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soccermonser11 · 11-09-2012, 12:25 PM

Hello! My name is Travis and I am 21. I have a pomeranian that is about 1 year 4 months. I am making this post because I bought a little Yorkie male. I bought him from a breeder. He is not old enough to be seperated from his mom just yet so i will be picking him up on the 19th! 10 days! So excited to go pick him up! I have always wanted to get a yorkie and my pomeranian needs a friend so i am really hoping they get along. My pomeranian is very friendly so i am sure they will. If anyone has any tips for me on training or the best type of dog food for yorkies or typical yorkie behavior etc...I would love to hear it!! Im just trying to learn and prepare for this new puppy because i want to take good care of him

thanks!!!

LILBIT1 · 11-09-2012, 12:35 PM

Welcome to YT you came to the right place. Take a look around all your questions will be answered. This forum is a wealth of information

107barney · 11-09-2012, 12:42 PM

Welcome! You'll find a wide variety of opinions on what the "best" food is. Yorkies are prone to digestive issues so that is definitely something to keep in mind when selecting a food. As for what is typical for a yorkie? They will steal your heart and make you laugh. They love to be with you. As for another tip, I'd suggest visiting the grooming area of the forum...yorkies need daily grooming. I use a Madan pin brush on mine and a small 4" safari comb. Also, your yorkie should be walked only on a harness. I use the Choke-Free brand and love it, but many people also like buddy belts. My dogs wear a thin neck collar with ID tags but never walked on a collar. They also are microchipped, so if your breeder hasn't done this, you could have it done when the pup is neutered (and most vets will do this at about 6 months old so any retained baby teeth can also be removed).

I wish you great luck and happiness with your new yorkie!

MandiesMom · 11-09-2012, 02:02 PM

Congrats on your addition to your family! Welcome to YT!

I'm not sure what is best on the food, but a lot of people suggested grain free when I first got Mandie so that's what I went with. I give her Blue Buffalo (different flavors). She loves it.

I've only had Mandie for a couple of months so I'm no expert on advice..just wanted to welcome you and say hi. Post lots of pics of your little one when he comes home!!

Some of your pom, too. My last dog (my heart and soul) was a pom. Love poms! Yorkies have a bit more attitude, I'm finding out. You'll love him!

CouversMom · 11-09-2012, 02:30 PM

Welcome to YorkieTalk!! Congratulations on your soon-to-be new addition

You should post some pictures of your two pups once your yorkie comes home.

As for food, I would recommend a grain free kibble. There are a lot of different opinions on here, but I'm sure you will do what's best for your pup. What do you currently feed your pom?

Verbena · 11-09-2012, 02:52 PM

Hello and Welcome to YT. There is a bunch of wonderful people with a ton of knowledge. Look through the archives. It helps a lot.

Also if you decide to change foods wait a few weeks for the pup to get adjusted to your home. Too much change is not good. If you do not already know when you do change the food make sure you change it slowly. and I usually add a little pumpkin in it to help with fiber during the change.

Good luck. I am glad you joined us and please make sure you post your new pup and your Pom's pics. We love to see them

ilovejoel · 11-09-2012, 03:06 PM

Welcome

soccermonser11 · 11-10-2012, 12:14 PM

Thank you all for the warm welcome!! I will post some pics of my Pom just as soon as i figure out how! haha still learning how to get around. To "CouversMom" I fed my pom Purina puppy food and just switched about 4 months ago when she turned 1, to Purina little bites. Nala (the Pom) likes it and it has alot of protein and nutrients in it.

Pamela12 · 11-10-2012, 01:32 PM

Hello everyone
I'm the owner of an eleven week old Yorkie(Genesis) and I'm having the hardest time with potty training and she likes to bite...any ideas?

11-09-2012, 12:25 PM	#1
soccermonser11 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: United States Posts: 2	First time Yorkie owner!! Hello! My name is Travis and I am 21. I have a pomeranian that is about 1 year 4 months. I am making this post because I bought a little Yorkie male. I bought him from a breeder. He is not old enough to be seperated from his mom just yet so i will be picking him up on the 19th! 10 days! So excited to go pick him up! I have always wanted to get a yorkie and my pomeranian needs a friend so i am really hoping they get along. My pomeranian is very friendly so i am sure they will. If anyone has any tips for me on training or the best type of dog food for yorkies or typical yorkie behavior etc...I would love to hear it!! Im just trying to learn and prepare for this new puppy because i want to take good care of him thanks!!!

