yorkie russel parents!!
 

I am about to get a precious yorkie russel. I am interested in some information on how to care for them. And just them in general :) Also I would love to see pics of your babies :)

Hi and welcome to YT! Your pup is too cute! :)

As for care, just make sure you are well versed on signs of hypoglycemia and watch for those, make sure the pup gets good every few hours to maintain blood sugar (or just free feed - leave the food out all the time), get some Nutrical (just in case of hypoglycemia), make sure the pup gets all shots and heartworm meds when it can, limit access to all areas of house until house trained (I suggest an xpen with area enough for bed, pee pads, water/food, toys). Mostly, just love it :)

Congrats!!

Welcome!! Aww what a precious baby!!

You first need to give the details on this sweet baby!! How old? Male/ Female? Name? :D

Ohh DUH Jack Russel!!... LOL I was sitting here thinking Yorkie Russel ..?? :confused:

Ohhh that little baby is going to be a spit fire! Jack Russel mixed with Terrier!! LOL

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Yep, that is a very active combo. Good luck with your little "spit-fire". :D

Just make sure soon as you get him, you socialize him constantly, but don't take him for walks or walk him on pet shop floors or anywhere except your own yard till he's finished with all his puppy shots. I would then strongly suggest you take him to obedience school. ;)

I was thinking that, too. This little guy might be reminiscent of that cartoon Tasmanian Devil...spinning and bouncing off the walls! :D He sure is a cutie pie, though! :)

Of course, now that I've said that, he'll probably turn out to be a docile lap warmer...lol

Welcome to YT I echo the sentiments of OMG a YT and a Jack Russel Mix?

Phew what a combo. I don' t know the health risks of JR's, but I do for Yorkies. May I suggest you go to the JR National Club site and find out their health concerns. If there are duplicates in certain areas to Yorkies that would be good to know.

I believe particularly with this mix, it is Imperative to get good training over the lifetime of this dog. Start with puppy obedience and continue on.

Jack Russels' are a very dominant breed, active, territorial, and fierce! And guess what so can Yorkies be.

I will share a story happened two days ago. I was stopped and watching two dogs begin to greet each other. One a Jack russel, and one a Yorkie poo or so - another small dog. The two female owners were clueless as to how to introduce strange dogs to each other. two tight leads, one body rigid and eagerly straining forward. And of course it happened! THe Jack Russel went for the other dog. The owner had him up in the air and he was straining forward to leap out of her arms to "get" to that innocuous dog.

JR's and Yt's are both serious dogs in a small package. Now some here might disagree with me about Yt's but if you have really researched their history and have a finely tempered YT's they are quite simply big dogs in a small dog package.

So I do say take that little one to obedience training early and often. You particularly need to know how to correct, discipline and train your wee one.

Welcome what a cutie, I wonder how long his hair will get. If it will have any length or stay short. Remember you can start training and socializing early. With any small breed that is important so you don't end up with one of those small dogs that only likes one person and is aggressive with everyone one else.

Welcome to YT. Yes, I agree that this will be one active baby. I researched several breeds prior to selecting a yorkie and yes the Jack Russel was on my short list.

I maybe shot over this suggestion since I don't know everyone's thoughts over the show but Animal Planet's Dogs 101 I think gives some really good overall information on dog breeds.

I would suggest maybe checking out the segments on both breeds, as well as a good book on both breeds.

101 on Yorkie

101 on Jack Russell

In addition to obedience training due to both breeds having propensity to being territorial, my biggest concern would be their exercise requirements. I have learned in just 2 months with my yorkie, a well played out puppy is a good (ok well better) puppy. JR's require A LOT of exercise and activity. You are going to have fun channeling the energy, but based on the good points of both breeds, you are in for a lifetime of fun and joy if you keep him/her on the right track. This won't be a get it and forget it type dog.

Wow!! Thank you, everyone for all of the feedback.:) I will most definitely look into obedience school. I will be getting him on the 7th. His name is Bentley and he is 14 days old in the second pic. And 24 days old in the first. I do mot have an up to date pic of him at thid time, but today he is a month and two days!! I was actually wondering whether or not he wpuld have long or short hair myself. Please show me pics of your yorkie russels as well. :)

AnneJ68, Thank you for the videos :) Im sure they will be very informative. I appreciate it very much! And if anyone can let me know what they think about his hair (whether it will be long or short) please let me know.

He's adorable! He definitely has a lot of JRT characteristics. I would think (and someone please correct me if I'm wrong!) that if he is going to have a blended coat with some length, it will start showing in the next couple of weeks. He will get some "fluff" to him if he's going to.

Thank you, Mydearsam! :) I was really hoping for the yorkie hair. Lol but either way he is very cute. Do any of you see many yorkie features at all?

Not me. And at the risk of sounding like a broken record. Please research the health of Jr's and if you don't know YT's those too. Also look into pet insurance at a very early age, and get one that covers genetic defects.

This is not to burst your bubble of happiness in adopting this mix, but hey it is good to protect your puppy and yourself financially.

Please don't take home a pup under 2lbs and under 8wks old - quite simply for toy breeds it is way too young and too light.

His name is Bentley??!!??!! That completely changes things. Points down to signature line. He will be a perfect angel and the most wonderful dog ever. :p

I love Google :D

Yorkie Russell Information, Yorkie Russells, Yorkie Jack Russell Hybrid Dogs

Can't wait to see more pictures and hear all about him when you get him home. You are in for a lot of joy.

I was fortunate to have a Jack Russell female for 17 years. She was a barker, she was a great little guard dog. She was a true "go to ground" dog, she would dig out moles in the yard. She did all the normal things that a terrier is born to do. She was a true terrier. That said she was 7 years old when my grandchildren came along. She loved them, they could do anything to her. She loved other dogs, she loved cats, she even loved my bird. She and my Bichon would stand up on their back legs and slap each other with their front legs. They found that to be great fun. So do not believe all the horror stories you hear about Jack Russell Terriers. She was 16 years old when Keno came along and she even liked him and his Yorkie puppy ways.

Bentley is adorable. Can't wait to see more pictures of him. He will make a wonderful addition to your family.

Oh, wow. The Yorkie is a high energy dog but the Jack Russell is a bundle of dynamite. You are going to have your work cut out for you. Some people are not aware of the terrier personality when they get one. I knew terriers were high energy but I was not aware of Yorkie traits in particular. I met my baby by chance and just fell in love with her. I guess I just assumed that Yorkies had not retained their historical traits. Boy was I wrong!

If I were you I would read up on both breeds. Their history and temperament is really important to get an understanding of. That way you will be prepared for the training challenges you will meet. These are not ordinary dogs. They were bred for a specific purpose and most retain the traits they were bred for. Be prepared.

Hi and Welcome to YT. I had to laugh when I read your post. We have a chichauhua/russel mix who is 9 months old. His name is Biscuit. He's the funniest dog I ever had. I've never seen a dog jump as high as he can. We are going to have him neutered next month. Right now he's got the hots for our female basset hound. Thank goodness she's spayed can you imagine that combination?