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Jhkkknn · 08-27-2008, 11:35 AM

I have been told that yorkies are NOT good with kids and to just think of getting another dog (thus looking for a Cairn again) because it will just never work out....I tend to disagre....

Is this true? I figured that If the yorkie grew up with the kids, cats, and dogs around then generally it would get along with them as long as there wasn't any abuse by any of them (which I would understand it not working then) and they were watched carefully?

The reason I am asking is:

We have a 4 year old that is great with our dog/cat, but worried about getting a yorkie now

I have the opportunity to rehome a female yorkie unspayed (but first thing we do), the parents now say that they have kids and it is fine with them and will do good with cats and the dog. I am just nervous now after hearing the news... The yorkie is 4 years old (?)

What additional questions should I be asking? She is AKC registered (not included with her though~doesn't bother me), up to date on all shots, "supposably" listens to commands...

ARCHIE · 08-27-2008, 11:41 AM

My first concern, since she is 4yrs old, has she ever been around small children? If not, you may not want to get this one. Yorkies and small children
are fine together as long as they are raised together. Small children need
to be watched carefully around any small dog. It's so easy for the dog
to get hurt. Buddy is fine around my two small grandchildren. He loves them
to death. But he was a puppy when I got him and he got used to them.
Ask the owners if this Yorkie is used to small children. If so, I wouldn't hesitate but you will have to keep a watchfull eye and teach your 4yr old
daughter to be very carefull and NOT pick up the new addition.
Good luck. I hope it works out for you. They are a wonderful breed.

Jhkkknn · 08-27-2008, 11:44 AM

She was raised with their children, which are young

They have to rehome due to an unexpected situation

But~I am just worried after what I was told

Probably just by a

yorkiehater!!

Timmy · 08-27-2008, 11:46 AM

I would schedule to meet with the furkid and take your daughter along. I have older kids and I have my neices and nephews which are younger come over and I have no problems, my dogs love kids I know alot of ppl do not like to adopt out to families with young children because Yorkies are fragile. I am with a rescue and I see so many furkids come in with broken legs, bones because of a child. I'm not saying its the childs fault but things do happen and in a second anything can happen. They surrender the furkids to us because the families cannot afford to get them medical attention. If its a bigger yorkie that would be better because they are sturdier. I have a 12 lb girl and she's solid, my other 2 are about 6-7 lbs and I get nervous with their size and if kids come over I'm constantly telling them to watch their step. Although I'm the type of person that if kids come over they need to stay still...I don't like the running around and in and out the door thing. My kids do not do that so I would not allow anyone else's kid to do it.

ARCHIE · 08-27-2008, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jhkkknn

She was raised with their children, which are young

They have to rehome due to an unexpected situation

But~I am just worried after what I was told

Probably just by a

yorkiehater!!

They do have a reputations of being yakkers and not getting along with children. I have heard that many times.
It's all in the owner and how they are raised. If this dog get's along
with children now there is no reason it will not continue. You must
supervise so the Yorkie can feel comfortable and get to know your
daughter. In time they will become best buds. Believe me. Just teach
your daughter the newcomer is small but not a toy and all will be peachy.
I have an 21mo old granddaughter who loves mine too much. She's still
small and I supervise very closely because she wants to put him into her
baby carriage all the time. Bud will have no part of it and will snap, warming
her enough is enough then tongue her to death. This is what I mean about
supervising all the time. You daughter is older and will understand what
she can and can not do. It will be fine. You fell into a nice deal.

Timmy · 08-27-2008, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ARCHIE

I have an 21mo old granddaughter who loves mine too much. She's still
small and I supervise very closely because she wants to put him into her
baby carriage all the time. Bud will have no part of it and will snap, warming
her enough is enough then tongue her to death.

