Grab some coffee~ very long - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Maxwell&me · 10-02-2005, 05:10 PM

Greetings All,
I feel so blessed to have found this forum...and I have so many questions to ask all of you. First Ill start with a bit about myself, my family and why Im here....Please hang in there, I tend to be very long winded and I hope you all got a cup of coffee to keep you awake.....

I started three years ago looking at Yorkie's and decided that my children were not old enough for one of these little guys....they are now 9 and 7. ( let me preface that my children are incredibly respectful of animals....and would never treat any of gods creatures with anything but kindness...but I was worried about "accidents" and decided that I needed to wait) We finally after two years on a waiting list had the honer of bringing a King Charles Cavalier into our home and Maxwell had been a wonderful blessing. Hes a bit over a year now and I always find myself back looking at Yorkies, we will only be adding one more dog to our family....and thats what found me here.

I have several questions and after looking over this message board and several links still find them unanswered...and Im hoping all of you can help. ( Please forgive my spelling errors...I use big words on occasion and dont always know exactly how to spell em )

Im wondering how to find a reputable breeder ( I would never support a puppy mill or the like and actually have my reservations on hobby breeders, Im not interested in showing but from my limited experience with hobby breeders they dont always know how to go about whats best for their dogs....NOT ALL ~ JUST SOME) ....I know there is a link to suggested breeders thanks to My Little Mia website but Im worried about inherent issues with this breed...I know about luxating patellas and have that issue with my Cavalier..hes got a grade 1 in one leg and a 1 1/2 in the other....and I understand they hypo can happen....but what about other medical issues? What are the other problems with this breed? Im wondering if some of you can speak from experience what to look for and what to ask?

Im also wondering How my Cavalier will get along with another dog...and if the breeds are compatible....Max is male, and Im thinking of another male if we decide to bring a yorkie into our home.....Max is very well socialised and loves all people, children and our kitten...actually its his kitten now....hes the little mumma to her. Max is a bit big to travel to my moms easilly and tends to be a bit insecure at her nursing home...I dont travel with him much there as it seems to stress him out. ( Hes much better at the childrens soccer games....there hes got more area to move)

Im worried about house breaking,From all that Ive read tonight and yesterday it can take up to a year ( Heck, with kids Im used to messes so that doenst bother me so...but Id like to start on the right track from the beginning as to keep us all in check) Im also looking at maltese dogs...and yorkie~ Maltese mixes ( How do you all feel about Malts and yorkies mixed...is that bad and why so? ) I just seriously want to be educated on all aspects of both breeds and what will be the best fit for our family.

A little about my family: Im a stay at home Mom, two kids and a husband. We live on a large property in Wisconsin and have lots of time to devote to a small/ higher need dog. My mother suffered a massive stroke in her 50"s and resides in a nursing home and misses her small malt terribly...Im hoping to brighten some of the residents day with a small dog as Im visiting her in the nursing home three times a week ( have been for 6 years) and thinking this may not only help my mother overcome some of her lonelyness~ but a few of the other residents as well....I think they may make~ wonderful visiting dogs...but Im also aware with small dogs they do become insecure being around strangers espressially if being held by a number of people. Im can limit the amount of time but Id also like to bring some joy into some older peoples lives if I can ~ but I also worry ...so this is a concern of mine...I would never want to cause a dog any kind of distress.

Is this the right breed for us? Please ...all thoughts, suggestions and Ideas are welcomed...be honest. This is a life decision for us and Im not going into it lightly....I want the good, bad and ugly. Do you think we would be a fit? Thanks so much in advance...I really looking forward to learning and participating here......

amspoelstra · 10-02-2005, 05:21 PM

I'm kind of new to yorkies (my Trixie is 6 months), and so I don't have the answers to your questions. But there are a lot of wonderful people here with LOTS of experience, so I'm sure somebody will come forward and give you the answers.

I just wanted to say WELCOME to YT. It's good to see another Wisconsinite here!!!

