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Travelvixen · 08-14-2005, 04:20 AM

Hi fellow yorkie lovers. I have a so many questions about yorkies, but this is one that comes up often. What does it mean when our yorkies put their paw at their forehead and draw it down and across their face, kind of like a salute. Corky does this when he is happy and trying to tell me something. I don't know if it means "I love you"; "Thank you" or what. Usually when he says thank you he comes to me and rubs his nose against the outside of my hand. I get this if he had gotten something special to eat or sometimes after a bath if he had gotten dirty somehow and felt better. The paw over the face he does only once in awhile. It is definitely a communication signal and not an itch thing. It usually happens when I come home after I have been out for a couple of hours or when we come back from a walk TO THE PARK! not just any walk. It kills me he is so cute sometimes. I have learned that yorkies as a breed may have varying personalities but often have very similar behavioural traits. ie: likes getting tucked into bed, dragging their tummys across the carpet etc. Any ideas?

shecass · 08-14-2005, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Travelvixen

Hi fellow yorkie lovers. I have a so many questions about yorkies, but this is one that comes up often. What does it mean when our yorkies put their paw at their forehead and draw it down and across their face, kind of like a salute. Corky does this when he is happy and trying to tell me something. I don't know if it means "I love you"; "Thank you" or what. Usually when he says thank you he comes to me and rubs his nose against the outside of my hand. I get this if he had gotten something special to eat or sometimes after a bath if he had gotten dirty somehow and felt better. The paw over the face he does only once in awhile. It is definitely a communication signal and not an itch thing. It usually happens when I come home after I have been out for a couple of hours or when we come back from a walk TO THE PARK! not just any walk. It kills me he is so cute sometimes. I have learned that yorkies as a breed may have varying personalities but often have very similar behavioural traits. ie: likes getting tucked into bed, dragging their tummys across the carpet etc. Any ideas?

I'm not sure what that means. I've never seen mine do that but, I bet it is adorable. The closest mine gets is when we are petting her and we stop she reaches over with her paw and pulls your hand back over to continue with the petting. I would say that it means he is very happy and that maybe it is his way of thanking you or showing you affection. Wow you live in Paris. I didn't realize there were so many different people from different countries that join this website. Welcome......

Sheila

tmatherly · 08-14-2005, 04:33 AM

My new baby boy Yorkie, Scout, does the same thing with paws over his eyes. I pick him up baby style in my arms and he almost looks like he's smiling and puts his paws up by his eyes and kinda rubs. It is the cutest thing I've ever seen! Do you think they know how endearing it must be to do that move on mommie? Anyway, I've started saying "peek-a-boo" when he does it, so he will actually do it on command before long....at least that's the hope. I think as far as communication, it means "ohhh, I just love you so much and want to be your puppy forever"....:-)

Joy · 08-14-2005, 05:12 AM

LOL. My male Shiloh does the same exact salute thing with his paws but he does it with both of them. Its so adorable. He usually does it while i'm making of him so I know he's just very happy......

eshuser · 08-14-2005, 06:39 AM

Callie does that when she wants to play. She usually gets too rough and will bite but when she does that she's just up for a friendly game of whatever she feels like at the moment. (But it's ALWAYS a nice game. Then when she's done I get my hug and kiss.) We taught our mastiffs how to give hugs and I never thought Callie would learn but she did! (I thought she was too small) She's great...she can make the worst day possible the best!

Wolftrap · 08-14-2005, 06:58 AM

I've never seen this except if I yell at coco and she is in trouble. She puts her paws over her head and eyes and lays real low on the floor. After she does this all is usually forgotten because it looks so cute I have to laugh.

Julz · 08-14-2005, 07:09 AM

Tiah does that when she is feeling exceptionally loving. I actually tried to make a trick out of it but that didn't go so well. I'd say "say bye bye Tiah" but she only did it a couple of times. It is the cutest thing when their paw goes on their face like that!

Travelvixen · 08-14-2005, 07:15 AM

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Callie does that when she wants to play. She usually gets too rough and will bite but when she does that she's just up for a friendly game of whatever she feels like at the moment. (But it's ALWAYS a nice game. Then when she's done I get my hug and kiss.) We taught our mastiffs how to give hugs and I never thought Callie would learn but she did! (I thought she was too small) She's great...she can make the worst day possible the best!

Thank you all for your responses. I think Eshuser hit it on the nail. When I think of it, that usually does precede a particularly playful moment! Wow. They are so smart it sometimes seems like we are the ones who need to be trained!

babi1542 · 08-14-2005, 07:17 AM

Mine do it all the time too, I guess it means they are happy and love us. Post pictures we want to see your baby. We love pictures!

Travelvixen · 08-14-2005, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by shecass

I'm not sure what that means. I've never seen mine do that but, I bet it is adorable. The closest mine gets is when we are petting her and we stop she reaches over with her paw and pulls your hand back over to continue with the petting. I would say that it means he is very happy and that maybe it is his way of thanking you or showing you affection. Wow you live in Paris. I didn't realize there were so many different people from different countries that join this website. Welcome......

Sheila

Hi, yes, I live in Paris, but I am an expatriate American living in Paris (can you picture culture shock?) and not a French citizen. So I love having ya'll to talk to IN ENGLISH!!!YEAH OH JOY OH JOY!

chachi · 08-14-2005, 08:57 AM

Chachi does the same thing when he wants to play. Its funny how they use signals too tell you things.

