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hnybun128 · 01-22-2013, 06:04 PM

I'm just posting because I'm curious to see what others have to say.

I am forever contemplating another dog, but life if very full right now with 2 yorkies and 4 cats.

LilAnnCamp · 01-22-2013, 06:26 PM

I asked my husband and he said poodle without thinking. I still don't know how I talked him into getting a yorkie. We love our Crim Dill!!

Yorkiemom1 · 01-22-2013, 07:44 PM

Cocker spaniel? Beagle? I adore both these breeds and have had several during my lifetime...always wonderful family pets and companion dogs!

hnybun128 · 01-22-2013, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by balderdashian

Thanks all for the advice. A lot to think about. I do need another small breed good for an apartment. I read that English bulldogs were very docile and friendly but maybe I got bad info. My Yorkie always gets along great with Dachshunds at dog parks but their attitude towards people I've been reading about concerns me.

TBH while I'm a full blown Yorkie lover now, it was my wife's choice to get one and I was reluctant at the time. So now it's my choice. I don't want to get another "girly" dog breed like a Maltese or a Poodle (even though we're getting a female). Originally I wanted a mini Schnauzer but for whatever reason she's not a fan. I also like Scottish terriers, Carin terriers - most terriers in fact. A Westie might be cool. Jack Russells seem kind of mean to me and are always bullying my Yorkie at dog parks.

Oh, I forgot to mention, my mom rescued a Cairn when I was a kid and she was one of my favorite dogs ever! She was definitely not a "girly" dog- just a true terrier- happy go lucky, ready for action, etc. She was the only one I had ever been around, but she was just great!

horsnaround · 01-22-2013, 08:47 PM

I have a cairn. She is the greatest dog. But very,very smart. And they need positive methods for training they are defiantly a big dog in a little body. Lots of energy when they are pups. My daughter has one and we rescued one from the pound my brother has. Maddi gets along with the yorkies. But once in awhile she wants to play and they do not want to. My daughters cairn gets along also with the yorkies as does my brothers. The cairns tend to be rougher players and the yorkies do not care for that. But all three sleep in bed with us every night and for the most part get along...

Lovetodream88 · 01-22-2013, 08:50 PM

How about a Silky? They are similar to yorkies but more laid back and a little bigger.

Farleys · 01-23-2013, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by balderdashian

Thanks all for the advice. A lot to think about. I do need another small breed good for an apartment. I read that English bulldogs were very docile and friendly but maybe I got bad info.

English bulldogs are

OLD english bulldogs are VERY different than english

Sorry i tried to make that clear in my post

Ldyrev1 · 01-23-2013, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by hnybun128

I'm just posting because I'm curious to see what others have to say.

I am forever contemplating another dog, but life if very full right now with 2 yorkies and 4 cats.

LOL, I can just imagine, and right now we only have ond pup and one bird! LOL

Belle Noir · 01-23-2013, 07:46 AM

Raising my hand here for a papillon.

Teresiana · 01-23-2013, 10:58 AM

I have a Chocolate Lab & 2 yorkies. They get along GREAT! Although, my Lab was already 8 when the pups came. I don't know what it would be like to have a Lab puppy around a Yorkie.

concretegurl · 01-23-2013, 11:26 AM

Miniature Schnauzer.

I have a yorkie, mini schnauzer and schnorkie (hybrid if the two breeds) here...perfect pack balance.

I hear Maltanese do well also but since you want diversity, mini schbauzers have a different yet cihesive persinality and look.

Farleys · 01-23-2013, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Teresiana

I have a Chocolate Lab & 2 yorkies. They get along GREAT! Although, my Lab was already 8 when the pups came. I don't know what it would be like to have a Lab puppy around a Yorkie.

I already had Farley(yorkie) when we rescued a 4 month old Labrador puppy. Went great

We had no problems what so ever, and Farley is definatly the boss of Wilson(lab) who is now almost 2

Jacksmom052709 · 01-23-2013, 06:33 PM

My old neighbor had a Cairn terrier and she was the sweetest dog around. Very friendly and smart. I think a Cairn would be cool.

CouversMom · 01-23-2013, 06:37 PM

My sister has an english bulldog and I definitely would not recommend them with a yorkie. They drool, have issues with their breathing, snore like old men and are just gross... My sister's dog has to have her skin flaps cleaned daily or they get infected. She also had to constantly wipe the dog's butt because it would poop on itself... Not my idea of a fun time.