YorkieShadow · 10-02-2005, 05:27 PM

Welcome to YT . Well with my coffee being done now. lol I just wanted to say that I think you would be a wonderful Yorkie owner. And I know a few people that take their Yorkies to nursing homes and all the residents love having them there. These little guys just warms the heart. There are a lot of good breeders here. and Im glad you are asking questions. thats great. There are a lot of people here with great advise. and like with any pet it will take time getting them use to another pet. but they usually become the best of buds. Good luck and welcome.

MeganS · 10-02-2005, 05:30 PM

welcome to YT!! i'm megan and my yorkie is Tucker he's 6 months old. house breaking can be difficult, and it can take a while, but yorkies are very eager to learn, and please. being consistant with taking him out will help a great deal! good luck. we hope to see you around. WELCOME TO YT!!

RowdysMom · 10-02-2005, 05:38 PM

I'm pretty new to Yorkie ownership myself, but I will answer the questions I can. I have a 7 1/2 month old, Rowdy. He is absolutely the sweetest, most loving little guy I have ever known. He's 4 lbs, and that seems terribly small to me - I don't think I would want one any smaller. He loves EVERYONE (so far) and I have taken him to a retirment home and I'll tell you, they just loved him and he just loved them. I would think that the standard Yorkie (4-7 lbs) would be necessary to interact with the residents - I think a smaller one might be too fragile - but then I'm a little paranoid about Rowdy getting hurt (he hasn't yet, but I worry). I know the residents were just wild about him, he is small enough for them to pet and easily hold or sit on their bed, so from that perspective, I think a Yorkie would be a good choice. However, as with any new dog, you can get one that is anti-social.

re: housebreaking. Rowdy was not at all difficult. My husband is retired so he was at home, most of the time, and we were just very dilligent at taking him out very often. We did not use treats because he is a very very picky eater and just was not interested in treats. He was 80% housebroken by 4 months and completely by 5 months. I do have a doggie door and he can go out anytime he pleases, so he did not have to learn how to tell us he needed to go out. When we go to my daughters house though, we have to watch him closely because he will go to the door, but does not yip or anything. If we are not watching him - I'm afraid he might have an accident, simply because he doesn't know how to ask to go out.

I have posted this before - I am not a "dog person", but this little Yorkie has completely and totally stolen my heart! I just cannot imagine life without a Yorkie!

Here's a picture of him - now how could anyone resist this face????

mustangbee · 10-02-2005, 06:53 PM

Welcome to YT!
I think Yorkies are the best!
I have a Chihuahua & a Rotti too.
They are all the best of friends.
It's so funny when we go on walks.
Yorkies are great in the retirment homes.
They just love it when they can sit and hold them.
It really brightens up their days when you visit.
Housebreaking was not too easy with Princess, but
Poncho and Mandy kind of showed her the way.
We put a doggie door in for Princess & Poncho,
and it worked out great.
I'm really not sure about mixed breeding,
but if you ask me, I love all four legged babies.
You just need to find the one who steals your heart.
or sometimes they find you.
Again Welcome! Glad you found this site!

Maxwell&me · 10-02-2005, 07:15 PM

I really appreciate your replys...and your thoughts. But Im also looking for a little less love...I know that when I decide what dog is right for us they will recieve the best home possible~ I do appreciate your encouragement....but can you all tell me the down side? I really want to go into this with my eyes wide open...and Im wondering if this will really be a fit for my family, the only way I can discern that is if you all honest about problems and challenges with your own dogs....I dont walk into anything blind, as most of us dont. I love reading the happy stories, it makes my day and allows me to fall into love with this breed further however there has to be a down side, nothing is perfect.

