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ehunney · 11-06-2006, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by annaschaben

I joined YT to avoid all of the negativity that i seen on all of the other sites toward other people. I've never posted on another site bc it seemed that no matter what people typed they got attacked. I'm sorry you don't like the choice I've had to make. You've voiced your opinion now drop it. Madie is very much a part of our life and we do love her. And I never stated that we didn't have time for her. Since my yorkies me they are with me constantly. I work in my home and they are always in the same room as I. I say that our house isn't big enough because I don't beleave in keeping dogs in a kennel or small pen and ours our aloud to run the house. Four is plenty to keep up with, since we have three children. I'm suffering enough heart break from having to do this with out being attacked by everyone. Madie is a young dog and we do expect to have her fixed after she has weaned her pups. Our dogs are far from abused, and we are trying to prevent poor breeding. Yes she is bred now and if you read some of the posting on the breeders page you will see that accedents happen. I'm sure that, yes there are breeders out there who get their dogs fixed and keep them, but I'm sure there are ones here that have also had to sell a dog. They just won't pipe up bc they don't want to be attacked.

By the way this is sooooo of topic. If you want to sling mud at me send me a personal message. Or start a new thread.

No one should be passing judgement on her, none of us know her our her situation.

Fancy · 11-07-2008, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkieagility

Have you thought about adopting an adult dog? All puppies are needy and lot of them are loud, hyper and takes a lot of times to train. Just ask anyone on this group how much effort and sleepless night they had/having when their dogs were puppies.

A Shorkie isn't a needy puppy. You shouldn't even think of a puppy as needy. These little guys (if bred right, can be very happy little dogs. They just need little loving, and are just as loyal as the yorkie is and as loving as the shih tzu is.) What is a Shorkie Puppy?
The Sweet gentle, polite Shih tzu breed is the very reason,
The Shorkie Puppies, are very loving pets and family members.
The Shih Tzu is "Out going, happy, friendly and trusting toward all."
Yorkies are a loyal, loving breed. The combination of the two Breeds is why
Shorkie puppies are, priceless children's pets, Companion and Therapy dogs.
Shorkies love attention and being spoiled. Shorkies are very clever and train easily.
Our dogs have been known to go to school, to be with special needs children.
I love every minute of taking care of these sweet babies for their new families,
Be sure to check out Separation Anxiety. This explains why training is
Essential to have a Happy, Healthy Shorkie Puppy.

Desiree1027 · 11-07-2008, 10:48 PM

It may be late since your post but I just read it. I have a friend with a Shorkie. She came from the same breeder as my two Yorkies. They have the same father. I can tell you a few things from my experience;
1) my Yorkies are very very independent, they like attention but also like personal time without being handled and my older one likes to rest alone. She doesn't want to be bothered when she's sleeping.

The younger one is more affectionate but still appreciates her own space.
2) I think each dog is different from another but any info you read on Yorkies will say they are independent and stubborn with minds of their own.
3) Now about the Shorkie, she is totally different. Even with the same father, she is way different, you wouldn't even know they are related!
4) She is downright crazy.

5) She looks more like a Shi Tzu with very large round eyes that slightly bulge like her mother. She has a longer body also like her mother.
6)The Yorkie snout helps to cancel out the underbite that Shi Tzus have.
7) I think the individual owner and how they treat the dog is really what determines a great deal of the personality and behavior. It seems that since they are so small and cute, people handle them all the time and they can get used to it and come to expect it. I have less of a tendency to handle my dogs all the time, so maybe that's why they are more independent and less needy.

8) The Shorkie is really clingy when she's out of her home. When she is exposed to a new thing, she literally freezes and looks very uncomfortable.

Her owner has a tendency to nurture this so she never really gets bold and explores anything with an eagerness

that my Yorkies both have.
This is just my experience, my newest girl is exactly like her father. I got a chance to see him recently and after witnessing my puppy's development as she became a 9 month old "teenager", I could see such similarities in their mannerisms and expressions but they never saw each other or spent time together after I took her home. The Shorkie isn't anything like my girls, she may follow Shi Tzu tendencies, but I don't know any to compare her to.

