Yorkie or Havanese

[DBlain]

Originally Posted by Maximo

Good to know that Min Pins are generally nuts. I'll take them off my personal dream pack list.

but that not may be the case, you might have seen the best of the best and me the worst of the worst, you might do well with one.

I would venture to say that put up any dog breed and someone will tell you something good about them and then the next person will say they had the opposite experience with the same breed. Just like with my bichon, I worked with him for over 6 months, hired professional help, sent him to puppy boot camp, however he would go outside to potty and then come back inside and go poop on the bed, the couch etc. Yet Patty had great luck with housebreaking her's. My four yorkies were raised the same, but all so different, one was a couch potato, one loved laps, one would never make eye contact and hated to be held. Two barked their heads off, two were fairly quite. Two friends come over with yorkies about the same age as Lola, one tears around the house playing and barking with Lola, the other one just looks for a bed to crawl into or hops up on a chair to get away from the mayhem. One tears through the snow, the other one stands there shivering trying to get picked up. Sorry I know this does not help the OP but I guess I just want her to understand that there is no 100% guarantee the pup will have all the traits that the books say they tend to have

[euni]

Originally Posted by Deb1

Even though Havanese are super adorable.....I have to say Yorkies! My yorkies are so loving and are lap pups! We have 3 and all three love to snuggle on our laps and 2 are puppies! They don't bark much, if at all, Tatiana is being pad trained and is doing extremely well and she is only 4 months. I think you need to look at the temperament of the pups. We have yorkie cousins that are hyper and not very cuddly! I also think it depends on how you raise them.....

Where did you get your yorkies? You have my dream dog!

[lovespandp]

Originally Posted by Maximo

Good to know that Min Pins are generally nuts. I'll take them off my personal dream pack list.

My Brother has a Min Pin and she is great. She only freaks out if you sneeze, but she gets over it.

[lovespandp]

Peanut is my snuggle bug- He is my shadow and little love bug. He has like 6 beds in the house and he doesn’t use them, he is either laying on me while I’m on the couch or he is laying with me on our bed. He is hardly ever in his beds unless we are gone. He has some potty flaws, but other than that he is by far the best dog ever! He only barks if someone knocks or rings the door bell ( or if he is playing with you) he listens, he comforts me when I need it, he is really attached to me, he is wonderful in public, doesn't bark or snap at people- he loves meeting new people.. I can’t say anything bad about him other than he has potty issues..

He does have some scardy cat issues… if the battery is dying on the fire alarm and that loud beep goes off- he will run and hide in the closet and start shaking. If Dh gets excited at claps his hands he will run and hide, he is scared of water bottles cracking on their own however if I give him one to play with and he makes it crack he is ok with it.. he use to be scared of extension cords, but I worked with him on that and he can now cross over them!

I think no Dog is perfect, it depends on their personality and how they are raised.

[SophieKatesMom]

Originally Posted by euni

I am thoroughly confused yes, lol! It's like winning a lottery if I get lucky enough to get a sweet puppy that is calm and quiet. I did look into getting a rescue but most seem to be the opposite of quiet and are skittish. And as much as I love all kinds of dogs, I just love the way most yorkies look. They are sooo cute! At this rate, I might as well get a hamster :-(

Hamster might not be a good choice either, they are messy (just kidding of course). If you love the Yorkie look that is great, just be aware of what you might be getting into. They are cute, but some are very high energy, some are stubborn, some are lap dogs - kind of like humans no two are the same. I think we all will agree we love the Yorkie breed.

Research the breed, keep asking us questions and remember you when you go to buy you are "buying the breeder and not the Yorkie" spend just as much time researching where you get your baby.

I can tell you from experience the first year of owning a Yorkie was the hardest. If you asked me that first year if I wanted another I would have given you a huge NO!!! Getting her changed my life, for the better but there was no sleeping in, her needs usually come first. Late evenings out stopped, I wanted to be home with my dog. But now four years into it nothing and no one can make me happier than my Sophie Kate.

