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Are yorkies good with lots of children? Hi! I'm new here and have been doing lots of research on what type of dog to get for our family. We have a large family with six children, ages 15,12,9 and 6 year old triplet girls. We had a sheltie that recently died and I think she was the best dog ever, but my older children and I would like a smaller dog that they could play around with as well as let sit on our laps and cuddle. If we got a yorkie, I would like to get a larger one, say about 10lbs. Do they often get that big? I was just wondering if they tend to like the commotion that goes on in a large family, as well as how aggressive they tend to be. Any information would be very helpful. This is a very long commitment and I want to make sure we get a breed that fits well with our family. Thankyou for your help! Dana |
Hello and welcome from one hoosier to another. I have two yorkies and a 5 year old and they do just fine with her. I can give you the name of a breeder if you want one. Her yorkies are average size though about 6-7 lbs. Chachi my male is 7 1/2 lbs. |
That would be great if you could email me the breeder info. Is that where you got your two yorkies? They are just adorable. Thanks for responding so soon. :) |
I'll Pm you the info. Yes its where I got both of my yorkies. She has lovely dogs. Shes in Berne Indiana which is near FT Wayne. |
Yorkie are great dogs, However with children, I would look for a larger yorkie, not a tiny! Good luck in your search! |
my family is my mom, dad, 18 yr old brother, 16 year old sister, me-13 tear old girl, and my little 4 year old sister. Rex is currently 9 lbs and he will probably be 10lbs . Rex is a Morkie (yorkie/maltese). good luck with your search. i agreee that you should look for a larger yorkie |
I think it just depends with what they are raised with. Becasue if they are used to a lot of comotion they probably won't have a problem with it. Charlie doesn't have much experience with littler kids, so he doesn't like them much. Good luck with your search! |
Wow-lot's of Indianaians (I don't like the word Hoosiers). :) I have 2 Yorkies (1 is small) and 2 kids. The boys are 11 and 7. The dogs are great with them. I think your kids are old enough for one. |
Welcome to YT! i think if i was going to get a yorkie with the size of your family i would def. look for a larger one! but they should do just fine! |
Hi Dana (again, lol!) Bo and I just wanted to welcome you to YorkieTalk. If you do decide on a yorkie you shouldn't have any problem finding one that will be a little bigger. And you and your family will wonder what you ever did without one! |
Hi welcome! I have 3 children ages 9, 14 and 15. I have 4 small dogs 2 yorkies and 2 chi chi's and they are great with my kids and my kids are VERY active. |
I have a 6 year old son and a very small yorkie. I think it is wise of you to consider a larger yorkie. Good luck in your search and I hope you find a doggie that makes your family as happy as our Chewy has made us :) |
Welcome, and I agree, it's how they are brought up. I have no kids, so Bailey is not used to that. The other day we went on a walk , and kids were having a BD party, well they all came running and petting him , well I could instantly tell he was nervous,and anxious,, he hid behind me inbetween my legs,,so we left, I didn't know how he'd react if they kept it up.. BUt he's not used to that. I think its how they are brought up. Good luck.. And yes, Bailey is between 10-12 pounds. |
Hi, My Dusty is a 17 month old female. We have 3 adults and 2 boys 12 & 9. We also have a lot of people over all the time. The only problem we've ever had it that Dusty thinks eveyone who walks thru the door is there for her. Seriously, Dusty was raised with these two active boys and she loves them and they love her. |
I have two kids 9 & 5, my five year old son is ADHD and (possibly bi polar-he's too young to test for sure I guess) He is great with Callie and she's still a puppy so she's still pretty little. I just told him over and over again until he could finish my sentences, that my puppy would be very small and he had to be soooo careful so he didn't hurt her. Like I said he's been great with her! |
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