[SweetPuppy]

Originally Posted by Ashley V

I have two male yorkies that could not be more different.

Smokey is super friendly. He loves everybody. Smokey will jump up and fall asleep in a stranger's lap if they'll let him. He's more submissive, but will stand up for himself if he feels need be. He's relaxed and calm at home, but he gets super hyper and nervous in new surroundings. He needs to be with other dogs. He's got kind of a nurturing personality. He's playful and prances when he walks - head up, tail up, and high steps with his front paws. He's an entertainer. He's got a "hunter" personality and that's when the terrier comes out in him. He loves chasing small animals like squirrels, chipmunks, etc. His favorite thing to do it run and he's fast. He's a little slower with training than other dogs I've worked with - it takes him longer to get the drift of what he needs to do.

Chip is quieter and prefers to be with only his family. He takes a while to warm up to people. He's an adventurer though. Nothing stops him. He goes and swims in the Potomac River like it's nothing. 30" of snow on the ground... ahh that's nothing! He's random and very attached. He's protective and territorial. He's very smart and learns quickly and easily. He's very demanding and will throw fits when he wants something. He's alpha. He has trust issues.

We were actually just laughing at the vet's office today. Chip has bad vaccine reactions and we gave him something a little different in hopes he wouldn't have a reaction and the vet kept him for about an hour for observation. We asked them to put Smokey in a crate with Chip so he wouldn't be too upset by himself since they are always together. About 30 minutes after she gave him the shot she came out to update us that he was fine. She said he was sitting in the far back corner of the crate just staring at everyone while Smokey was pacing back and forth in the front wagging his tail trying to be noticed. We started laughing because that is just so typical them. I think every dog has their own individual personality.

They are totally different!