Also, I believe Lindsay Lohan's EB killed her yorkie... That's enough for me to stay away.

Teresiana · 01-24-2013, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Farleys

I already had Farley(yorkie) when we rescued a 4 month old Labrador puppy. Went great

We had no problems what so ever, and Farley is definatly the boss of Wilson(lab) who is now almost 2

That's good to hear! Mine little ones are def the boss around here too

Labs are sooo sweet!

01-22-2013, 06:04 PM	#16
hnybun128 I ♥ Maci & Mojo Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Morris, IL, USA Posts: 856	I'm just posting because I'm curious to see what others have to say. I am forever contemplating another dog, but life if very full right now with 2 yorkies and 4 cats. __________________ Gina ~Mojo , Maci ~ Sweetie, Katie, Coco Chanel, & Figaro

01-22-2013, 06:26 PM	#17
LilAnnCamp LovingLifeWithAnimals Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Pinson, AL Posts: 2,048	I asked my husband and he said poodle without thinking. I still don't know how I talked him into getting a yorkie. We love our Crim Dill!! __________________ Ann & Milo, Buttons, Dooley, Mr. Bigglesworth, & Crimson The righteous care for the needs of their animals, but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel. Proverbs 12:10

01-22-2013, 08:47 PM	#20
horsnaround ♥Trained by my pups♥ Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: with my yorkies Posts: 11,726 Blog Entries: 1	I have a cairn. She is the greatest dog. But very,very smart. And they need positive methods for training they are defiantly a big dog in a little body. Lots of energy when they are pups. My daughter has one and we rescued one from the pound my brother has. Maddi gets along with the yorkies. But once in awhile she wants to play and they do not want to. My daughters cairn gets along also with the yorkies as does my brothers. The cairns tend to be rougher players and the yorkies do not care for that. But all three sleep in bed with us every night and for the most part get along... __________________ loving life with my furry friends

01-22-2013, 08:50 PM	#21
Lovetodream88 Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md Posts: 23,249	How about a Silky? They are similar to yorkies but more laid back and a little bigger. __________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart!

01-23-2013, 07:46 AM	#24
Belle Noir YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Reading, PA, USA Posts: 258	Raising my hand here for a papillon. __________________ When there is no ultimate authority, we must gather as much information as possible and decide for ourself what we believe. ~Teresa Ford

01-22-2013, 07:44 PM	#18
Yorkiemom1 Rosehill Yorkies Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 9,462	Cocker spaniel? Beagle? I adore both these breeds and have had several during my lifetime...always wonderful family pets and companion dogs!

01-23-2013, 10:58 AM	#25
Teresiana Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 2,194	I have a Chocolate Lab & 2 yorkies. They get along GREAT! Although, my Lab was already 8 when the pups came. I don't know what it would be like to have a Lab puppy around a Yorkie. __________________ Teresa, Yoshi, Momo & Prima

01-23-2013, 11:26 AM	#26
concretegurl Between♥Suspensions Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Vaissades Posts: 7,979	Miniature Schnauzer. I have a yorkie, mini schnauzer and schnorkie (hybrid if the two breeds) here...perfect pack balance. I hear Maltanese do well also but since you want diversity, mini schbauzers have a different yet cihesive persinality and look. __________________ Shan & 8 kids now!

01-23-2013, 06:33 PM	#28
Jacksmom052709 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,044	My old neighbor had a Cairn terrier and she was the sweetest dog around. Very friendly and smart. I think a Cairn would be cool. __________________ ~Lori ~ Mom to fur babies Jack, Izzy & Jada & their kitty siblings, Mr. Poops, Milo, Pearl & barn kitty Nanny.

01-23-2013, 06:37 PM	#29
CouversMom and Khloe Mae's too! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 14,732	My sister has an english bulldog and I definitely would not recommend them with a yorkie. They drool, have issues with their breathing, snore like old men and are just gross... My sister's dog has to have her skin flaps cleaned daily or they get infected. She also had to constantly wipe the dog's butt because it would poop on itself... Not my idea of a fun time. Also, I believe Lindsay Lohan's EB killed her yorkie... That's enough for me to stay away. __________________ Michelle- mommy to Couver and Khloe Mae! http://yorkiehavenrescue.com/