I would appreciate your thoughts about naming and selecting a breed - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Cathi · 03-22-2008, 01:36 PM

My husband has came up with several names and breeds for me to choose from to replace our family decreased pet. I would you all the help me choose the name and breed.
Breed
1. miniature schnazer
2. scottish terrier
3. west highland white terrier
4. havanese
5. yorkshire terrier

Name
1.Austin
2.Alex
3.Brody
4.Chance
5.Dillon
6.Elliot
7.Kaiden
8.Nic
9.Troy
10. Miles

Thank you,
Cathi

LuvMySissy · 03-22-2008, 01:42 PM

Well, of course I'm going to say Yorkie

!! And I love the name Brody!

My 2nd choice would be a Havanese and the name Chance. Good luck with your journey.

maggiesmom_2007 · 03-22-2008, 01:45 PM

I would have to say Yorkie also but I like the name Kaiden.
But second would be West highland terrier and the name brody

Patti · 03-22-2008, 01:49 PM

Yorkie would be my only choice!!! I like the name Dillon

marcerella02 · 03-22-2008, 01:51 PM

from what i know about miniature snauzers they can be VERY high strung.

so i say...... YORKIE!... that's a no brainer on this site

tnpowell · 03-22-2008, 01:51 PM

My choice would be Yorkie. I like all the names that you have listed. But if I had to chose it will be Kaiden.

Nancy1999 · 03-22-2008, 02:06 PM

I love Yorkies to death, but they are not the best pet for everyone. So much depends on your lifestyle. Yorkies more than the other breeds need human companionship. Are you home a lot? Your list contains many of my favorite dogs, and before I decided on a Yorkie, I researched all the others and decided at this point in my life, a Yorkie is perfect. I am an empty nester without grandchildren yet, and so the hours I spend grooming and playing with my Yorkie are perfect. I enjoy petting him at night, and so the silky hair was a definite plus for me, as you probably know some dog's fur isn't as pleasant to the touch. Some of the dogs you have listed need much more exercise than the Yorkie and if not exercised enough may become destructive. So no one else can pick the perfect dog for you.

I think all the names you've selected are cute, but I think you need to do a bit more homework on the different breeds. Another important factor for me was whether there was a great breeder nearby.

marcerella02 · 03-22-2008, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Nancy1999

I love Yorkies to death, but they are not the best pet for everyone. So much depends on your lifestyle. Yorkies more than the other breeds need human companionship. Are you home a lot? Your list contains many of my favorite dogs, and before I decided on a Yorkie, I researched all the others and decided at this point in my life, a Yorkie is perfect. I am an empty nester without grandchildren yet, and so the hours I spend grooming and playing with my Yorkie are perfect. I enjoy petting him at night, and so the silky hair was a definite plus for me, as you probably know some dog's fur isn't as pleasant to the touch. Some of the dogs you have listed need much more exercise than the Yorkie and if not exercised enough may become destructive. So no one else can pick the perfect dog for you.

I think all the names you've selected are cute, but I think you need to do a bit more homework on the different breeds. Another important factor for me was whether there was a great breeder nearby.

WONDERFUL points

joviesmom · 03-22-2008, 04:31 PM

Hi, what about a mixed breed, jovie is a shorkie a shih tzu / yorkie mix and about as sweet as they come, smart as a whip cute as a button, and about half the price of a purebred the lady that had her breeds purebreed yorkies and shih tzu but jovies litter was an accident and once a saw her it was love a first site, she looks like a yorkie but with the shih tzu ears and face, will have to get some pics for you all to see, but maybe that would be a good route to go in, just a thought, good luck on whatever choice you make.

Cathi · 03-23-2008, 05:23 AM

and happy easter and we have thought about mix breeds

Reese1 · 03-23-2008, 05:29 AM

We had a schnauzer growing up named Heidi, but we affectionately called her "stump" because she didn't do anything! She was sweet and nice, but the laziest dog I have ever seen and would never play! We loved her though!
The only thing I can say about Scotties, we had a lady in our puppy class with two of them and she said they were really stubborn and a handful!
I think Havanese are beautiful dogs and we had the sweetest one in our puppy class too!

I'm just in love with Yorkies, such personalities they have!!

Oh and I love Kaiden and Brody, but I'm half Irish!

livingdustmops · 03-23-2008, 05:49 AM

If you go to the AKC website each breed club has done a description of the breed. In my experience a purebred will breed (for the most part) true to breed in other words what they were bred to do. All dogs have different personalities but will usually be driven by the breed type.

http://www.akc.org/breeds/index.cfm?nav_area=breeds

I don't have it anymore but there were are some websites where you could put in what you wanted a dog to do/be and your personality and it would match you up to a breed.

A dog should never be purchased on looks alone but what their breed type is. It makes dog guardianship so much more enjoyable for everyone.

Cathi · 03-23-2008, 06:12 AM

are not trying rescue a another furbaby on the way they look. My husband did a lot of research before talking to me about this. He want to make sure that Sal new brother would be compatable with him and this breeds seems to be the best.

livingdustmops · 03-23-2008, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Cathi

are not trying rescue a another furbaby on the way they look. My husband did a lot of research before talking to me about this. He want to make sure that Sal new brother would be compatable with him and this breeds seems to be the best.

Sorry, didn't mean to imply you were, I was just making a generalization statement on finding the perfect pet for anyone.

Gingergirlsmom · 03-23-2008, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by livingdustmops

If you go to the AKC website each breed club has done a description of the breed. In my experience a purebred will breed (for the most part) true to breed in other words what they were bred to do. All dogs have different personalities but will usually be driven by the breed type.

http://www.akc.org/breeds/index.cfm?nav_area=breeds

I don't have it anymore but there were are some websites where you could put in what you wanted a dog to do/be and your personality and it would match you up to a breed.

