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Gillykat · 07-26-2013, 07:00 AM

This is a GREAT thread!

I live in an area of the UK where a lot of folk go shooting etc and have gundogs like Labradors and Springers. The amount of times I've had folks twist their faces when I say I'm saving up for a small breed like a Yorkie is SO insulting!!!!

At first I was stupidly 'shy' of admitting it but then I thought ''NO! Why should I have to account for why I want a particular breed!'' and now I will openly say ''I'm getting a Yorkie!''

And once I get her she will be well socialised around town (carried in my arms to take in the sights and sounds until her vaccinations are complete) and will not be yappy or snappy or nervous. She WILL be well trained and I plan to take her everywhere with me and be a credit to her breed for manners and obedience and, like my first yorkie in the 80's, will be just as capable of a day's hiking as any other bigger breed!

A dog is what you make it and Neil and I wanted a small breed just so she is a little bit more 'portable' and can come on holidays around the UK with us when we stay in caravans and cottages

PLUS....we like the breed

C'mon everyone.....lets bust a few myths about small breeds and show everyone that Small Dogs Rock

dalady25 · 07-26-2013, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Gillykat

This is a GREAT thread!

I live in an area of the UK where a lot of folk go shooting etc and have gundogs like Labradors and Springers. The amount of times I've had folks twist their faces when I say I'm saving up for a small breed like a Yorkie is SO insulting!!!!

At first I was stupidly 'shy' of admitting it but then I thought ''NO! Why should I have to account for why I want a particular breed!'' and now I will openly say ''I'm getting a Yorkie!''

And once I get her she will be well socialised around town (carried in my arms to take in the sights and sounds until her vaccinations are complete) and will not be yappy or snappy or nervous. She WILL be well trained and I plan to take her everywhere with me and be a credit to her breed for manners and obedience and, like my first yorkie in the 80's, will be just as capable of a day's hiking as any other bigger breed!

A dog is what you make it and Neil and I wanted a small breed just so she is a little bit more 'portable' and can come on holidays around the UK with us when we stay in caravans and cottages

PLUS....we like the breed

C'mon everyone.....lets bust a few myths about small breeds and show everyone that Small Dogs Rock

Good for you! And doesn't it make you feel good to say these things too.

Gillykat · 07-26-2013, 07:13 AM

Perhaps Yorkie World Domination may be a teensy bit ambitious

but if I can persuade even just ONE person to change their mind about small dogs or even get one of their own (from a good breeder obviously!) then I'll be a happy bunny

I've always adored Chihuahuas too and it really annoys me when folk consider them 'handbag' dogs

I know of one who can keep up with his owners Labrador & Jack Russell no problem!

gemy · 07-26-2013, 09:22 AM

No problem for me that is how we live our life. Razzle goes where the big dogs go.

riordana · 07-26-2013, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Britster

I think I am in love with your dog! LOL...

Yeah pretty much everything you listed.

He does not enjoy being oohh'ed and awww'ed over, does not like to cuddle or sit on laps or be picked up, he is not a 'yapper', he would never tolerate being put in a purse, he loves the cold and the snow, he loves the water, any body of water, he loves to play frisbee and fetch, he can go for miles upon miles, he is potty trained, he is trained in general, ... Ummm... what other stereotypes are out there?? Lol

Thanks! If you ever make it out to the West Coast... play date! They would have a ball. I wonder which of them would get tired first.

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Originally Posted by sasha2334829

My Brody is only 4 months old and goes potty on command. Every time. There are horror stories about potty training yorkies, but I am SOOOO happy my little guy is not part of that stereotype.

Agreed. He even (reluctantly) goes out while it is raining.

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Originally Posted by Maximo

Tell Nandi that work kept us from blogging about him this week. Next week for sure.

My boys defied the difficult-to-potty-train stereotype. Other stereotypes vary according to whom we talk to. Some people expect Yorkies to be hyper, and others expect them to be completely docile. My boys aren't either of those.

Will do. He is both. Full of energy outside and chill indoors. People who see him either outdoors or indoors don't believe he is the opposite in the other setting.

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Originally Posted by gemy

Grand Ch Razzle - YouTube

Lets see, Razzle probably was the first Yorkie who was actively showing in the ring, along with swimming, dock diving, hiking et al. Full wraps never held him back.

