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03-17-2013, 02:54 PM | #1 |
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| Planning on getting Yorkie please help. Hello. (sorry for my english, am not a native speaker) So, i decided to get myself a Girl yorkie. Yet i want to be 100% sure that it's what i need. I made so much reaserch on the breed: characteristics, behaviour etc. But some websites give different information. So, what can be more helpful than just asking people who own Yorkies themselves. I am about to graduate from university and planning to get Yorkie for graduation(still didn't reaserch a good breeder yet.) I make around 4 plane travels in a year and from what i saw on this site, Yorkies seem to not have a big problem traveling. Had previous experience with a dog but not with as delicate as Yorkie. Here are still questions i'm a bit confused about. 1. Housebreaking- is it true they need to go to potty every 2-3h? (i prefear to walk out a dog, but walking it out every 2-3h sounds a bit too much) and if they do, is it possible to teach them to do their business outdoors AND if they can't hold teach them they can use a certain spot at home too, like won't it make the puppy confused? 2. Do they smell?- My friend is really pushing on me saying all Yorkies she saw would smell. But if Yorkies coat is like human hair, they still can smell? 3. Colors- i'm confused about Yorkies colors, ones look just so dark and ones so light. Can you pick the colors when they are still little pups or are they all same color with no difference? 4. How often can you bath it- one website says up to 2 times a week others say no more than 1nce a month.If it's coat is like human hair shouldn't you wash it more often? 5. Can it sleep with me in the bed?- I saw on the net complains that Yorkies make lots of accidents in the human bed/carpets/on laps/couches. 6. Does a girl Yorkie mark the territory? 7. How loyal is Yorkie? 8. I have other dog who is a male and he is surely much bigger than mini dogs. How much bigger it should be to NOT be able to breed with Yorkie girl. (otherwise i'll take boy Yorkie or will consider to make a girl Yorkie an operation to not have any puppys.) 9. How fast their hair/fur gets messy? Please share your experiences and help me make a good decision. I really like that breed. |
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03-17-2013, 11:04 PM | #2 | |
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03-18-2013, 01:28 AM | #3 |
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| All yorkies start out black and tan so the only way to have a quess what color they will turn is to look at the parents. Both of mine took after their mother. You can keep them from looking messy by bathing them once a week and grooming them daily. You will need a good shampoo, conditioner and detangler, I just use pantene a human conditioner but youll have to use a shampoo made for dogs. If your going to outside train you will need to take a young pup out about every 2 hrs because they cant hold it long but you dont need to take on walk just take out in your front yard also you dont want to take the pup on walks untill it has had all of its shots. Also really young pups arent able to walk on a leash yet anyway. If your pup has had all of its shots by 12 weeks that is a good time to try to walk it. I let mine start sleeping in the bed at 4 months old but some do it earlier. I wouldnt do it when they are tiny pups you need to have an expen with a pee pad set up for the beginning. Yorkies do great traveling
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03-18-2013, 09:37 AM | #4 |
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| Hello and Welcome to YorkieTalk. 1. Housebreaking- is it true they need to go to potty every 2-3h? (i prefear to walk out a dog, but walking it out every 2-3h sounds a bit too much) and if they do, is it possible to teach them to do their business outdoors AND if they can't hold teach them they can use a certain spot at home too, like won't it make the puppy confused? When first potty training a puppy I personaly would stick with one either outside or inside. I also think during potty training you need to take them out more often then every two hours, sometimes every hour. 2. Do they smell?- My friend is really pushing on me saying all Yorkies she saw would smell. But if Yorkies coat is like human hair, they still can smell? All dogs when outside put off a smell to let other dogs know they are there and after 20 or so minutes inside it goes away. Because yorkies have human hair and it gets greasy they need and can be bathed every week or two weeks. I honestly haven't meet a yorkie yet that stinks. 3. Colors- i'm confused about Yorkies colors, ones look just so dark and ones so light. Can you pick the colors when they are still little pups or are they all same color with no difference? Puppies are generally black and tan and then there colors can change up until they are 2 so there is no real way to know what there colors will be as an adult. 4. How often can you bath it- one website says up to 2 times a week others say no more than 1nce a month.If it's coat is like human hair shouldn't you wash it more often? When using a good shampoo I would say once a week or every two weeks 5. Can it sleep with me in the bed?- I saw on the net complains that Yorkies make lots of accidents in the human bed/carpets/on laps/couches. When you have a puppy I think it is safer to keep them in a crate at night until they are potty trained and wont chew up things that can hurt them and then I would say go for putting them in bed with you 6. Does a girl Yorkie mark the territory? They can but normally not as bad as boys and I had mine spayed at 8 or 9 months before her first heat and she never has marked her territory 7. How loyal is Yorkie? Mine is pretty loyal and just to me if I am not around she shuts down 8. I have other dog who is a male and he is surely much bigger than mini dogs. How much bigger it should be to NOT be able to breed with Yorkie girl. (otherwise i'll take boy Yorkie or will consider to make a girl Yorkie an operation to not have any puppys.) Dogs tend to find a way to mate whether there bigger or smaller but a female under 5 pounds should never be bred it is very dangerous for her personally I think you should have your female fixed before she goes into heat for the first time and I also think you should have your male fixed as well. 9. How fast their hair/fur gets messy? It depends how much there outside and what they are doing outside. If there out there rolling in dirt its going to get messier faster then if there just out there to do there potty
