM | #12 | |
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01-23-2009, 10:05 AM | #13 |
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| welcome to YT! a dog that doesn't need to be walked!? i don't think there are dogs that do not need to be walked! maybe not to the extent that larger breeds need to exercise, but i think all dogs enjoy and need the exercise to stay healthy and happy. milu is so happy whenever we go on walks! her little butt and tail just wiggles non-stop! it always makes me smile i would recommend looking for a larger yorkie (at least 5lbs) because the little ones are really fragile and i think you will worry a lot about them. i don't have any kids. but milu's pretty small (~3lbs last time i weighed her) and i worry about her A LOT!!! she insists on sleeping with us at night, and i don't sleep very well, because i wake up all the time to make sure she is not crushed!!!! the size thing might be something you want to consider as well. although there is no way to know just exactly what size they'll turn out,(milu's parents' are both 5lbs) but generally the parent's size is a good indication of what the puppy's size will be. good luck!
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01-23-2009, 10:13 AM | #14 | |
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But that too can hold true for purebreds right? (not debating just asking)
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01-23-2009, 10:23 AM | #15 |
I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member | Yes, so a good breeder has to be careful when selecting her breeding stock, she could have a grand champion show dog, but if she breeds that with a poor quality yorkie, the offspring, would be a mix and may or may not have the standard qualities that Yorkies are known for. However, if a breeder is breeding two dogs that are standard, the chances of the offspring also being standard are much higher. Genetics are tricky, and sometimes a recessive gene shows up. This is why good breeders study the pedigree of a dog, it enables them to understand more fully the traits or genetics in the background.
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