[navillusc]

Originally Posted by DBlain

also no kidding aside, females are easier than males when it comes to pee pads, my last male was good and used the papers but he peed like 3 x's what Lola does and he would dribble a bit each time he went, in fact we had a thread about boys dripping a while back. but boys are loveable, so I am not a boy hater

Really? I have never even heard of this? My Yorkie-Poo was unaltered male and, of course, I have both a male and female Yorkie at present...neither of which have this issue. Nor has any of my previous male dogs of any breed/mix. Clearly I am out of touch...

[lovespandp]

Originally Posted by SophieKatesMom

Hamster might not be a good choice either, they are messy (just kidding of course). If you love the Yorkie look that is great, just be aware of what you might be getting into. They are cute, but some are very high energy, some are stubborn, some are lap dogs - kind of like humans no two are the same. I think we all will agree we love the Yorkie breed.

Research the breed, keep asking us questions and remember you when you go to buy you are "buying the breeder and not the Yorkie" spend just as much time researching where you get your baby.

I can tell you from experience the first year of owning a Yorkie was the hardest. If you asked me that first year if I wanted another I would have given you a huge NO!!! Getting her changed my life, for the better but there was no sleeping in, her needs usually come first. Late evenings out stopped, I wanted to be home with my dog. But now four years into it nothing and no one can make me happier than my Sophie Kate.

So true!! Peanut is my first dog- We had dog’s growing up, but big dogs. Also I was super young, under 10. Then after dogs, we had cats. From 10- till 24 when I moved out I dealt with cats. My Grandparents bought a Silky Terrier.. I think I was like 12/13. She was the best dog, my Gpa had her in show coat and he would brush her every day- she would just stand there and let him.. he bought Mitzy for my Gma, but she was attached to him. She hung outside with him in the garage, sat with him on his chair- she was his dog. I loved her- It was seeing her that made me want one. My Mom said she didn’t want a dog in the house, I could get one when I moved out LOL-

I then found out there was a smaller version of the Silky- a Yorkie! I started working at the Vet, tons of Yorkies would come in.. I was so attached. I knew I wanted one, and I had to have one.

I honestly didn’t do much reading on the breed. I was working at the Vet so I had some medical exp, but no knowledge on the breed- When I brought Peanut home, I had no idea what I was getting myself into. Having a dog was so different. I had to watch him 24/7 he cried at night if he wasn’t with me, he was peeing in the house.. I was working 13 hour days plus trying to deal with a puppy- it was hard, I almost cracked- well I did crack. I took him back to the breeder and told her I couldn’t keep him. Luckily she told me not to worry it will get better- give him a 2nd chance. I did and I’m so thankful for it.. Yes it will be stressful, the first year is the hardest- no sleep, no night outs, they will take over your life.

However having him has been the best thing that has happened to me, other than meeting my DH! The first year is hard, but it is so worth it. I would do it all over again. I do love the breed, yes some are crazy, some bark a lot, some have an incredible amount of energy, some have issues, but they will love you unconditionally. All they want is to be with you and to love you. You can train them to do anything- they are the smartest little buggers out there- with time and love I think you can mold your Yorkie how you want him to be.

Peanut is my little buddy- I don’t have much friends. When I go shopping I take him- he has a stroller and I just stroll him everywhere. I honestly think I would be lost without him in my life.

I would recommend a Yorkie to someone that has the energy and time to give. They can be costly, grooming, Vet bills stuff like that, but for me I don’t think I will get another breed…

[SWHouston]

Originally Posted by lovespandp

it depends on their personality and how they are raised.

Truer words were never spoken, and those with multiple Yorkies will tell you how vastly their personalities vary. I have three, and I "think" I've raised them all equally. But, they are as different as one would expect those of a Human Family to be.

A Yorkies independence, intelligence and demeanor are a integral part of their attraction to us, and that is what is SO special about Yorkies

I will not speak ill of the Havanese, but, you'll never regret sharing your life with a Yorkie.