A dog should never be purchased on looks alone but what their breed type is. It makes dog guardianship so much more enjoyable for everyone.

Cindy, when I saw your post, it made me think of something they have on animalplanet.com If the op goes there, and selects pets, their is a breed selector. I wouldn't rely on that as my sole piece of research BY ANY STRETCH, but it might be helpful.

OP, good luck in your search, I think researching the breeds is one of the best parts of bringing a new furkid into your home. (At least I did before I settled on yorkies as the one and only breed for me)

03-22-2008, 01:36 PM	#1
Cathi YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Beaufort South Carolina Posts: 380	I would appreciate your thoughts about naming and selecting a breed My husband has came up with several names and breeds for me to choose from to replace our family decreased pet. I would you all the help me choose the name and breed. Breed 1. miniature schnazer 2. scottish terrier 3. west highland white terrier 4. havanese 5. yorkshire terrier Name 1.Austin 2.Alex 3.Brody 4.Chance 5.Dillon 6.Elliot 7.Kaiden 8.Nic 9.Troy 10. Miles Thank you, Cathi

03-22-2008, 01:42 PM	#2
LuvMySissy Luv my Angel, too! Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: USA Posts: 9,333	Well, of course I'm going to say Yorkie !! And I love the name Brody! My 2nd choice would be a Havanese and the name Chance. Good luck with your journey. __________________ Sissy & Angel

03-22-2008, 01:49 PM	#4
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	Yorkie would be my only choice!!! I like the name Dillon __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

03-22-2008, 01:51 PM	#5
marcerella02 Loved by Layla Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 11,257	from what i know about miniature snauzers they can be VERY high strung. so i say...... YORKIE!... that's a no brainer on this site __________________ http://misscanam.blogspot.com/ Layla 's Simon

03-22-2008, 02:06 PM	#7
Nancy1999 I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 25,396 Blog Entries: 2	I love Yorkies to death, but they are not the best pet for everyone. So much depends on your lifestyle. Yorkies more than the other breeds need human companionship. Are you home a lot? Your list contains many of my favorite dogs, and before I decided on a Yorkie, I researched all the others and decided at this point in my life, a Yorkie is perfect. I am an empty nester without grandchildren yet, and so the hours I spend grooming and playing with my Yorkie are perfect. I enjoy petting him at night, and so the silky hair was a definite plus for me, as you probably know some dog's fur isn't as pleasant to the touch. Some of the dogs you have listed need much more exercise than the Yorkie and if not exercised enough may become destructive. So no one else can pick the perfect dog for you. I think all the names you've selected are cute, but I think you need to do a bit more homework on the different breeds. Another important factor for me was whether there was a great breeder nearby. __________________ NancyJoey Proud members of the CrAzYcLuB and YAP! ** Just Say No to Puppymills – Join YAP! Yorkshire Terrier Club of America – Breeder Referrals

03-22-2008, 01:45 PM	#3
maggiesmom_2007 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,991 Blog Entries: 13	I would have to say Yorkie also but I like the name Kaiden. But second would be West highland terrier and the name brody

03-22-2008, 01:51 PM	#6
tnpowell BANNED for Not Sending a Gift Exchange Gift Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Dixon, Mo Posts: 340	My choice would be Yorkie. I like all the names that you have listed. But if I had to chose it will be Kaiden.

03-22-2008, 04:31 PM	#9
joviesmom Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pa Posts: 26	Hi, what about a mixed breed, jovie is a shorkie a shih tzu / yorkie mix and about as sweet as they come, smart as a whip cute as a button, and about half the price of a purebred the lady that had her breeds purebreed yorkies and shih tzu but jovies litter was an accident and once a saw her it was love a first site, she looks like a yorkie but with the shih tzu ears and face, will have to get some pics for you all to see, but maybe that would be a good route to go in, just a thought, good luck on whatever choice you make.

03-23-2008, 05:23 AM	#10
Cathi YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Beaufort South Carolina Posts: 380	thanks and happy easter and we have thought about mix breeds

03-23-2008, 05:29 AM	#11
Reese1 Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 5,304	We had a schnauzer growing up named Heidi, but we affectionately called her "stump" because she didn't do anything! She was sweet and nice, but the laziest dog I have ever seen and would never play! We loved her though! The only thing I can say about Scotties, we had a lady in our puppy class with two of them and she said they were really stubborn and a handful! I think Havanese are beautiful dogs and we had the sweetest one in our puppy class too! I'm just in love with Yorkies, such personalities they have!! Oh and I love Kaiden and Brody, but I'm half Irish! __________________ Crosley Wrigley Camden

03-23-2008, 05:49 AM	#12
livingdustmops Princess Poop A Lot Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,728	If you go to the AKC website each breed club has done a description of the breed. In my experience a purebred will breed (for the most part) true to breed in other words what they were bred to do. All dogs have different personalities but will usually be driven by the breed type. http://www.akc.org/breeds/index.cfm?nav_area=breeds I don't have it anymore but there were are some websites where you could put in what you wanted a dog to do/be and your personality and it would match you up to a breed. A dog should never be purchased on looks alone but what their breed type is. It makes dog guardianship so much more enjoyable for everyone. __________________ Cindy & The Rescued Gang Puppies Are Not Products!

03-23-2008, 06:12 AM	#13
Cathi YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Beaufort South Carolina Posts: 380	I just want you to now that we are not trying rescue a another furbaby on the way they look. My husband did a lot of research before talking to me about this. He want to make sure that Sal new brother would be compatable with him and this breeds seems to be the best.