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Originally Posted by morkiecoco  I've had my little Coco for 3 mos now, and she has attached herself to all of our hearts! I've forgotten about puppy behavior for the most part (my last love was just over 16 when I lost her), so I've been daily put to the test! I've read that some Yorkie owners give up on them because of the housebreaking issues, and I know this is very individual with each puppy. I will be outside with Coco (she does NOT like to be out there alone!) and is so easily distracted. She may/may not do anything, but before long there's a little present somewhere for me in the house. Suggestions? She is 5 mos old, so I thought that we begin to see some noticeable progress by now. My toy poodle caught on in less than 2 weeks.
Coco truly is wonderful with each of my adult kids, and my two grandbabies (ages 4 and 2). Company does produce a piddle puddle, but my vet suggested this may just be due to her immaturity. Another friend has a 4 yr old Morkie from this same breeder (different parents) and I fell in love with her personality. Coco is very different, but I can truly say I am smitten by all of her. She's asleep on my lap as I type (usually she's begging me to play when I need computer time).
Glad I found this site, and look forward to learning how to be a good Morkie owner. I know she's not 100% Yorkie, but I think she is predominantly Yorkie. I'm looking for a good hairstyle for her; she doesn't like to be brushed/combed and the mats are driving me crazy. I comb her every day, and Miracle Coat does wonders. Any other suggestions? She has more of a cotton-y coat than silky.
Thanks to any of you who will offer your suggestions to me! |
Coco is lovely, and will be a wonderful addition to your family. My female was 4 yrs. when I got my now 8 month old mutant, Jesse. He is 10+ lbs. now and I love it. It's like holding a toddler...hehehehe. I, too, forgot about puppy behavior, but I can easily say that it takes no less than 4 years to train a small dog....
My Lilly is great now. She is pad trained when she has to be (as in the case of bad weather), and at night I take her to the grass, tell her to pee pee, and she goes. The male, however, is also easily distracted by insects, birds, people, noises, any visual or auditory stimuli. They are just like children and are checking out their new world, a world that can be more than overwhelming to a tiny little creature like your furbaby. Yorkies are Terriers and tend to be a bit neurotic anyway, so patience is required. They are, however, the most loving, protective and loyal dogs on the planet....and that is my opinion....only because I have two in my face giving me kisses each morning....yikes!!!! Let me know if you need a ear or some advice. I have only owned this breed my entire life and am a wealth of useless information.....
Your friends in furbabies....Lisa, Lilly & Jesse