Oh Carole, I don't mean to take this thread off subject but I just pictured your granddaughter putting Bud in her carriage....lol

Mimi & Timmy can tolerate anything...they don't care....but then again they really haven't been around toodlers....my rescue Gabby will let you know when enough is enough so when the younger kids come over I tell them to leave her alone because she will snap. I do not know too much about her background but I do know that she was rasied with 2 young kids. I think they used to take things away from her and pick her up too much...you know how small kids do...so Gabby is not a fan of that when it comes to smaller kids. If they leave her alone she's the sweetest thing and will tolerate to a point and even let them touch her. So basically its just teaching the child that this is not a toy and should be taught to be gentle with the dog because I do think they get tired of the handling after a while. Shoot if I were a dog I would get tired of it too

ARCHIE · 08-27-2008, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Timmy

Oh Carole, I don't mean to take this thread off subject but I just pictured your granddaughter putting Bud in her carriage....lol

Mimi & Timmy can tolerate anything...they don't care....but then again they really haven't been around toodlers....my rescue Gabby will let you know when enough is enough so when the younger kids come over I tell them to leave her alone because she will snap. I do not know too much about her background but I do know that she was rasied with 2 young kids. I think they used to take things away from her and pick her up too much...you know how small kids do...so Gabby is not a fan of that when it comes to smaller kids. If they leave her alone she's the sweetest thing and will tolerate to a point and even let them touch her. So basically its just teaching the child that this is not a toy and should be taught to be gentle with the dog because I do think they get tired of the handling after a while. Shoot if I were a dog I would get tired of it too

LOL imagine a 21mo old picking up 16lb Bud and she can. But the problem
is he's hanging out of her arms and feels insecure hence the snap!
I watch her like a hawk because IF he ever bit her I have no idea what I would do. However, I do encourge a relationship between the two. Her sister
who was 3 when I got him is his very favorite person in the world. She never
did anything but be gentle with him so children can be taught. Izzy is learning. One day Bud will feel more secure around her when she stops trying
to get his fat butt in her stroller.

Yes, children and Yorkies can become best buds. Just takes teaching
and patience and lot's of love.

linz06 · 08-27-2008, 12:28 PM

I think it really all depends on the dog. Very tiny yorkies probably shouldn't be around kids for the risk of them getting hurt. My yorkie had never been around small kids until she was over a year old. My little cousin saw her for the first time and she ran to him with her tail wagging. He ran to her with his hand going up and down in a patting motion. When they met in the middle she immediatly fell to the floor, rolled on her back, and let him pat at her tummy while she wagged her tail and tried giving him kisses

But Layla is a very gentle dog, she has never snapped at anyone

MyPeanutAbbyGra · 08-27-2008, 12:39 PM

Abby and Daisy are great w/ kids. I think as long as you teach your children that they are fragile, you know...careful not to step on them, not to pick them up, etc.. it should be fine.

I have a 4 yr old granddaughter that is absolutely in love with Abby!! She says, "she's just my size, Mimi"

good_gurl63901 · 08-27-2008, 12:48 PM

I have a 9 yr old and a 3 yr old, and they are great with the kids!! I agree w/the person that said about taking your kids w/you... that is what i did.. i also had the pups come to my house so they could see what our house is like... GL!!

mom2reds · 08-27-2008, 12:58 PM

I just got a yorkie puppy she is now almost 10 weeks ans she is great with my boys 9, 7 and 3 y.o. I just have to make sure that the boys are sitting down when they play with her and that they sit still so they don't hurt her, she is only 1lb 5 oz , so far so good though I watch the boys at all times with her.

