I just wanted to recommend the book Yorkies For Dummies. It has a lot of good info on picking out a dog, training that terrier personality and potty training.
Personally I picked the most shy and largest one in the litter because I have kids and wanted one that would be more laid back. But she's not laid back, she's a yorkie! HA! Ha! She just didn't know me and sort of sat back and watched us, while her silly brothers rough and tumbled all over the place and didn't care at all that anyone was there. I think she's just smart and was assessing the situation. She even shaked a little when I picked her up. She was only 8 weeks at the time. Most people would say you shouldn't pick a puppy like that. I think this is a good example of why you should wait to take a puppy home until 12 weeks. They have more confidence in the world. But boy did she liven up the next day and loves everything and everybody now. So I would say, as a stranger to the puppy you will not be able to see their true personality from your assessment alone. You should trust the breeder you are buying her from what personalities each puppy has. And take her opinion on it. I have been told that boys tend to be a little more laid back but but not always the case. Plus I think most yorkie puppies are atleast a little defiant! Mine constantly reminds me of a 2 year old child. Temper tantrums and all! |