hoping to be a yorkie mom soon
 

Hi everyone,
Well I have wanted a yorkie for a year now. I have found this site useful for finding an appropriate breeder who is reputable. We live in CT and for the right breeder I was considering traveling to Taylor made yorkies or jubilee yorkies. So far the two are highly recommended on this site.
I do have a few concerns. We have 4 children, ages 12, 8, 5 & 3. I know with small dogs it can be dangerous with small kids. By that I mean small kids can be rough to the puppy. I don't think I will have this issue but as a mom I want all my kids (puppy included) to be safe.
Any recommendations? We don't mind waiting a few more years if necessary but I would love to get my puppy now.
Are there any other breeders you would recommend?
Ideas on how young my youngest should be before we add to our family?
Also all my children have asked us for a puppy, even the youngest.
The next concern is pet insurance. Quite a few options available any recommendations?

Thanks for all your info. I am researching as much as possible so I can be informed when we finally get our new addition.

Hi and welcome to YT! It's great that you are researching like you are :)

I think it is probably optimal to wait until your youngest is old enough to understand how "easy" the puppy should be handled. But that might already be the case. I would just say to use your best judgement on that.

Insurance is really good to have but I don't have a recommendation. I know others will be able to help on that though.

Wishing you well on your journey to finding your puppy!

welcome to YT

Oh my. It's nice that you love Yorkies but they are very likely to get stepped on/kicked/fallen on, etc. by the most careful of children & teenagers (& adults!). I don't believe a good breeder would even sell a small dog to a family with young children. Maybe there's a larger breed you'd like? Or, get the biggest Yorkie possible?! Sorry.

You could get a larger yorkie like 10 lbs or more and get a pup that is at least 6 months old. I had a 14 lb yorkie that was great with kids and could not get hurt by the smaller ones. Just a thought. Yorkies come in all sizes.LOL

Welcome to YT. In the couple of months being on this site, there are many people who are willing to share their expertise and experiences with all. I have learned much more about YTers since being here. Some things that I don't need, such as breeding, but never the less have learned much!! Great that you are really looking into this great breed of dog and getting all the info you can! I agree that these little guys are sooo quick and can get kicked 'cause I did that w/in the first 1/2hr of my Bailey being in my home.:eek: Fortunate enough it was not a big kick, as he just got in my way as I was walking, and thankfully he didn't sustain any injuries. Stairs are also a concern for me. Bailey isn't allowed upstairs, as I would feel so bad if he injured himself there. I just made that a rule from the start, and he is used to that. He is full grown now, turning 2yo this coming January, and weighs 7.5 lbs, so he isn't real small or too big for me to handle, should I find the need to pick him up. Still, I am very careful being around him and don't play too rough, as things could go wrong real quick and he could get injured. Don't get me wrong, I don't treat him as though he was made of porcelain, but just very mindful and careful:)
I agree that very young ones may not be able to understand on how to handle this delicate breed, but also agree that you will be better to assess that in your judgement. If you decide to get a YT, I suggest that you keep a keen eye on him/her with all of your children, and adults too:) Perhaps maybe get one that has larger parents and lineage (correct word??) so that yours will not be on the smaller side. This is never a guarantee, but gives a better chance of being bigger. Having said all this, I am not a breeder but one who fell in love with these guys over 5 yrs ago and as you, took an interest in getting as much info as I could before choosing one. I used to stop every owner I saw walking their dogs and chatted with them, soaking up the info so that I wasn't getting in over my head. Good luck to you whatever breed you decide on!!

I'm just starting to learn about yorkies..... With 6 people in the family..... I'd get a yellow lab instead.... You are much more likely to have a dog that ALL can enjoy with out fear of temperament or injury issues. I'm sure to be corrected on this but, it seems that yorkies are fantastic at bonding to one person, ok at bonding to two people.... but beyond that.... someone's gonna get bit... I love our little guy, but momma is his favorite. :D

Thanks everyone who has responded.
Definitely some great information. I'm still deciding and researching. I love the yorkies and don't see myself with any other breed. My kids have had interaction with dogs as small as the maltese which I think will help prepare them for the new addition.