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04-07-2005, 06:22 PM | #1 |
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| New Member I just found this site today, and love it. Good info. I have several questions, and hope someone can help me out. I am trying to make up my mind what type of puppy to get. My heart is really set on a male Yorkie. I already have a name, "Wrigley" - I think. I have been getting some negative feedback and would like to know the answers to: 1. I heard these dogs have a big problem with their knees, and other bones, popping out of place. True? 2. They are hard to housebreak, and even when they are, they will still urinate inside. True? 3. If an emergency comes up, and I cannot find someone to care for the dog, and the vet is closed, can I leave the Yorkie in a crate for 24 hours (one night)? Will they urinate/poop in their crate? I would not make a habit of this, but am just thinking of a worse case scenario. 4. They yap constantly. Especially when company comes. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Kate |
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04-07-2005, 07:11 PM | #2 | ||||
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| Hi Kate, and welcome to Yorkie Talk. I'll try to answer some of your questions, I'm sure some other members will have input as well Quote:
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04-07-2005, 07:28 PM | #3 |
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| Kate: No matter what problems yorkies may have, you will never find a more addictive breed! They are the most fun dogs I have ever experienced and I have owned dogs all of my life. None has captured my heart and my attention as much as my yorkies. They are not for everyone because they definitely thrive in an environment where they are supervised and with their owners 24/7. That is not to say that someone who works at a job where they cannot take the dog with them shouldn't get a yorkie, but I am describing the "ideal" situation. Yorkies love company and do not like to be left alone. IMO they are best in homes without small children because they are so susceptible to injury due to their small size, but there are lots of people who disagree and think they are fine as long as you supervise and train the children to be careful with them. All yorkies are different just like all people are different. One may be easy to housebreak where another may be impossible. One may bark and another may not make a sound. A lot of these traits can be modified with the proper training but it takes time and dedication. You have to be willing to devote the necessary time to achieve the behavior you want. Yorkies are extremely smart but they are stubborn. They live to be 15 years old on average so you need to be sure this is what you want because it is a longterm commitment. I personally find yorkies easy to maintain. They eat small amounts, their poop and pee is small, it takes long time to use a bottle of shampoo and they require the smallest of verything so it's usually less expensive, i.e., crates, beds, carriers, etc. Their coats are beautiful but easy to manage (you can learn to do it yourself if you don't want to pay a groomer. There are potential hereditary problems like "luxating patellas" which you can research on the internet. Other breeds have the potential for hip displasia. There is no way to guarantee that a puppy will not have this problem and it will be less severe in some than in others. Some may require surgery and some may not. I hoped I have helped you somewhat. Is there another breed you are considering too? |
04-07-2005, 07:32 PM | #4 |
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| Hi Kate! Welcome to the group. I've notice Amiee answered your questions and she did a good job at it. Just a few thing I would add to what she posted. Some Yorkies do have problems with their legs and knees. One is called luxating patella which is like a trick knee. It inherited or congential. It is more commonly seen in the small dog breed. This is true for some, but not all. Housebreaking is hard, but with a lot of dedication and hard work it pays off in the end. A lot of members here are seasoned pros at this. I have a puppy at the moment and I will say she has been harder to train than any other dog I've ever had. This may be partly my fault though, for spoiling her too much (probably!) Again, it is not limited to yorkies. It is a common problem seen in small dogs. Have nothing to add to any of the other questions Amiee answered. However, if you have any other question feel free to post. There are a lot of knowledgeble people in this group. |
04-08-2005, 03:51 AM | #5 |
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| You will never be sorry you got a yorkie! Yes they are hard to housebreak! Totally worth it though! My experience with my three is that they usually only bark when someone comes to the door. Scruffy however, barked a lot toward the end of his life because of his dememtia. He was very old when this happened. There are some great breeders on this site! Where do you plan to purchase your puppy? |
04-08-2005, 04:04 AM | #6 |
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| Hi and welcome. I don't want to come off as sounding mean but if you are asking the question about possibly leaving any dog in a crate for 24 hours...maybe now is not the time in your life for a dog. I think leaving a dog in a crate for 24 hours is animal cruelty. Don't know about you but I can't hold it for 24 hours not to mention the psychological issues this could create. Some do have knee problems, the possiblity of liver shunt is high in this breed, many are yappy and some are not, many have trouble with housebreaking and some don't. The possiblity for all of the above is there. Yorkies are companion dogs that thrive on being with their human companion. Sometimes people are in a stage in their life where they can't really devote the time needed to have a healthy, happy pet. When you buy any dog you need to make sure you are prepared to invest quality time, money and care into taking care of this creature. Please don't take this the wrong way. I wish you the very best.
