Experienced & Show Breeders...What Is This???

[TeddyandTiffy]

Experienced & Show Breeders I was looking at Yorkshire Terriers and came accross this:

Will be small 4-5 pounds, little face, and
precious personality. He does have what they like
to call the Yorkie Shake, which this is my first
experience with, but it is like the Chihauhau
tremble, no health problems are liked to it, but
keeps them out of the show ring for sure.


What is the "Yorkie Shake"???

Has any of you Experienced & Show Breeders ever heard of it?

What causes it?

Is it Bred into the Yorkshire Terrier Breed?

Is it Gentic?

Can it be bred out of a line?

I never heard of the "Yorkie Shake" before....Never seen it, so it has me question what it is....I tried to look it up on the internet, couldn't find anything. Please I'd love to learn about this. Lee

[yorkiekist]

Never herd of a Yorkie shake before. Sounds like a really nervous dog to me.

[yorkiekist]

Nervousness can be genetic and passed from parents to babies as with alot of neuralogical problems. Sometimes its genetic and sometimes its environmental or sometimes its how they were socialized as puppies.

[yoyo27]

Does the dog get out around other people and dogs? Do you see the dog shaking and trembling? I think that is what they are calling the Yorkie shake they are so scared they won't stop shaking.

[Ladyhawk]

Lee, I wouldn't mess with a dog that shakes. It could be a health issue but is probably temperment related. The yorkie should not shake but is a terrier and should show terrier attitude. The standard calls for a jaunty dog with a confident manner that should give the appearance of vigor and self-importance. Therefore there is no yorkie shake, it isn't a proper yorkie mannerism.

[C C Kent]

Originally Posted by Ladyhawk

Therefore there is no yorkie shake, it isn't a proper yorkie mannerism.

I agree, certainly not common in the breed as the term would imply. It would do a lot more than keep him out of the show ring. I would think it would classify him as 'special needs' when placing him in a home. He might make someone a wonderful pet but he shouldn't be anywhere around a breeding program.

[Duncanmom]

Hi-

I'd run from this breeder. A yorkie showing signs of shaking can be fear related which means it wasn't properly socialized or brought up, or a sign of some real neurological disorder- either which you don't need to bring home and care for. Shaking could be seizures. A young pup shouldn't shake so in fear unless it has cause, that is not a good sign. I feel badly for the pups but you don't need a lifetime of problems.

I have never heard of this breeder as being a show breeder, that could be false in order to misrepresent the pups so that she can ask more money for them.

Duncanmom

[Cookie2]

I have never heard of a "Yorkie Shake"
I have 2 yorkies and a maltese and if I take them out like to the Vet or a store,they will or might shake at times. But going out in a stroller with them or just in my car,they are always calm.

If a puppy has a constant shake,I dont see how that is normal.I wonder how old the puppy is and how much he weighs?


Genie,Cookie,Lola, Angel & Lucky

[gardenyorkies]

My guess is the yorkie has a condition known as Shakers Syndrome...Primarily seen in Maltese but has also been seen in other small dogs such as the Yorkie...Here is a link so you can read about it!



White Shaker Dog Syndrome & Maltese dogs

[Yorkieluv]

Originally Posted by gardenyorkies

My guess is the yorkie has a condition known as Shakers Syndrome...Primarily seen in Maltese but has also been seen in other small dogs such as the Yorkie...Here is a link so you can read about it!



White Shaker Dog Syndrome & Maltese dogs

That's what I was thinking...White Shaker Dog syndrome...

[lulababy]

Oh my god. I think pebbles has this!! ? when I take her to petco for socialization class or training class and she gets around a lot of people she gets really excited and when i pick her up she wont stay still.. she is shaking from excitement. I didnt think there was anything wrong until I read this... she is 7 months.. should I be concerned? Should I take her to the vet?! I thought it was just a socalization problem and that it would go away when she got used to "a big crowd." She is not shaking because she is scared

Please someone respond to this and tell me what you think--

[TeddyandTiffy]

Lynn that's what I was thinking about this Yorkie Puppy...I sure wouldn't breed him or want him in my Breeding Program. Hugs Lee

yoyo27 I don't know I haven't never been around this Yorkie, I found him for sale on the internet....And hadn't ever heard about it so this is why I ask. Lee

Tami I'm glad I ask what it was all about I've never heard of it so this is something good to learn about. Don't worry I wouldn't put any Yorkie that shakes in my Breeding Program. Hugs Lee

C C Kent I know that he to me shouldn't be put in a breeding program and to think this person is allowing him to be adopted for breeding... Have to be careful who anyone trust. Lee


Cookie2 I know mine shake some in the car when we are going somewhere but they aren't use to going anywhere in the car, once were at where we're going they are not shaking anymore...So to me they are just nervous due to not being use to riding in the car. We're working on that now, getting them use to going places with us...Sofie did it yesterday but Weezie don't get nervous like Sofie does in the car. Says he's 6 weeks old & I don't know his weight. Lee

Laura I've never ever heard of "Shakers Syndrome" I went to the site and read it all, I also saved it and printed it out for any future referance. Thank you so very very for posting this about it and allowing me to learn from this. I would NEVER want any Yorkie with this syndrome in my Breeding Program...I'm trying to improve our beloved Yorkie Breed not tear it apart! Why would someone want to adopt this little boy out into a Breeding Program...Is beyond me...Thanks so much for this valueable lesson!!! Hugs Lee

[TeddyandTiffy]

Originally Posted by lulababy

Oh my god. I think pebbles has this!! ? when I take her to petco for socialization class or training class and she gets around a lot of people she gets really excited and when i pick her up she wont stay still.. she is shaking from excitement. I didnt think there was anything wrong until I read this... she is 7 months.. should I be concerned? Should I take her to the vet?! I thought it was just a socalization problem and that it would go away when she got used to "a big crowd." She is not shaking because she is scared
Please someone respond to this and tell me what you think--

Can I ask what you mean by "She is not shaking because she is scared"??? What do you mean? Does she do it any at home? Does she do any of this below that was listed in the Article??

