Hi, all. I am new to yorkie ownership. I inherited my baby from a coworker who was bringing him to work every day. Some of what I have read about the yorkie breed does not seem to match this dog, and I'm curious as to others' experiences.
My yorkie weighs 3 lbs and is 3 years old.
Walker is only 14 weeks and already weighs 6 pounds 5 ounces
Bit bigger than your baby.
1) How much exercise does your dog need?
Walker Likes to exercise for at least an hour. He can do more if mommy has the motivation. He's constantly in motion. He is crate trained though and as long as he has a stick and a slipper in the crate with him, he's fine.
2) How independant is s/he? Does s/he show interest in other humans outside your immediate circle? Does s/he like to remain with you at all times?
Walker I think may be a bit abnormal on this one from what i've been reading. He's not constantly under my feet and i have no need to do the "yorkie shuffle" He likes other people just as much as He likes me most times unless he gets scared which happens randomly.
**3) Does your dog have other doggie playmates?
A big white fluffy one named Shayna. And a doberman named Jager. Then again he's also bigger then your dog, so i dunno how big you want his playmates to be.
I have been trying to socialize him with other dogs, but now I'm wondering if I am just fighting against the breed. The stuff I've seen indicates that yorkies are extremely attached to their humans. I take him to yorkie events, but I don't see the other dogs playing together much (my guy likes to sniff butts, but he is not generous with his own).
I think a trainer might help. I don't think its necessarily a breeed thing. A lot of terriors are oblivious to their size and happy to play with just about anything.
The thing that surprises me is that he used to be extremely independant, and much more interested in other people. He comes to work with me every day, and he's been banned from other floors because of his bad manners. I'm working on the manners and potty primarily so he doesn't have to be stuck in my office all day. But now I'm wondering if he needs or wants more freedom.