When did your yorkie get really cuddly, if at all? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Lucyana1129 · 12-09-2011, 10:06 PM

When did your yorkie start getting really cuddly? I don't know what it is, but all of a sudden Bentley wants to sleep next to me, sit on my lap on the couch. I love it! He wasn't like that before though. Me and my husband used to say he was very independent. He would sit on the couch but away from us and sleep under our bed. Did this happen to anyone else? I'm not complaining! I'm excited! I finally have a cuddler!

Donnainohio63 · 12-09-2011, 10:31 PM

All of mine have always been cuddlers, you have no idea how hard it is to get a good nights sleep with 5 of them wanting to cuddle you but I would not change it for anything

chachi · 12-09-2011, 10:54 PM

jewely was cuddly from the moment we brought her home. Chachi was independent and playful as a pup but became cuddly as an adult

Evenflo09 · 12-09-2011, 11:19 PM

I've noticed Mojo is NOT a cuddle, lover type of guy,lolol, even though he sleeps right against my leg and even on his back next to me. There is no sweet talking him or just simple sweet petting in my arms. I've never lived with a yorkie before, so dont know if it's the breed or just him. No sweet kisses either! Don't get me wrong, he is a super sweet little man, tail always wagging and follows me EVERYWHERE!!!! Including trying to jump in the bath with me,hahaha! But he is always on the move, playing, running, and too excited to be still long enough for a good tummy rubbing session! My doxie Penny on the other hand loves to be held like an infant, talked to, loved on, kissed, you name it! She even smiles at you! The 1st time I took her to my vet all the office people just had a fit over her! When I picked her up, they couldnt stop talking about how she smiled at them, actually smiled,hehehe! I guess I have the best of both worlds, a sweet loving little girl, and a sweet playful boy... made of what else??? snips and snails and puppy dog tails!

alaskayorkie · 12-09-2011, 11:32 PM

If memory serves (and it rarely does at my age), Eddie wasn't much of a cuddler until he was a year old or so, maybe a little longer. Jillie was a cuddler from the beginning, but at 2 she seems to be getting even moreso. She's always lying on my lap, and if I get up from bed in the middle of the night, she follows me until I go back to bed.

Lucyana1129 · 12-09-2011, 11:37 PM

I have a doxie as well. And he is the biggest lover and cuddler I have ever known. He always has to be right next to me and wants to be petted and loved on. Must be a doxie thing. Haha! He's a very needy guy. Although Bentley has gotten super cuddly, he isn't really needy. And our boxer...well, she will get in your lao if u let her. Love how all three are so different and perfect all at the same time. I have been trying to discourage everyone sleeping on the bed bc I literally have no room. All except Bentley who we allow. But I have not slept well at all w/o all of them in bed with me. Haha! Its just not the same not having to wake up to push one over or wake one up for snoring (boxer). Think I may have to give in and let them sleep with me tonight so I can get some sleep. It hasn't bothered them one bit sleeping on their comfy bed cuddled with eachother. And Bentley has certainly enjoyed more room in bed with us. Haha!

margaritaville · 12-10-2011, 05:08 AM

Bubba, who is 6(will be 7 next month) has always been a cuddler, kisser and playful. If I leave the room, he is ok with it.Sissy, who just turned 6 has just started to be a cuddler in the last year or so. She has always been a kisser and never liked to play with toys or balls. When I leave the room, she is off the couch and right behind me in 10 seconds.They are like complete opposites.

Britster · 12-10-2011, 07:07 AM

Jackson just started being more cuddly in the past year or so (he's 3).

He used to always lay by the bottom of my feet, now he's typically curled up against me. He's more willing to lay his head in my lap if we're on the couch, etc.

