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FluffsandFlower · 03-14-2017, 03:24 PM

Hello. I am new to the group. I joined to learn more about Yorkies and to learn of any nearby breeders. A bit about me…..I live in Evansville, Indiana. I remarried about 8 years ago. We were both widows….I had 2 black & white (one black/white parti and one black & tan with chinchilla gene) female havanese and my husband had 2 black & white females shih tzus. It was quite a lot of fun having 4 female dogs in the house. Unfortunately, our dogs were pretty old. My eldest havanese went first about 1 ½ years ago at the age of 15. Then his eldest shih tzu followed. My last havanese crossed the bridge about 1 month ago at the age of 16. We are left with Josie, our one shih tzu (who I believe was a rescue, I’m not sure) she is almost 9 and is built like a cross between a shih tzu and a french bulldog. She’s had a bit of an adjustment because she has never been an ‘only dog’ and isn’t the slightest bit alpha. I had always thought that I would get another havanese when I was ready but then on two separate occasions I met the most lovable yorkies and now I’m wondering if maybe I should consider a yorkie instead. So I’m doing my research and I hope you don’t mind sharing your personal experience/opinion on a few questions I have.
Are they lap dogs? My havanese were my constant shadow BUT they weren’t lap dogs. Josie is my first lap dog and I’ve discovered that I REALLY like lap dogs!
Do they shed much? Havanese are considered non-shedders but I always referred to them as stingy shedders…..they lose hair (but not blow coat) but they keep it to themselves so they will matt easily.
How are they at housebreaking if you are consistent? I taught my havanese to ring a bell at first.
How trainable are they and how are they in social situations like visiting the elderly or greeting kids as we walk around the block? I realize that dog has their individual personalities but I’m asking in general.
How fragile are they? I mean, do I have to worry about them jumping off the couch and injuring themselves?
And finally, are you aware of any reputable breeders in my area?
Thank you and sorry for the length.
Cheryl

03-14-2017, 03:24 PM	#1
FluffsandFlower YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Newburgh, IN Posts: 6	New Here Introduction Hello. I am new to the group. I joined to learn more about Yorkies and to learn of any nearby breeders. A bit about me…..I live in Evansville, Indiana. I remarried about 8 years ago. We were both widows….I had 2 black & white (one black/white parti and one black & tan with chinchilla gene) female havanese and my husband had 2 black & white females shih tzus. It was quite a lot of fun having 4 female dogs in the house. Unfortunately, our dogs were pretty old. My eldest havanese went first about 1 ½ years ago at the age of 15. Then his eldest shih tzu followed. My last havanese crossed the bridge about 1 month ago at the age of 16. We are left with Josie, our one shih tzu (who I believe was a rescue, I’m not sure) she is almost 9 and is built like a cross between a shih tzu and a french bulldog. She’s had a bit of an adjustment because she has never been an ‘only dog’ and isn’t the slightest bit alpha. I had always thought that I would get another havanese when I was ready but then on two separate occasions I met the most lovable yorkies and now I’m wondering if maybe I should consider a yorkie instead. So I’m doing my research and I hope you don’t mind sharing your personal experience/opinion on a few questions I have. Are they lap dogs? My havanese were my constant shadow BUT they weren’t lap dogs. Josie is my first lap dog and I’ve discovered that I REALLY like lap dogs! Do they shed much? Havanese are considered non-shedders but I always referred to them as stingy shedders…..they lose hair (but not blow coat) but they keep it to themselves so they will matt easily. How are they at housebreaking if you are consistent? I taught my havanese to ring a bell at first. How trainable are they and how are they in social situations like visiting the elderly or greeting kids as we walk around the block? I realize that dog has their individual personalities but I’m asking in general. How fragile are they? I mean, do I have to worry about them jumping off the couch and injuring themselves? And finally, are you aware of any reputable breeders in my area? Thank you and sorry for the length. Cheryl