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lady angel · 10-20-2006, 09:08 PM

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Our family has three girls ages14,4 and 10 months.
My 14 y/o has asked for a yorkie for 3 years and we are going to honor that this christmas as a surprise. I have been doing research and am still learning.
Is is bad that I have young ones in the home for the dog? My children are not destructive and are very disciplined and of course have been around many animals. I have had mixed reports on young children and Yorkies. Anyone have a response or experience to share? Thanx.

Rae Rae · 10-20-2006, 09:10 PM

I think as long as your kids know how to handle the puppy, all should be good. Just make sure that the younger ones are always supervised with the pup. Something you need to keep in mind though is if the puppy goes through a biting phase. My Rocky went through this, and still occasionally things that fingers are chew toys. You definitly do not want the pup to nip at the kids. Good luck! And Welcome to YT

JESSY_RN2B · 10-21-2006, 06:39 AM

Welcome aboard and best wishes to you!

BLowry · 10-21-2006, 06:56 AM

I have had animals all my life...When I had my skinkids I taught them to respect and be kind to animals...my skingirls were very gentle and kind...however they are children...sometimes they hug just a little to hard and don't even realize it..they can end up hurting the puppy (as yorkie puppies are very very small). I thought about breeding when I first got Sadie and one of the things I had decided was that I wouldn't sell to anyone with small children...I didn't want to sound mean but didn't want to get a call telling me that their child accidently hurt or,worse, the poor puppy..I don't know how many good breeders you will find that will sell to someone with small children...Have you thought about buying an adult?

dizpatch · 10-21-2006, 12:28 PM

Welcome to YT!

This is such a great site, there is alot of information here and everyone is really nice.

The thread below was started to help new people to YT, just click on the link and it will take you there. It has alot of terriffic information in it.

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sho...ighlight=amber

shecass · 10-21-2006, 12:34 PM

Welcome and good luck with your new baby.

Patti · 10-21-2006, 03:10 PM

Welcome! I had a Yorkie when my dtr was born and have always had a small dog around her and we had no problems. You really have to know your kids to make sure you get the right size puppy. I would be concerned that a 10 month old who will or is just starting to walk could easily fall unintentionally on a little puppy and really hurt it. I think it can be done especially with a little bigger size Yorkie but you have to be very vigilent.

Dragonfly · 10-21-2006, 03:38 PM

You have to keep in mind that a yorkie pup at 12 weeks only around 2lbs and would be so easily hurt. If it was me and I got one for my 14 year old I would be sure and tell he/she she is it's new mom and they have to take care of it as a BABY.

CardsGrl · 10-21-2006, 04:02 PM

Hi hope this will set you a litlle ease. I like the others agree that you must keep a close eye on the kids with the yorkie but i have 2 little granddaughter one of whom is always here and has been from the time we got them .. they do adore my little granddaughters and are always wanting to play with her esp the one who is here all the time. the littlest one i would esp be careful around the yorkie til they get to walking better and stuff and the yorkie gets a bit older. again i hope this helps...

irishawk · 10-21-2006, 09:49 PM

Welcome to YT!! Why don't you try to find a yorkie that is going to be on the bigger side? There's more to love and they're a little easier on the wallet!!

Grayson's mom · 10-21-2006, 10:05 PM

WELCOME to YT, I found that alot of breeders when calling on their pups would quiz me to ask the ages of my kids 13 and 7. I was told if my kids were 4 and under they wouldn't even think of letting me buy from them.

Grayson is little thing, and you will learn alot from here! Be sure to post us some picutres when you get your pup!

10-20-2006, 09:08 PM	#1
lady angel YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: keene,texas Posts: 1	New member!/New to be owner(soon) [color="Blue"][/COLOR] Our family has three girls ages14,4 and 10 months. My 14 y/o has asked for a yorkie for 3 years and we are going to honor that this christmas as a surprise. I have been doing research and am still learning. Is is bad that I have young ones in the home for the dog? My children are not destructive and are very disciplined and of course have been around many animals. I have had mixed reports on young children and Yorkies. Anyone have a response or experience to share? Thanx.