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03-18-2013, 09:52 AM | #5 | |
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| Hello and welcome - first of all, I would like to commend you for doing your research on this breed before jumping in with both feet! Quote:
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03-18-2013, 10:40 AM | #6 |
YT 2000 Club Donating Member | You have gotten great replies so far. I would like to hone in on your other male dog though. First you did not mention size of the dog, or the breed. Avoiding mating is a must if you have two un-neutered dogs in your home. If you are against neutering then I would get a male Yorkie. Then you have no worries, and there are plenty believe you me, if you have two intact opposite sexed dogs in the home. Most pet owners, are not prepared for what it takes, to keep un-intentional matings from happening. So about your current dog. What is his temperament/character like? Is he prey driven? Is he obedience trained? Your Yorkie as a puppy is small and vulnerable, and can not play safely with a larger dog that is aggressive in their behaviour. One swat of a big dog's paw (even in play), can damage that tiney body. Most of the sighthounds would not be a good match, many of the field dogs either. Boxers unless a lot older and well trained are not a good choice with a Yorkie. Vizla's, Rhodesian Ridgebacks, nope. This is generally speaking. Always know the character the disposition of the dog you currently have.
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03-18-2013, 11:37 AM | #7 |
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| I really have nothing to add to the great advice you have gotten. I just wanted to say welcome to the forum and that I admire you for researching the way you are doing. You'll be a great dog owner - whatever breed you end up getting Oh, and Yorkies are the best so you just can't go wrong
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03-18-2013, 01:26 PM | #8 |
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| I think you will find that opinions vary concerning dogs and how to train, groom, and handle them. Even on this site there are a variety of opinions about these things. I would advise you to read through the various threads, library and "sticky" threads in each forum area. Many people seem to have problems house training their Yorkies. Actually I found my little girl to be one of the easiest dogs I have ever had to house train. She was over 13 weeks old when I got her so she was past the infant stage and had experience using puppy pads when I got her. You cannot let an untrained puppy have free run of the home until it knows how to let you know it has to go. Using puppy training pads is very helpful, especially during the first several months. A young Yorkie puppy may need to potty even more often than every 2 hours. A full grown Yorkie can usually hold it for several hours depending on their food and water intake. I trained Gracie to use commercial puppy training pads. When she was about 6 months old I started taking her on regular walks outside and she learned to potty outside. I still use pads for when the weather is bad or when I am not going to be home for a few hours. I have heard that male Yorkies have a tendency to want to mark their territory. Whatever the sex of the dog you get I would suggest that you get it spayed or neutered so the pet does not have to deal with hormonal issues or face the possibility of uterine cancer or infections. Please do not take the chance of having a female in heat around your whole male. I have never had an odor problem with my girl. I bathe her weekly using all natural shampoo and conditioner. I use a conditioning spray when I comb and brush her. She is groomed daily. It takes only a few minutes if done daily. Never let a dog with a coat longer than an inch go without being combed and brushed daily. Using shampoo or conditioners with sulfates and other harsh chemicals will strip the skin and coat and cause dry skin and shedding issues. All natural products are actually good for the pet's skin and coat. Gracie has slept with me at night since her first night home. I have pet steps so she can get up and down without having to jump. She has never had an accident on my bed. I did watch her closely when she was a puppy though. Small dogs do have to potty more often than a larger dog but they can be trained if you are vigilant and consistent with your training. Some people get a 6 foot long leash and attach it to them selves so the puppy goes with them where ever they go. That way the puppy is under close observation, the owner can get the pup to the proper place before it has a potty accident. The puppy is constantly learning while with it's owner while they learn very little shut in a cage or pen. Of course you need and exercise pen for when you cannot watch the puppy. Now that Gracie is fully trained she has free run of the home and does not have accidents. My girl has never marked. I think that would be quite rare. She is very loyal and loving. She loves all people and animals. Again, daily grooming is very important. Get some good quality dog grooming tools and it will make things much easier for both of you. Even if you have your Yorkie's hair cut short it can tangle easily. Use quality conditioners. One of the most important issues you are facing is finding a good breeder. I would look into the dog clubs in your country that show dogs. I'm don't know what the major registry for dogs is in your country but you should be able to find it fairly easily. They will be putting on dog shows and have representatives in several regions of your country. These people can usually direct you to someone who knows how to properly breed a purebred dog so you can buy a good quality pup free of the many genetic defects that many Yorkies are exhibiting right now. Since only a small percentage of the puppies show/breeders produce are used for showing they sell the majority of their pups as pets. Yorkies are very popular world wide right now