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SoCalyorkiLvr · 04-07-2005, 07:28 PM

Kate:

No matter what problems yorkies may have, you will never find a more addictive breed! They are the most fun dogs I have ever experienced and I have owned dogs all of my life. None has captured my heart and my attention as much as my yorkies.

They are not for everyone because they definitely thrive in an environment where they are supervised and with their owners 24/7. That is not to say that someone who works at a job where they cannot take the dog with them shouldn't get a yorkie, but I am describing the "ideal" situation. Yorkies love company and do not like to be left alone. IMO they are best in homes without small children because they are so susceptible to injury due to their small size, but there are lots of people who disagree and think they are fine as long as you supervise and train the children to be careful with them.

All yorkies are different just like all people are different. One may be easy to housebreak where another may be impossible. One may bark and another may not make a sound. A lot of these traits can be modified with the proper training but it takes time and dedication. You have to be willing to devote the necessary time to achieve the behavior you want. Yorkies are extremely smart but they are stubborn. They live to be 15 years old on average so you need to be sure this is what you want because it is a longterm commitment.

I personally find yorkies easy to maintain. They eat small amounts, their poop and pee is small, it takes long time to use a bottle of shampoo and they require the smallest of verything so it's usually less expensive, i.e., crates, beds, carriers, etc. Their coats are beautiful but easy to manage (you can learn to do it yourself if you don't want to pay a groomer.

There are potential hereditary problems like "luxating patellas" which you can research on the internet. Other breeds have the potential for hip displasia. There is no way to guarantee that a puppy will not have this problem and it will be less severe in some than in others. Some may require surgery and some may not.

I hoped I have helped you somewhat. Is there another breed you are considering too?

04-07-2005, 07:28 PM	#3
SoCalyorkiLvr BANNED! Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,246	Kate: No matter what problems yorkies may have, you will never find a more addictive breed! They are the most fun dogs I have ever experienced and I have owned dogs all of my life. None has captured my heart and my attention as much as my yorkies. They are not for everyone because they definitely thrive in an environment where they are supervised and with their owners 24/7. That is not to say that someone who works at a job where they cannot take the dog with them shouldn't get a yorkie, but I am describing the "ideal" situation. Yorkies love company and do not like to be left alone. IMO they are best in homes without small children because they are so susceptible to injury due to their small size, but there are lots of people who disagree and think they are fine as long as you supervise and train the children to be careful with them. All yorkies are different just like all people are different. One may be easy to housebreak where another may be impossible. One may bark and another may not make a sound. A lot of these traits can be modified with the proper training but it takes time and dedication. You have to be willing to devote the necessary time to achieve the behavior you want. Yorkies are extremely smart but they are stubborn. They live to be 15 years old on average so you need to be sure this is what you want because it is a longterm commitment. I personally find yorkies easy to maintain. They eat small amounts, their poop and pee is small, it takes long time to use a bottle of shampoo and they require the smallest of verything so it's usually less expensive, i.e., crates, beds, carriers, etc. Their coats are beautiful but easy to manage (you can learn to do it yourself if you don't want to pay a groomer. There are potential hereditary problems like "luxating patellas" which you can research on the internet. Other breeds have the potential for hip displasia. There is no way to guarantee that a puppy will not have this problem and it will be less severe in some than in others. Some may require surgery and some may not. I hoped I have helped you somewhat. Is there another breed you are considering too?