This is a good place for your questions. Welcome to YT. Lots of help here.
To date Roxy has not been a constant barker (almost 1 yr old), but then I make her stop. Enough is enough. Many dogs of any breed are incessant barkers because they get away with it. Some discipline/training may be required. Not all yorkies are incessant barkers. Your home sounds good & great you have fenced yard. If you are able to take your dog to work sometimes is great! We are home a lot & Roxy loves to go with us anywhere. We leave her home sometimes as I want her to know that sometimes it's OK to be home alone. If she's constantly with us, she will never learn that. And let's face it... sometimes a person can't always take them everywhere. I don't want her to end up with separation anxiety. How often are you gone other than working hours? Many yorkie owners work, don't have dog-friendly work places & live in apartments. No one can say for certain whether the yorkie you get will be a barker or not. Some are worse than others.
I don't find Roxy to be dependant on constant attention. She's a bit independant & plays well on her own. Yorkies require grooming time which can vary depending on kind of haircut you choose.
How many yorkies has your friend been around to personally vouch for what she is telling you? She may be misinformed. Yorkies can be as different in personality as people are. Keep reading all the sections on YT to learn all you can before making a commitment. Good luck! |