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Lexi's_Mommy · 07-27-2005, 08:01 PM

I have a 1 yr old nephew and he loves to pet the pretty doggy. I watch him closely but the only harm ever done was Lexi snapping at him. I also have a 2 1/2 yr old nephew that loves Lexi and they are great together. The best is Lexi and my 6 yr old. My daughter puts her in her doll car seat and carries her through the house and Lexi LOVES it.

Maddie-Rudy-Mom · 07-27-2005, 08:03 PM

What cute kid and furbabies you all have. It's great you all have taught your children how to treat a pet. My great-neice is only 10 months and we all have dogs, she at this age already know to pet the puppy and not pull the hair. By all the pic's it looks like all your children have kind heart. I think Madyson get more excited seeing my dogs then me sometimes lol.

Rex'z momma · 07-27-2005, 08:03 PM

my little sis adores rex and is sooo gentle with him. rex loves anyone that willl pet him though

seh0422 · 07-27-2005, 08:22 PM

My 5 year old son loves all of our babies. He plays but I do watch them, he is not aloud to pick up the pups inless he is on the sofa or sittin on the floor just so he dont drop them on accident, but he is very gentle with them and they love him too. Its so funny the way he talks to them in baby talk and says things like oh my baby boy koda and oh baby princess, he is so funny. We watch animal planet together and he loves to watch Thats my Baby, He always says awwww look at the little babies I think I have turned him into a animal lover just like me. lol

seh0422 · 07-27-2005, 08:23 PM

some more picts

Marie · 07-27-2005, 08:28 PM

Aww I love all the pics of the kids with the cute yorkies. I have a 12 yr old and Thank God everything is being fine. They love each other so much. My daugther knows only to carry Gucci when Im there and not to play rough with her .

orinskye · 07-27-2005, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Lexi's_Mommy

I have a 1 yr old nephew and he loves to pet the pretty doggy. I watch him closely but the only harm ever done was Lexi snapping at him. I also have a 2 1/2 yr old nephew that loves Lexi and they are great together. The best is Lexi and my 6 yr old. My daughter puts her in her doll car seat and carries her through the house and Lexi LOVES it.

OMG HELP THAT DOG!!!! IN THE PICTURE THE CHILD IS SQUEEZING HER SO TIGHT HER TONGUE IS POPPING OUT!!!!!!!

lol

YorkieShadow · 07-27-2005, 08:47 PM

I agree and I also dissagree, I say this b/c I have seen many small kids with small pets and some do fine have learned how to handle a small pet But theres some small kids that get over joyed when seeing a small pet and come running very loudly and picking up the puppies the wrong way. So i think it all depends on the kids. If they have been taught and learned that a small pet is not a toy and to be very gentle, But there are some kids that one minute they are petting it so gentle then the next trying to run thru the rooms with it. So it all depends on the children.My kids learned at a very young age how to treat a small pet. My sisters kids , I would not trust them with a small pet not even today and they are now teens lol.

orinskye · 07-27-2005, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by YorkieShadow

I agree and I also dissagree, I say this b/c I have seen many small kids with small pets and some do fine have learned how to handle a small pet But theres some small kids that get over joyed when seeing a small pet and come running very loudly and picking up the puppies the wrong way. So i think it all depends on the kids. If they have been taught and learned that a small pet is not a toy and to be very gentle, But there are some kids that one minute they are petting it so gentle then the next trying to run thru the rooms with it. So it all depends on the children.My kids learned at a very young age how to treat a small pet. My sisters kids , I would not trust them with a small pet not even today and they are now teens lol.

i agree......... i was always one of the kids that would approach very softly and talk soothingly... i was ALWAYS bringing animals home and asking "can i keep it"..lol ... my parents used to call me doctor doolittle
but there are kids that are just horrible with animals, i agree it should be taken on an individual case

YorkieShadow · 07-27-2005, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by orinskye

i agree......... i was always one of the kids that would approach very softly and talk soothingly... i was ALWAYS bringing animals home and asking "can i keep it"..lol ... my parents used to call me doctor doolittle
but there are kids that are just horrible with animals, i agree it should be taken on an individual case

lol I was the same way , I use to drag in every stary that I could find, Mom would stand at the door way pointing to me to take it back down the road. and I would always walk the extra block to sneak it in the back way. lol
One day I saw these two big skinny dogs in the yard , I was only a little girl and I would sneak down the alley to talk to these two dogs and tell them I would be back to take them home. I was going to free these dogs well By the time I was able to sneak back down the alley they was not out side, I went up to the house and let these poor dogs out of their house and took them home with me. well I got in big trouble over that. Mom explained how I thought the dogs was hungry , The neighboors just laughed and said they are gray hounds they are suspose to look like that. The neighboors thought it was cute, But mom set me down and said no more. lol

Ashantay · 07-27-2005, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by jenefor

I agree...I was so mad when I woould talk to breeders and once they hear that I had a 3 year old they were unwilling to give us one of their pups. We ended up inheriting Gidget so it all worked out in the long run. :P

If you ever look for another one keep those pictures and show them to the breeders maybe they will change their minds

Ashantay · 07-27-2005, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by orinskye

OMG HELP THAT DOG!!!! IN THE PICTURE THE CHILD IS SQUEEZING HER SO TIGHT HER TONGUE IS POPPING OUT!!!!!!!

lol

LOL LOL LOL

sylvan · 07-28-2005, 04:36 AM

It's not really fair to get angy with a breeder who is just trying to do what's best for her dogs. Isn't it better to find one more interested in the welfare of the pups they raise instead of just making a sale? I try to judge on an individual basis, not just an age number, but there are definite risks even with the most well behaved child.

