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Sarahleigh112 · 03-10-2010, 09:46 PM

Welcome to YT! We have a mixed breed too. He is a Yorkie/Poodle mix and the light of our lives!

LilMissy · 03-11-2010, 12:12 AM

If your furbaby has even a smidgen of Yorkie, then she is welcome in my books. I just love all things to do with yorkies

Please share pics!

TaylorWoods · 03-11-2010, 01:38 AM

Please show us some pictures! I looked at that other site and they a beautiful mix! I have seen people on this site with pugs and other dogs too.

And I'm sorry but I don't think they are "mongrels". They have been specifically bred because there is obviously a demand for them whether they are a recognised breed or not.

MorkieMomii · 03-11-2010, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by TaylorWoods

Please show us some pictures! I looked at that other site and they a beautiful mix! I have seen people on this site with pugs and other dogs too.

And I'm sorry but I don't think they are "mongrels". They have been specifically bred because there is obviously a demand for them whether they are a recognised breed or not.

Good to see this comment. Demand determines the future. A mutt or mongrel is a dog of undetermined breed. A planned cross of two pure breds in not a dog of undetermined breed. It is cross a mix or hybrid if you like that term. Eventually some of these hybrids will be recognized as breeds. It has happened with other breeds and will continue to happen.

I really don't like those terms anyway. It reminds me of people getting their socks in a knot over mixed couples. We all know there is one race, the human race....You wouldn't call a person a mutt....(well decent people wouldn't)

TaylorWoods · 03-11-2010, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by MorkieMomii

Good to see this comment. Demand determines the future. A mutt or mongrel is a dog of undetermined breed. A planned cross of two pure breds in not a dog of undetermined breed. It is cross a mix or hybrid if you like that term. Eventually some of these hybrids will be recognized as breeds. It has happened with other breeds and will continue to happen.

I really don't like those terms anyway. It reminds me of people getting their socks in a knot over mixed couples. We all know there is one race, the human race....You wouldn't call a person a mutt....(well decent people wouldn't)

Exactly...and you can pay a fortune for some of these "mongrels" because they are highly sought after. In the long run you will have a companion like no other whether they are Pure Bred or cross bred.

In fact when i was looking for a pup I consider a Yorktese (Maltese x Yorkie) and they grow up to be such cute little dogs

I just love them all!

beader · 03-12-2010, 04:21 AM

I have had registered schipperkes for the last 20 years. I just lost my last one on Feb 3rd. The house was way to quiet without him I had a chance to get a morkie and I fell in love with him. I really don't care if he is registered or not he still makes me smile every day and he loves me to death. Isn't that what we are all looking for anyway unconditional love?

Lilyanna · 03-12-2010, 04:51 AM

Dogs are the only pets who love us more than they love themselves. Pure bred or Mongrel. Love knows no boundaries. I respect the AKC breeds. It helps to define the dog when you are choosing the right one for you. I'm pretty sure everyone on this forum thinks there baby is the best and they are probably right. I have a hobby farm full of critters. My dogs are the only ones that I believe truly love me. I got an e-mail forward one time that said if you want to know who truly loves you more unconditionally. Lock your dog and your spouse in the trunk of your car, come back in an hour and see which one is happy to see you.......

luvfla · 03-12-2010, 05:55 AM

Aw Lilyanna is so cute! I love yorkies and westies...you got a great mix of personalities.

OK...so I love all critters so my opinion doesn't count for much!

MorkieMomii · 03-12-2010, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Lilyanna

Dogs are the only pets who love us more than they love themselves. Pure bred or Mongrel. Love knows no boundaries. I respect the AKC breeds. It helps to define the dog when you are choosing the right one for you. I'm pretty sure everyone on this forum thinks there baby is the best and they are probably right. I have a hobby farm full of critters. My dogs are the only ones that I believe truly love me. I got an e-mail forward one time that said if you want to know who truly loves you more unconditionally. Lock your dog and your spouse in the trunk of your car, come back in an hour and see which one is happy to see you.......

OMG LOL

good one

Lilyanna · 03-12-2010, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by luvfla

Aw Lilyanna is so cute! I love yorkies and westies...you got a great mix of personalities.

OK...so I love all critters so my opinion doesn't count for much!

I guess my opinion doesn't either. Last count on my farm 40+ individuals with names. I have one daughter living at home and a husband. My Lily is in charge of us all and I can't help it. I am a good pet for her.

roxygirl1281 · 03-12-2010, 09:06 PM

I have a Fourche terrier too! Her name is Morgan and she is 5 months old now.

roxygirl1281 · 03-13-2010, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Ringo1

Oh my gosh. Teacup Westies is just not right. Heck, they are already small. They are bred to be STRONG and sturdy - with a serious attitude to match. It's part of who they are.

Sometimes, I feel we should leave well enough along when it comes to our dogs.

