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Originally Posted by Kadrew Thank you so much for replying. I am on the waiting list from a breeder to get a larger yorkie aka not the tinny ones. the breeder was recommended by my vet so I know shes good. Are the larger ones so fragile that they are that easily hurt? I mean like jumping from the bed and getting hurt. i have done tons of research some good some bad. one site had people stating that they had never seen a 100% housebroken yorkie.I wouldnt allow my kids to pack the puppy as I never allowed them to be rough with our cat either. We no longer have the cat due to child allergic to cats  . |
Here's a whole thread about them!
http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=34802
Any dog can be hurt by jumping or being dropped, so being careful is key. There have been many yorkie puppies that have had their legs broken (or worse) by jumping or falling off high places such as couches and beds, or even out of their owner's arms because they are so wiggly. Not only is the fact that your furkid is in pain very hard to take, but the cost of repairing the injury is extremely high. You just need to be careful, and remember that accidents can happen, but prevention helps.
As far as housebreaking is concerned, if you read the threads in the "Training" section, you will see that it is indeed quite the challenge to housetrain a yorkie, but it is very doable and has been accomplished successfully by many here. I know that in my own yorkies, I have never had one that did not have the occasional accident in the house, but usually it was my fault for not letting them outside in time. You will get to know your pup's schedule and "signals" and they will train you when they need to go. You on the other hand are responsible for making sure they know WHERE to go, and rewarding them when they do. Think about this: which would you rather have make an "accident" in your home; a yorkie or a German shepherd? lololol
Best of luck, and feel free to keep asking questions! But I can tell you that the "search" function also works great if you want to read other's experiences about the subjects. I learn from other people's mistakes all the time, lolol!!