[lovespandp]

Originally Posted by SWHouston

Truer words were never spoken, and those with multiple Yorkies will tell you how vastly their personalities vary. I have three, and I "think" I've raised them all equally. But, they are as different as one would expect those of a Human Family to be.

A Yorkies independence, intelligence and demeanor are a integral part of their attraction to us, and that is what is SO special about Yorkies

I will not speak ill of the Havanese, but, you'll never regret sharing your life with a Yorkie.

So so true!! I haven't ever loved an animal as much as I love Peanut. It is so true Yorkies are just so special. I’m pretty sure every single person on YT will tell you that. There is just something about them.

[EvaNoel]

I have two female Yorkies (not from the same breeder), approaching the 6 month mark and they are both awesome. They are trained to use the Pee Pads, and learned very quickly, but the thing I love about them the most is that they are BOTH true lap dogs. They sleep with me and the hubs every night and are the best ever bed buddies, and during the day they play together, nap together and eat together, total bff's until we walk in the picture and then it's all about us. They will BOTH sit on my lap while I work at the computer, all curled up snug as can be. They are also very affectionate and show their appreciation with sweet little kisses, and they love our kids and grandkids.

One suddenly became a barker when she wanted our attention, BUT all I had to do was teach, "no bark", for about a week and that behavior ended as suddenly as it appeared.

But then there is the newest member of our clan, 14 week old little Doc. He's less than 2 pounds of pure energy, and loves to give his sisters grief, BUT he sleeps all night, takes naps during the day and is doing excellent on the Pee Pads. He's not too much of a cuddler like the girls, he's a speed cuddle, but everytime he sees me it's like the first time of the day and he showers me with affection and kisses. So, even with all his energy, I just love him to pieces and wouldn't trade him for anything!

Good luck in your search!

[navillusc]

Originally Posted by kimp5

I have a yorkie and my BF a havenese. heres my two cents

yorkies are smaller and can be pee pad trained
havanese would be difficult to indoor train but not impossible

my yorkie I picked because she was 'so mellow" according to the show breeder who said she was to timid to be a show dog was full of rubbish. As soon as this dog realized she got tons of love and affection and good food she became a barking, crazy, run around nut (not in a bad way, just totally different than the 1 year old we picked up)
havanese are just more mellow..my friends dog roams the house freely..and she easily outdoor trained.. my yorkie is and cannot..although many on here have free roam of the house. I have younger children who leave things on the floor so I worry. Not to say it wouldnt be any different with a havenese/
yorkies are very loving and want alot of attention..havanese, not so much..
so its seems as though you want a little of both..lol
we love our girl, she is great. if you are looking for a mellow dog I dont think yorkies are it unless you get an older one..they are both great dogs..cant go wrong..

I love both the Yorkie and the Havanese...but...have you thought of the Shih Tzu? The quietest dog we have is when we get to puppy sit for our friend's Shih Tzu. Brody and Mia are not yappers...like I have seen in some dogs, but compared to Sunny, they are big time yappers. LMAO Also, Shih Tzu are more mellow and laid back and good with kids. They are a fairly ancient breed that was almost intentionally extincted, and have been brought back to the world by very dedicated people. They are sturdy little dogs, yet small. Oh, and there is no such thing as an "Imperial Shih Tzu" according to their breed club. (americanshihtzuclub.org/) The "Imperial" word is to the Shih Tzu like the "Teacup" word is to the Yorkie. LMAO Shih Tzu tend to be not very heat tolerant...Havanese are, from what a local breeder has said, which makes them a great choice for Florida...and in full coat, Shih Tzu are at least twice the work of a Yorkie. You can trust me on that one! LOL I am not trying to sell you off your choices or Yorkie vs. Havanese, just offering an additional suggestion for a very sweet little, mellow (from all I have ever been around), loving, lap and companion dog. If you think you might be interested, you might ask some questions at shihtzuchattertwo.sunlitesplace.com/.


I am so curious what you decide...

