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Hi All,

I am new to Yorkie Talk and wanted to introduce myself.

For the past 14 years I have been a dedicated Italian Greyhound slave. So dedicated that I became a rescue rep with the Italian Greyhound Club of America and fostered and placed many sweet dogs. My last foster went to her new home in January.

Two years ago, a friend of a friend who had a westie and a nine month old YT, hurt herself. She was having to depend on other people, my friend included, to care for her dogs and started thinking about giving up both her dogs. I suggested she rethink giving them both up, and instead place the puppy. Then I went a step further and said I would take the puppy. My actual intent was to keep the puppy from going back where the friend's friend had gotten her as I felt I could place the puppy into a good home and the puppy seller had already placed her twice. Mine being Liz's third home.

So now I have a YT. It was doggie culture shock for me. I went from having sweet, gentle little dogs to one whose anything but. Lizzie is tough as nails compared to IGs and a real pistol! She is very dominant and tries to guard all her resources, especially me. She can't stand when any of the other dogs, save one, or cats comes nears me, and she use to run them off rather rudely, but we have worked on this, and she shows great improvement. The most similar trait between the two breeds is the challenge of getting them housetrained.

The other big diffence is the grooming. The one and only groomer I took Lizzie to had me leave her there and when I picked her up later in the day, told me Lizzie wasn't very good about being groomed. I've been doing it myself since. Yes, she has had some odd looks, but I've gotten a LOT better at it. I mostly let her hair grow out and trim the ends. But sheesh, all that bathing! I only do the IGs about four times a year. I do love her hair, though, and wouldn't think about shaving it.

Lizzie is a one person dog who generally loves the one she's with except when I'm present. My mother lives with me and when I am gone, Liz is great with her. The moment I get home, she won't let my mother touch her. I've taken her everywhere trying to socialize her. To work, petstores, parks, you name it. She wants nothing to do with strangers, or people she knows, if I am present. Won't even take food from them. She has been taking agility classes for the past year and its the same story, won't let anyone in the class touch her.

She is a pretty good little agility dog. I just hope she doesn't get off courses trying to avoid the judge when we start competing. I think she will be a fast little dog in the eight inch class. She is so cute when she runs and I love how her hair blows back.

I hope I haven't been too terribly lengthy. I look forward to reading about other YTs and learning more about the breed.

Kristan

Hello and welcome to YT! It is great to see that you have found us here. There is a lot of great information here. If you ever have questions please ask.

Hey! Welcome to YT! So glad you are here! If there is anything you need please don't hesitate to give me a shout! Looking forward to getting to know you and your babies better! See you around YT! Have a great weekend!

Thank you for taking in Lizzie. It is a bit of a shock, the difference between the breeds. Additionally it appears that Lizzie has a few problems to boot.

I wish I had some answers for you, but I've been blessed with dogs with few problems (other than potty training :D)

The agility training sounds like a good thing for her; it will help burn off some of her excess energy. Also, I think some of her possessiveness may wear off when she figures out she's not going to be handed off again.

Some of the folks here are a real resource for YT problems. If you don't find the answers here in the "General Discussion" forum, try some of the others, like the one for training. I think there's even one for agility. Lots of different forums for different types of discussions.

Meanwhile, I hope things even out for you. I've never had an IG - many other breeds, but not any Greyhounds - however, I simply *adore* Yorkies. They're truly marvelous little dogs.

Thanks so much for the welcomes. I really love and enjoy Lizzie and am pretty sure another Yorkie is in my future.

Welcome you sound like you have it together. which is a good thing because when you need advice it will be easier for us to help you
have you tried a irresistible treat like chicken (make sure she is not allergic) to get her to come to other people
i did this with my dog and my step dad now they get along great

Lizzie was a lucky girl to find you. I would think you did go thru doggie culture shock going from I. greyhound to yorkie! Her lack of socialization in the first months of her life as well as the possibility of abuse or at the least lack of proper care is the reason she is the way she is. She may overcome it with constant care, training, and understanding. I have to agree with you how beautiful they are when they run through the wind with their hair blowing back. That's always a sight I love to watch, too. Welcome to YT.:)