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shirlblack · 08-31-2008, 05:12 AM

Is it any harder to housebreak a 9 month old Yorkie as opposed to one 3 months old? I'm going to look at puppies and the breeder has one 9 months old that he was going to show but he's a little too tall so he's going to sell him. He also has puppies that will be ready in 6 weeks. Check out his dogs at Rama Yorkies. I'm so excited!!!

JNichelle · 08-31-2008, 05:15 AM

Hmmm, at 9 months has the dog been crate trained or anything? If so you may want to stick with whatever the current owner has already been doing.

Just a thought.

JeanieK · 08-31-2008, 05:21 AM

It might even be easier at 9 months since they are older and more mature.

piptickle · 08-31-2008, 09:26 AM

I love this breeders site

Its so refreshing to see a site like this. He obviously not only cares for his dogs but the yorkie breed in general. I like this guy and if he truly is genuine then I think any dog that has spent 9 months with him will be a good well loved dog

I got my OESD when he was 6 months old and he wasn't housebroken or trained in any way. I was to become his 4th owner

within just 2 months he was a joy to own, he's been with us 6 years this November!

Are you able to go to his home to meet the pup in question?

JesBred · 08-31-2008, 09:27 AM

i think its easier just becasue he might possibly be able to hold his bladder for longer.. i got mitzy at 4 months and she took maybe a week tops to be crate trained and we only have accidents when mommy is neglectful

Nancy1999 · 08-31-2008, 09:59 AM

Wow, I'll bet you are excited, I have found that older dogs are very easy to house train, I would want to get a dog that age fixed as soon as possible because of "marking". Many people think marking is peeing, and it's not the same thing. A dog marks it's territory to give off his scent for other dogs. It's like a calling card. Unneutered males have a much stronger odor than neutered males, and if fixed soon enough won't mark in the house. Most male dogs will mark outside, but dog owners don't mind this, it's the marking inside that people hate, and many people confuse this with peeing.

Congratulations, on whatever you decide, it looks like that breeder has some beautiful dogs.

shirlblack · 08-31-2008, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by piptickle

Are you able to go to his home to meet the pup in question?

Right now the breeder is in Naples Fl and won't be back home for 2 weeks. His sister is taking care of the dogs so I'll have to wait to see him. I'm sure the dog has had some training, just don't know how much. The breeder tells me he is a very sweet dog and he's going to e-mail me a picture.

Dh had rather have an older dog and to be truthful, we haven't had a pup in so many years that I'm nervous thinking about caring for a younger one.

Nancy1999 · 08-31-2008, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by shirlblack

Right now the breeder is in Naples Fl and won't be back home for 2 weeks. His sister is taking care of the dogs so I'll have to wait to see him. I'm sure the dog has had some training, just don't know how much. The breeder tells me he is a very sweet dog and he's going to e-mail me a picture.

Dh had rather have an older dog and to be truthful, we haven't had a pup in so many years that I'm nervous thinking about caring for a younger one.

Oh, I didn't even realize it was you posting, now I'm really excited!! Can't wait to see picture.

pookiebear · 08-31-2008, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Nancy1999

Wow, I'll bet you are excited, I have found that older dogs are very easy to house train, I would want to get a dog that age fixed as soon as possible because of "marking". Many people think marking is peeing, and it's not the same thing. A dog marks it's territory to give off his scent for other dogs. It's like a calling card. Unneutered males have a much stronger odor than neutered males, and if fixed soon enough won't mark in the house. Most male dogs will mark outside, but dog owners don't mind this, it's the marking inside that people hate, and many people confuse this with peeing.

Congratulations, on whatever you decide, it looks like that breeder has some beautiful dogs.

Don't mean to hijack a thread, but thought this was as good of a place as any to say...Bernie 8 mo and Baxter 7 months were neutered last week just because of the marking. Bernie had not started but Baxter had marked in the house about 10 times. Now since being neutered, that is cut back to almost not at all. Once again Nancy is right!

shirlblack · 08-31-2008, 02:16 PM

Here's a link to his picture. Hope it works.

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/n...to/Lucca21.jpg

shirlblack · 08-31-2008, 02:18 PM

Here's another one. He's adorable!

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/n...to/Lucca11.jpg

Nancy1999 · 08-31-2008, 02:23 PM

Oh my goodness, he's truly remarkable, his legs are perfect, his body looks like a perfect little square, which is my very favorite type. His coloring is absolutely beautiful too. I would get this little guy in a split second; I think he's absolutely stunning. Wow!