Razzle is a busy boy! I wish my pup would swim but he is part cat.

CouversMom · 07-26-2013, 02:09 PM

Couver defies many stereotypes about yorkies, but also fits some of them. He rides in a purse, but he also goes hiking, runs the dog park, and can walk all day long. He loves water and will attack any sprinkler or hose that gets in his way.

He is definitely not frou frou and is a terrier through and through. He will chase any big dog down and is very bossy.

Khloe is more of the typical yorkie. She is shy and loves riding in the bag. She would rather lay in the sun than go to the dog park.

It's fun having one of both

Pookie1w · 07-26-2013, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by gemy

Grand Ch Razzle - YouTube

Lets see, Razzle probably was the first Yorkie who was actively showing in the ring, along with swimming, dock diving, hiking et al. Full wraps never held him back.

Razzle is barkey, and quite a good watch/alert dog.

He is not a pickey eater at all, and has a great appetite.

He is very friendly to people and is not an ankle biter.

What a wonderful baby. Loved the video!

gemy · 07-26-2013, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Pookie1w

What a wonderful baby. Loved the video!

Thank you

yorkiefan_ · 07-26-2013, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by wemple2

Winston has never had an accident in the house, he was trained to potty outside only on day one...not typical for a yorkie.

Wow, am I jealous. The potty training is a bit tough for me since Cookie ALWAYS has her nose to the ground like a bloodhound.

wemple2 · 07-26-2013, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkiefan_

Wow, am I jealous. The potty training is a bit tough for me since Cookie ALWAYS has her nose to the ground like a bloodhound.

I took the advice of a friend that trains dogs. She told me do not let his paws touch your floors in the house, until he has pottied where you want him to be trained to go. So when we brought him home, he went straight outside in the backyard. We waited, and waited, and waited, when he finally peed outside, we gave him a ton of praise, treated him and only then was he allowed inside. That was it...he never, not once had an accident in the house. To this day, I jokingly say that he would explode before going in the house. One time he had HGE, with bloody diarrhea...still no accidents. He never fails to amaze me.

Belle Noir · 07-27-2013, 12:42 AM

Sabre is not yappy, but he is not cuddly either. He is aloof and standoffish, and very very serious. He is an old man. A grumpy old man. That doesn't want any kids on his lawn. But he's not mean or snappy.
Pixie is not yappy, is not snappy, everyone is OMG HER BEST FRIEND. She snuggles and cuddles and kisses and loves EVERYONE.

But they are both rather food picky, so I guess that goes in with the small dog stereotype.

DBlain · 07-27-2013, 05:29 AM

Lola defies most of the stereotypes
She is NOT a lap dog, to busy to sit on your lap
Barks very little
Is afraid of very little, including fireworks
Is not a picky eater, even chews big milkbones
Loves to swim, and will dive off docks to fetch her toy
Loves to fetch
Loves the snow
100% housebroken, will not step foot on a piddle pad
at almost 3 has white teeth with hardly any tartar (even the vet is amazed)
OK LOL I am done bragging.

It is good to see so many others that are free of some of the not so good stereotypes

Lil Sis · 07-27-2013, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Gillykat

Perhaps Yorkie World Domination may be a teensy bit ambitious

but if I can persuade even just ONE person to change their mind about small dogs or even get one of their own (from a good breeder obviously!) then I'll be a happy bunny

I've always adored Chihuahuas too and it really annoys me when folk consider them 'handbag' dogs

I know of one who can keep up with his owners Labrador & Jack Russell no problem!

I had to laugh. When I got Remy I was very unsure of why I was getting a Yorkie. I really started out wanting another shih tzu, but my vet talked me into yorkies. When i brought her home I got grief from my family, both of my daughter's were saying "a yorkie, really??? omg mom" now two years latter both daughter have yorkies and my dh loves all of them

wemple2 · 07-27-2013, 07:34 PM

Yorkies do tend to weasel their way into our hearts, once you really "know" one, you'll just have to have one of your very own...anyway I did.