SoCalyorkiLvr · 08-14-2005, 09:05 AM

Mine do that too. I think it is a sign of being very very happy and content.

How long have you been in Paris?

*Trixie~Belle* · 08-14-2005, 09:06 AM

Trixie does the SAME thing! I find it she does it all the time when she is playing, in a playful mood (which she is coming way out of her shell now and being more of a happy little girl), and wants to get my attention to play! It's sooo cauuuuuuute!

heidismom1027 · 08-14-2005, 09:47 AM

My baby does that but I think that when she does it, it's just to get the hair out of her eyes! She does it when she first wakes up and her hair looks like a firecracker went off in it!

NuggetsMom · 08-14-2005, 10:21 AM

nugget does that all the time....dont know what it means but it sure is cute!!!!!!

08-14-2005, 04:20 AM	#1
Travelvixen No Longer a Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Paris, France Posts: 81	Yorkie Behaviour question.... Hi fellow yorkie lovers. I have a so many questions about yorkies, but this is one that comes up often. What does it mean when our yorkies put their paw at their forehead and draw it down and across their face, kind of like a salute. Corky does this when he is happy and trying to tell me something. I don't know if it means "I love you"; "Thank you" or what. Usually when he says thank you he comes to me and rubs his nose against the outside of my hand. I get this if he had gotten something special to eat or sometimes after a bath if he had gotten dirty somehow and felt better. The paw over the face he does only once in awhile. It is definitely a communication signal and not an itch thing. It usually happens when I come home after I have been out for a couple of hours or when we come back from a walk TO THE PARK! not just any walk. It kills me he is so cute sometimes. I have learned that yorkies as a breed may have varying personalities but often have very similar behavioural traits. ie: likes getting tucked into bed, dragging their tummys across the carpet etc. Any ideas?

08-14-2005, 04:33 AM	#3
tmatherly Razorback Yorkie Lover Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bentonville, AR Posts: 2,056	My new baby boy Yorkie, Scout, does the same thing with paws over his eyes. I pick him up baby style in my arms and he almost looks like he's smiling and puts his paws up by his eyes and kinda rubs. It is the cutest thing I've ever seen! Do you think they know how endearing it must be to do that move on mommie? Anyway, I've started saying "peek-a-boo" when he does it, so he will actually do it on command before long....at least that's the hope. I think as far as communication, it means "ohhh, I just love you so much and want to be your puppy forever"....:-) __________________ Tiffany Pippa, Scout, and Ranger's Mom http://www.dogster.com/?198523 http://www.dogster.com/?198525

08-14-2005, 06:39 AM	#5
eshuser YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: SE Kansas Posts: 276	Callie does that when she wants to play. She usually gets too rough and will bite but when she does that she's just up for a friendly game of whatever she feels like at the moment. (But it's ALWAYS a nice game. Then when she's done I get my hug and kiss.) We taught our mastiffs how to give hugs and I never thought Callie would learn but she did! (I thought she was too small) She's great...she can make the worst day possible the best! __________________ Emily & Callie

08-14-2005, 07:17 AM	#9
babi1542 Double Trouble Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 4,658	Mine do it all the time too, I guess it means they are happy and love us. Post pictures we want to see your baby. We love pictures! __________________ PEBBLES AND SASHA MY DOGS ARE NOT SPOILED...I'M JUST WELL TRAINED!

08-14-2005, 08:57 AM	#11
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	Chachi does the same thing when he wants to play. Its funny how they use signals too tell you things. __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

08-14-2005, 05:12 AM	#4
Joy BANNED! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Maine Posts: 2,094	LOL. My male Shiloh does the same exact salute thing with his paws but he does it with both of them. Its so adorable. He usually does it while i'm making of him so I know he's just very happy......

08-14-2005, 06:58 AM	#6
Wolftrap Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: New York Posts: 238	I've never seen this except if I yell at coco and she is in trouble. She puts her paws over her head and eyes and lays real low on the floor. After she does this all is usually forgotten because it looks so cute I have to laugh.

08-14-2005, 07:09 AM	#7
Julz Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 4,347	Tiah does that when she is feeling exceptionally loving. I actually tried to make a trick out of it but that didn't go so well. I'd say "say bye bye Tiah" but she only did it a couple of times. It is the cutest thing when their paw goes on their face like that!

08-14-2005, 09:05 AM	#12
SoCalyorkiLvr BANNED! Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,246	Mine do that too. I think it is a sign of being very very happy and content. How long have you been in Paris?

08-14-2005, 09:06 AM	#13
Trixie~Belle YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Va Posts: 326	Trixie does the SAME thing! I find it she does it all the time when she is playing, in a playful mood (which she is coming way out of her shell now and being more of a happy little girl), and wants to get my attention to play! It's sooo cauuuuuuute! __________________ *~~Jenn~~* My Belongs To 3 Beauti-Fur Diva Girls! Daphne~Pom-1/5/2002Trixie~Yorkie-8/26/2001Baby Taylah~Yorkie 8/2005

08-14-2005, 09:47 AM	#14
heidismom1027 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: KY Posts: 21	My baby does that but I think that when she does it, it's just to get the hair out of her eyes! She does it when she first wakes up and her hair looks like a firecracker went off in it!

08-14-2005, 10:21 AM	#15
NuggetsMom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: cleveland, ohio Posts: 138	nugget does that all the time....dont know what it means but it sure is cute!!!!!! __________________ Check Nugget's Dogster Page Out!