I also want to mention that I did read about shunts, it was a very brief article....can anyone give me some first hand experience with this? I know alot about cavaliers ( actually im very worried about the future of the breed and that is part of the reason Im looking into another type of dog) but I still feel medically Im uninformed about yorkies and really am not finding much...any links are greatly appreciated.

mustangbee · 10-02-2005, 07:47 PM

Down side???
hmmmmmmmmm
I wish I could be some help to you.
Princess is two years & four months old.
There has been only joy in this house.
She came home at 12 weeks old.
I kept her inside untill two weeks after she had all her shots
Anyone who came into my home had to step in a pan
of bleach first, so there weren't any germs or Parvo.
Yorkies are great with kids, as I have 5.
There are lots of good answers to questions on health,
in the FAQ on this site.
I'm sure more people will answer your questions if
then can, when they log on.
Princess has so much love in her, and we have so much love for her.
I wish we would have gotten her sooner.

YorkieShadow · 10-02-2005, 07:59 PM

I really appreciate your replys...and your thoughts. But Im also looking for a little less love...
?????? Less love. Yorkies are all love. Once you have a Yorkie youll know exactly what its all about. They will love you to death.Then youll wonder how you ever lived with out one before.
Down sides? If you get a healthy Yorkie Theres really no down sides. some learn faster then others some bark more then others . They are all not the same.

Maxwell&me · 10-02-2005, 08:01 PM

I guess the pessimist in me just cant believe that the perfect little wonders are as perfect as they appear~ I know about terrier instincts~ I worry about the chippys in our yard. That would make for a fun afternoon of digging and playing going after one of those....and I understand that they are frail~ but they seem much hardier than some of the other small breeds,....and now I just saw a post about a broken leg....and oh my gosh that would break my heart it that happened here, and Im sure it happens.

I just want to be totally prepaired...and Ive yet to find a breeder and Im sure waiting list is long. After going thru a Cavalier process I think Im prepaired for anything however I was turned down by several becouse I had children and I didnt want to show and my yard isnt fenced....( Its big enough it doesnt need to be and I dont thing an electric fence is right for us....We have very long leads for Max and will get a small gated yard for new little pup as I thing leads might be to heavy for the little one)

Edit: What I ment by a little less love is not by the pup..but by you all, your just so encouraging~ not used to that, Im used to everyone hopping on the bandwagon to discourage.....different climate and a refreashing change......
Thanks again for all your support and help, your most kind with you advice and support....

RowdysMom · 10-02-2005, 08:05 PM

Downside - hmmmm...... there hasn't been much with Rowdy. OK, here goes - he's a picky eater so I have had to struggle to get him to eat occasionally. There has been times when he decided he wouldn't eat dog food and he was so small that I could not just "wait him out". So, i would have to feed him boiled chicken, or cottage cheese, etc. He has had 2 bouts of vomiting and diarrhea where I had to take him to the vet. No other health problems though. I would say that he requires quite a bit of attention, e.g., he is too small to jump on the couch or my lap or the bed so he has to be lifted. I don't feel comfortable leaving him very much so we take him with us on vacation and trips, so I have to look for pet friendly hotels and the like. Otherwise, I can't think of any downside to him. Oh yes, he does like to bark a bit - at the dog next door and the neighborhood kids. They do have to be groomed, I use a professional and so there is that cost - and they have to be brushed everyday which takes time. But that's about all the downsides I can think of! There's MANY MANY more upsides!

P.S. My Jack Russell terrier broke his leg and he was much hardier than Rowdy, my Yorkie

YorkieShadow · 10-02-2005, 08:12 PM

Well You will be getting a lot of love from us too. lol Most the people I have met on here have been so sweet. and they all jump in when there is any problems. They all seem to be a great bunch of people and fur-babies here. So just know this. when and if you get a Yorkie puppie plan to have a camera ready Because we will all want pictures. lol

RowdysMom · 10-02-2005, 08:14 PM

P.S.S. I don't think that you are going to find very many people on this forum who will try to talk you out of a Yorkie - most of us are completly captivated by them. For example, my Rowdy is scratching me on the leg right now, telling me that it is past time to go to bed. He scratches and then runs to the door between my office and the bedroom. I'm not quite ready but he is and it is very hard to resist those little scratches and those cute little brown eyes looking back at me saying, "COME ON MOM - I'M TIRED!