I LOVE it!!

shawnzeppi · 12-10-2011, 10:58 AM

Ms Daisy (5 y.o.) is always begging to be picked up, while Mr J Gatsby (3 y.o.) does not like it, although he certainly does tolerate it (he is so cute you just can't help it). Gatsby is, however, quick to lie on his back for a tummy rub, but he never wants to just sit on your lap while Daisy begs for the privilege. This often presents an issue, since playing fetch with Gatsby - his favorite pastime, is not always easy with his sister on your lap. She likes fetch a lot too, but does not obsess over it! I have taught my smart boy to bring his toy closer so I can toss it while still sitting with Daisy on my lap, but he sometimes does not bring it close enough

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caw · 12-10-2011, 02:36 PM

My Daisy has turned into such a sweet little girl at three years

Baily341o · 12-10-2011, 03:23 PM

I have noticed this lately too! Bailey has decided she wants to be cuddled A LOT. She always would tolerate cuddling, but never really asked. Lately she has been sitting on my lap sleeping on the couch. Snuggles next to me all the time... sometimes even asked to be picked up. Weird...

hnybun128 · 12-10-2011, 03:52 PM

My theory is that everyone (dogs & cats) at my house get a whole lot cuddlier when it starts getting cold out. I joke that I don't know if they love me or are just leaching my heat... Seriously though, mine are all cuddlers, but they cuddle a whole lot more in the winter.

Britster · 12-10-2011, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by hnybun128

My theory is that everyone (dogs & cats) at my house get a whole lot cuddlier when it starts getting cold out. I joke that I don't know if they love me or are just leaching my heat... Seriously though, mine are all cuddlers, but they cuddle a whole lot more in the winter.

Yes! He definitely gets cuddlier in the winter LOL!! Guess he doesn't love me as much as I thought, he just wants warmth...

gracielove · 12-10-2011, 04:17 PM

Gracie slept curled up in my arms from the first night I had her. She has always been one to cuddle. Although she is a little lover she especially wants to be held more when it gets cold out. She of course she is close to the floors that get drafty so whenever I sit down she wants to be held so she can get some body heat. She is not quite so clingy in the summer time.

Joyce Adams · 12-10-2011, 04:38 PM

Prissy likes for me to pick her up but when I try to pet she is very mouthy, well at 11 weeks that is normal..but when she gets tired she loves to sleep on my lap..she can be lovable when she wants to be...

12-09-2011, 10:06 PM	#1
Lucyana1129 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 231 Blog Entries: 2	When did your yorkie get really cuddly, if at all? When did your yorkie start getting really cuddly? I don't know what it is, but all of a sudden Bentley wants to sleep next to me, sit on my lap on the couch. I love it! He wasn't like that before though. Me and my husband used to say he was very independent. He would sit on the couch but away from us and sleep under our bed. Did this happen to anyone else? I'm not complaining! I'm excited! I finally have a cuddler!

12-09-2011, 10:31 PM	#2
Donnainohio63 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Lorain Ohio Posts: 1,882	All of mine have always been cuddlers, you have no idea how hard it is to get a good nights sleep with 5 of them wanting to cuddle you but I would not change it for anything __________________ http://thelittleyorkierescue.weebly.com/

12-09-2011, 10:54 PM	#3
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	jewely was cuddly from the moment we brought her home. Chachi was independent and playful as a pup but became cuddly as an adult __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

12-09-2011, 11:32 PM	#5
alaskayorkie Banning Thread Dictator Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Anchorage Posts: 30,843 Blog Entries: 57	If memory serves (and it rarely does at my age), Eddie wasn't much of a cuddler until he was a year old or so, maybe a little longer. Jillie was a cuddler from the beginning, but at 2 she seems to be getting even moreso. She's always lying on my lap, and if I get up from bed in the middle of the night, she follows me until I go back to bed. __________________ Mike ~ Doting Dad to Jillie, Harper, Molly, Cooper, Eddie (RIP), Lucy (RIP), Rusty (RIP) and Jack (RIP). Check us out on YouTube

12-10-2011, 05:08 AM	#7
margaritaville Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: west long branch, n.j. Posts: 4,457	Bubba, who is 6(will be 7 next month) has always been a cuddler, kisser and playful. If I leave the room, he is ok with it.Sissy, who just turned 6 has just started to be a cuddler in the last year or so. She has always been a kisser and never liked to play with toys or balls. When I leave the room, she is off the couch and right behind me in 10 seconds.They are like complete opposites. __________________ Joan, Bubba and Sissy-BEWARE OF PUPPY MILLS breathe in, breathe out, move on -jb

