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Thorsmomma · 08-22-2005, 04:17 AM

In all of the books that I have read about yorkies, they always claim that any amount of energy that these little dogs have can be run off, or exhausted in your house or apartment. I was just wondering if anybody else has a little one that has a TON of energy. My guy Thor gets walks around the neighborhood (30-40mins) and can come home and run around like a mad man!! And that walk is after he has played with my other dog all day and romped in the back yard. He's so cute, and full of energy! I was just wondering if anyone else has a dog with endless energy and why those yorkie books are so misleading! Could it be that he is like this because he is only a puppy(5mo)?
(to clarify this, I'm not saying this is a problem, it's just amazing how much energy and spunk he has!)
Thanks!!

Shelley · 08-22-2005, 04:22 AM

Well Mia is almost 3 and a half and her level of energy is the same as when she was a pup...she never stops!!!! We can even go for an hour long walk, but as soon as we get home, she wants to play again!!

red98vett · 08-22-2005, 04:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Shelley

Well Mia is almost 3 and a half and her level of energy is the same as when she was a pup...she never stops!!!! We can even go for an hour long walk, but as soon as we get home, she wants to play again!!

I TOTALLY agree - Chanel is 3 and the same way - if anyone is going to get a toy for MORE playing - it's her - she never gets tired of playing and is the biggest toy hog....They do have lots of energy - but when we want quiet time also ...they really cooperate well for that too....

Deegan's mom · 08-22-2005, 04:46 AM

I can relate. Deegan is wound for sound constantly. Pretty much all day long he is bouncing off the walls. I was thinking that too, about how I read in books that Yorkies are good dogs for apartments, but I don't believe it. We have a fairly good sized house, and a decent sized back yard for him to play in, and still doesn't seem to get too worn out. I'm just glad that we don't live in an apartment because I wouldn't know what to do with him to tire him out.

Sue Nickell · 08-22-2005, 12:17 PM

Samson is five months old, and I've never seen a dog with this much energy. He is fairly inactive during the day, but from about 6:00-11:00 p.m. he is never still. I walk him, play ball with him, give him chews or anything I can think of to get rid of some of the energy. He is wearing me out! He plays so hard he just literally crashes about 11p.m. I hope that as he gets older, he will have less energy, but if he doesn't, I can live with that too.

Sue and Samson

klogan · 08-22-2005, 12:33 PM

Stomper is 8 months old and hyper as heck. I wonder if he will every calm down. To top it off, he HAS to get up everyday between 5:45 AM - 6:15 AM. He is ready to play the second he wakes up. If I am too tired to play...well, he doesn't care! He will make enough noise to make sure I get up!

johnsae · 08-22-2005, 12:38 PM

yes, Joey is like this as well - sometimes he runs in circles around our apt, just to get some of the energy out. He is better on the weekends, when we're not working and can get him outside for really long walks. As long as he is stimulated he seems to be fine, but when he is at home on the weekdays, he is out of control!

Missy's Mommy · 08-22-2005, 12:39 PM

Both of mine used to have a ton of energy, Max is now 11mo and has slowed down some Missy just turned 1 and has slowed down quiet a bit.

TatumsMom · 08-22-2005, 12:50 PM

We may be in the minority here!

Tatum is about 1.5 years old and she is very laid back. She's really always been that way. Don't get me wrong... she can run like the wind and has been known to give a calf a run for it's money (until it turned around and started chasing HER! That was a gut clencher!). She now has an Australian Shepherd puppy for a sister and they can go at it pretty good but even if they don't play, Tatum is still very calm and laid back. I've often said the dog's personality has a lot to do with it's owners. We used to have a toy poodle and he was the most laid back, non-yappy poodle I've ever met. I think it's because we're pretty laid back at home.

yorkieusa · 08-22-2005, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Thorsmomma

In all of the books that I have read about yorkies, they always claim that any amount of energy that these little dogs have can be run off, or exhausted in your house or apartment. I was just wondering if anybody else has a little one that has a TON of energy. My guy Thor gets walks around the neighborhood (30-40mins) and can come home and run around like a mad man!! And that walk is after he has played with my other dog all day and romped in the back yard. He's so cute, and full of energy! I was just wondering if anyone else has a dog with endless energy and why those yorkie books are so misleading! Could it be that he is like this because he is only a puppy(5mo)?
(to clarify this, I'm not saying this is a problem, it's just amazing how much energy and spunk he has!)
Thanks!!