CC's · 10-02-2005, 08:23 PM

Ok some possible down sides.

If you get a softer coated Yorkie you'll need to do lots of grooming. They require more time in house training that a larger breed. They can be barkers (not all but some are). They are bed hogs and blanket stealers as well.

Health problems to look out for are Liver shunt, MVD, Allergies, LP, Hydro, Thyroid problems. Of course this is why you need to speak to your breeder in length prior to buying a pup.

amspoelstra · 10-03-2005, 04:20 AM

I think it kind of depends on the pup you would pick. Some yorkies have more 'problems' than others. I have heard of challenges with housebreaking, barking, health etc, but that really depends on the dog, not necessarily the breed. Trixie was housetrained within a week, hardly ever barks, and is extremely healthy. Also heard of possible problems with liver shunt, teeth (when they get older and you don't brush them regularly), knees.

What I have learned after three months is that yorkies are very loving. And to me, it is good practice for a baby

Trixie takes a lot of work. Because she is small, I have to constantly watch where she is going (so we don't step on her), needs to have a bath at least once a week, brushing and needs lots of attention.

Oh, one more thing... Don't expect to get a lapdog if you are getting a yorkie. They might like to lay on your lap for a little bit, but these little dogs are terriers at heart. They love to run, chase and run some more!!!

10-02-2005, 05:10 PM	#1
Maxwell&me Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 22	Grab some coffee~ very long Greetings All, I feel so blessed to have found this forum...and I have so many questions to ask all of you. First Ill start with a bit about myself, my family and why Im here....Please hang in there, I tend to be very long winded and I hope you all got a cup of coffee to keep you awake..... I started three years ago looking at Yorkie's and decided that my children were not old enough for one of these little guys....they are now 9 and 7. ( let me preface that my children are incredibly respectful of animals....and would never treat any of gods creatures with anything but kindness...but I was worried about "accidents" and decided that I needed to wait) We finally after two years on a waiting list had the honer of bringing a King Charles Cavalier into our home and Maxwell had been a wonderful blessing. Hes a bit over a year now and I always find myself back looking at Yorkies, we will only be adding one more dog to our family....and thats what found me here. I have several questions and after looking over this message board and several links still find them unanswered...and Im hoping all of you can help. ( Please forgive my spelling errors...I use big words on occasion and dont always know exactly how to spell em ) Im wondering how to find a reputable breeder ( I would never support a puppy mill or the like and actually have my reservations on hobby breeders, Im not interested in showing but from my limited experience with hobby breeders they dont always know how to go about whats best for their dogs....NOT ALL ~ JUST SOME) ....I know there is a link to suggested breeders thanks to My Little Mia website but Im worried about inherent issues with this breed...I know about luxating patellas and have that issue with my Cavalier..hes got a grade 1 in one leg and a 1 1/2 in the other....and I understand they hypo can happen....but what about other medical issues? What are the other problems with this breed? Im wondering if some of you can speak from experience what to look for and what to ask? Im also wondering How my Cavalier will get along with another dog...and if the breeds are compatible....Max is male, and Im thinking of another male if we decide to bring a yorkie into our home.....Max is very well socialised and loves all people, children and our kitten...actually its his kitten now....hes the little mumma to her. Max is a bit big to travel to my moms easilly and tends to be a bit insecure at her nursing home...I dont travel with him much there as it seems to stress him out. ( Hes much better at the childrens soccer games....there hes got more area to move) Im worried about house breaking,From all that Ive read tonight and yesterday it can take up to a year ( Heck, with kids Im used to messes so that doenst bother me so...but Id like to start on the right track from the beginning as to keep us all in check) Im also looking at maltese dogs...and yorkie~ Maltese mixes ( How do you all feel about Malts and yorkies mixed...is that bad and why so? ) I just seriously want to be educated on all aspects of both breeds and what will be the best fit for our family. A little about my family: Im a stay at home Mom, two kids and a husband. We live on a large property in Wisconsin and have lots of time to devote to a small/ higher need dog. My mother suffered a massive stroke in her 50"s and resides in a nursing home and misses her small malt terribly...Im hoping to brighten some of the residents day with a small dog as Im visiting her in the nursing home three times a week ( have been for 6 years) and thinking this may not only help my mother overcome some of her lonelyness~ but a few of the other residents as well....I think they may make~ wonderful visiting dogs...but Im also aware with small dogs they do become insecure being around strangers espressially if being held by a number of people. Im can limit the amount of time but Id also like to bring some joy into some older peoples lives if I can ~ but I also worry ...so this is a concern of mine...I would never want to cause a dog any kind of distress. Is this the right breed for us? Please ...all thoughts, suggestions and Ideas are welcomed...be honest. This is a life decision for us and Im not going into it lightly....I want the good, bad and ugly. Do you think we would be a fit? Thanks so much in advance...I really looking forward to learning and participating here......