and many bad people are taking advantage of buyers because of this. Make sure you really want a terrier. They are a feisty group and sometimes hard to train because of their strong personalities. If you are up for a challenge then a terrier may be for you. Personally, I love the extra sass that my little one has but some people do not appreciate a stubborn streak in a dog. They do tend to talk back quite a bit, too. You will see a wide variety of experiences with these dogs. I can only tell you that you will save yourself a lot of trouble by finding and excellent breeder who will help you make the right choice and who will be there for you if you run into trouble or have any questions Dogs that come from a quality, healthy background tend to have far less issues than those who do not have such an advantage. If you fly with your Yorkie make sure you can take it in the cabin with you. In this country dogs are allowed in the cabin on many airlines if they are in an approved airline carrier that fits under the seat. I hope you are able to find just the right new puppy for you and your other dog. |
03-18-2013, 01:35 PM | #9 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Italy
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| Oh wow! so many awsome replys! Thank you everyone! I'm very positive about this dog breed now. Oh i'm still a bit unsure with housebreaking though. Like i understood the puppys are easy to housebreak, and are obviously in need to be tought, but what about adults? How long the adult Yorkies can hold it(i need a small potty for adult too?). I heard little dogs can't hold it much. To reply Gemy My male dog (or better my moms dog) is a mix almost till my knees (he just looks so big infront of mini dogs, like bigger body mass stronger, is it really possible that he could make some mess with such a small female?). He is sweetest most caring gentel dog ever, he used to take care of my cousins Chihuahua puppys, he loves children if they come over and treats them extreemly gently, wouldn't hurt a fly and when he plays with smaller dogs his movements become very soft. My mother is afraid to take any male dogs in our house as he can easily start to mark the territory, atleast that's what some breeders told us.(we used to hospit temporaly female dogs of our friends and they used to get along without much fuss) I often go away from home to live outside for some months cuz of the work, thats why i thought it could be kept incase under control (thats why i need a mini dog, to be able to transport it with me). But again if it is an issue, i would definately get both dogs fixed, or try to take male Yorkie. Oh i forgot to ask: 10. How do you know that the breeder is trustworthy? - are there any signs you could get alerted by?Or there are any questions I should ask them? ( Our best breeders that i know, usualy are booked long before and it can be difficult to get in the line for their puppys.So might have to go to ones i don't know) |
03-18-2013, 01:41 PM | #10 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Italy
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| oh, gracielove, you replied all of my questions before i could even ask, thank you so much. you guys are great. |
03-18-2013, 02:05 PM | #11 |
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| You could run into problems with two male dogs that are not neutered. They tend to be territorial so just having another male dog near your mom's dog could create a marking issue and possibly even some other behavioral problems. Of course a female in heat would be a horrible issue in many ways for both of them. Yes, the better lines of dogs do often have waiting lists but sometimes these people can recommend someone else they know that breeds their lines but are much less well known. Contacting a local clubs could get you some good recommendations. It is best to visit the breeder and also ask for references from other buyers, breeders and vets. Try to learn what a good pedigree would look like. Small dogs should be raised in the home and well socialized. There should be an official Yorkshire Terrier Club in your country, hopefully with a website. Contacting them should give you a wealth of information also. Avoid a breeder that has multiple breeds they are working with or anyone with over crowded or dirty conditions. Ask the breeder what testing they are doing to make sure their dogs are free of genetic problems as well as disease. Gemy started a great thread with a lot of this information in it: http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/gen...s-yorkies.html |
03-18-2013, 05:29 PM | #12 |
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| I'm just amazed of how helpful this site is, thank you again. : D |
03-18-2013, 07:23 PM | #13 |
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| Welcome to YorkieTalk! I am happy to hear that you are doing your research before committing. Good luck!
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03-18-2013, 09:26 PM | #14 |
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| Welcome to YT!! I pretty much agree with what everyone else said. A few of my experiences have been different. I do have a preference for boys because in my experience, they are sweeter and adore their moms! (I'm assuming your a girl) That can also be seen as a negative, since not everyone wants a dog that is clingy and wants to be with you AT ALL TIMES!!! Girl dogs are sweet too, on their terms and when they want. (Again, this is my experience) Boys and girls mark depending on their personality. My boy do is very interested in marking, not as much as some girl dogs that I've met! Most importantly, each dog is truly an individual. They each have their own personalities which is what makes them so special. My baby boy Kaji loves other digs, big, small, he loves them all. He's terrified of men and kids, loves us girls. and he's calm yet playful. He doesn't bark, he just chooses not to. So he's this hyper little dog and calm at the same time. It's hard to explain. He's the perfect balance. Anyway, good luck on your search for a yorkie! PS to answer your potty question, as a fully pad trained adult, Kaji has access to the pad 24/7. He goes when he needs to. Some days he goes 3-4 times. Other days just once. He doesn't have a schedule.
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