12-09-2011, 11:19 PM	#4
Evenflo09 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: JONES,AL U.S. Posts: 113	I've noticed Mojo is NOT a cuddle, lover type of guy,lolol, even though he sleeps right against my leg and even on his back next to me. There is no sweet talking him or just simple sweet petting in my arms. I've never lived with a yorkie before, so dont know if it's the breed or just him. No sweet kisses either! Don't get me wrong, he is a super sweet little man, tail always wagging and follows me EVERYWHERE!!!! Including trying to jump in the bath with me,hahaha! But he is always on the move, playing, running, and too excited to be still long enough for a good tummy rubbing session! My doxie Penny on the other hand loves to be held like an infant, talked to, loved on, kissed, you name it! She even smiles at you! The 1st time I took her to my vet all the office people just had a fit over her! When I picked her up, they couldnt stop talking about how she smiled at them, actually smiled,hehehe! I guess I have the best of both worlds, a sweet loving little girl, and a sweet playful boy... made of what else??? snips and snails and puppy dog tails!

12-09-2011, 11:37 PM	#6
Lucyana1129 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 231 Blog Entries: 2	I have a doxie as well. And he is the biggest lover and cuddler I have ever known. He always has to be right next to me and wants to be petted and loved on. Must be a doxie thing. Haha! He's a very needy guy. Although Bentley has gotten super cuddly, he isn't really needy. And our boxer...well, she will get in your lao if u let her. Love how all three are so different and perfect all at the same time. I have been trying to discourage everyone sleeping on the bed bc I literally have no room. All except Bentley who we allow. But I have not slept well at all w/o all of them in bed with me. Haha! Its just not the same not having to wake up to push one over or wake one up for snoring (boxer). Think I may have to give in and let them sleep with me tonight so I can get some sleep. It hasn't bothered them one bit sleeping on their comfy bed cuddled with eachother. And Bentley has certainly enjoyed more room in bed with us. Haha!

12-10-2011, 07:07 AM	#8
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,814	Jackson just started being more cuddly in the past year or so (he's 3). He used to always lay by the bottom of my feet, now he's typically curled up against me. He's more willing to lay his head in my lap if we're on the couch, etc. I LOVE it!! __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

12-10-2011, 10:58 AM	#9
shawnzeppi YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Springfield, va Posts: 457	Ms Daisy (5 y.o.) is always begging to be picked up, while Mr J Gatsby (3 y.o.) does not like it, although he certainly does tolerate it (he is so cute you just can't help it). Gatsby is, however, quick to lie on his back for a tummy rub, but he never wants to just sit on your lap while Daisy begs for the privilege. This often presents an issue, since playing fetch with Gatsby - his favorite pastime, is not always easy with his sister on your lap. She likes fetch a lot too, but does not obsess over it! I have taught my smart boy to bring his toy closer so I can toss it while still sitting with Daisy on my lap, but he sometimes does not bring it close enough.

12-10-2011, 02:36 PM	#10
caw YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: waco, texas Posts: 312	My Daisy has turned into such a sweet little girl at three years

12-10-2011, 03:23 PM	#11
Baily341o YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Virgina Posts: 266	I have noticed this lately too! Bailey has decided she wants to be cuddled A LOT. She always would tolerate cuddling, but never really asked. Lately she has been sitting on my lap sleeping on the couch. Snuggles next to me all the time... sometimes even asked to be picked up. Weird...

12-10-2011, 03:52 PM	#12
hnybun128 I ♥ Maci & Mojo Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Morris, IL, USA Posts: 856	My theory is that everyone (dogs & cats) at my house get a whole lot cuddlier when it starts getting cold out. I joke that I don't know if they love me or are just leaching my heat... Seriously though, mine are all cuddlers, but they cuddle a whole lot more in the winter. __________________ Gina ~Mojo , Maci ~ Sweetie, Katie, Coco Chanel, & Figaro

12-10-2011, 04:17 PM	#14
gracielove YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NY Posts: 6,582	Gracie slept curled up in my arms from the first night I had her. She has always been one to cuddle. Although she is a little lover she especially wants to be held more when it gets cold out. She of course she is close to the floors that get drafty so whenever I sit down she wants to be held so she can get some body heat. She is not quite so clingy in the summer time.

12-10-2011, 04:38 PM	#15
Joyce Adams Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,995	Prissy likes for me to pick her up but when I try to pet she is very mouthy, well at 11 weeks that is normal..but when she gets tired she loves to sleep on my lap..she can be lovable when she wants to be...