Good Luck in your hunt.
Tess

Jacklynn · 08-27-2008, 01:00 PM

I have a question to add on to that. We are getting ready to buy a 14 week old pup who grew up in a house with 7 year old twin girls. My husband and I currently do not have children but hope to in the next few years, do you think being handled by children early in life will be something they will remember or not?

oh, btw I was watching "A Baby Story" or something like that earlier and at the end it showed them bringing the baby home, and one of their dogs was a Yorkie and it was kissing all over the baby and snuggling with it- it was too cute

yorkieusa · 08-27-2008, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jacklynn

I have a question to add on to that. We are getting ready to buy a 14 week old pup who grew up in a house with 7 year old twin girls. My husband and I currently do not have children but hope to in the next few years, do you think being handled by children early in life will be something they will remember or not?

oh, btw I was watching "A Baby Story" or something like that earlier and at the end it showed them bringing the baby home, and one of their dogs was a Yorkie and it was kissing all over the baby and snuggling with it- it was too cute

The pup would need to continue to be around children after you bring it home. I've read of some nightmares where people had a new baby and the yorkie would bite them in the face - stuff like that. I would just say to be aware of the situation that could be created by a yorkie not growing up around a baby and then suddenly being thrown out of the spotlight and not being the "only" baby anymore. They will sometimes become jealous. Good luck whatever you decide.

Jacklynn · 08-27-2008, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yorkieusa

The pup would need to continue to be around children after you bring it home. I've read of some nightmares where people had a new baby and the yorkie would bite them in the face - stuff like that. I would just say to be aware of the situation that could be created by a yorkie not growing up around a baby and then suddenly being thrown out of the spotlight and not being the "only" baby anymore. They will sometimes become jealous. Good luck whatever you decide.

I live on a campus where there are several kids and youth around all day, (it is a college prep boarding school) In fact I work and live inside of a girls dorm (in a separate apartment of course) so there won't constantly be a child in our apartment, but plenty of children all around so I guess we will see how he adjusts to that. Maybe we will often set up "play dates" with a few of our friends children every once in a while, we are at the age where a lot of our friends have young children.

BamaFan121s · 08-27-2008, 01:30 PM

I have a 7 year old daughter and have never had any problems with her and the dogs. She has lived in a house with a small dog since the day she was born and has had it drilled into her head how to handle them. (And as I found out yesterday she can put up a topknot better than I can!

)
I would not want an extremely small Yorkie with her though...just because I'm paranoid and stay nervous enough when it's just me around our little 3 pounder.

I think it depends on the child and the dog.

08-27-2008, 11:35 AM	#1
Jhkkknn Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: PA Posts: 16	Yorkie with kids? I have been told that yorkies are NOT good with kids and to just think of getting another dog (thus looking for a Cairn again) because it will just never work out....I tend to disagre.... Is this true? I figured that If the yorkie grew up with the kids, cats, and dogs around then generally it would get along with them as long as there wasn't any abuse by any of them (which I would understand it not working then) and they were watched carefully? The reason I am asking is: We have a 4 year old that is great with our dog/cat, but worried about getting a yorkie now I have the opportunity to rehome a female yorkie unspayed (but first thing we do), the parents now say that they have kids and it is fine with them and will do good with cats and the dog. I am just nervous now after hearing the news... The yorkie is 4 years old (?) What additional questions should I be asking? She is AKC registered (not included with her though~doesn't bother me), up to date on all shots, "supposably" listens to commands...

08-27-2008, 12:28 PM	#8
linz06 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 3,154	I think it really all depends on the dog. Very tiny yorkies probably shouldn't be around kids for the risk of them getting hurt. My yorkie had never been around small kids until she was over a year old. My little cousin saw her for the first time and she ran to him with her tail wagging. He ran to her with his hand going up and down in a patting motion. When they met in the middle she immediatly fell to the floor, rolled on her back, and let him pat at her tummy while she wagged her tail and tried giving him kisses But Layla is a very gentle dog, she has never snapped at anyone __________________ Lindsey and Layla, Lucy, and Kash Last edited by linz06; 08-27-2008 at 12:31 PM.