If you check my albums, there is a picture of her playing with my youngest, Cassidy. Check it out and if you want to ask me anything, I'd be glad to give you any feedback I can. I will warn you, though, I am partial to Yorkies.

phfgkl · 11-08-2008, 08:16 AM

I don't agree that all dogs are yappers. I have 3 inside(shih tzu, yorkie and biewer) and am adding another biewer, and I have a german shepherd and golden retriever outside. The only time mine bark is when the door bell rings(which is good, as I'm in another area of the house and can't hear the doorbell, so they let me know it's ringing, and if someone comes to the house, which is great, as that's what they should do. All I have to do is tell them to shush and they do, so, I think a lot of it depends on how you train them. Good luck with your search in whatever you decide to get

Wabbit · 11-08-2008, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by chewysmom

Welcome to YT. I'm sure you will find many helpful answers to your questions.
I have never heard of a shorkie before!

I do want to let you know though that really, any breed you choose will be needful of you and most dogs from my experience, will bark

The dogs I have had have always been like "buddies" for me, I take them on my errands, play around with them or just laze on the couch. My dogs have always been pretty playful and quite rambuncious. Wanting a dog that isn't needy, yappy or jumpy is like saying I want kids, but I don't want them to be loud, dirty or a pain in the butt!!! LOL

good luck on your search and let us know what you decide.

LOL AMEN!!!!! Unfortunately there are no guarantees with any dog you choose....but be aware that MOST all terrier type dogs..tend to bark...

If you want to be sure of the temperament...then look into getting an OLDER yorkie.... At least that way you will already know the dogs temperment...whether it's a barker...very needy...or independant...!! that's the only way you can be sure!!

I had a shnauzer...and it was the yappiest thing ever!! So I don't agree that a shnorkie/shorkie....would guarantee it not to bark...

daysichase · 12-08-2008, 12:54 PM

Heya! A Shorkie is a Shih Tzu and a Yorkie blended. I've been having Jack for almost 1 1/2 years now, and he's the best dog I've ever had, and I've had a lot of dogs. I bought him from a Shorkie breeder in Abita Springs, LA. She breeds lots of kinds of dogs (Welcome to the Puppy Palace~~~Palace Pups~~~) and even though they're quite pricey (Jack was $750), his parents evidently had excellent bloodlines. Jack is well mannered, very sweet, very loyal. He pottytrained quickly and he is extremely smart. If I sleep 12 hours, he will sleep with me, but if I want to play, he's ready to play in an instant. He's a very picky eater but the breeder (Joni, she is very nice and answered all my questions) says that Shorkies/Yorkies generally tend to eat at night. I think she may have let him go to me a little too young, because he follows me around everywhere I go, but that may also just be attachment to me. She does ship around the United States. Shorkies are good dogs. Jack is a full blown adult and only weighs 5lbs. He has an excellent coat and never has any medical ailments. I really would love another Shorkie and would gladly play the $750. My mom actually calls and BEGS me to bring him over because he is such a good dog.

Any more questions, I'd be glad to answer them.
-Rae

MollysMum54 · 12-09-2008, 04:27 AM

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Originally Posted by annaschaben

I'm sorry to offend anyone. I have loved yorkies all of my life and the only way my husband would agree to let me have one is if I could get a litter a year out of them to sell. After she didn't get her teeth we decided not to use her for breeding. It would be totally irresponsible to breed her when she is going to pass on poor genetics. However, she did end up preg. This will be her first and only litter. She's not retired breeding stock. We love her dearly: but, but my husband says that our agreement was that she would have to be able to breed so she must go. It breaks my heart, but we don't have a big enough home to support a ton of dogs. My dogs probably get more love than alot of yours. I stay home all day with them, and don't leave them home alone all day and only care about them the couple hours I'm home in the evening. This is very hard for me and don't need to be critisized

I think you should get rid of your husband instead!! (and im not joking either!!)

