[Andjela]

Hi Everyone!

I've been reading a lot of the discussions on this site because I'm planning on a getting a puppy soon and I'm doing lots of research! I'm also looking at other small dog breeds, but for now and for the past few years, my first choice would be a yorkie!

I went to go see a couple of my friends yorkies to be sure. The first one was super sweet! He was just a baby and all he wanted to do was cuddle. I was sold after I saw him. The second was a 4 month old and she was very aggressive, she wouldn't let anyone touch her and would growl and snap at everyone. Her owner said it was just the fact that she was 4 months old and it was the "true terrier" in her... After seeing her, I was starting to get nervous. The third yorkie I know, is now a big brother to a human baby and he's not liking it one bit. The owners are thinking of getting rid of him because he is growling and snapping at the baby. After that, I was second-guessing my decision.

Now, this will be my third dog, and both of the family dogs (English Bulldog,2, and Basset Hound, 14) are angels. I just want to verify with you guys that the above examples are not really a good representation of the breed. I want a small, cuddly, smart, playful, and friendly pup. I know these dogs live a long time and if I were to bring a baby into the family within the next 5-10 years, I want my puppy to like it too! I'm assuming if I just continue what I'm doing/did with my older dogs, my puppy will turn out great as well, but I never did this much research for my older dogs so I just feel like I'm psyching myself out.

Are your yorkies aggressive? Do they get a long with kids? Are the friendly? Is a certain gender more prone to aggression?

Thanks for your input!