08-27-2008, 12:39 PM	#9
MyPeanutAbbyGra I love my baby girls! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,718	Abby and Daisy are great w/ kids. I think as long as you teach your children that they are fragile, you know...careful not to step on them, not to pick them up, etc.. it should be fine. I have a 4 yr old granddaughter that is absolutely in love with Abby!! She says, "she's just my size, Mimi" __________________ Tammy, Mama to Abby Grace Daisy Mae RIP Peanut & Chloe, ABBY 's WINSTON Within the heart of every stray Lies the singular desire to be loved

08-27-2008, 01:00 PM	#12
Jacklynn YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Orlando area, Florida Posts: 477	I have a question to add on to that. We are getting ready to buy a 14 week old pup who grew up in a house with 7 year old twin girls. My husband and I currently do not have children but hope to in the next few years, do you think being handled by children early in life will be something they will remember or not? oh, btw I was watching "A Baby Story" or something like that earlier and at the end it showed them bringing the baby home, and one of their dogs was a Yorkie and it was kissing all over the baby and snuggling with it- it was too cute Last edited by Jacklynn; 08-27-2008 at 01:01 PM.

08-27-2008, 11:41 AM	#2
ARCHIE No Longer A Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 16,218	My first concern, since she is 4yrs old, has she ever been around small children? If not, you may not want to get this one. Yorkies and small children are fine together as long as they are raised together. Small children need to be watched carefully around any small dog. It's so easy for the dog to get hurt. Buddy is fine around my two small grandchildren. He loves them to death. But he was a puppy when I got him and he got used to them. Ask the owners if this Yorkie is used to small children. If so, I wouldn't hesitate but you will have to keep a watchfull eye and teach your 4yr old daughter to be very carefull and NOT pick up the new addition. Good luck. I hope it works out for you. They are a wonderful breed.

08-27-2008, 11:44 AM	#3
Jhkkknn Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: PA Posts: 16	She was raised with their children, which are young They have to rehome due to an unexpected situation But~I am just worried after what I was told Probably just by a yorkiehater!!

08-27-2008, 11:46 AM	#4
Timmy Mimi & Gabby too! Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Vineland, NJ Posts: 3,208	I would schedule to meet with the furkid and take your daughter along. I have older kids and I have my neices and nephews which are younger come over and I have no problems, my dogs love kids I know alot of ppl do not like to adopt out to families with young children because Yorkies are fragile. I am with a rescue and I see so many furkids come in with broken legs, bones because of a child. I'm not saying its the childs fault but things do happen and in a second anything can happen. They surrender the furkids to us because the families cannot afford to get them medical attention. If its a bigger yorkie that would be better because they are sturdier. I have a 12 lb girl and she's solid, my other 2 are about 6-7 lbs and I get nervous with their size and if kids come over I'm constantly telling them to watch their step. Although I'm the type of person that if kids come over they need to stay still...I don't like the running around and in and out the door thing. My kids do not do that so I would not allow anyone else's kid to do it.

08-27-2008, 12:48 PM	#10
good_gurl63901 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Poplar Bluff, Mo Posts: 197	I have a 9 yr old and a 3 yr old, and they are great with the kids!! I agree w/the person that said about taking your kids w/you... that is what i did.. i also had the pups come to my house so they could see what our house is like... GL!!

08-27-2008, 12:58 PM	#11
mom2reds Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: lubbock texas Posts: 149	I just got a yorkie puppy she is now almost 10 weeks ans she is great with my boys 9, 7 and 3 y.o. I just have to make sure that the boys are sitting down when they play with her and that they sit still so they don't hurt her, she is only 1lb 5 oz , so far so good though I watch the boys at all times with her. Good Luck in your hunt. Tess

08-27-2008, 01:30 PM	#15
BamaFan121s Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 11,432	I have a 7 year old daughter and have never had any problems with her and the dogs. She has lived in a house with a small dog since the day she was born and has had it drilled into her head how to handle them. (And as I found out yesterday she can put up a topknot better than I can! ) I would not want an extremely small Yorkie with her though...just because I'm paranoid and stay nervous enough when it's just me around our little 3 pounder. I think it depends on the child and the dog.