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Originally Posted by betsi  Thanks Doortego! Do you think the difference in your dogs is a male female thing or just their personalities? I guess that's impossible to answer. I just want a pet that's snuggly and not too hyper. I'll be patient until I find the right one. I have had dogs all of my life and have always had them spayed or neutered. I volunteer at our local shelter and I see what happens when people aren't careful. Yorkies are just too cute! Getting a puppy is serious to me because I intend to keep it forever. My husband will retire in about a year so when we travel the dog will go with us. It's nice to have YT to bounce my ideas around! |
I think it is partly just a breed characteristic but I also think my Maltese came from a better breeder, better lines and a much better start in life. My Yorkie was only 11 oz. when I got her & she had coccidia. Although her breeder told me she was old enough to leave her mom, I'm not sure she even told me her correct age.
I didn't get Buttons until he was 4 months old & he is just very sure of himself. He also has a championship pedigree for the last 5 generations.
Like I said, I love them both but if you are really wanting a snuggler that is not too hyper, you might be better off with a Malt.
But Little Bit (Yorkie) is a good traveler as well. She rides very well in her car seat. Buttons really wants to sit in your lap & is not happy in his seat.
She is almost 18 months old & still not completely housebroken & will dart out the door when it is opened & not necessarily come back until you go chase her. Buttons will sit right by your feet when the door is opened & always comes when called.
The Maltese coat does require a lot more grooming. Little Bit can be kept neat with a minimum of effort but I can't say that about Buttons thick white coat, not to mention the Maltese eye staining if food or allergies are off.
Probably if I had gotten Buttons first, I would not have gotten Little Bit, just because of the grooming time & expense involved.
But you can't go wrong, they are both very loving & lovable. One of the most important things you should do is be very sure of your breeder.