Maggieiom · 10-11-2009, 02:03 PM

Hi

I have recently just bought a little shorkie puppy. He is nearly 11 weeks old and has just had all his jabs, so he has mostly been in doors. I got a shorkie as my daughter has really bad allergies, and after alot of research came accross the breed. As shorkies have human type hair, they do not cast, so they do require dialy brushing. As they are little they will not require alot of walking, but are very energetic. Ours doesnt seem to bark much at all, only he will when he is playing and gets excited. The thing i haave noticed it that he chews - lots - lol we are constantly haveing to keep an eye on him and swap shoes for toys. I would highly recommed this breed to anyone though, as they are very clever and quick to learn. From day one when we got him at 7 weeks, he was using the puppy pads for the loo, and after a couple of rather loud nights settled into his crate at night well.

BamaFan121s · 10-11-2009, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Maggieiom

I got a shorkie as my daughter has really bad allergies, and after alot of research came accross the breed.

Pssst. "Shorkies" are not a breed. They are a combination of two recognized breeds, but not actually a recognized breed of their own.

In any event, your little one is cute. I am glad he is a good match for your daughter. Welcome to YT!

Fancy · 10-11-2009, 02:30 PM

I think she may have let him go to me a little too young, because he follows me around everywhere I go, but that may also just be attachment to me.

NOT SO! A male Shorkie or any Shorkie is a Companion dog. The males especially take everystep you take. The male will be your shadow, or COMPANION. This is basically the Shihtzu trait

YorkieShadow · 10-11-2009, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by YorkieShadow

Hello and welcome to YT I have heard of the name before. I dont know of any. so Im no help. Im sure some one will come and let you know.

I have to laugh at my own post here.
and now I own one. LOL I have a female and she follows me every where shes such a sweet girl and oh so smart.

AngieC · 10-11-2009, 07:15 PM

Personaly I don't think Yorkies are too needy. I think because I need my yorkie as much as he needs me, so we are VERY compatable with one another. He is ALWAYS at my side, like right now he is laying on his flease blaket on the floor next to me wearing his new light blue hoodie. I also have a Shih-tzu... he needs me to an extent but he is a little more independant. He doesn't like to snuggle as much anymore like he did when he was a baby. He more or less lays in his bed or near by me. But they both like to follow me around. Its too cute. My shadows lol

I had a mini schnauzer about 4 years ago, he was AWESOME, I still miss him to this day. I should add some picts of him in my albums. Well I know that this info probably didn't help but at least you might have a little idea of the temperment of my babies.

Welcome aboard
Angie

anniernc · 10-11-2009, 09:30 PM

I have a Shorkie and love her to death. It's Izzie in my avatar. She is smart as a whip. She uses the litter box and I have not been able to train my yorkies to do that. She is always taking her stuffed toys out of the toy basket and she will line them up in a row or she will put them in a circle and get inside them- like she is in her circle of friends (she usually does this with 8-10 stuffed toys). She is not yappy like some of the yorkies. She loves to be with her dad and even sleeps with him and the stuffed bear that she totes around with her all the time (she has had that bear since she was 7 weeks old and heaven help me if it ever gets lost). I got her from a breeder in Athens, Ga. and paid 750 for her. I talked to the breeder about 2 months ago and she has lowered her price to 500 due to the economy. Izzie looks like a yorkie except that her tail is not docked and she has the short nose and larger eyes than a yorkie.

AngieC · 10-13-2009, 03:22 PM

I also don't agree that all small dogs are yappers... I have a Shih-tzu and a yorkie, nither one of them are yappers!!

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Originally Posted by phfgkl

I don't agree that all dogs are yappers. I have 3 inside(shih tzu, yorkie and biewer) and am adding another biewer, and I have a german shepherd and golden retriever outside. The only time mine bark is when the door bell rings(which is good, as I'm in another area of the house and can't hear the doorbell, so they let me know it's ringing, and if someone comes to the house, which is great, as that's what they should do. All I have to do is tell them to shush and they do, so, I think a lot of it depends on how you train them. Good luck with your search in whatever you decide to get

AngieC · 10-13-2009, 03:33 PM

I just have to ask... How do you know how much love ALL our dogs get? I personaly take offence to that... I don't go around assuming what other people do with there babies, I wish you wouldn't assume either... Just because someone isn't home with there dog 24/7 doesn't mean that their dogs get any less love. Most people have to work to put food on the table and don't have the ability to stay home with their dogs. If you don't want others to "Critisize" you maybe you need to stop being so critical of others yourself!!

