Are Yorkies different?

[mingtoy]

I call Mingtoy my little haired person . She is so funny . When I am cleaning my room , she sit there and look if I do it right , its the same thing when someone is cooking .

[Patti]

For me Yorkies are my heart, I got my first one in 1970 and had Yorkies until 1997, when I lost my Gracie at 6 1/2 to complications of a collapsed trachea, I was so devastated and my husband and dtr wanted a pom and I was to upset and let them bring Maya home. I love her but she just didn't make me feel like my Yorkies had so almost 3 years ago I decided to have 2 dogs at a time and got Cali, then added Pixie, Dixie (RIP) and Roxie. I am so addicted, they just enrich my life so much .

[Onni]

It is definitely a breed that has made me certifiably bonkers.

I have 4 other dogs that I love dearly, but none have captured my heart like my little Onni. She is such a delightful little furbaby. I was so excited last night when I took her out to meet my daughters friends mom and Onni let her pet her for a few seconds and then whimpered to go back to me!! I knew then she knew that I was MoM!!

The Yorkie is truly a special breed.

[ARCHIE]

I also have had dogs in the past who I loved dearly but there is most
definately something different about the Yorkie.
To me Buddy is more like a child than a dog. His personality is so compatable
with mine it's almost human like. He understands me and knows exactally
how to relate to me what he wants. He's always getting into something,
much like a toddler would and keeps me laughing daily. Buddy speaks to me
whenever he wants something and get's his point across without any
problem. I do believe these little one's THINK about what they want and
what they do. He is truly a campanion.

[ScootieBootie]

I think that its the dog's personality that causes you to be so awestruck...or love struck as the case may be!

I have a pit bull named Liberty (who my training business is named after,) a lab/pit mix named Lucy, and then my itty bitty boy yorkie Scooter. I baby all three of my four pawed kids!!!!

My girls (Liberty and Lucy) think Scooter is the best thing since hamburgers! They snuggle with him, play with him, and just love him so much! Lucy lets Scooter "win" the wars, and she rolls over so he can pin her in a submissive position...

Looks like people aren't the only ones smitten by a yorkie's aura!

[Misti1]

Originally Posted by LoveMyJake

Jake is sitting here staring at me, then looking at my laptop, like "mom, that THING is on my lap again"...lol I LOVE THEM!!!!!

If this is not one of the cutest things!

[Jeri Cunningham]

I have had lots of dogs but my Yorkies are so special. I really think they are different than any other dog. They do need more attention and have moods like a two year old. Maybe that is the reason they are so great?

[Archie's Mom]

Originally Posted by Jeri Cunningham

I have had lots of dogs but my Yorkies are so special. I really think they are different than any other dog. They do need more attention and have moods like a two year old. Maybe that is the reason they are so great?

I always say having Archie is like having a nutty little two-year-old in the house!

[artie merlino]

I thoroughly agree with every one, I have 3 - Artie my male 4 yrs. old, Abigail my Alpha female 3 yrs. old and their baby girl Tiffany Aloha, nicknamed Pom-
Pom, she's almost 2 yrs. old now! I grew up with Dogs, all my Life and I just turned 45 yesterday. I've raised Rottweilers, Pitbulls, Newfoundlands, Labradors, Dobermans and every Mutt/Mixed Breed stray that was ever Abandoned! The Love, Dedication, Devotion and Commitment that I have for my 3 Yorkie's is im-measurable. I have never taken such care in grooming, socializing and training in any other Breed or Pet that I have ever had in the past. They are very high maintenance menatlly & physically in every way.
I feel like I can't live without them? I have never had any Children so I can't say I feel this way for any Human Being? I can replace any Boy Friend or Husband, but I cannot replace them. I wonder sometimes if this is "Normal" b/c I have never felt this way about any of my other Pets? That's why I am on YT. I have learned so much with every one else's help, it has made me a better Yorkie Parent and for that I truly "Thank" everyone!

[Sandysbabies]

I have always been an animal lover but espically dogs. I am just as compassinate about my schnauzers as I am our yorkie. They are our children. We have no children at home and that even makes us more concentrating on them all the time. Just last nite my husband refered to them as his 3 little girls. Schnauzers talk, and they have this roo,roo,roo, thing going on and they try so hard to talk to you. It is really funny because they are known for that and Kayla will try to talk too. We try to get her going and I tell her to talk to us like her big sisters. lol!!! They are a hoot. I don't know what we would do without the little warts.

[melanie daley]

I agree with everyone!! My two babies are wrestling around on my lap right now!!! I honestly thought that maybe I was a little OVER obsessed with my kids!! I first just had Roxi and said I would NEVER get two!! Guess what??? A week ago today we picked up Rocco, its so nice to see Roxi have a playmate, and they make my heart overflow with happiness!! They are SO beautiful, I don't have kids, and don't really want any, so they ARE my kids!!! I LOVE THEM SOOOOOOO MUCH!!!!!!!

I have been a dog lover my whole life, and I can say that owning a yorkie is different for sure. There is something very special and unique about this breed of pooch!!

[SaraAlexine00]

I know how you feel! I Adore my little Mia. I never knew it was possible to love a dog so much! She's my baby... people around me think I'm sorta crazy for spoiling her and worrying about her as much as I do!

[celstu1]

yes! Their faces and eyes, there is something so human like about their expressions! The cuddle time at the end of the day full of their sweet innocence. When my babies roll on their backs and give me their vulnerable tummy to rub, I feel honored to have a living thing trust and love me enough to expose their most vulnerable area to me for petting! Im in awe of my babies also! Ive always had other pets... but these boys of mine are something special.

[adorame]

Don't get me wrong, I love my Jeter very much and my husband and 4 kids say he is spoiled to death But I do not think it is Just the Yorkie breed that is treated like this, I belive it is how the person feels that makes them in awe over their dog.

I have a sister who is divorced has a toy Poodle and she spoils Keeleigh just as much as I do my Jeter. She works 2nd shift and she brings her over to my mother's house ( thats were her 2 kids stay till she gets off work) because she doesn't want her to be by herself during that time frame she is not home. I know quite a few dog owners who have no problem leaving their dog for 8+ hours a day when they work. Keeliegh is called "sister" by her two children that are age 15(son) and 10 (daughter)

My husband has a friend that has a Boxer names Jake, he takes him out to diner ( it's a bar but they serve food and will let you bring your pet) nightly and he even lets him sit on his lap as if he was Yorkie size LOL. He talks to him like he was his son sitting with him. He is retired and Jake is alway's with him.

I also have friends, Scott and Kate, that do not wish to have children and instead they have a Weimaraner,Rebel, he has more toy's that any dog I know, He has to get his hair brushed daily and they show him a mirror to see if he approves too, he wares a pair of boxer shorts daily ( I really think he thinks he is a real guy) and they home cook all his meals. If some one offers him something, they have to know what it is were they got it from... He is one spoiled pooch. This same friend has been working with a committee to get a dog park here in our area( ERIE COUNTIE) She wanted a safe place to take him to play and socialize with other dogs, for about 4 years she has pushed and pushed to see this become a reality and now They announced that they are having a contest for a " name the dog park" at Osborn Park, talk about devotion for a dog!

So really their are other people out their that are just as "CrazyNuts" with their special breed as we are ours It's nice to know that we are not alone in our "CrazyNut" world

[yorkieusa]

Years ago, when I first got Muffin, I read an article about yorkies and I will always remember it said that yorkies were almost human. Well, that was 1991. I'm here to say they aren't almost human. THEY ARE HUMAN!