Unless they are sick, they seem to be able to run like the wind well into old age!

08-22-2005, 04:17 AM	#1
Thorsmomma I Love Thor Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 4,177 Blog Entries: 1	Big Energy-Little Dog! In all of the books that I have read about yorkies, they always claim that any amount of energy that these little dogs have can be run off, or exhausted in your house or apartment. I was just wondering if anybody else has a little one that has a TON of energy. My guy Thor gets walks around the neighborhood (30-40mins) and can come home and run around like a mad man!! And that walk is after he has played with my other dog all day and romped in the back yard. He's so cute, and full of energy! I was just wondering if anyone else has a dog with endless energy and why those yorkie books are so misleading! Could it be that he is like this because he is only a puppy(5mo)? (to clarify this, I'm not saying this is a problem, it's just amazing how much energy and spunk he has!) Thanks!! __________________ Hannah & Thor & Harry The boys on DOGSTER

08-22-2005, 04:22 AM	#2
Shelley Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 63	Well Mia is almost 3 and a half and her level of energy is the same as when she was a pup...she never stops!!!! We can even go for an hour long walk, but as soon as we get home, she wants to play again!! __________________ Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened

08-22-2005, 04:46 AM	#4
Deegan's mom YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Windsor, ON Posts: 1,271	I can relate. Deegan is wound for sound constantly. Pretty much all day long he is bouncing off the walls. I was thinking that too, about how I read in books that Yorkies are good dogs for apartments, but I don't believe it. We have a fairly good sized house, and a decent sized back yard for him to play in, and still doesn't seem to get too worn out. I'm just glad that we don't live in an apartment because I wouldn't know what to do with him to tire him out. __________________ Jayde, Deegan & Trooper ~Be the change you wish to see in the world - Adopt a rescue pet~

08-22-2005, 12:33 PM	#6
klogan YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 661	Stomper is 8 months old and hyper as heck. I wonder if he will every calm down. To top it off, he HAS to get up everyday between 5:45 AM - 6:15 AM. He is ready to play the second he wakes up. If I am too tired to play...well, he doesn't care! He will make enough noise to make sure I get up! __________________ Kimberly & Stomper

08-22-2005, 12:39 PM	#8
Missy's Mommy Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 1,042	Both of mine used to have a ton of energy, Max is now 11mo and has slowed down some Missy just turned 1 and has slowed down quiet a bit. __________________ Jennette Missy & Max

08-22-2005, 12:17 PM	#5
Sue Nickell Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Flemingsburg, Kentucky Posts: 43	Samson is five months old, and I've never seen a dog with this much energy. He is fairly inactive during the day, but from about 6:00-11:00 p.m. he is never still. I walk him, play ball with him, give him chews or anything I can think of to get rid of some of the energy. He is wearing me out! He plays so hard he just literally crashes about 11p.m. I hope that as he gets older, he will have less energy, but if he doesn't, I can live with that too. Sue and Samson

08-22-2005, 12:38 PM	#7
johnsae Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 181	yes, Joey is like this as well - sometimes he runs in circles around our apt, just to get some of the energy out. He is better on the weekends, when we're not working and can get him outside for really long walks. As long as he is stimulated he seems to be fine, but when he is at home on the weekdays, he is out of control!

08-22-2005, 12:50 PM	#9
TatumsMom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: TX Posts: 2,799	We may be in the minority here! Tatum is about 1.5 years old and she is very laid back. She's really always been that way. Don't get me wrong... she can run like the wind and has been known to give a calf a run for it's money (until it turned around and started chasing HER! That was a gut clencher!). She now has an Australian Shepherd puppy for a sister and they can go at it pretty good but even if they don't play, Tatum is still very calm and laid back. I've often said the dog's personality has a lot to do with it's owners. We used to have a toy poodle and he was the most laid back, non-yappy poodle I've ever met. I think it's because we're pretty laid back at home. __________________ ~ Angie