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bannergirl · 01-02-2011, 09:23 PM

I would love to own a Yorkie and am trying to research the breed. My main question from those of you who have children - how are yorkies REALLY with kids? Most of what I have read does not suggest having young children and yorkies. But most of the people I have talked to have said theirs are great with kids. What is the real story?

My kids are grown and gone, but I do watch my 3 grandkids while their mom is at work. The girls are 7 and would not be a problem, but I do have a 2 year old grandson. He is fairly good with my sphynx cats, but still......he is 2.

I am not looking to get a tiny yorkie - just an average sized one. I also am not in a great rush and would be willing to wait another year or two until my grandson is older.

What are your experiences with younger kids and yorkies? Is the main concern that the child will hurt the yorkie or that the yorkie will snap and hurt the child?

Thanks for all your info.

01-02-2011, 09:23 PM	#1
bannergirl Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Watertown, SD, Codington Posts: 24	Wanna-Be Yorkie owner with questions I would love to own a Yorkie and am trying to research the breed. My main question from those of you who have children - how are yorkies REALLY with kids? Most of what I have read does not suggest having young children and yorkies. But most of the people I have talked to have said theirs are great with kids. What is the real story? My kids are grown and gone, but I do watch my 3 grandkids while their mom is at work. The girls are 7 and would not be a problem, but I do have a 2 year old grandson. He is fairly good with my sphynx cats, but still......he is 2. I am not looking to get a tiny yorkie - just an average sized one. I also am not in a great rush and would be willing to wait another year or two until my grandson is older. What are your experiences with younger kids and yorkies? Is the main concern that the child will hurt the yorkie or that the yorkie will snap and hurt the child? Thanks for all your info.