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JuliannaB · 12-30-2013, 08:31 AM

Welcome to YT. In the couple of months being on this site, there are many people who are willing to share their expertise and experiences with all. I have learned much more about YTers since being here. Some things that I don't need, such as breeding, but never the less have learned much!! Great that you are really looking into this great breed of dog and getting all the info you can! I agree that these little guys are sooo quick and can get kicked 'cause I did that w/in the first 1/2hr of my Bailey being in my home.

Fortunate enough it was not a big kick, as he just got in my way as I was walking, and thankfully he didn't sustain any injuries. Stairs are also a concern for me. Bailey isn't allowed upstairs, as I would feel so bad if he injured himself there. I just made that a rule from the start, and he is used to that. He is full grown now, turning 2yo this coming January, and weighs 7.5 lbs, so he isn't real small or too big for me to handle, should I find the need to pick him up. Still, I am very careful being around him and don't play too rough, as things could go wrong real quick and he could get injured. Don't get me wrong, I don't treat him as though he was made of porcelain, but just very mindful and careful

I agree that very young ones may not be able to understand on how to handle this delicate breed, but also agree that you will be better to assess that in your judgement. If you decide to get a YT, I suggest that you keep a keen eye on him/her with all of your children, and adults too

Perhaps maybe get one that has larger parents and lineage (correct word??) so that yours will not be on the smaller side. This is never a guarantee, but gives a better chance of being bigger. Having said all this, I am not a breeder but one who fell in love with these guys over 5 yrs ago and as you, took an interest in getting as much info as I could before choosing one. I used to stop every owner I saw walking their dogs and chatted with them, soaking up the info so that I wasn't getting in over my head. Good luck to you whatever breed you decide on!!

12-30-2013, 08:31 AM	#6
JuliannaB YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: canada Posts: 782	Welcome to YT. In the couple of months being on this site, there are many people who are willing to share their expertise and experiences with all. I have learned much more about YTers since being here. Some things that I don't need, such as breeding, but never the less have learned much!! Great that you are really looking into this great breed of dog and getting all the info you can! I agree that these little guys are sooo quick and can get kicked 'cause I did that w/in the first 1/2hr of my Bailey being in my home. Fortunate enough it was not a big kick, as he just got in my way as I was walking, and thankfully he didn't sustain any injuries. Stairs are also a concern for me. Bailey isn't allowed upstairs, as I would feel so bad if he injured himself there. I just made that a rule from the start, and he is used to that. He is full grown now, turning 2yo this coming January, and weighs 7.5 lbs, so he isn't real small or too big for me to handle, should I find the need to pick him up. Still, I am very careful being around him and don't play too rough, as things could go wrong real quick and he could get injured. Don't get me wrong, I don't treat him as though he was made of porcelain, but just very mindful and careful I agree that very young ones may not be able to understand on how to handle this delicate breed, but also agree that you will be better to assess that in your judgement. If you decide to get a YT, I suggest that you keep a keen eye on him/her with all of your children, and adults too Perhaps maybe get one that has larger parents and lineage (correct word??) so that yours will not be on the smaller side. This is never a guarantee, but gives a better chance of being bigger. Having said all this, I am not a breeder but one who fell in love with these guys over 5 yrs ago and as you, took an interest in getting as much info as I could before choosing one. I used to stop every owner I saw walking their dogs and chatted with them, soaking up the info so that I wasn't getting in over my head. Good luck to you whatever breed you decide on!!