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07-18-2005, 07:31 AM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Texas
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| Should I get a yorkie or not? I wanted to post this question on this forum because I am considering getting a yorkie but I am not 100% sure. The part that I am unsure about is whether a yorkie will fit my current lifestyle. I understand that this breed is dependent on a person which is why I’m hesitant on getting one. I work about 8 hours a day and like to go running after work..which takes about 1.5 hours (of course I would go home at lunch and after work to let the yorkie out…). But I wanted to see what the opinions are of other yorkie owner’s. Do you think that if I got a yorkie she or he would live a lonely existence? Do yorkies handle alone time pretty well? I have babysat a yorkie and that is how I came to love the breed, however the yorkie that I watched was very attached to me and it was tough to leave her at home alone. This is why am concerned bout getting a yorkie of my own. What do you guys think? |
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07-18-2005, 07:41 AM | #2 |
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| I work 8 hours also. I leave my little boy at home in a playpen. i go home at lunch to feed him and let him out and play for an hour. I've found that mine adjusted to my schedule just fine. But i'm thinking you might want to get a slightly larger breed that could handle going running with you. i don't think a yorkie would be very good to go on a run with. But i think as long as you are able to feed them three times a day, you should get on fine. they adjust to your schedule. Mine was the alpha male of his litter which might help with his ability to not be so needie. i'm not sure about that though being that he is my first.
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07-18-2005, 07:42 AM | #3 |
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| While Im no expert here, but the stuff I have read on yorkies is that they need alot of attention. I think that would be too much time alone ,especially in the "new" adjustment time. (JMO) My Shadow doesn't like being left at all. |
07-18-2005, 07:43 AM | #4 |
Charmed by Sophie & Daisy Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North Alabama
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| You should get *two* yorkies. That way, they will have a friend to play with at all times, and won't be as lonely when you're gone. Jennifer - who is out the door this minute, to look at a potential 2nd Yorkie |
07-18-2005, 07:44 AM | #5 |
Mommy To 3 Poochies Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New York
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| It's great that you're asking the right questions before getting a dog! Yorkies (and other toy breed dogs) can go through something called "seperation anxiety" which can happen if they're left home alone too often for long periods of time. When I first got my Maltese, Codie, he suffered from seperation anxiety. So I got him a friend - my little Yorkie, Katie. Now he's completely ok and they're the best of friends. So you may want to consider getting 2 dogs. Some people work long hours and have 1 Yorkie and it works out fine for them. But in my case, I needed to have 2 dogs because of the seperation anxiety. And 2 dogs isn't a problem at all ... just more to love! The only other thing I'd be concerned about it your Yorkie's health. Many times these little dogs suffer from hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) and they can fall into a coma and die if not treated immediately. They should be given NUTRICAL 2 or 3 times a day - Nutrical is a vitamin supplement and it helps prevent hypoglycemia. I use to work part-time, so I was able to be home in the afternoon w/ my dogs. But now I am working full-time (9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.) and I worry a lot about my dogs. Either I drop my dog's off at my mom's house in the morning, of my husband, Jim, takes them to work with him. If these 2 options are not possible, I'll have my cousin, Robert, come over for an hour or so to check up on them and play with them. It's a tight schedule but I'm always worried about my dogs, especially my little one, Katie, who is only 2.6 lbs, having a hypoglycemia attack. Sorry this post is sooo long but there are a lot of things to consider. If you have any more questions, please feel free to PM me. There are a lot of breeders on this website who are more experience and may have better advice to offer too. Good luck with your decision!! Yorkies are a blessing to own!
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07-18-2005, 07:45 AM | #6 |
BANNED! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New York
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| Before I herniated my back and my Yorkie devloped Addissons, we used to run together every day. Now, I am NOT a "runner" -certainly not becoming a track star in my next life, but did enjoy traill running and he did enjoy bunny hunting at the same time. He's a bigger yorkie - 8 pounds and leggy and as you can tell from my bunny hunting story - very "drivey" - sort of a Jack Russl in yorkie clothing (mind you, I don't recommend JRTs to people who live in small spaces and who cannot give them the exercise they crave. But if you are an active person without small children, they ARE a great breed too!). My other Yorkie is a total princess and wont even gait around a ring if the temperature is high and the grass is long. She's also smaller, finer boned and all around more "delicate." So, you could find a nice running partner in a Yorkie but you'll need to pick your dog carefully, keeping in mind what you need. I'd favor bigger Yorkies who are playful and active. |
07-18-2005, 07:46 AM | #7 |
Mommy To 3 Poochies Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New York
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| One more idea would be to look into doggie day care. I see that you live in Texas so I don't know what they offer but here in NY, there is doggie day care. Or you can even look into hiring a dog walker.
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07-18-2005, 07:46 AM | #8 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Texas
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| oh.. i would not take my yorkie to run with me.. i know they can't not handle vigorous exercise like that...but i did mention it..cause that would be more time left alone.. |
07-18-2005, 07:49 AM | #9 |
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| Yorkies are great, I love my little guy. I am not working this summer so am home with him or I can take him wherever with me, but come September, I will be back at work and Chewy will be at home in his pen with animal planet on!!! Many people here leave their yorkies at home during the day and they do fine. As long as they have some food and water and the TV or radio on, I think you will be OK. Just shower the pup with attention when you get home |
07-18-2005, 07:59 AM | #10 | |
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07-18-2005, 08:07 AM | #11 |
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| If you are not 100% sure, it would be prudent to wait until you see that you can devote the amount of time required to these demanding little bundles of love. The working 8 hours shouldn't be an issue, they sleep a lot of the time. Yorkies are very demanding high maintenance dogs. To those who love them, they are worth every sleepless night, sacrificed social engagement, chewed up piece of furniture, and emergency trip to the vet. In return, those of us who are owned by Yorkies are rewarded with more laughter and love than we could ever imagine. You can read here countless stories of undying love, laughter, heartbreak sleepless nights..... These stories are all typical of having a Yorkie in your home. If you go YEEK!!!! I would kill the little booger if he _________ (fill in the blank) then a Yorkie might not be for you. |
07-18-2005, 08:08 AM | #12 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Texas
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| i have not yet considered getting 2 yorkie...but will now... hahaha |
07-18-2005, 08:12 AM | #13 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Unionville, CT
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| My Yorkie has almost never been compltley alone. I have a bigger dog, Cailee, who guards her and keeps her company all day long. The only time she's ever been alone is when she got spayed, she stayed overnight, but that's it. Hehe. Definatley think about two dogs, but not at the same time.
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07-18-2005, 08:34 AM | #14 |
Gina, (Lexi's Mommy) Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: LONG ISLAND,NY
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| . i was undecided also when before i got my puppy too... all worked out though. she is home during the day for about 8 hrs.. she does fine. when i come home, she attacks me... you just have to give them all the attention you can .. leave them water alittle music... they are great little babies and i wouldnt trade her for the world. |
07-18-2005, 08:36 AM | #15 |
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| One of the questions I would have is how old was the Yorkie you babysat? I sat for one once too. She was about 6 years old and nice and calm and sweet as all get out. You have to remember that a new puppy will not be ANYTHING like that. They usually don't calm down very much for the first year and then some. I think you are responsible to come on here and ask the question you did; I commend that. I would read up on the breed, see what they are prone to, some general characteristics, and balance that info. out with your schedule (do you like to go out on weekends or weekday nights, do you go on vacation, and such). In regard to reading up on the breed, some real hands-on info. will come from reading through the posts on the Forum. Good luck with whatever you decide! |
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