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Originally Posted by annaschaben

I'm sorry to offend anyone. I have loved yorkies all of my life and the only way my husband would agree to let me have one is if I could get a litter a year out of them to sell. After she didn't get her teeth we decided not to use her for breeding. It would be totally irresponsible to breed her when she is going to pass on poor genetics. However, she did end up preg. This will be her first and only litter. She's not retired breeding stock. We love her dearly: but, but my husband says that our agreement was that she would have to be able to breed so she must go. It breaks my heart, but we don't have a big enough home to support a ton of dogs. My dogs probably get more love than alot of yours. I stay home all day with them, and don't leave them home alone all day and only care about them the couple hours I'm home in the evening. This is very hard for me and don't need to be critisized

11-07-2008, 10:48 PM	#78
Desiree1027 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Albany New York USA Posts: 151	It may be late since your post but I just read it. I have a friend with a Shorkie. She came from the same breeder as my two Yorkies. They have the same father. I can tell you a few things from my experience; 1) my Yorkies are very very independent, they like attention but also like personal time without being handled and my older one likes to rest alone. She doesn't want to be bothered when she's sleeping. The younger one is more affectionate but still appreciates her own space. 2) I think each dog is different from another but any info you read on Yorkies will say they are independent and stubborn with minds of their own. 3) Now about the Shorkie, she is totally different. Even with the same father, she is way different, you wouldn't even know they are related! 4) She is downright crazy. 5) She looks more like a Shi Tzu with very large round eyes that slightly bulge like her mother. She has a longer body also like her mother. 6)The Yorkie snout helps to cancel out the underbite that Shi Tzus have. 7) I think the individual owner and how they treat the dog is really what determines a great deal of the personality and behavior. It seems that since they are so small and cute, people handle them all the time and they can get used to it and come to expect it. I have less of a tendency to handle my dogs all the time, so maybe that's why they are more independent and less needy. 8) The Shorkie is really clingy when she's out of her home. When she is exposed to a new thing, she literally freezes and looks very uncomfortable. Her owner has a tendency to nurture this so she never really gets bold and explores anything with an eagerness that my Yorkies both have. This is just my experience, my newest girl is exactly like her father. I got a chance to see him recently and after witnessing my puppy's development as she became a 9 month old "teenager", I could see such similarities in their mannerisms and expressions but they never saw each other or spent time together after I took her home. The Shorkie isn't anything like my girls, she may follow Shi Tzu tendencies, but I don't know any to compare her to. If you check my albums, there is a picture of her playing with my youngest, Cassidy. Check it out and if you want to ask me anything, I'd be glad to give you any feedback I can. I will warn you, though, I am partial to Yorkies. __________________ Lisa Desiree Cassidy

12-08-2008, 12:54 PM	#81
daysichase YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Montz, LA Posts: 1	Shorkie <3 Heya! A Shorkie is a Shih Tzu and a Yorkie blended. I've been having Jack for almost 1 1/2 years now, and he's the best dog I've ever had, and I've had a lot of dogs. I bought him from a Shorkie breeder in Abita Springs, LA. She breeds lots of kinds of dogs (Welcome to the Puppy Palace~~~Palace Pups~~~) and even though they're quite pricey (Jack was $750), his parents evidently had excellent bloodlines. Jack is well mannered, very sweet, very loyal. He pottytrained quickly and he is extremely smart. If I sleep 12 hours, he will sleep with me, but if I want to play, he's ready to play in an instant. He's a very picky eater but the breeder (Joni, she is very nice and answered all my questions) says that Shorkies/Yorkies generally tend to eat at night. I think she may have let him go to me a little too young, because he follows me around everywhere I go, but that may also just be attachment to me. She does ship around the United States. Shorkies are good dogs. Jack is a full blown adult and only weighs 5lbs. He has an excellent coat and never has any medical ailments. I really would love another Shorkie and would gladly play the $750. My mom actually calls and BEGS me to bring him over because he is such a good dog. Any more questions, I'd be glad to answer them. -Rae Attached Images

