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06-29-2011, 07:44 PM | #1 |
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| Yorkie mommys I need your help!! I need some words from all u great friends! I have a sister who has bipolar and a split personailty disorder and she does not work but she does have an income (her DH just making sure people know she can afford the pup) well she seen a yorkie/pom that she would like to adopt I just want to know do you think that a yorkie/pom would be a great dog for her? she is on meds and she is great with my momo i just want to see if a yorkie/pom would make a great parthenr for her? or should i try getting another pup for her? We all know how much happiness and love a furbaby can bring and i want her to have that same love and happiness as we all have had. Now i wouldnt ask if i knew the yorkie/pom was a great dog for her but as most of u know im still looking for my perfect babygirl.(yorkie) but everyone that does own a yorkie i would like ur input. ask me questions, i just want to find her the right best friend! thanks
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06-29-2011, 09:35 PM | #2 |
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| I'm sorry, I have no advice for you. Just wanted to send you *hugs*
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06-29-2011, 10:05 PM | #3 |
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| I am not an expert, but I would say yorkies or poms can be pretty frustrating at times, they are not the type of dogs that will sit still and act cute. I would go for some more laid back kind of dog. Just my two cent, again, I am no expert in this field. |
06-30-2011, 03:52 AM | #4 |
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| I agree, a more sedate breed would be better for her. Yorkies can be frustrating and high energy and might tend to cause too much excitement. They require a lot of care, too. Jeanette |
06-30-2011, 05:19 AM | #5 |
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| Personally, I do not agree with mixing of breeds for that alone would count the little dog out. Reputable breeders not mix breeds. Let me add that I do have Doodlebug who is a mix and he is the best little dog I could ask for but he is a rescue. We have had him since he was a puppy. He's a Morkie and very playful and laid back too.
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06-30-2011, 10:38 AM | #6 |
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| I agree! I think i after reading more a yorkie/pom wouldnt be the best for her. I just dont know any laid back breeds...(more research here I go)
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06-30-2011, 11:23 AM | #7 |
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| I might suggest a less active breed. I think that Yorkies are so smart and so active that it may not be a good idea. I have heard that Pom's can have quite a personality issue. I think someone like your sister might have difficulty dealing with the complex nature of those breeds. It is one thing to be able to afford a dog. Obviously many can afford but training a dog is challenging for anyone. Maybe an older dog that is already trained and has a good nature. She needs to have someone who will help her be responsible for the dog. There is so much that goes into owning a dog. I would really think about this. The issues that could up with dog ownership may not work out and then what happens to the dog? |
06-30-2011, 11:34 AM | #8 |
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| well i was planning on helping her more then just buying her the dog and leaving it up to her. I was even going to help train the pup and even put the pup in training class to soicialize the little guy but like mosrt have said its best to find a calmer breed and after reading more and of course reading everyones stories i agree yorkies are so full of life that maybe a calmer breed is better
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06-30-2011, 12:55 PM | #9 | |
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i have a pekingese and and she just turned one on the 28 and she is the most laid back as you can get i got her for $ 200.00 dollars she is akc she was 13 week old and 13 oz when i got her with a lot of work she is now 7.7 pounds my vet thinks she would be a good dog to take to nursing homes because all she wants to do is give love she sleeps , eat , pees , and poop and the rest of the time she is in someones arms giving love and kisses have a neighbor is 94 and she wants to see Mee Ling about 3 times a week so i take her to visit and they just sit and rock the whole time we are there so maybe you should look into a pekingese
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06-30-2011, 02:41 PM | #10 |
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| aww she sounds like an sweetie pie! I will look more into that breed too! thanks
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06-30-2011, 05:07 PM | #11 | |
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here she is she loves everyone i hope i did it right and her picture will show
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06-30-2011, 05:51 PM | #12 |
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| Recommendation: Shih Tzu! I agree. I've also heard Shih Tzu's are veeery good companion dogs and are very laid back. My boss has 2 and says they're both big lap dogs. Their grandkids can pull on their ears and it doesn't phase them. Of course, it all depends on the personality of the individual dog, but I would recommend Shih Tzu, or one of the other small Chinese dog breeds.
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06-30-2011, 07:32 PM | #13 |
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| Do you feel she is ready for the brushing and grooming that goes with some breeds. That can be a daily deal with some breeds, and if you are not pretty consistent their hair can get matted or tangled. May want to consider lower maintenance breed.
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07-01-2011, 05:19 AM | #14 | |
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my pekingese hair does not mat just a li'l brushing every day is all she gets and she just sits there and lets you brush or you can have them cut into a low maintenance as you can do with shih tzu my sister-in-law keep her shih tzu cut every 6 to 8 weeks
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07-01-2011, 05:30 AM | #15 |
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| Have you considered a Havanese? Friends of ours got a pup the same time we got Rocco, and she really is a little sweetheart and surprisingly not really hyper (maybe that's just compared to Rocco ). She's about 12lbs, doesn't shed and was easily trained.
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