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SamanthaJoe · 02-26-2017, 05:23 PM

Hiya everyone! I am new to Yorkies and have joined here to get help deciding if Id truly be compatible with a Yorkie or mix. I currently have a mystery 8lb dog, soon to have a DNA test done to see if she really is the breed I was told, she has so many quirks that don't fit her breed. I also grew up with Shih Tzus and many large breeds, mostly retrievers.

I'm ready to add a second dog to our mix and Yorkies have always caught my attention but I'm not too sure if a purebred or mix Yorkie would fit best or another breed entirely. Id love to hear all the cons to owning them.
I'm sure some of you have or have experience with some of these 'designer hybrids' and could perhaps give more insight in having a purebred vs a hybrid.

*Just to clarify, I would go to a breed specific rescue for a purebred or hybrid, but many rescues have some of these 'designer' breeds as well.

1) I've read Yorkies are notoriously hard to house train, is this true for mixes as well (Morkie, Shorkie, Yorkipoo), is house training hard due to going outside on time or using things such as pee pads or are they just that stubborn?
2) I understand Yorkies are Terriers but just how Terrier like are they? The Terriers Ive met (Jack Russells, Scotties, Westies) have been hyper, dog/animal aggressive, yappy, dervishes, are Yorkies calmer or just as intense in a tinier package?

Thank you! Any other information you think would help would be greatly appreciated!

02-26-2017, 05:23 PM	#1
SamanthaJoe YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: colorado springs, co, usa Posts: 2	Yorkies vs Yorkie Mixes? Hiya everyone! I am new to Yorkies and have joined here to get help deciding if Id truly be compatible with a Yorkie or mix. I currently have a mystery 8lb dog, soon to have a DNA test done to see if she really is the breed I was told, she has so many quirks that don't fit her breed. I also grew up with Shih Tzus and many large breeds, mostly retrievers. I'm ready to add a second dog to our mix and Yorkies have always caught my attention but I'm not too sure if a purebred or mix Yorkie would fit best or another breed entirely. Id love to hear all the cons to owning them. I'm sure some of you have or have experience with some of these 'designer hybrids' and could perhaps give more insight in having a purebred vs a hybrid. *Just to clarify, I would go to a breed specific rescue for a purebred or hybrid, but many rescues have some of these 'designer' breeds as well. 1) I've read Yorkies are notoriously hard to house train, is this true for mixes as well (Morkie, Shorkie, Yorkipoo), is house training hard due to going outside on time or using things such as pee pads or are they just that stubborn? 2) I understand Yorkies are Terriers but just how Terrier like are they? The Terriers Ive met (Jack Russells, Scotties, Westies) have been hyper, dog/animal aggressive, yappy, dervishes, are Yorkies calmer or just as intense in a tinier package? Thank you! Any other information you think would help would be greatly appreciated!