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Originally Posted by bannergirl  I do not have a Yorkie - yet. I am looking for a puppy and still actually in the process of researching some of the different toy breeds. I am leaning towards a Yorkie.
I no longer have children at home, but I do babysit my grandchildren (6 & 2). What I am wondering is what have been your experiences with Yorkies and children?
I do understand that there would have to be a lot of supervision on my part and possibly times when the children and the puppy would have to be separated.
What are some of your experiences with Yorkies and children? I do not want to make a mistake and bring home a puppy that won't work with my grandkids. |
Some Yorkie breeders, including my dogs' breeder, won't sell to homes where there are children.
**I was typing too slowly and didn't have the chance to read others' posts...my apologies for the repetition.
I had 4 nephews (ages 9, 8, and 6-year old twins) visit last year when I had only 1 Yorkie, 8 months old. Sadly, my pup ended up spending a lot of time in his xpen for his own protection -- too many feet were moving too quickly, too many doors to the outside were swinging open, too many hazardous things were being dropped on the floor, etc. My pup, Maximo, appears to be a rough and tumble player and kids see this and forget how fragile he really is.
Everyone's situation is unique. Two kids, very closely supervised, can get along with a Yorkie. The key is super close supervision and educating the kids about the fragility and the special care required for a Yorkie.