I have two Yorkie’s who are littermates. I chose a Yorkie because I wanted a dog that was easy going, adaptable, small enough to easily travel with, smart and eager to please. I got all of this and more with my girls… the fact that they don’t shed like other dogs was a huge plus for me.
I got Monroe as a puppy and she was fully potty-pad trained at about 18 weeks. She is now fully potty trained to go outside but will use the potty pad in her x-pen occasionally when I’m not home. I got her sister, Rylee, when she was 10 months old. She wasn’t fully potty trained but was pretty good with the pad. With consistency and patience she is now fully potty trained at home to use the potty pad or go outside. They were much easier to potty train than my Pugs but as easy as my GSD.
They are both very calm and adaptable. I bring them everywhere with me; shopping, the movies, errands, friends’ houses, trips by car and plane. They just go with the flow. They’re great with other dogs, cats and children. They also rarely bark… however I may just have gotten lucky with this! Mine are playful but I wouldn’t describe them as hyper because they’re energy is generally based on my energy (if it’s time for a walk they’re all about it but if I’m sick or wanting a lazy day at home they’re right there with me). They’re so smart and in tune with my mood that they really just tent to do what I want, when I want… much different than my Pugs who understood what I wanted them to do and gave me the, “Okay mom, maybe I’ll think about it when I’m good and ready” look. I think the one Terrier trait I don’t love is their interest in birds or squirrels (haha). So, keeping them leashed is a must. |