10-02-2005, 05:30 PM	#4
MeganS Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 12,016 Blog Entries: 1	welcome to YT!! i'm megan and my yorkie is Tucker he's 6 months old. house breaking can be difficult, and it can take a while, but yorkies are very eager to learn, and please. being consistant with taking him out will help a great deal! good luck. we hope to see you around. WELCOME TO YT!! __________________ Megan "I have my dreams, I have made plans." - The Pirate Queen All Gave Some; Some Gave All

10-02-2005, 05:38 PM	#5
RowdysMom Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Central Texas Posts: 2,624	I'm pretty new to Yorkie ownership myself, but I will answer the questions I can. I have a 7 1/2 month old, Rowdy. He is absolutely the sweetest, most loving little guy I have ever known. He's 4 lbs, and that seems terribly small to me - I don't think I would want one any smaller. He loves EVERYONE (so far) and I have taken him to a retirment home and I'll tell you, they just loved him and he just loved them. I would think that the standard Yorkie (4-7 lbs) would be necessary to interact with the residents - I think a smaller one might be too fragile - but then I'm a little paranoid about Rowdy getting hurt (he hasn't yet, but I worry). I know the residents were just wild about him, he is small enough for them to pet and easily hold or sit on their bed, so from that perspective, I think a Yorkie would be a good choice. However, as with any new dog, you can get one that is anti-social. re: housebreaking. Rowdy was not at all difficult. My husband is retired so he was at home, most of the time, and we were just very dilligent at taking him out very often. We did not use treats because he is a very very picky eater and just was not interested in treats. He was 80% housebroken by 4 months and completely by 5 months. I do have a doggie door and he can go out anytime he pleases, so he did not have to learn how to tell us he needed to go out. When we go to my daughters house though, we have to watch him closely because he will go to the door, but does not yip or anything. If we are not watching him - I'm afraid he might have an accident, simply because he doesn't know how to ask to go out. I have posted this before - I am not a "dog person", but this little Yorkie has completely and totally stolen my heart! I just cannot imagine life without a Yorkie! Here's a picture of him - now how could anyone resist this face???? Attached Thumbnails __________________ Rex & Rowdy's Mom

10-02-2005, 06:53 PM	#6
mustangbee Donating YT 9000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: North Carolina :) Posts: 10,616	Welcome to YT! I think Yorkies are the best! I have a Chihuahua & a Rotti too. They are all the best of friends. It's so funny when we go on walks. Yorkies are great in the retirment homes. They just love it when they can sit and hold them. It really brightens up their days when you visit. Housebreaking was not too easy with Princess, but Poncho and Mandy kind of showed her the way. We put a doggie door in for Princess & Poncho, and it worked out great. I'm really not sure about mixed breeding, but if you ask me, I love all four legged babies. You just need to find the one who steals your heart. or sometimes they find you. Again Welcome! Glad you found this site! __________________ Friends are God's way of apologizing for our relatives. "Love & Support Our YT Members" Gina & Princess Member of the SSLS

