[HighlandYorkies]

Originally Posted by susanslarcombe

Hi to all,
We have just acquired a 7 months old Yorkie from a friend that wasn't coping with 3 dogs.
He is a very quiet male that hardly barks and won't run or grab toys, although he is very loving to all of us. The separation from his home could be a reason for this behaviour, but apparently he was like that in his previous home as well.
All descriptions about Yorkies (and the one I had in the past) show them as very lively dogs with attitude. I wonder if my dog's behaviour is normal or if could mean an emotional/nutritional problem.
Any suggestion?

They are not all quiet, but it depends on the dog.
Tara is the usual Yorkie - full of beans, but only when she wants to be.
Casper I got when he was 19 months...he is 4.5 now, and he was always quiet.....I think a lot of boys are....if I gave him a toy he would nibble it's ears so as to not hurt it ! He rarely bothers at all, even with raw-hide bones...he just wants petted all the time....he is sooo gentle and loving and very laid back.
Tammy I got last October, and she has just turned 4. She is a demented hooligan ! We call her ASBO !

My girlies are both nutters, but my wee boy is just a gentle cheeky wee darling who can't get enough attention in the love stakes....he can't be bothered playing with toys, and only sometimes wants to chase the girlies in a game of tag.

Your boy sounds like this - he will come out of himself a bit through time, but don't be surprised if he stays more gentle.....you can see Casper's nature in the pic below.

Debra x x x x
1 Tara
2 Casper
3 Tammy