Pure breed Yorkie or Yorkie Poo ?

[jenniferwelch]

Originally Posted by nika1997

Hi everybody,
This is wonderful forum and I really enjoy to read about all aspects of Yorkie's life.
We are planning to bring puppy but not quite sure what to chose. I had dogs before but it was big breeds. So I don't have experience w/toy dogs.
My consideration is to have dog that i don't need to walk him, who doesn't shed, and good with small kids.
I personally like Yorkie but i heard that they shed. Is it like this ? For this reason i was told that Yorkie poo is better (don't shed) and has better personality.
Pl help me to make decision with shearing your opinion and experience.
Thanks

i have never heard of yorkies shedding... and mine hasn't that is one reason i picked a yorkie for a inside dog!

[Bentleys Momma]

Originally Posted by yorkiepuppie

welcome to YT!

a dog that doesn't need to be walked!?
i don't think there are dogs that do not need to be walked!
maybe not to the extent that larger breeds need to exercise, but i think all dogs enjoy and need the exercise to stay healthy and happy.

milu is so happy whenever we go on walks! her little butt and tail just wiggles non-stop! it always makes me smile

I hear that!!! Bentley loves his walks especially on windy days. His hair will just be blowing back and his nose straight in the air trying not to let a single scent sneak by without a good wiff! OK, and it is a great time for Bentley's humans to get a good laugh too .

[yorkie_mama22]

Yorkies are very smart and amazing dogs, mine doesn't shed, at least I haven't found any hair around. I have a small child and they are best friends. If your looking for a dog that you don't need to walk, perhaps a dog isn't even the right pet for you. Just because your interested in a " toy breed " doesn't mean they are a " toy ". Yorkies are small dogs and need everything a large dog may need also, and that includes WALKS, EXCERISE and time outside. You can train them to go potty on paper indoors but that doesn't mean they don't need to go outside either. Maybe not as much as a larger dog but they DO NEED to go for walks and regular excerise like any other type of dog.

[yorkiepuppie]

Originally Posted by Bentleys Momma

I hear that!!! Bentley loves his walks especially on windy days. His hair will just be blowing back and his nose straight in the air trying not to let a single scent sneak by without a good wiff! OK, and it is a great time for Bentley's humans to get a good laugh too .

hahaha! SO CUTE!!! i know, i enjoy walking her so much!!! because i get to look at her little butt wiggle, her being SOOO curious about all the smells, and i love looking at her little shadow as well, it's just unbelievably cute!!!

it's definitely a very good thing!

[Yorkiekids]

How old are your children? I wouldn't get a yorkie, because they are very fragile especially when the are young. I also have a small poodle, as does someone else in this thread. Suiki is so smart, and loving. She likes to play a lot, and I think this may be a good alternative for you.

[hugz4all4]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

Yes, so a good breeder has to be careful when selecting her breeding stock, she could have a grand champion show dog, but if she breeds that with a poor quality yorkie, the offspring, would be a mix and may or may not have the standard qualities that Yorkies are known for. However, if a breeder is breeding two dogs that are standard, the chances of the offspring also being standard are much higher. Genetics are tricky, and sometimes a recessive gene shows up. This is why good breeders study the pedigree of a dog, it enables them to understand more fully the traits or genetics in the background.

Thanks

[carsou]

I cant tell you what to get but I do recommend doing you homework on both your breed choices and the breeder. Like other have already said yorkies dont shed. Good Luck

[phfgkl]

Yeah, she's full blooded yorkie, but, when you have a white shirt on and hold her, I have little black hairs everywhere

[nika1997]

Thank you for your opinions. I do a lot of reading and research and don't want to make quick decision.Obvious it's a big responsibility to bring any dog but we have to be more careful with toy breed.
So again thank you for your help.

[annamalyssa]

Gucci has not shed one hair since he has been with me, and from everything I have read Yorkies do not shed or shed VERY VERY LITTLE.

I would just do a lot of research, I personally don't feel that Yorkies should be in homes with smaller children unless you have the time and dedication to teach them how to handle the puppy and teach them to be VERY CAREFUL around the house as Yorkies are very fragile.

If you want a dog you do not have to walk, I'd suggest maybe a cat instead since ALL dogs need exercise whether they are large or small.

Good luck in finding the right pet for you and your family!

[AVERYxo]

Originally Posted by ARCHIE

I have never heard of a Yorkie shedding. They are known not to shed.
Not having fur but hair, very much like a humans. I think you were given
wrong information on this.
Yorkie's have wonderful personalities. They are very intelligent and will
challenge you daily. Only you can decide what breed you want.
No one can make that decision for you. Just be sure, whatever you
decide the puppy comes from a good breeder.

WELCOME TO YT!!

i would definitely say YORKIE, unless you are able to find a yorkipoo that needs to be rescued or re-homed.. if not, i would get a yorkie..
one piece of advice, please research and get your new addition from a reputable breeder (unless of course, you want to adopt/rescue, which is great! ) but, really doing your homework about the breeder can save you lots of heartache and money, down the road!!

good luck! yorkies are just the best.. for so many reasons!!