10-02-2005, 07:47 PM	#8
mustangbee Donating YT 9000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: North Carolina :) Posts: 10,616	Down side??? hmmmmmmmmm I wish I could be some help to you. Princess is two years & four months old. There has been only joy in this house. She came home at 12 weeks old. I kept her inside untill two weeks after she had all her shots Anyone who came into my home had to step in a pan of bleach first, so there weren't any germs or Parvo. Yorkies are great with kids, as I have 5. There are lots of good answers to questions on health, in the FAQ on this site. I'm sure more people will answer your questions if then can, when they log on. Princess has so much love in her, and we have so much love for her. I wish we would have gotten her sooner. __________________ Friends are God's way of apologizing for our relatives. "Love & Support Our YT Members" Gina & Princess Member of the SSLS

10-02-2005, 05:21 PM	#2
amspoelstra Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: US Posts: 955	I'm kind of new to yorkies (my Trixie is 6 months), and so I don't have the answers to your questions. But there are a lot of wonderful people here with LOTS of experience, so I'm sure somebody will come forward and give you the answers. I just wanted to say WELCOME to YT. It's good to see another Wisconsinite here!!!

10-02-2005, 05:27 PM	#3
YorkieShadow BANNED! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: USA Posts: 9,999	Welcome to YT . Well with my coffee being done now. lol I just wanted to say that I think you would be a wonderful Yorkie owner. And I know a few people that take their Yorkies to nursing homes and all the residents love having them there. These little guys just warms the heart. There are a lot of good breeders here. and Im glad you are asking questions. thats great. There are a lot of people here with great advise. and like with any pet it will take time getting them use to another pet. but they usually become the best of buds. Good luck and welcome.

10-02-2005, 07:15 PM	#7
Maxwell&me Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 22	I really appreciate your replys...and your thoughts. But Im also looking for a little less love...I know that when I decide what dog is right for us they will recieve the best home possible~ I do appreciate your encouragement....but can you all tell me the down side? I really want to go into this with my eyes wide open...and Im wondering if this will really be a fit for my family, the only way I can discern that is if you all honest about problems and challenges with your own dogs....I dont walk into anything blind, as most of us dont. I love reading the happy stories, it makes my day and allows me to fall into love with this breed further however there has to be a down side, nothing is perfect. I also want to mention that I did read about shunts, it was a very brief article....can anyone give me some first hand experience with this? I know alot about cavaliers ( actually im very worried about the future of the breed and that is part of the reason Im looking into another type of dog) but I still feel medically Im uninformed about yorkies and really am not finding much...any links are greatly appreciated.

10-02-2005, 07:59 PM	#9
YorkieShadow BANNED! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: USA Posts: 9,999	I really appreciate your replys...and your thoughts. But Im also looking for a little less love... ?????? Less love. Yorkies are all love. Once you have a Yorkie youll know exactly what its all about. They will love you to death.Then youll wonder how you ever lived with out one before. Down sides? If you get a healthy Yorkie Theres really no down sides. some learn faster then others some bark more then others . They are all not the same.

10-02-2005, 08:01 PM	#10
Maxwell&me Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 22	I guess the pessimist in me just cant believe that the perfect little wonders are as perfect as they appear~ I know about terrier instincts~ I worry about the chippys in our yard. That would make for a fun afternoon of digging and playing going after one of those....and I understand that they are frail~ but they seem much hardier than some of the other small breeds,....and now I just saw a post about a broken leg....and oh my gosh that would break my heart it that happened here, and Im sure it happens. I just want to be totally prepaired...and Ive yet to find a breeder and Im sure waiting list is long. After going thru a Cavalier process I think Im prepaired for anything however I was turned down by several becouse I had children and I didnt want to show and my yard isnt fenced....( Its big enough it doesnt need to be and I dont thing an electric fence is right for us....We have very long leads for Max and will get a small gated yard for new little pup as I thing leads might be to heavy for the little one) Edit: What I ment by a little less love is not by the pup..but by you all, your just so encouraging~ not used to that, Im used to everyone hopping on the bandwagon to discourage.....different climate and a refreashing change...... Thanks again for all your support and help, your most kind with you advice and support.... Last edited by Maxwell&me; 10-02-2005 at 08:05 PM.

