what other breeds do have with your yorkies

[katienme2002]

Originally Posted by Deuce

And here is Rizzo's housemate, lol

LOL!!! That is sooooo funny the way that cat is sitting!

[misslissa]

So my 17 year old sister came home and told me that her friend has lab puppies from a dog they rescued from a puppy mill (I think a lab might be too big but if we get a puppy im sure i can train it to be gentle)

Yesterday I was talking with a co-worker and she has a pug who is about to deliver. (she was one of those people who thought her dogs "weren't interested in each other" now she has puppies

I Know the pugs wear health tested after the female got pregnant and they tested fine the owner already had the male fixed so i know im not supporting a new breeder.
I will be going to talk to the owners of the lab and calling the vet they used today and if everything checks out Ill let the kids choose.

[Deuce]

Awe I love labs! And they are such gentle creatures, but it does take some time for them to learn their size. Have fun choosing! I can't wait until my turn to get a new puppy.

[Britster]

Originally Posted by misslissa

So my 17 year old sister came home and told me that her friend has lab puppies from a dog they rescued from a puppy mill (I think a lab might be too big but if we get a puppy im sure i can train it to be gentle)

Yesterday I was talking with a co-worker and she has a pug who is about to deliver. (she was one of those people who thought her dogs "weren't interested in each other" now she has puppies

I Know the pugs wear health tested after the female got pregnant and they tested fine the owner already had the male fixed so i know im not supporting a new breeder.
I will be going to talk to the owners of the lab and calling the vet they used today and if everything checks out Ill let the kids choose.

Pugs and Labs are two totally different breeds, fyi. lol. Be prepared for a TON of work with a Lab puppy-- they are typically a super rambunctious breed and take a long time to mature at all, sometimes 2-4 years. But basically stay a puppy for their whole life. My grandma's 9 year old Lab is still hyper as ever. They are very bouncy, jumpy, pups and definitely need to be trained starting young (as do all dogs, but Labs in particular just seem to be super hyper as puppies).

Pugs, on the other hand... while they CAN be active dogs, in general the breed is not super active and would be glad to lay around all day or for a few days if necessary. A Lab pup will not LET you skip a walk, whereas a Pug would probably love to skip one. lol. Also, Pugs shed like CRAZY! I have never met a dog that sheds more than a Pug (with that thin hair) except maybe a Lab, haha. So both are huge shedders. Also, Pugs in general have quite a few health problems even with responsible breeders so be prepared for that. They also can't always tolerate the hot weather, since they are a brachellyic breed (smooshed face) and are prone to getting overweight and having breathing problems.

Just research both breeds extensively and don't go into it lightly before just letting kids pick. I've found it's always a bad idea to let kids pick a breed they want. My dad did it with me and I picked a German Shepherd and we ended up not being able to handle what she required or train her properly, and she ended up getting put to sleep at the age of 4 when she attacked someone.

[manolos mom]

Originally Posted by chachi

do alot of research before you get a cocker. They can get kinda big and I have never met one that wasnt hiper. When I had one we couldnt get it to potty train either. I love the looks of a cocker but I would never have one again. If I were to get another it would be a maltese.

Agree on the Cocker! I love my Westie and Scottie. Although Scotties can be Very Territorial, we have a sweetheart.

[yorkie_mama22]

We have an English bull terrier female who is two years old. She was here first and has accepted both yorkies wonderfully.

Not a breed I would recommend to just anybody though. You need to have alot of time because they are high energy dogs. Not for every family.

Shes about 40 lbs of pure muscle.

[RONLYNN]

Up until 1 year ago I had a Standard Poodle along with my yorkie. They LOVED each other. They played and the poodle was so gentle with Teddi. Teddi would sleep on top of Cassie, the Standard or in the middle of her curled up. They were great friends.

[RONLYNN]

Up until 1 year ago I had a Standard Poodle along with my yorkie. They LOVED each other. They played and the poodle was so gentle with Teddi. Teddi would sleep on top of Cassie, the Standard or in the middle of her curled up. They were great friends.

[misslissa]

Originally Posted by Britster

Pugs and Labs are two totally different breeds, fyi. lol. Be prepared for a TON of work with a Lab puppy-- they are typically a super rambunctious breed and take a long time to mature at all, sometimes 2-4 years. But basically stay a puppy for their whole life. My grandma's 9 year old Lab is still hyper as ever. They are very bouncy, jumpy, pups and definitely need to be trained starting young (as do all dogs, but Labs in particular just seem to be super hyper as puppies).

Pugs, on the other hand... while they CAN be active dogs, in general the breed is not super active and would be glad to lay around all day or for a few days if necessary. A Lab pup will not LET you skip a walk, whereas a Pug would probably love to skip one. lol. Also, Pugs shed like CRAZY! I have never met a dog that sheds more than a Pug (with that thin hair) except maybe a Lab, haha. So both are huge shedders. Also, Pugs in general have quite a few health problems even with responsible breeders so be prepared for that. They also can't always tolerate the hot weather, since they are a brachellyic breed (smooshed face) and are prone to getting overweight and having breathing problems.

Just research both breeds extensively and don't go into it lightly before just letting kids pick. I've found it's always a bad idea to let kids pick a breed they want. My dad did it with me and I picked a German Shepherd and we ended up not being able to handle what she required or train her properly, and she ended up getting put to sleep at the age of 4 when she attacked someone.

Thanks but i actually have experience with both breeds in fact our mom (who lives about two hours away) owns two pugs and again my sister is 17 she is defiantly ready to care for her own dog and she is going to nurseing school in the area when she graduates high school so If they decide on the lab I good with that And we are a super active family so I know we can deal with the energy needs and we have a half acre back yard to run in during down time

[Rhetts_mama]

I love seeing all the variations in the yorkie brothers and sisters. It goes to show that it's not the breed or size that matters as much as the individual temperment of the dog and the preparation that goes in to adding on the sibling.

[Britster]

Originally Posted by misslissa

Thanks but i actually have experience with both breeds in fact our mom (who lives about two hours away) owns two pugs and again my sister is 17 she is defiantly ready to care for her own dog and she is going to nurseing school in the area when she graduates high school so If they decide on the lab I good with that And we are a super active family so I know we can deal with the energy needs and we have a half acre back yard to run in during down time

That's awesome!

I just see a lot of times people who just pick a random breed and don't do any research but obviously you are not that case! Didn't realize your sister was 17 either.

Good luck, I cannot wait to see pictures!

[Dara311]

Fiona has an older sister, named Honey whom is a yellow lab/pitt mix...they get along great...we also have my parents doxies, Lucy 7 and Ollie 3, and they love being together!

[Poshible]

My lab is just a year old. Purebred and is very well behaved. It is always dependent on you. I love labs. She also has 15 acres to run on and we also have a corral in the back for her to swim in. She was easy to train-very easy. Labs and Yorkie's are the world's most popular breeds for a reason :-)

[jojomima]

We have a 3 yr old female Vizsla and an 11 yr old female Black Lab. Brandi, the Vizsla is 50 lbs and Sadie, the Lab is 75 lbs. We just brought our little female Yorkie home a couple of months ago. She is 5 1/2 months old now.
While Sadie pretty much ignores her, Brandi does like to play,we are very watchful that they don't get too excited.

I think it all depends on the dogs' temperments.

Good Luck.

[silverjoy]

Originally Posted by Deuce

I love the Silver SP's! I love the poodle personalities too, how hard is it to keep them groomed? Same level as a yorkie or a little less maintenance?

I would say a little less grooming is required! I keep her body cut close and head and legs longer. Easy to maintain like this! She is so smart and keeps everyone on their toes!!