Hi Kate, and welcome to Yorkie Talk. I'll try to answer some of your questions, I'm sure some other members will have input as well
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1. I heard these dogs have a big problem with their knees, and other bones, popping out of place. True?
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Some Yorkies do have problems with their legs and knees. One is called luxating patella which is like a trick knee.
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2. They are hard to housebreak, and even when they are, they will still urinate inside. True?
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This is true for some, but not all. Housebreaking is hard, but with a lot of dedication and hard work it pays off in the end. A lot of members here are seasoned pros at this. I have a puppy at the moment and I will say she has been harder to train than any other dog I've ever had. This may be partly my fault though, for spoiling her too much (probably!)
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3. If an emergency comes up, and I cannot find someone to care for the dog, and the vet is closed, can I leave the Yorkie in a crate for 24 hours (one night)? Will they urinate/poop in their crate? I would not make a habit of this, but am just thinking of a worse case scenario.
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I personally don't think you should ever crate ANY dog that long. My suggestion would be to find a good pet sitter who also handles emergency situations and keep that number by the phone.
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4.They yap constantly. Especially when company comes.
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This really depends from dog to dog. Each personality is different. Yes, there are some yappy Yorkies, but there are also some who don't make much noise at all. I think the result has a lot to do with the enviroment - is it a loud house, or more quiet?
I hope I was able to help you out a little