That WAS a cute dog though. A 3 lb Westie never entered my mind!

I have to say ... and this is just MY opinion . . . that if you want a Westie; you should get a Westie. If you want a Yorkie . . you should get a yorkie. I love their differences .. . the white coat and the dark coat - when you mix them they don't look like either dog.

I'm sorry and don't mean to offend anyone. To each his own.

I disagree...my Fourche terrier is the best of both worlds. The coloring of a Yorkie and the hair and look of a Westie. Her attitude is definitely Westie until she comes across her Napoleon complex and then she's a Yorkie. But I love her more than I thought I ever could. She's my little princess!!

BamaFan121s · 03-13-2010, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by MorkieMomii

A mutt or mongrel is a dog of undetermined breed. A planned cross of two pure breds in not a dog of undetermined breed. It is cross a mix or hybrid if you like that term.

According to who? You have pure bred dogs and mutts. If someone doesn't "like the terms", well I suppose if you go looking to be offended over something, you won't be disappointed.

mon·grel [muhng-gruhl, mong-] Show IPA
–noun
1.
a dog of mixed or indeterminate breed.
2.
any animal or plant resulting from the crossing of different breeds or varieties.

Main Entry: mutt
Pronunciation: \ˈmət\
Function: noun
Etymology: short for muttonhead dull-witted person
Date: 1899
2 : a mongrel dog : cur

I love all dogs, have no problem with mutts. Have owned a few in my lifetime. (People purposely breeding them on the other hand is another thing...) Sorry, it just kills me every time I see someone get bent out of shape because they don't like the terminology used when referring to them.

Sarahleigh112 · 03-13-2010, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by MorkieMomii

Good to see this comment. Demand determines the future. A mutt or mongrel is a dog of undetermined breed. A planned cross of two pure breds in not a dog of undetermined breed. It is cross a mix or hybrid if you like that term. Eventually some of these hybrids will be recognized as breeds. It has happened with other breeds and will continue to happen.

I really don't like those terms anyway. It reminds me of people getting their socks in a knot over mixed couples. We all know there is one race, the human race....You wouldn't call a person a mutt....(well decent people wouldn't)

MissSophie · 03-13-2010, 08:19 AM

I'm curious where the name Fourche came from?

03-10-2010, 09:46 PM	#31
Sarahleigh112 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 124	Welcome to YT! We have a mixed breed too. He is a Yorkie/Poodle mix and the light of our lives! __________________ Sarah & Jax

03-11-2010, 12:12 AM	#32
LilMissy Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 3,421	If your furbaby has even a smidgen of Yorkie, then she is welcome in my books. I just love all things to do with yorkies Please share pics! __________________ Shaunna with Missy (my princess) & Dora (my tomboy)

03-11-2010, 01:38 AM	#33
TaylorWoods Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Durban, South Africa Posts: 238 Blog Entries: 3	Please show us some pictures! I looked at that other site and they a beautiful mix! I have seen people on this site with pugs and other dogs too. And I'm sorry but I don't think they are "mongrels". They have been specifically bred because there is obviously a demand for them whether they are a recognised breed or not. __________________ Kristin, Taylor & Trigger

03-12-2010, 04:51 AM	#37
Lilyanna Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Holland, MI, US Posts: 12	Dogs are the only pets who love us more than they love themselves. Pure bred or Mongrel. Love knows no boundaries. I respect the AKC breeds. It helps to define the dog when you are choosing the right one for you. I'm pretty sure everyone on this forum thinks there baby is the best and they are probably right. I have a hobby farm full of critters. My dogs are the only ones that I believe truly love me. I got an e-mail forward one time that said if you want to know who truly loves you more unconditionally. Lock your dog and your spouse in the trunk of your car, come back in an hour and see which one is happy to see you....... __________________

03-12-2010, 05:55 AM	#38
luvfla YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Satellite Beach, FL Posts: 3,691	Aw Lilyanna is so cute! I love yorkies and westies...you got a great mix of personalities. OK...so I love all critters so my opinion doesn't count for much! __________________ Elizabeth - mommy to...Keegan & Sweet Sophie RIP Duncan (the cat who wanted to be a dog) & Clarence

03-12-2010, 04:21 AM	#36
beader Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: wi Posts: 91	I have had registered schipperkes for the last 20 years. I just lost my last one on Feb 3rd. The house was way to quiet without him I had a chance to get a morkie and I fell in love with him. I really don't care if he is registered or not he still makes me smile every day and he loves me to death. Isn't that what we are all looking for anyway unconditional love?

03-12-2010, 09:06 PM	#41
roxygirl1281 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 128	I have a Fourche terrier too! Her name is Morgan and she is 5 months old now.

03-13-2010, 08:19 AM	#45
MissSophie YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 807 Blog Entries: 1	I'm curious where the name Fourche came from? __________________ Sophie's Mom :