[crazydoglade]

Right now I have 3 foster yorkies. Zach is a total lap dog paper potty pad and outdoor trained. Rarely barks. Sophie never barks, is mostly house and potty pad trained. She's a.total love bug. Penny barks like crazy when outside but never when inside. Unfortunatly she was partially debarked so it doesn't matter that much. Her goal in life is to find the most comfortable lap,or bed if no lap available. I also just got 2 havanese/havanese mix dogs yesterday. Very sweet. They don't bark much and ate very loving. However they are VERY energenic. Also quite a bit larger than the yorkies and don't really fit the puppy pads, although they do try. Our rescue also has 2 shizh tzu' s. both are very mellow, sweet with very little barking. Both are relatively small so puppy pads work well for them. If I wanted a quiet mellow dog that is what I would get. Also people have mentioned poms. I had one for 15 years, loved him dearly and would never get another. Too much barking and too much hair.

[navillusc]

Originally Posted by EvaNoel

I have two female Yorkies (not from the same breeder), approaching the 6 month mark and they are both awesome. They are trained to use the Pee Pads, and learned very quickly, but the thing I love about them the most is that they are BOTH true lap dogs. They sleep with me and the hubs every night and are the best ever bed buddies, and during the day they play together, nap together and eat together, total bff's until we walk in the picture and then it's all about us. They will BOTH sit on my lap while I work at the computer, all curled up snug as can be. They are also very affectionate and show their appreciation with sweet little kisses, and they love our kids and grandkids.

One suddenly became a barker when she wanted our attention, BUT all I had to do was teach, "no bark", for about a week and that behavior ended as suddenly as it appeared.

But then there is the newest member of our clan, 14 week old little Doc. He's less than 2 pounds of pure energy, and loves to give his sisters grief, BUT he sleeps all night, takes naps during the day and is doing excellent on the Pee Pads. He's not too much of a cuddler like the girls, he's a speed cuddle, but everytime he sees me it's like the first time of the day and he showers me with affection and kisses. So, even with all his energy, I just love him to pieces and wouldn't trade him for anything!

Good luck in your search!

I have a male and a female...both re-homes that I got at 14 months old and 17 months old. They are exactly 6 days apart in age, so not from the same breeder either. I got Mia as a companion for Brody after we puppy sat for Sunny, our friend's Shih Tzu and Brody realized for the first time what it was like to have a 'friend like him' while we were at work. They are super together, but completely attached to us. Both potty outside, but will use puddle pads indoors, too...Florida gets some pretty bad weather sometimes where they just cannot go out. They were both 3 years old in March. Brody does a little 'lean forward and push hips down a smidge' to pee...not a true squat, so he is find on puddle pads...no issues there. Mia squats but lifts her right leg up a little...so is also fine on puddle pads. Our Yorkie kids are very much like 'human children' and we just love them so much.

The Yorkie attitude and energy greatly appeal to me. But, my DH was not a small dog person...it never occurred to him that he'd ever want a Yorkie. But, now that we have Brody and Mia, he says they are 'the perfect dog'...a Rottweiler you actually want to sit in your lap.

[navillusc]

Originally Posted by SWHouston

Truer words were never spoken, and those with multiple Yorkies will tell you how vastly their personalities vary. I have three, and I "think" I've raised them all equally. But, they are as different as one would expect those of a Human Family to be.

A Yorkies independence, intelligence and demeanor are a integral part of their attraction to us, and that is what is SO special about Yorkies

I will not speak ill of the Havanese, but, you'll never regret sharing your life with a Yorkie.

[jacquelinebabco]

Originally Posted by ilovejoel

Both

That's what I have, sorta, I have 3 Yorkies and a Coton De Tulear which they say is much the same as a Havanese. My Coton weighs 12 pounds and is happy to snuggle in your lap or run through the fields. She is a good dog and has never had any health issues. On the other hand my Yorkies are not as hardy as she is. I love them all. They each have their own quirks and they all will snuggle or play it's up to what YOU want to do. The Coton is 6.