New here, no Yorkie yet.
 

Hi, Hope it's all right to be here, we don't have a Yorkie, but have been looking into the breed. Dogs are such a long term commitment, that I wanted to make sure, we are making the right choice for us and for the dog.

We've always had GSDs and Border collies, I used to do a lot of obedience training. Health issues, limit what I can do these days. At the moment we have two old dogs, a border collie and black lab. The black lab has health issues, the vet says due to the dogs age wouldn't be fair to operate, so we are just keeping an eye on him, till tells us he's had enough.

For sometime, I've been wanting a smaller dog, for companionship. Being home bound, my husband walks the dogs and would walk any new addition(assuming we decide it right to go ahead, with getting a yorkie). I'd do the house training and care taking. It might be some time before, we add a new dog, as we are moving in few month, then it's Christmas and we'd want to add a dog, when things are settled. So I'm here, to learn and hear about your dogs. Sorry this turned out so rambling and long.

Welcome to YT. It's wonderful that you are trying to find out as much as you can before you bring a Yorkie into your lives. You will discover that life will never be the same after a Yorkie captures your heart.

Welcome to YT! Glad you are here! Yorkies are absolutely wonderful! Mine has truly changed my life for the better! :)

Welcome! If you hang around here for long, you'll be getting a yorkie sooner then you're planning ;)
All the pictures and tales will have you looking for your new baby in no time!

Yup better to plan before and get all the information first. Find a healthy dog instead of the other way. Good luck on your adventure.

Hi there and welcome to YT! There is alot of great information here...you've come to the right place!

Hello and welcome. Good luck on your search for the perfect
pup.

Welcome to YT!:D

Good morning and welcome from a fellow UK-er! :) :wavey:

Brilliant news that you're doing your homework first - so many of us don't....:rolleyes: :D

I'd just like to say to you, that we 'generally' had bigger dogs pre-Harry. Our last labrador developed terrible arthritis at the age of 13 - we kept her going and, of course, did all we possibly could for her. She died naturally at the age of 14, God bless her.

It was then that I decided - should we get another dog - he/she would have to be a small dog, as I have back problems and needed one that I could actually lift! :) Also (after Lab-hair!!) I wanted non-moulting.

Our Yorkies DO tick all the boxes - they're amazing little dogs with hearts of gold :) A huge personality in a tiny body. I truly wish you luck on your Yorkie journey, and look forward to getting to know you! Sally + Harry :aimeeyork x

Hi, and welcome! I do not think you will be disappointed in the least with a Yorkie. They are smart, thinking, cute little snuggle bugs with minds of their own but so incredibly focused on you and being with you. A tiny bundle of love you will be proud to call your friend. Good luck in your search. I can hardly wait to see pix of your little hairy charmer. :D

Hi and welcome. I adore my Yorkie baby.

You'll be remarkably surprised at how easy it is to transition from a larger breed to a yorkie. I previously had a Wheaton Terrier.

I love the fact that everything about my Lucy is so SMALL! I have absolutely no trouble re-directing her on a lead, she eats much less food and the poops, well, they're TINY in comparison.

Yorkies are also very intelligent. I must admit, that due to the smaller size, they tend to get spoiled very quickly. Just yesterday, we had Lucy in a time-out in her exercise pen. She just sat there and looked up at me without moving. I couldn't help but scoop her back up into my arms - while my daughter glared at me!

Yorkies also need less exercise than a larger dog. It may just be enough to be able to run around your house! And it's so nice to pet a yorkie on your lap.

While they don't shed a lot, they do release some hair here and there.

Grooming is probably the most sigificant draw back. However, a yorkie can be bathed right in your sink! If you keep your pup in a "puppy cut" then brushing will be mostly trouble free.

I hope after your move, you can find the right pup. You will have endless pleasure/companionship with a yorkie. Good luck.

Tracey

Welcome to YT.

Thank you for the welcome. I seem to spend everyday on youtube looking at Yorkies. Did look at other breeds, but these little ones, seem to hit all the right buttons. lol
We still won't be rushing into anything but I've started making toys and bedding.;) Well collecting all the bits and pieces needed and wanted (but not needed) is fun too.
We don't know of any good breeders in the UK yet. If you do,please let us know...we are not looking for any pups this year and would wait a year or two, for the right pup.

Welcome to YT.

I'm sorry you labby is at that point, I hope when the time comes you'll find the right lil partner for GS and your family.

Yorkies are IMO a giant dog in a little body.

My yorkie is the picture of a lap dog, but when he gets the wild hair a big dog can barely keep up.