11-09-2012, 12:35 PM	#2
LILBIT1 Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Riverside County, Ca Posts: 867 Blog Entries: 9	Welcome to YT you came to the right place. Take a look around all your questions will be answered. This forum is a wealth of information __________________ http://instagram.com/wafflesthewonderdog/ https://www.facebook.com/wafflesthewonderdog Kathy Waffles

11-09-2012, 12:42 PM	#3
107barney T. Bumpkins & Co. Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New England Posts: 9,816	Welcome! You'll find a wide variety of opinions on what the "best" food is. Yorkies are prone to digestive issues so that is definitely something to keep in mind when selecting a food. As for what is typical for a yorkie? They will steal your heart and make you laugh. They love to be with you. As for another tip, I'd suggest visiting the grooming area of the forum...yorkies need daily grooming. I use a Madan pin brush on mine and a small 4" safari comb. Also, your yorkie should be walked only on a harness. I use the Choke-Free brand and love it, but many people also like buddy belts. My dogs wear a thin neck collar with ID tags but never walked on a collar. They also are microchipped, so if your breeder hasn't done this, you could have it done when the pup is neutered (and most vets will do this at about 6 months old so any retained baby teeth can also be removed). I wish you great luck and happiness with your new yorkie! __________________ T. Bumpkins & Co. Washable Doggie Pee Pads (Save 10% Enter YTSAVE10 at checkout) Cathy, Teddy, Winston and Baby Clyde...RIP angels Barney and Daisy

11-09-2012, 02:02 PM	#4
MandiesMom and Shelby's too Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Millbrook, AL Posts: 7,842	Congrats on your addition to your family! Welcome to YT! I'm not sure what is best on the food, but a lot of people suggested grain free when I first got Mandie so that's what I went with. I give her Blue Buffalo (different flavors). She loves it. I've only had Mandie for a couple of months so I'm no expert on advice..just wanted to welcome you and say hi. Post lots of pics of your little one when he comes home!! Some of your pom, too. My last dog (my heart and soul) was a pom. Love poms! Yorkies have a bit more attitude, I'm finding out. You'll love him! __________________ Terri, proud mom to Mandie & Shelby-Dale

11-09-2012, 02:30 PM	#5
CouversMom and Khloe Mae's too! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 14,732	Welcome to YorkieTalk!! Congratulations on your soon-to-be new addition You should post some pictures of your two pups once your yorkie comes home. As for food, I would recommend a grain free kibble. There are a lot of different opinions on here, but I'm sure you will do what's best for your pup. What do you currently feed your pom? __________________ Michelle- mommy to Couver and Khloe Mae! http://yorkiehavenrescue.com/

11-09-2012, 02:52 PM	#6
Verbena Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: with my flying monkeys Posts: 15,620 Blog Entries: 7	Hello and Welcome to YT. There is a bunch of wonderful people with a ton of knowledge. Look through the archives. It helps a lot. Also if you decide to change foods wait a few weeks for the pup to get adjusted to your home. Too much change is not good. If you do not already know when you do change the food make sure you change it slowly. and I usually add a little pumpkin in it to help with fiber during the change. Good luck. I am glad you joined us and please make sure you post your new pup and your Pom's pics. We love to see them

11-09-2012, 03:06 PM	#7
ilovejoel Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Alaska Posts: 3,299	Welcome __________________ ℜachael JoelRoxy iLoveJoely.com

11-10-2012, 12:14 PM	#8
soccermonser11 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: United States Posts: 2	Thank you all for the warm welcome!! I will post some pics of my Pom just as soon as i figure out how! haha still learning how to get around. To "CouversMom" I fed my pom Purina puppy food and just switched about 4 months ago when she turned 1, to Purina little bites. Nala (the Pom) likes it and it has alot of protein and nutrients in it.

11-10-2012, 01:32 PM	#9
Pamela12 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Alamo, Georgia, USA Posts: 1	First time Yorkie owner Hello everyone I'm the owner of an eleven week old Yorkie(Genesis) and I'm having the hardest time with potty training and she likes to bite...any ideas?