Prissy012899 · 07-28-2005, 04:55 AM

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Originally Posted by sylvan

It's not really fair to get angy with a breeder who is just trying to do what's best for her dogs. Isn't it better to find one more interested in the welfare of the pups they raise instead of just making a sale? I try to judge on an individual basis, not just an age number, but there are definite risks even with the most well behaved child.

I agree with this.... Kids can get rough with each other and accidentally kick a puppy or dog.. They can sit on them... not meaning to.. or drop them..
I've heard of this happening.. I know accidents happen but children should always be supervised when with the pups. I'm not against children and puppies being together.. but supervision is the key.

sylvan · 07-28-2005, 05:04 AM

Supervision is key and has to be ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS, but it is difficult trying to judge which parents are going to do this consistently after just a few interviews/visits.
Also, someone who was single and looking for a fashion accessory would not get one of my pups either.

07-27-2005, 08:01 PM	#16
Lexi's_Mommy ~GirlieGirls~ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 5,293	I have a 1 yr old nephew and he loves to pet the pretty doggy. I watch him closely but the only harm ever done was Lexi snapping at him. I also have a 2 1/2 yr old nephew that loves Lexi and they are great together. The best is Lexi and my 6 yr old. My daughter puts her in her doll car seat and carries her through the house and Lexi LOVES it. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Tricia ~ mommy to Alexis, Victoria, & Candise www.TriciaMartinPhotography.com http://www.flickr.com/photos/fotosbytricia/sets/

07-27-2005, 08:03 PM	#17
Maddie-Rudy-Mom YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Beaumont, TX Posts: 1,887	What cute kid and furbabies you all have. It's great you all have taught your children how to treat a pet. My great-neice is only 10 months and we all have dogs, she at this age already know to pet the puppy and not pull the hair. By all the pic's it looks like all your children have kind heart. I think Madyson get more excited seeing my dogs then me sometimes lol. __________________ Cindy, Maddie, Rudy, Polly, Sprout, Angie, and Tucker Rest in peace Lucky 1989-2007

07-27-2005, 08:22 PM	#19
seh0422 YT Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: San Antonio Texas Posts: 480	My 5 year old son loves all of our babies. He plays but I do watch them, he is not aloud to pick up the pups inless he is on the sofa or sittin on the floor just so he dont drop them on accident, but he is very gentle with them and they love him too. Its so funny the way he talks to them in baby talk and says things like oh my baby boy koda and oh baby princess, he is so funny. We watch animal planet together and he loves to watch Thats my Baby, He always says awwww look at the little babies I think I have turned him into a animal lover just like me. lol Attached Thumbnails __________________ Sarah I'm Mommy to Princess Emma Rose 10/25/2015 Baby Girl I Love and Miss You RIP Brownie , Koda's Bear Hugs

07-27-2005, 08:23 PM	#20
seh0422 YT Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: San Antonio Texas Posts: 480	some more picts Attached Thumbnails __________________ Sarah I'm Mommy to Princess Emma Rose 10/25/2015 Baby Girl I Love and Miss You RIP Brownie , Koda's Bear Hugs

07-27-2005, 08:28 PM	#21
Marie Mom loves Gucci Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 6,427	Aww I love all the pics of the kids with the cute yorkies. I have a 12 yr old and Thank God everything is being fine. They love each other so much. My daugther knows only to carry Gucci when Im there and not to play rough with her . Attached Thumbnails __________________ Huggies, Gucci and Marie http://www.dogster.com/?132187 "I have been egged"

07-27-2005, 08:03 PM	#18
Rex'z momma BANNED! Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 798	my little sis adores rex and is sooo gentle with him. rex loves anyone that willl pet him though

07-27-2005, 08:47 PM	#23
YorkieShadow BANNED! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: USA Posts: 9,999	I agree and I also dissagree, I say this b/c I have seen many small kids with small pets and some do fine have learned how to handle a small pet But theres some small kids that get over joyed when seeing a small pet and come running very loudly and picking up the puppies the wrong way. So i think it all depends on the kids. If they have been taught and learned that a small pet is not a toy and to be very gentle, But there are some kids that one minute they are petting it so gentle then the next trying to run thru the rooms with it. So it all depends on the children.My kids learned at a very young age how to treat a small pet. My sisters kids , I would not trust them with a small pet not even today and they are now teens lol.

07-28-2005, 04:36 AM	#28
sylvan YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Eastern PA Posts: 2,484	It's not really fair to get angy with a breeder who is just trying to do what's best for her dogs. Isn't it better to find one more interested in the welfare of the pups they raise instead of just making a sale? I try to judge on an individual basis, not just an age number, but there are definite risks even with the most well behaved child.

07-28-2005, 05:04 AM	#30
sylvan YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Eastern PA Posts: 2,484	Supervision is key and has to be ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS, but it is difficult trying to judge which parents are going to do this consistently after just a few interviews/visits. Also, someone who was single and looking for a fashion accessory would not get one of my pups either.