Those eye, it looks like he has plenty of personality too!

jrincon17 · 08-31-2008, 02:42 PM

yorkies can be house broken? hehe i thought they did what they wanted

08-31-2008, 05:12 AM	#1
shirlblack Bailey's Mom Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NC Posts: 1,553	Housebreaking a Yorkie Is it any harder to housebreak a 9 month old Yorkie as opposed to one 3 months old? I'm going to look at puppies and the breeder has one 9 months old that he was going to show but he's a little too tall so he's going to sell him. He also has puppies that will be ready in 6 weeks. Check out his dogs at Rama Yorkies. I'm so excited!!! __________________ Shirl and Bailey

08-31-2008, 09:26 AM	#4
piptickle Love my Mika!!! Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cheshire UK Posts: 2,430	I love this breeders site Its so refreshing to see a site like this. He obviously not only cares for his dogs but the yorkie breed in general. I like this guy and if he truly is genuine then I think any dog that has spent 9 months with him will be a good well loved dog I got my OESD when he was 6 months old and he wasn't housebroken or trained in any way. I was to become his 4th owner within just 2 months he was a joy to own, he's been with us 6 years this November! Are you able to go to his home to meet the pup in question? __________________ YORKIE MUM TO MIKA 12 MONTHS OLD!!! MIKA & FLETCHER D.O.B. 03/17/08

08-31-2008, 09:27 AM	#5
JesBred YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 350	i think its easier just becasue he might possibly be able to hold his bladder for longer.. i got mitzy at 4 months and she took maybe a week tops to be crate trained and we only have accidents when mommy is neglectful __________________ Jess Mitzy

08-31-2008, 09:59 AM	#6
Nancy1999 I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 25,396 Blog Entries: 2	Wow, I'll bet you are excited, I have found that older dogs are very easy to house train, I would want to get a dog that age fixed as soon as possible because of "marking". Many people think marking is peeing, and it's not the same thing. A dog marks it's territory to give off his scent for other dogs. It's like a calling card. Unneutered males have a much stronger odor than neutered males, and if fixed soon enough won't mark in the house. Most male dogs will mark outside, but dog owners don't mind this, it's the marking inside that people hate, and many people confuse this with peeing. Congratulations, on whatever you decide, it looks like that breeder has some beautiful dogs. __________________ NancyJoey Proud members of the CrAzYcLuB and YAP! ** Just Say No to Puppymills – Join YAP! Yorkshire Terrier Club of America – Breeder Referrals

08-31-2008, 02:16 PM	#10
shirlblack Bailey's Mom Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NC Posts: 1,553	Here's a link to his picture. Hope it works. http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/n...to/Lucca21.jpg __________________ Shirl and Bailey

08-31-2008, 05:15 AM	#2
JNichelle Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 11	Hmmm, at 9 months has the dog been crate trained or anything? If so you may want to stick with whatever the current owner has already been doing. Just a thought.

08-31-2008, 05:21 AM	#3
JeanieK Donating YT 12K Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Council Bluffs Iowa Posts: 12,552	It might even be easier at 9 months since they are older and more mature.

08-31-2008, 02:18 PM	#11
shirlblack Bailey's Mom Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NC Posts: 1,553	Here's another one. He's adorable! http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/n...to/Lucca11.jpg __________________ Shirl and Bailey

08-31-2008, 02:23 PM	#12
Nancy1999 I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 25,396 Blog Entries: 2	Oh my goodness, he's truly remarkable, his legs are perfect, his body looks like a perfect little square, which is my very favorite type. His coloring is absolutely beautiful too. I would get this little guy in a split second; I think he's absolutely stunning. Wow! Those eye, it looks like he has plenty of personality too! __________________ NancyJoey Proud members of the CrAzYcLuB and YAP! ** Just Say No to Puppymills – Join YAP! Yorkshire Terrier Club of America – Breeder Referrals Last edited by Nancy1999; 08-31-2008 at 02:25 PM.

08-31-2008, 02:42 PM	#13
jrincon17 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: santa rosa, ca Posts: 648	yorkies can be house broken? hehe i thought they did what they wanted __________________ IF EVERYONE OWNED A YORKIE, THE WORLD WOULD BE A BETTER PLACE Proud Papa of SUKI