10-11-2009, 02:03 PM	#83
Maggieiom YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: uk Posts: 1	shorkies Hi I have recently just bought a little shorkie puppy. He is nearly 11 weeks old and has just had all his jabs, so he has mostly been in doors. I got a shorkie as my daughter has really bad allergies, and after alot of research came accross the breed. As shorkies have human type hair, they do not cast, so they do require dialy brushing. As they are little they will not require alot of walking, but are very energetic. Ours doesnt seem to bark much at all, only he will when he is playing and gets excited. The thing i haave noticed it that he chews - lots - lol we are constantly haveing to keep an eye on him and swap shoes for toys. I would highly recommed this breed to anyone though, as they are very clever and quick to learn. From day one when we got him at 7 weeks, he was using the puppy pads for the loo, and after a couple of rather loud nights settled into his crate at night well. Attached Thumbnails

10-11-2009, 07:15 PM	#87
AngieC YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Irvine, PA Posts: 278	Personaly I don't think Yorkies are too needy. I think because I need my yorkie as much as he needs me, so we are VERY compatable with one another. He is ALWAYS at my side, like right now he is laying on his flease blaket on the floor next to me wearing his new light blue hoodie. I also have a Shih-tzu... he needs me to an extent but he is a little more independant. He doesn't like to snuggle as much anymore like he did when he was a baby. He more or less lays in his bed or near by me. But they both like to follow me around. Its too cute. My shadows lol I had a mini schnauzer about 4 years ago, he was AWESOME, I still miss him to this day. I should add some picts of him in my albums. Well I know that this info probably didn't help but at least you might have a little idea of the temperment of my babies. Welcome aboard Angie __________________ Angie Nicky-12/7/08 ** Rocky-4/7/07

11-08-2008, 08:16 AM	#79
phfgkl BANNED! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 2,376	I don't agree that all dogs are yappers. I have 3 inside(shih tzu, yorkie and biewer) and am adding another biewer, and I have a german shepherd and golden retriever outside. The only time mine bark is when the door bell rings(which is good, as I'm in another area of the house and can't hear the doorbell, so they let me know it's ringing, and if someone comes to the house, which is great, as that's what they should do. All I have to do is tell them to shush and they do, so, I think a lot of it depends on how you train them. Good luck with your search in whatever you decide to get

10-11-2009, 02:30 PM	#85
Fancy Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ms Posts: 70	I think she may have let him go to me a little too young, because he follows me around everywhere I go, but that may also just be attachment to me. NOT SO! A male Shorkie or any Shorkie is a Companion dog. The males especially take everystep you take. The male will be your shadow, or COMPANION. This is basically the Shihtzu trait

10-11-2009, 09:30 PM	#88
anniernc YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Brooks, Ga. Posts: 1,003	I have a Shorkie and love her to death. It's Izzie in my avatar. She is smart as a whip. She uses the litter box and I have not been able to train my yorkies to do that. She is always taking her stuffed toys out of the toy basket and she will line them up in a row or she will put them in a circle and get inside them- like she is in her circle of friends (she usually does this with 8-10 stuffed toys). She is not yappy like some of the yorkies. She loves to be with her dad and even sleeps with him and the stuffed bear that she totes around with her all the time (she has had that bear since she was 7 weeks old and heaven help me if it ever gets lost). I got her from a breeder in Athens, Ga. and paid 750 for her. I talked to the breeder about 2 months ago and she has lowered her price to 500 due to the economy. Izzie looks like a yorkie except that her tail is not docked and she has the short nose and larger eyes than a yorkie.