10-20-2006, 09:10 PM	#2
Rae Rae YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,789	I think as long as your kids know how to handle the puppy, all should be good. Just make sure that the younger ones are always supervised with the pup. Something you need to keep in mind though is if the puppy goes through a biting phase. My Rocky went through this, and still occasionally things that fingers are chew toys. You definitly do not want the pup to nip at the kids. Good luck! And Welcome to YT __________________ Owned by Rocky and Bella

10-21-2006, 06:39 AM	#3
JESSY_RN2B Owned by 3 furballs Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In my own world..... Posts: 5,896	Welcome aboard and best wishes to you! __________________ Bobbi Yorkietalk http://www.dogster.com/dogs/395435 Melody http://www.dogster.com/dogs/401108 Kiro: http://www.catster.com/cats/401114

10-21-2006, 06:56 AM	#4
BLowry Loved by Sadie & Lillie Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 2,855	I have had animals all my life...When I had my skinkids I taught them to respect and be kind to animals...my skingirls were very gentle and kind...however they are children...sometimes they hug just a little to hard and don't even realize it..they can end up hurting the puppy (as yorkie puppies are very very small). I thought about breeding when I first got Sadie and one of the things I had decided was that I wouldn't sell to anyone with small children...I didn't want to sound mean but didn't want to get a call telling me that their child accidently hurt or,worse, the poor puppy..I don't know how many good breeders you will find that will sell to someone with small children...Have you thought about buying an adult? __________________ Brenda

10-21-2006, 12:28 PM	#5
dizpatch Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: WA Posts: 678	Welcome to YT! This is such a great site, there is alot of information here and everyone is really nice. The thread below was started to help new people to YT, just click on the link and it will take you there. It has alot of terriffic information in it. http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sho...ighlight=amber __________________ Proud Mommy to Annie Muriel

10-21-2006, 12:34 PM	#6
shecass YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Snellville, GA Posts: 2,755	Welcome and good luck with your new baby. __________________ Sheila, Mollie & Wyatt Ethan my pride and joy Mollie www.dogster.com/?176293 Wyatt www.dogster.com/?205723

10-21-2006, 03:10 PM	#7
Patti Donating YT 10000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 18,947	Welcome! I had a Yorkie when my dtr was born and have always had a small dog around her and we had no problems. You really have to know your kids to make sure you get the right size puppy. I would be concerned that a 10 month old who will or is just starting to walk could easily fall unintentionally on a little puppy and really hurt it. I think it can be done especially with a little bigger size Yorkie but you have to be very vigilent. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : Maya's Mom RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

10-21-2006, 03:38 PM	#8
Dragonfly My Sun Shine's bright Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Georiga Posts: 2,353	You have to keep in mind that a yorkie pup at 12 weeks only around 2lbs and would be so easily hurt. If it was me and I got one for my 14 year old I would be sure and tell he/she she is it's new mom and they have to take care of it as a BABY. __________________ My beautiful Sunshine Me & my Gang

10-21-2006, 04:02 PM	#9
CardsGrl Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Southern, Illinois Posts: 416	yorkies and little ones Hi hope this will set you a litlle ease. I like the others agree that you must keep a close eye on the kids with the yorkie but i have 2 little granddaughter one of whom is always here and has been from the time we got them .. they do adore my little granddaughters and are always wanting to play with her esp the one who is here all the time. the littlest one i would esp be careful around the yorkie til they get to walking better and stuff and the yorkie gets a bit older. again i hope this helps... __________________ Cindy

10-21-2006, 09:49 PM	#10
irishawk YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 685	Bigger yorkie Welcome to YT!! Why don't you try to find a yorkie that is going to be on the bigger side? There's more to love and they're a little easier on the wallet!! __________________ Howie & Sarah Check us out on dogster: http://www.dogster.com/?327817

10-21-2006, 10:05 PM	#11
Grayson's mom Mommy's Little Boo Boo Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Virgina Posts: 3,638	WELCOME to YT, I found that alot of breeders when calling on their pups would quiz me to ask the ages of my kids 13 and 7. I was told if my kids were 4 and under they wouldn't even think of letting me buy from them. Grayson is little thing, and you will learn alot from here! Be sure to post us some picutres when you get your pup! __________________ Proud mom to Grayson Abby Dusty Pepper Ryan Gabriel and of course me Diane Grayson loves Tia