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09-13-2006, 04:07 PM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Boykin, SC
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| New to Yorkies Hi...guess its time to introduce myself. I have been lurking for several weeks, trying to learn as much as I can about Yorkies. My youngest daughter has gone off to college and I need a new baby. My husband, who is a veterinarian, says I need a Yorkie! But I must admit I'm getting little spooked as I surf around this site. Are all of them hard to housebreak? And do they have barking problems??? The ones I've seen, (and fallen in love with!) have been sweet, quiet little lovers, which is what I'm looking for. I will have to admit that in the past I raised Jack Russels (20 years ago) and got real tired of the fighting, etc that seems to be a part of that breed. I am home all the time, and want a dog that can be a constant companion but still be lively and friendly to other people. Am I in the right place?? We live on a farm so it would get to go outside alot with me, but also need to stay in the house (we do have a fence yard around the house). I'd love any advice you all can give! Thanks so much. |
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09-13-2006, 04:28 PM | #2 |
I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
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| Hi and welcome. Mine were harder house break and they are barkers but not all yorkies are barkers
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09-13-2006, 04:38 PM | #3 |
Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alabama
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| Hi an welcome to YT! We have 4 family Yorkies. 1 barks all the time, 2 bark every now and then, the other, I'm not sure if he even knows how to bark. 3 of the 4 were housebroken very easily, the other still has some problems with wanting to mark. |
09-13-2006, 04:51 PM | #4 |
My Sun Shine's bright Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Georiga
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| to YT it took me about 2 weeks to paper train mine, when you have all 6 together they will bark, BUT when I tell them good night they will clam down and not a sound good babies.
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09-13-2006, 04:52 PM | #5 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada
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| I don't think that Yorkies as a breed are hard to train at all, or are predisposed to bark non stop. It really depends on personality of the puppy. Oscar is my first yorkie - he was the most timid puppy I had ever seen - he shook for a good hour the first time I held him, then eventually settled and fell asleep nestled in my neck. I was completely taken with him, despite his timid side. He was really jumpy about loud noises (regular household sounds) - BUT, I found he was really easy to potty train because of this AND, he didn't bark ONCE for the first 5 mths. He has barked a total of maybe 5 times in his 10mths and it's always been to alarm me when he thinks something is up. He's nowhere near as timid as he was when he was a young puppy now and he loves people, loves to play and run - but also loves to cuddle up on your chest for a snooze. He's my golden boy. Ruthie is my second yorkie - she's 4mths now and pretty much the exact opposite of what Oscar was when I first brought him home. She's sooo playful and wriggly and rolls onto her back for a belly rub as soon as you reach down to pet her. She does bark, but not excessively - usually when she is playing with Oscar. I'm trying to curb her barking early before she finds her 'full voice'. I really think a yorkie is a great choice - and ANY dog can be trained to behave the way you would like it to if you're willing to put the work into them. Good luck with your decision - at least you have a vet right there at home if anything should ever happen!
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09-13-2006, 05:02 PM | #6 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern New York
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| Don't be scared off by the barking or the housebreaking stories you read on here. None of us would trade our little babies for any other breed - once a yorkie captures your heart, you are a goner! They are the most adorable, lovable, feisty, happy-go-lucky little dogs you can ever meet. Not to mention beautiful and smart. A yorkie is the perfect choice if you are looking for something to love and nurture. And as a companion they are the best. They want nothing more but to be by your side and love you.
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09-13-2006, 05:09 PM | #7 |
Peeka Boo I See You! Donating Member | Hi and Welcome to YT Peeka is 18 weeks and he has been great on the house training we have had him since he was 7 weeks and he has only had a few accidents in the house. He doesn't bark excessively but he does yap if he's confined and wants out but thats it yorkies are great for a companion and they have enough spunk and energy to keep you or anyone else entertained for hours. Good luck and i think a yorkie would be a great choice for you!
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09-13-2006, 05:15 PM | #8 |
YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Pennsauken , NJ
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| yorkies are known to be tough to housebreak. if you are home and train them well you should be ok. it just takes time and patience. the barking can be controlled. they only bark as much as you allow them to. morkies are great too. yorkie/maltese combo. |
09-13-2006, 05:16 PM | #9 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: WA
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| Hi & welcome to YT! This is a great site and so much info that sometimes it is a little overwhelming. Here is another way of looking at the yorkie house breaking issue. Typically skin baby girls are much easier than skin baby boys. So just switch it around. Labs tend to be easier to house break than yorkies. Kinda gives it a different purspective and maybe a little more positive. If what you are wanting is another small dog. I really fell in love with the yorkie breed. They are a hoot! They tend to be very loving to all. Not to just one person. They for sure are nothing like the Jack Russell. Oh, and my phoebe just loved helping in garden.
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09-13-2006, 05:19 PM | #10 |
No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: usa
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| Hi and welcome! I just got my first yorkie almost two weeks ago. He's 10 weeks old and is already doing very well with his housetraining. Not all yorkies are hard to housebreak, it's just something you have to stick with and be consistent with. There are, of course, those that are harder to train, but I think that can happen with any breed. My little guy is energetic and fun and makes us laugh all the time. He's fun to play with, fun to watch and he's also a real cuddler and loves to be around people. He's a wonderful companion and follows me around the house while I'm doing my housework, and he gets so happy when I stop and play with him, but he's also very content to play by himself with his toys. Yorkies LOVE toys and can keep themselves amused for long periods of time. He has never given me a single moment's trouble since I've had him, he has only brought me lots of joy and happiness. To be honest, even if he did give me trouble, I wouldn't be able to get mad at him. I waited until my kids were all grown to get a yorkie, and he's the best companion I could ever hope for. So, if that's what you're looking for, a yorkie would be great for you! |
09-13-2006, 05:25 PM | #11 |
Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Alabama
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| hi and welcome. I have 2 yorkies, both are girls. one is kizzy, 7 months and 8 lbs. one is maggie, 3 1/2 months old, 2.4 lbs. They play great together, their doing good on their pottying but do mess up from time to time. Mine do not bark much at all. Kizzy will if she thinks she hears a strange noise. Maggie usually barks if I am talking to her or certain things I say she will bark like she is answering me. ha. She has such a small little voice. Neither of mine cry at night. They go night night every night and sleep thru the night. Kizzy usually wakes us between 7 and 8 am. sometimes 6:30. They do learn things easily. Not all dogs bark excessively, (mine do not). Not all whine when crated for the night, (mine dont). not all dogs wake up during the night crying. (mine dont). Kizzy gets pretty hyper when she and maggie or any people play fetch or tug of war with her. Maggie isnt hyper at all. So its all in the personality or maybe it has a lot to do with the way their owners live. Some people have lots of noise in their house from kids, I am like you. I am alone for about 12 hours a day except on weekends. I dont go a lot and we live in a kinda rural area with property. we have a fenced yard tho and that has really helped with the house breaking as they love playing outside. I let them out when they want out and I make them come in sometimes but usually when I open the door and tell them to come in, they do. So its up to the individual dog and owner I think as to how they act. Its kinda like raising kids. They learn your ways. JMO. goodluck.
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