OMG! Yall have me paranoid now. I wanted to get my baby a companion to play with, but now I'm afraid she'll wanna attack or kill him one day! I'm rethinking getting a second one now.

I just want to know if this is some what common or a rare thing.

A yorkie killing (actually killing) is not very common. But its not especially uncommon for them to fight and attack.

Even Tucker, who is incredible laid back, etc., snapped at me one day. He's only done it that ONE time, but it taught me that even yorkies can't always be expected to be little angels.

I have heard they turn easily but I just cant ever picture lily being mean to anyone or anything. Do any of you have dogs whom you thought would never hurt a fly get snappy, I dont mean in a bad situation I mean get snappy with something the normally would be fine with? I dont mean to be confusing :confused:

I wonder why the original poster hasn't responded to any of the questions. I hope they are just a little unsure of all the reactions, and that this is not just a horrible hoax. If it is real, answering some of the questions may help you find the best solution. It is very hard to help, if we don't have all the facts. Not bashing, just trying to encourage poster to give a little more details; such as age of dog, was she alone, has she been to the vet Etc. This is a great place to get help, so just post again. Sherry

IMO this situation is mostly found in breeding situations or intact groups...I have never had a male and female fight, rarely had spayed bitches not get along...I have had them growl, snap or be short with each other, but never actually fighting. If you S/N your pets at 6 months or so, you should not have a problem. If you bring in a puppy when you have an adult, there is rarely any fighting...bringing in another adult can be dicy..but with all the dozens of Yorkies I have had of all agea, I have had few who fought.

It is common for bitches to fight when they are confused as to who is the alpha bitch...

The fighters I have had was due to a bitches "alpha confusion"...I learned to become the alpha bitch and that really brings fighting to a halt..but it did not stop a few bitches from deciding they did not like another for any number of silly reasons...I would tolerate a bitch singling out one she hated, (I had room to separate them, indoors and out )but never a bitch who was aggressive to all or even several...I have never had a Yorkie who showed any aggression towards humans..if they did, they would be S/N asap as I do not think they would be suitable for breeding...
If the owner asserts themself as the pack leader, the dogs rarely fight I have found.

I have to agree with most of this. If she's killed not one but two why would you put others in jepardy by allowing her to alone with them. I'm not sure about the putting to sleep part. Not because it's a Yorkie just because I really feel (And I know I'm going to take heat for saying this) but I really feel that the owner has played a part in this as well. There is an obvious known problem that was not addressed. You knew her to be aggressive for whatever reason yet you never took her out of the situation. In my oppinion before I put her to sleep I would rehome her with an older couple that do not have children or other pets. And,that is ONLY if she has not been aggressive with people. Most unaltered females and males will fight, especially if you have more then one alpha.

Elaine

Yorkie Rose....that seems be the case with my 2 girls.....alpha confusion. They're both sweethearts and get along great except once in a while their excitement gets out of control. I have no trouble shutting it down but it still happens from time to time. None of mine show any aggression towards humans and are generally very good to each other. With mine, it seems to happen when their hormones are raging so I keep a closer eye on them at those times. I think some bouts of aggression are to be expected when you have several dogs together, even our little furbutts.

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I come by it naturally!!! LOL
I call it "alpha confusion" when they forget I am the pack leader... A momentary lapse of memory! LOL

Remember, I had a breeding group, but the trainer said it works with one or more...
I was told, you as the human must be thought of a Pack Leader..one hard rule was, no sleeping with them. I noticed mine would sleep on my pillow, over my head...trainer said the alpha dog sleeps in the highest most position...Okay, I stopped sleeping with my pet Yorkies.. never allow them to enter or leave the house first..okay..no problem.

You have to have an assertive posture, firm voice, feed them the same time each day and no free feeding, they must depend on you for food and look to you for it.

Now, I have 3 or 4 pets at any given time and none fight, but I still try to enforce the rules to prevent problems. I admit to spoiling my pets and they are such sweethearts..but having a few who did not get along was very difficult in the past...and do not want it now.

If you can invision this scene...I used to walk around the kennel and give a lecture about once a week, then say..."you want a piece of me" and look them in the face...all those sweet little angels would sit wide eyed and try to give me kisses....but a few cocky ones took note I am sure. LOL

Pat.....great posts from you on here....thanks for sharing your wisdom. I have learned one thing....the male that sleeps with us and uses my head as his pillow is the pack leader. I will have to have a serious talk with him but I know he will not listen.lol

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I should take my own advise..believe me, I try, but Yorkies are so good at telling us to talk to the hand LOL...I have spoiled my girls rotten..!!!

Go back and read the original post...there were 3 killed altogether

"I'm the alpha bitch!"

LOL!! I want a shirt that says that!

If found where the OP posted this a couple of months ago:

I really think she has a pack problem. I have heard of this happening before. I re-read her original post and it does sound like she has lost 3 due to fighting, Boo Boo, Rambo and Kermie. She seriously need to break up this pack or remove the one that is causing the trouble. I wound not put up with it. She says they are never left unattended so is this happening in her presence? There are a few pieces missing to this puzzle.