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04-08-2005, 04:12 AM | #7 |
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| Hi Kate , Welcome to Yorkietalk . |
04-08-2005, 04:21 AM | #8 |
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| welcome Welcome to a great group of Yorkie lovers! You have been given tons of great advise..all I would add..incase of an emergancy there are many options...BEFORE you get your puppy contact a pet sitter/nanny. Get a reference from a vet about this, there are many good ones. Keep their number handy. Also, invest in a crate, not just a carrier..2x3 with a grated floor. You can buy water/food dishes that hook on the side..no spilling...and in a life or death emergancy you could leave them, but you can call the pet sitter even at midnight if you have spoken to them previously. Make friends with your vet and office help..I know vet techs who babysat in these cases..also buy from a reputable breeder who pets sits...that is how I got started boarding my babies. Good luck |
04-08-2005, 07:02 AM | #9 |
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04-08-2005, 11:31 AM | #10 | |
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| Hi to everyone who helped answer my questions. I will reply to all of you at once, rather than so many times. I hope this is proper. I plan to get my puppy at a Breeders. I am working with two right now. They both have asked me to visit them, and I definitely like this attitude. I would have it no other way. I do not plan to crate this love 24 hours a day, but I am single, new to this town, and don't really even know my neighbors, so this is why I asked about the crate situation. What if I become ill in the middle of the night, and had to call 911. My thought would be to crate it until the next day, with the idea of leaving a key hidden outside, and having someone take care of the pup then. I am a worrier, so this is why I ask these questions. I appreciate all honesty, and no hurt feelings on this end. This is something I have thought about for over a year, and it is not set in concrete yet. I was thinking about purchasing a cat carrier to bring the Yorkie home in. Is this a good idea? I also would like to take him/her everywhere with me, providing it is cool enough outside. We hit 100's degrees in the summer where I live. I imagine the dog would be inside this carrier whenever I was going somewhere, just to be safe in case of an accident. I wanted to get her a chair type carrier that clamps onto the back of my car seat, so she could see it, but that could be dangerous. Does anyone do that (maybe they come like a seat belt) LOL. I really to think of these wonderful creatures as human. The crate I am looking at is 24x18x21. Is this a good size? I was told that I could leave pee pee pads inside of it in case of an emergency. It would be cruel to not expect an animal to hold it for too long of a time. I know they have small bladders. Any more suggestions/questions would be welcome, and many thanks everyone. Kate Quote:
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04-08-2005, 11:33 AM | #11 | |
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| Pat: Thanks for the wonderful idea of asking my vet for a pet sitter. My parents just moved next door, and would be more than happy to help, and keep the dog at their place when I am gone. I am retired so I have alot of time and love to give. But, I need to keep in mind that my folks are up in age, so I am trying to cover all bases. Your advice is great. Thanks. Kate Quote:
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04-08-2005, 11:55 AM | #12 |
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| To help with the urinating inside and the marking... when I was looking for a pup... SOOO many people told me DONT get a male he will Mark HIs Territory ALWAYS,,, so I looked and looked and No females, so about a year later I went to just LOOK at some male pups ( ya right, ya see how that turned out) anyhow,, I did alot of research and it all said get him neutered ASAP. So about 6 months he marked twice, both at friends homes that had dogs, but after I got him fixed it hasnt happened again! So just think if I was still looking for a female,,,, all because of the "marking" thing... I would have missed out on my little lover,,, Bailey BOY!
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04-08-2005, 12:21 PM | #13 |
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| Pat gave you excellent advice. When an unexpected issue crops up boarding your pet at the vet would be a great option. Yorkies are adorable, just be prepared to become a yorkie addict. They are a joy to behold.
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04-08-2005, 12:34 PM | #14 |
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04-08-2005, 02:49 PM | #15 | |
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| Thank you Rhonda, By the way, Bailey and Wrigley are two names I am toying with for a male pup. Bailey is so cute. Kate Quote:
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