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06-26-2017, 12:25 PM | #16 |
Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md
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| No 6 is an adult. Something to keep in mind is it can be harder to train non puppies so you have to make sure you have the patients for it.
__________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart! |
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06-26-2017, 01:48 PM | #17 |
Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: E.Stroudsburg, Pa.
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| 6 years old is an adult, but we are talking about a 6 year old rescue. A dog that will come into your home, everything will be new and strange to him, he will be weary of everything and everyone. He will need time to adjust, it could take him days or weeks to gain trust in his new family, surroundings, routine. Your daughter will have to be very gentle with him, she will have to speak in gentle tone/voice. I was very lucky with my 2 1/2 yo boy, he bonded with me immediately which I would say is very rare. Your rescue shelter can say he is child friendly but it also depends on the child". You have to understand, someone else raised him, you don't know what his life with the previous owner was like, you and your wife will be a new pet owner, so both you and the dog will be learning about each other, yorkies can be very crafty babies, that's why we love the breed lol. Adult dogs get sick too, not just puppies so having the finances for medical treatment is a must. We are all just trying to give you the "if's" so you are aware all responsibility will be yours and your wife's.
__________________ Joan, mom to Cody RIP Matese Schnae Kajon Kia forever in my A House Is Not A Home Without A Dog |
06-26-2017, 04:34 PM | #18 | |
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06-27-2017, 10:35 AM | #19 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: MA
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| Quick update, we saw the dog and he turned out to be 9 years old and a bit overly laid back for our needs. So the search continues . Thank you, Avi. |
06-27-2017, 10:38 AM | #20 |
Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md
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| I think laid back would be very good for your first dog.
__________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart! |
06-27-2017, 10:48 AM | #21 |
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06-27-2017, 11:27 AM | #22 |
Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas
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| You honestly cannot tell how a pup is based on one visit. I encourage you to find a rescue that fosters their pups in homes for a period of time where they evaluate their personalities.
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06-27-2017, 11:31 AM | #23 | |
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06-28-2017, 05:42 PM | #24 |
Donating YT 2000 Club Member | I agree that is an excellent idea. |
07-06-2017, 06:36 AM | #25 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Texas
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| Don't give up! Yorkies are wonderful pets! children and yorkies can both be taught to live together peaceably lol. I've got five children and two yorkie puppies and they all get along wonderfully. Previously, I had a yorkie Daisy (RIP), and she practically grew up with my children and she was like another sibling to them. Yes, yorkies are extremely fragile, but if you teach your 6yo daughter how to interact with a new yorkie, chances are they'll be the best of friends with no issues. |
07-06-2017, 09:08 AM | #26 | |
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https://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/38674663 Wish Gizmo finds his forever home soon! | |
07-06-2017, 10:01 AM | #27 |
Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: E.Stroudsburg, Pa.
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| How very, very sad that a baby his age has to be rehomed, makes my eyes tear up. There are a few angels out there and we do have them on YT that would take this precious senior in, I pray Gizmo finds his angel.
__________________ Joan, mom to Cody RIP Matese Schnae Kajon Kia forever in my A House Is Not A Home Without A Dog |
07-08-2017, 09:52 AM | #28 | |
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have to agree with the posts above great caution w/yorkies and young children | |
07-09-2017, 09:51 AM | #29 | |
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07-09-2017, 11:44 AM | #30 | |
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I know a lot of people will disagree with me and while there are all sorts of articles claiming some dogs are hypoallergenic, I can tell you I have seen many people surrender dogs because they or their children were allergic to them. How Buying ‘Teacup’ and ‘Hypoallergenic’ Dogs Contributes to Puppy Mills | One Green Planet http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-c...s/faq-20058425
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