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Originally Posted by JanisMaine  I am thinking about getting a 2 year old retired show dog/yorkie. The first visit, dog was afraid to come near me. Breeder had to actually pick dog up and put on my lap. Dog not even curious of me. Is this a personality of dog? IS this a reaction to the imprinting of a show dog life and will they change one on a new home? Anyone have experience with this? |
I am in Toronto, if you like pm me the breeders kennel name, and I might have some info for you.
Many Yorkies and not just show dogs are not so sociable. Part is their inherent temperament and part is their up-bringing and training.
But show Yorkies should have confidence and yes they are trained to stand for examination and not move until told to do so.
This dog is only two years old! Very young to be retired, but also very young and quite able to be shown a different way of life.
BAring other indicators, and given you are quite willing to work with this dog, to bring him out of his shell, you might be pleasantly surprised with how he develops.
And there are many breeders who actually do give their dogs a regularish kind of life.