What does shaker dog syndrome mean to your dog & you?

This disorder usually develops suddenly in young adult dogs (6 months to 3 years of age). The signs become progressively worse over 1 to 3 days and then remain the same until treatment is begun. There is an all-over tremor that can range from mild to so severe that the dog may have difficulty walking. This is called an intention tremor, meaning that it is worse when the animal is excited or trys to perform a specific action (such as eat, walk towards an object, etc). The tremor decreases or disappears when the dog is relaxed or at rest. Commonly there are rapid, random eye movements as well.

The condition is not painful and your dog's personality is unaffected. Treatment is generally effective; some dogs require medication for life to control the tremors.


I've never seen this in a Yorkie that lasted...I mean my Sage is 13 Months old and doesn't like her paw pads trimmed and shakes a little (Her paw that I'm doing that is) when I do them but as soon as we're done she stops shaking and goes right on like her normal self...

Same for Sofie with the car rides...Once where we are going she stops it all together and our Weezie doesn't shake at all, she is more use to going places with us then Sofie is...

To me this isn't a condition just a process of getting use to it as it doesn't happen to them all the time...

If 1 and I have 5 Yorkies that showed any signs listed above (Shaking really bad and mine don't shake really bad, not just from being nervous from a car ride or doing their paw pads) that is stated from this article I would get them to the Vet as soon as Possible...I would print that article out and take it with me and ask your Vet what they think.

I hope this helps you...But remember this is My OPO tho and what I would do with any of my Yorkies showing any signs as this. Lee

[TeddyandTiffy]

Originally Posted by Duncanmom

Hi-

I'd run from this breeder. A yorkie showing signs of shaking can be fear related which means it wasn't properly socialized or brought up, or a sign of some real neurological disorder- either which you don't need to bring home and care for. Shaking could be seizures. A young pup shouldn't shake so in fear unless it has cause, that is not a good sign. I feel badly for the pups but you don't need a lifetime of problems.

I have never heard of this breeder as being a show breeder, that could be false in order to misrepresent the pups so that she can ask more money for them.

Duncanmom

I'm in no way thinking about getting a Yorkie from this Breeder, I just never heard of such a thing in a Yorkie and was wanting to know what it was so I could learn from it and be aware of it. I would never bring a puppy that is shaking into my Breeding Line as Breeding Stock. I want my line to be of AKC Standards not away from the AKC Standards.

Do you know this Breeder??? I know this Breeder that has This puppy is real and is adversting this puppy for sale as having a CH line. Lee

[lulababy]

Originally Posted by TeddyandTiffy

Can I ask what you mean by "She is not shaking because she is scared"??? What do you mean? Does she do it any at home? Does she do any of this below that was listed in the Article??

What does shaker dog syndrome mean to your dog & you?

This disorder usually develops suddenly in young adult dogs (6 months to 3 years of age). The signs become progressively worse over 1 to 3 days and then remain the same until treatment is begun. There is an all-over tremor that can range from mild to so severe that the dog may have difficulty walking. This is called an intention tremor, meaning that it is worse when the animal is excited or trys to perform a specific action (such as eat, walk towards an object, etc). The tremor decreases or disappears when the dog is relaxed or at rest. Commonly there are rapid, random eye movements as well.

The condition is not painful and your dog's personality is unaffected. Treatment is generally effective; some dogs require medication for life to control the tremors.


I've never seen this in a Yorkie that lasted...I mean my Sage is 13 Months old and doesn't like her paw pads trimmed and shakes a little (Her paw that I'm doing that is) when I do them but as soon as we're done she stops shaking and goes right on like her normal self...

Same for Sofie with the car rides...Once where we are going she stops it all together and our Weezie doesn't shake at all, she is more use to going places with us then Sofie is...

To me this isn't a condition just a process of getting use to it as it doesn't happen to them all the time...

If 1 and I have 5 Yorkies that showed any signs listed above (Shaking really bad and mine don't shake really bad, not just from being nervous from a car ride or doing their paw pads) that is stated from this article I would get them to the Vet as soon as Possible...I would print that article out and take it with me and ask your Vet what they think.

I hope this helps you...But remember this is My OPO tho and what I would do with any of my Yorkies showing any signs as this. Lee

I meant that she only shakes or "wiggles" when she is reallly happy around strangers. sometimes in the car if she is getting sick she might tremor a little. but she doesnt do it at home at all. at home when she gets really excited she just wags her tail so much that her whole body moves--its not really the same thing as her over excited shakes. and no it didnt happen over like 1 or 3 days.. and she doesnt get any weird eye movements.

i am just confused if the shaker syndrome dogs do it ALL the time, or if they can just do it once in a while if excited under certain situations