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SnowWa · 03-30-2006, 09:11 PM

I appreciate your concerns. Of course, we want a little pup that appears to love and wants to snuggle and be on our laps right from the start.

I think dogs (and, of course, they all start out as puppies) have different temperments. Some are much more loving and demonstrative than others. My little Yorkie is a friendly little guy who seems to love everyone. However, he is very independent and doesn't want to spend a lot of time in my lap. It seems, he'd rather be up and doing other things. However, at night, when it's time to sleep, he does want to curl up and stay close to me. And, he does run past me and play with me constantly all the time. He's the type of little puppy that runs up to everyone, is excited, and wants to kiss kiss kiss, but no one can catch him and pick him up and hold him. If they do catch him, he is very loveable, but the moment he gets loose, he's on his way doing other things.

All my dogs go beserk - excited - and happy when anyone visits or comes through the front door. They are least excited to see me because I am with them most of the time - and I supposed they are just used to having me around....so as far as they are concerned - nothing is especially exciting about me. They take me for granted.

My Bichon sounds a little like your dog. He'd much rather be across the room in his favorite chair than be close to me. It's just the way he is. He is an especially sweet and gentle dog, but is shy.

After all is said and done - I think the personality and temperment that puppies reveal at a young age is somewhat what their personality will always be. And, this isn't necessarily a bad thing - because some dogs (like people) are outgoing or shy - friendly or less demonstrative - hyper or laid back, etc. etc.

I know we all have a concept of what we want out dogs to be - but sometimes they just aren't that way at all. Dogs are all so different.

I do know that sometimes a second dog will bring the first dog around a bit. Especially if the second dog is friendly and affectionate. This somehow makes the first dog think that he is missing out on something.

Sorry - I can understand totally how you feel. But, for sure there are advantages and disadvantables to everything. Try to focus on the things about your little dog that you like and appreciate. I am sure tht even thought he isn't a "lap dog" he has some very endearing qualities.

Good luck!

Carol Jean

03-30-2006, 09:11 PM	#17
SnowWa YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: USA Posts: 2,992	I appreciate your concerns. Of course, we want a little pup that appears to love and wants to snuggle and be on our laps right from the start. I think dogs (and, of course, they all start out as puppies) have different temperments. Some are much more loving and demonstrative than others. My little Yorkie is a friendly little guy who seems to love everyone. However, he is very independent and doesn't want to spend a lot of time in my lap. It seems, he'd rather be up and doing other things. However, at night, when it's time to sleep, he does want to curl up and stay close to me. And, he does run past me and play with me constantly all the time. He's the type of little puppy that runs up to everyone, is excited, and wants to kiss kiss kiss, but no one can catch him and pick him up and hold him. If they do catch him, he is very loveable, but the moment he gets loose, he's on his way doing other things. All my dogs go beserk - excited - and happy when anyone visits or comes through the front door. They are least excited to see me because I am with them most of the time - and I supposed they are just used to having me around....so as far as they are concerned - nothing is especially exciting about me. They take me for granted. My Bichon sounds a little like your dog. He'd much rather be across the room in his favorite chair than be close to me. It's just the way he is. He is an especially sweet and gentle dog, but is shy. After all is said and done - I think the personality and temperment that puppies reveal at a young age is somewhat what their personality will always be. And, this isn't necessarily a bad thing - because some dogs (like people) are outgoing or shy - friendly or less demonstrative - hyper or laid back, etc. etc. I know we all have a concept of what we want out dogs to be - but sometimes they just aren't that way at all. Dogs are all so different. I do know that sometimes a second dog will bring the first dog around a bit. Especially if the second dog is friendly and affectionate. This somehow makes the first dog think that he is missing out on something. Sorry - I can understand totally how you feel. But, for sure there are advantages and disadvantables to everything. Try to focus on the things about your little dog that you like and appreciate. I am sure tht even thought he isn't a "lap dog" he has some very endearing qualities. Good luck! Carol Jean __________________ http://tinypic.com/ipxhmb.jpg A Yorkie is worth a thousand words.