07-26-2013, 09:22 AM	#19
gemy YT 2000 Club Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Huntsville,Ont,Canaada Posts: 12,340 Blog Entries: 2	No problem for me that is how we live our life. Razzle goes where the big dogs go. __________________ Razzle and Dara. Our clan. RIP Karma Dec 24th 2004-July 14 2013 RIP Zoey Jun9 th 2008-May 12 2012. RIP Magic,Mar 26 2006July 1st 2018

07-26-2013, 02:09 PM	#21
CouversMom and Khloe Mae's too! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 14,732	Couver defies many stereotypes about yorkies, but also fits some of them. He rides in a purse, but he also goes hiking, runs the dog park, and can walk all day long. He loves water and will attack any sprinkler or hose that gets in his way. He is definitely not frou frou and is a terrier through and through. He will chase any big dog down and is very bossy. Khloe is more of the typical yorkie. She is shy and loves riding in the bag. She would rather lay in the sun than go to the dog park. It's fun having one of both __________________ Michelle- mommy to Couver and Khloe Mae! http://yorkiehavenrescue.com/

07-27-2013, 12:42 AM	#26
Belle Noir YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Reading, PA, USA Posts: 258	Sabre is not yappy, but he is not cuddly either. He is aloof and standoffish, and very very serious. He is an old man. A grumpy old man. That doesn't want any kids on his lawn. But he's not mean or snappy. Pixie is not yappy, is not snappy, everyone is OMG HER BEST FRIEND. She snuggles and cuddles and kisses and loves EVERYONE. But they are both rather food picky, so I guess that goes in with the small dog stereotype. __________________ When there is no ultimate authority, we must gather as much information as possible and decide for ourself what we believe. ~Teresa Ford

07-27-2013, 05:29 AM	#27
DBlain Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Oakland County MI Posts: 6,190	Lola defies most of the stereotypes She is NOT a lap dog, to busy to sit on your lap Barks very little Is afraid of very little, including fireworks Is not a picky eater, even chews big milkbones Loves to swim, and will dive off docks to fetch her toy Loves to fetch Loves the snow 100% housebroken, will not step foot on a piddle pad at almost 3 has white teeth with hardly any tartar (even the vet is amazed) OK LOL I am done bragging. It is good to see so many others that are free of some of the not so good stereotypes __________________ Lola my amazing little yorkie-pom Donna

07-27-2013, 07:34 PM	#29
wemple2 Wee Winston Wiggles Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kewanee, Illinois Posts: 9,666	Yorkies do tend to weasel their way into our hearts, once you really "know" one, you'll just have to have one of your very own...anyway I did. __________________ As Ever, Kathy Intruducing Bentley Winston and Spencer: RIP My Sweet Angels

07-26-2013, 07:00 AM	#16
Gillykat Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Northumberland, UK Posts: 238	This is a GREAT thread! I live in an area of the UK where a lot of folk go shooting etc and have gundogs like Labradors and Springers. The amount of times I've had folks twist their faces when I say I'm saving up for a small breed like a Yorkie is SO insulting!!!! At first I was stupidly 'shy' of admitting it but then I thought ''NO! Why should I have to account for why I want a particular breed!'' and now I will openly say ''I'm getting a Yorkie!'' And once I get her she will be well socialised around town (carried in my arms to take in the sights and sounds until her vaccinations are complete) and will not be yappy or snappy or nervous. She WILL be well trained and I plan to take her everywhere with me and be a credit to her breed for manners and obedience and, like my first yorkie in the 80's, will be just as capable of a day's hiking as any other bigger breed! A dog is what you make it and Neil and I wanted a small breed just so she is a little bit more 'portable' and can come on holidays around the UK with us when we stay in caravans and cottages PLUS....we like the breed C'mon everyone.....lets bust a few myths about small breeds and show everyone that Small Dogs Rock

07-26-2013, 07:13 AM	#18
Gillykat Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Northumberland, UK Posts: 238	Perhaps Yorkie World Domination may be a teensy bit ambitious but if I can persuade even just ONE person to change their mind about small dogs or even get one of their own (from a good breeder obviously!) then I'll be a happy bunny I've always adored Chihuahuas too and it really annoys me when folk consider them 'handbag' dogs I know of one who can keep up with his owners Labrador & Jack Russell no problem!