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DevineMissM · 01-02-2006, 03:22 PM

I have a breeder friend who has OES and Yorkies. She has a pair of OES and several Yorkies. Her male OES attacked one of her female Yorkies twice (same Yorkie). Both times required extended hospital stay for the yorkie with serious crushing type injuries. I cannot say what exactly happened as the breeder was not forth comming with the exact details. I'm sure these situations are totally dependent on the personnalities of the dogs involved. I just know it was shocking and sad to be told of the second attack. It's for sure there are several things in your situation that cause me concern including the larger dog and the young-nest of your children. I'm not trying to be critical just honest. Like others have said I would look for a larger Yorkie one of at least 8 to 10 pounds. It seems to me at least the larger the Yorkie the better equiped they are to deal with the stress of living with small children.

01-02-2006, 03:22 PM	#13
DevineMissM BANNED! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: I live with MissM Posts: 78	I have a breeder friend who has OES and Yorkies. She has a pair of OES and several Yorkies. Her male OES attacked one of her female Yorkies twice (same Yorkie). Both times required extended hospital stay for the yorkie with serious crushing type injuries. I cannot say what exactly happened as the breeder was not forth comming with the exact details. I'm sure these situations are totally dependent on the personnalities of the dogs involved. I just know it was shocking and sad to be told of the second attack. It's for sure there are several things in your situation that cause me concern including the larger dog and the young-nest of your children. I'm not trying to be critical just honest. Like others have said I would look for a larger Yorkie one of at least 8 to 10 pounds. It seems to me at least the larger the Yorkie the better equiped they are to deal with the stress of living with small children.