10-02-2005, 08:05 PM	#11
RowdysMom Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Central Texas Posts: 2,624	Downside - hmmmm...... there hasn't been much with Rowdy. OK, here goes - he's a picky eater so I have had to struggle to get him to eat occasionally. There has been times when he decided he wouldn't eat dog food and he was so small that I could not just "wait him out". So, i would have to feed him boiled chicken, or cottage cheese, etc. He has had 2 bouts of vomiting and diarrhea where I had to take him to the vet. No other health problems though. I would say that he requires quite a bit of attention, e.g., he is too small to jump on the couch or my lap or the bed so he has to be lifted. I don't feel comfortable leaving him very much so we take him with us on vacation and trips, so I have to look for pet friendly hotels and the like. Otherwise, I can't think of any downside to him. Oh yes, he does like to bark a bit - at the dog next door and the neighborhood kids. They do have to be groomed, I use a professional and so there is that cost - and they have to be brushed everyday which takes time. But that's about all the downsides I can think of! There's MANY MANY more upsides! P.S. My Jack Russell terrier broke his leg and he was much hardier than Rowdy, my Yorkie __________________ Rex & Rowdy's Mom

10-02-2005, 08:12 PM	#12
YorkieShadow BANNED! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: USA Posts: 9,999	Well You will be getting a lot of love from us too. lol Most the people I have met on here have been so sweet. and they all jump in when there is any problems. They all seem to be a great bunch of people and fur-babies here. So just know this. when and if you get a Yorkie puppie plan to have a camera ready Because we will all want pictures. lol

10-02-2005, 08:14 PM	#13
RowdysMom Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Central Texas Posts: 2,624	P.S.S. I don't think that you are going to find very many people on this forum who will try to talk you out of a Yorkie - most of us are completly captivated by them. For example, my Rowdy is scratching me on the leg right now, telling me that it is past time to go to bed. He scratches and then runs to the door between my office and the bedroom. I'm not quite ready but he is and it is very hard to resist those little scratches and those cute little brown eyes looking back at me saying, "COME ON MOM - I'M TIRED! __________________ Rex & Rowdy's Mom

10-02-2005, 08:23 PM	#14
CC's YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 402	Ok some possible down sides. If you get a softer coated Yorkie you'll need to do lots of grooming. They require more time in house training that a larger breed. They can be barkers (not all but some are). They are bed hogs and blanket stealers as well. Health problems to look out for are Liver shunt, MVD, Allergies, LP, Hydro, Thyroid problems. Of course this is why you need to speak to your breeder in length prior to buying a pup.

10-03-2005, 04:20 AM	#15
amspoelstra Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: US Posts: 955	I think it kind of depends on the pup you would pick. Some yorkies have more 'problems' than others. I have heard of challenges with housebreaking, barking, health etc, but that really depends on the dog, not necessarily the breed. Trixie was housetrained within a week, hardly ever barks, and is extremely healthy. Also heard of possible problems with liver shunt, teeth (when they get older and you don't brush them regularly), knees. What I have learned after three months is that yorkies are very loving. And to me, it is good practice for a baby Trixie takes a lot of work. Because she is small, I have to constantly watch where she is going (so we don't step on her), needs to have a bath at least once a week, brushing and needs lots of attention. Oh, one more thing... Don't expect to get a lapdog if you are getting a yorkie. They might like to lay on your lap for a little bit, but these little dogs are terriers at heart. They love to run, chase and run some more!!!