We picked out our Yorkie BUT.....
 

Ok....After all the reading and searching and visiting breeders....we picked out our Yorkie. I was really paranoid because i am allergic to dogs. So far, I have been ok. My eyes get itchy sometimes, but I was in a house with over 20 dogs for 3 hours -- no wheezing or anything.

We found a breeder that has puppies ready for after the holidays. She is a small breeder. Very nice. We picked out the puppy that was less timid. He seems to be more outgoing and very cute. But they all are....The question that I have is the following:

While we picked out this dog and i am not changing my mind because the kids will be upset, his litter mate seems much more mellower. I am wondering if I am asking for trouble with a more outgoing dog. The Dog we chose refuses to go on his back, seems to be a barrel of energy and might be more demanding while the litter mate just hangs out, lets us rub his tummy and sleeps. Am I in for a harder time with the one we picked out? They are currently 6 weeks. We are taking "snickers" home at 12 weeks.

I wanted a less timid dog because I have children.

Thanks! We can't wait to get the pup. BTW--I just love reading this board. Everyone has be so helpful so far with my other questions. I sit on the bed at night and laugh hysterically at some of the entries! I learn a lot but it also scares me!

Well, I am a yorkie mama of only four months but i don't think any of them are real mellow at that age unless they are not feeling well or aren't strong. they should be balls of energy. I also think the kids would like a little bundle of energy. You don't say how old your kids are. You have to be very careful with kids and yorkies. One energetic child accidently tripping and falling would kill your dog and everyone would be devasted. Glad you like YT,

With your children I would have chosen the outgoing dogs also. I have two one that is outgoing Chachi and one that is more mellow Jewels. Chachi is always up for rough housing and playing around. Jewels wants no part of it and really is a lap dog only. I think you made a good choice and will be happy with an outgoing dog.

As a breeder, I don't allow people to choose their dogs, but will tell you which pup will suit your lifestyle according to it's temperment. If you have never had a yorkie before, I would suggest you NOT choose the alpha, but change to the mellower pup. It will be much easier to train. Your children will get over the change and be glad for any pup. They are all terrific, some are just better choices for YOU than others. All well-bred yorks will have enough spunk to play with kids. I hope your kids are older???

I'd have to agree-my male is a very quiet, timid dog and he is not good with younger children. He hides during the day (our children are 7, 5, and 4) and only comes out to run around and play at night. He is strictly a lap dog. Our female is very friendly and outgoing and loves to play with the kids. Of course, the play is still limited and always supervised because she is so little.

Thanks---Yes i know to be concerned. My kids are 9 and 4. The 4 year old is a mellow girl. The 9 year old is a boy that wants to actually learn how to show. He has already had lessons on bathing, brushing and training. We know we can't let the 4 year old be with the dogs by herself. However, we can't leave the dog by himself either....so its not really an issue. The breeder was really concerned also. But after a few hours and three visits later, she was confident that the dog would be ok. Also, we chose a dog that is already almost 2 lbs at 6 weeks! We made sure it would be a larger Yorkie. Atleast, thats what everyone told us. I really wanted another pup of hers, but the breeder said no way. She estimated that it would be about 3 lbs. She calls it her grandma dog. It was from a previous litter that is older than the litter we chose from, but the dogs are the same size. That's how small this dog was!

Actually, this was the dog the breeder chose for us. We asked for her advice and suggested the dog that was less timid for the kids, but i can see everyone's point of view. God this is hard. But you are right, the breeder should know.

We picked the breeder first by visiting everyone. Then worked with the breeder for the right choice.

Tx Sheryl

Sounds like your breeder know what was best. I told my husband about your situation and he said you should get the outgoing pup too. Our Chachi is just hyper sometimes but he was easy to train to go potty. He also loves doing tricks so your nine year old boy might have fun teaching your pup tricks.

Thanks-- I appreciate the insight! My son already wants to do agility shows! I just laugh. He's so excited. We can't wait for January to arrive! We plan to keep visiting. The breeder is working with snickers already. We gave her the crate we plan to use (big one with a pee pad) she puts him in it, but he's still needs his mom. I'm so paranoid about training. I read all the posts about how difficult it is....I'm already freaking out. I'm not good at it. My son was trained by my husband. I was of no use. My daughter wasn't trained until she was 3.5 for peeing and not until after she was 4 for number 2. Wish us luck!