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12-14-2013, 12:57 AM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Houston, Texas
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| Advice please re getting a puppy yorkie. Hello, I've just found this forum and need advice, as I'm very keen to get a yorkie as a family pet. However I'm told they aren't good with young kids and I have 3 boys aged 9, 7 and 3 years. I would love to hear your thoughts, as I really want a yorkie! |
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12-14-2013, 01:03 AM | #2 |
♡Huey's Human♡ Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ringgold, Ga
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| Welcome to YT. Yorkies are fairly fragile little guys and the problem with kiddos is they don't always understand how gentle they must be with them. There are many folks on this forum who do have small kids and yorkies, and I'm sure some of them will be happy to offer advice on how they make it work. This is a great place to absorb information about yorkies prior to deciding if that is the right dog for you.
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12-14-2013, 03:14 AM | #3 |
"& Seeger, too" Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Central Kentucky
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| I don't think Yorkies are a good fit for a household with small children. It isn't that they aren't good with kids.... kids aren't good with them. Small children don't understand that these little dogs can easily be hurt. If dropped, stepped on, kicked, rolled on or even getting out of the door when kids are coming and going outside can be dangerous for them. It's not that kids do things purposely, they are just kids and it just happens way too often.
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12-14-2013, 05:55 AM | #4 |
YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: NJ
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| One of my cousins and I were born into a house with yorkies. My family had teapots (big yorkies) when she was born and they had a few litters of puppies when she was very little. When I was born we had a 5lber. I also got my own poodle when I was 7, she was 12lbs. My other cousin got a westie when he was about 6. Kids and yorkies can get along just fine, but it comes down to your kids personalities and you teaching them. I'd aim for a larger yorkie, at least 10lbs. Do you know anyone with small dogs? |
12-14-2013, 06:25 AM | #5 |
My furkids Donating Member | Although I agree that yorkies and small children aren't a good fit.I have a neighbor who has a 4 lb yorkie and 3 girls. they were 9 7 and 3 yrs old when they got him...I was really nervous for the dog! They are AWESOME with him! on the other hand I have 3 grand children the oldest being 5...She LOVES my furkids but, will NOT leave them alone...She have NEVER hurt them but, will try to pick them up...once, when she was 3, she picked up one by her neck! now that she is a little older she knows not to pick them up but, sits on the floor and lets them go to her....which they do! as far as getting a small dog with small children....I don't think I would do it but, your kids seem a little older...maybe it would work
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12-14-2013, 08:48 AM | #6 |
YT Addict | I think its all in how your kids behave and act. I think as long as you tell your children not to pick them up, to be very careful with him or her, and listen to what you tell them to do when it comes to the dog you will be fine. My fiancee has a three year old niece who loves my girls so much. We have taught her though that she has to be sitting down to hold them and we never leave them alone with her and are always keeping an eye on them when we are around her and she does great.
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12-14-2013, 08:56 AM | #7 |
YT 2000 Club Member | I have 9 grandchildren ranging from ages 2 to 10 years. They have always been around my yorkies and from day 1, are told how fragile they are! My yorkies are small...one is exactly 3 lbs. Nobody is allowed to pick her up! I let them hold her only if they are right beside me and sitting. Teach by example......the kids see how careful I am with them and they follow what they see!
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12-14-2013, 10:38 AM | #8 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2013 Location: Missouri
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| I have a yorkie and I also have 3 children ages 6,4 and 2. They did and do great with him. Granted now he weighs 8 lbs. So not a big deal now, but I also have a chihuahua who is 4 lbs at the moment and probably won't get bigger than 7lbs. You just have to make sure the kids know how to handle them. I always told/tell my little 2 year old to "pet easy/be easy". And she does great with them. And I don't let her carry them around. She has to sit to play with them. My 4 and 6 year old don't play rough with them, but since they are older they understand. And actually, it's my doggies that are alway trying to play with the kids. I don't think you'll have a problem as long as you teach them what to do and what not to do with the little puppy.
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12-15-2013, 09:02 PM | #9 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Houston, Texas
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| Thank you for giving me your opinions. Since I have fallen in love with the Yorkie... I have decided to wait at least another 6 months to review getting one. I know that I will get a yorkie one day but it has to work for all. Thank you all for giving me your thoughts it was very help full. |
12-16-2013, 06:29 AM | #10 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: MN, USA
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| Kids and Yorkies can live together but you have to be sure to set major rules for the kids. I have three girls, now ages 4, 6, and 8, and we have never had an issue. My Blazer is about 7 1/2 pounds now, and I am happy that he got that big. A friend and I just rescued a litter mate if my Blazer's who had been totally ruined by the three children he lived with. From the day they got him the kids wouldn't leave him alone and he turned into a growly, snappy, aggressive little thing who clearly was scared of every one and every thing. He went to a home with no children (other than an occasional visiting grandson) and two of his sisters. He is now spoiled rotten and his attitude is almost completely gone! My recommendation to you, if you get a Yorkie for a family pet, please get a larger, sturdier dog and PLEASE train your children to respect the dog and make sure that your dog has proper training and socialization! |
12-16-2013, 07:54 AM | #11 | |
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12-16-2013, 08:28 PM | #12 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Central california
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| It all depends on how your kids are raised to handle the pups. I have four dogs two large dogs and two 4 lb yorkie/maltese. My daughters 5 & 8 know the little puppies are fragile and they must be gentle. They behave wonderful with my pups and in return my pups love kids. I am also home all day so I can train them and monitor my kids. |
12-17-2013, 03:23 AM | #13 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: South-East England
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| Depends, I have a toddler that shows no interest in our yorkie puppy other than laughing at her and crawling around on the floor with her. She likes to climb all over him and try to steal his milk bottle and he pushes her away with the palm of his hand and she stops. I guess it all depends on both the yorkie and the child's temperment. My yorkie pup came from a breeder that has young children between the ages of 3-7 and they were exposed to children very young. I think the main thing here is never leave your dog, no matter what breed it is unsupervised around small children...For both the children and dog safety. I'm a housewife so I'm home with the baby and the puppy during play time. I have baby gates that allow me to let the puppy around my toddler when it's a good time. There are other reasons to be careful and supervise a puppy around small children...During the potty training days if you have a puppy running loose and a toddler running lose...well lets just say I've heard some stories about people's kids eating dog poop and that is the last thing I ever want happening to my child lol. |
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