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LIL MIS' MAGIC · 01-06-2006, 02:51 PM

I don't have small kids around but I would have to say that all kids are different. We have tons of kids in our neighborhood and their are some that I totally trust with our girls and some I don't let them have much contact with them. Most parents will teach their kids the rules and enforce them strongly for both the safety of the puppy and the child. But then again there are some parents who think they can trust their children when in reality they really can't. I know that I will probably have kids someday in the future and there will be rules set forth and during the toddler stage it will be very diffcult on everyone. But that doesn't mean that yorkies and children don't go together...every situation is different!!!

Ashleigh · 01-06-2006, 03:24 PM

I have a 15.5 month old an a 14 week old yorkie and they do just fine. Jacob rarely falls, and when he does, Zoe scoots right out of the way. I have almost tripped over her more than he has. They are the best of friends and Jacob is always cautious of her. "scuse me" is what you always hear from him when she won't get out from under his feet

mustangbee · 01-06-2006, 03:54 PM

We have 5 older children here. But when our 1 1/2 year old Grandson is over,
we really have to watch out. He thinks Princess is a toy with legs.

They do play great together, but we are also with them at all times.

cajungal · 01-06-2006, 04:03 PM

Lacey was always under our feet. Lots of times we came very close on stepping on her. I was 15 and my brother was 13 when we got her. I never did end up having any nieces or nephews, and I still don't have kids of my own yet. As I got older and my friends ended up having kids, I would sometimes baby-sit for them. Lacey would sit on my lap the whole time because she was not used to kids at all. When I would let her down, the kids would try to chase her, and she ended up hiding behind the couch until they left.

chachi · 01-06-2006, 04:28 PM

It really depends on the yorkike and it depends on the kids. There are some kids in my neighborhood that I wouldnt want my dogs around. On the other hand I have a five year old and she has been taught how to behave with the dogs. I do have one yorkie though that really should be in a house with no kids. She doesnt like the loud noises and runs from my daughter. At best she tolerates my daughter. She is often in mine or my Husbands lap.

orinskye · 01-06-2006, 05:00 PM

my parents used to call me "doctor doolitle" when i was little because i was able to "charm" animals. Even the animals that hate everyone... i think it depends on the individual, my brother was not so good with animals and was too "active".
HOWEVER, if I were a breeder and a parent comes and says "i have a gentle child" i would still think twice, because people lie. I would think that if a breeder were to place a pup in a home with a child they should conduct an interview of the whole family. Have the whole family there and see how they interact, how the kids react with the pup.. ect.... just my thoughts.
Yorkies/ dogs in general offer something very positive to the growth of a child. Responsibility, companionship, ect...
One of my preschool kids has a yorkie/dachsund mix and it is TEENY. . . But he is such a trooper... he scampers around after the girls ... he refused to walk on the leash with the mom, but would RUN on the leash with the kids, go figure

knitbritt · 01-06-2006, 05:16 PM

I think it is definitely a generalization that yorkies aren't good with small children. But, as a preschool teacher I have taught children from about 6 weeks old up to four years. Every child is different. I can however say that at some point every child will accidentally fall and a tiny puppy being under them is a huge risk. It all depends on the family and if the proper supervision is provided. And even if child and puppy are supervised 100% of the time you add to your risk because you can't always be within arms reach. Most children are so kindhearted they would never hurt an animal intentionally. It's just those accidents that would worry me. Also if the child is a little older and something were to happen I would worry about the effect it might have on the child psychologically. JMHO of course.

knitbritt · 01-06-2006, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by orinskye

HOWEVER, if I were a breeder and a parent comes and says "i have a gentle child" i would still think twice, because people lie. I would think that if a breeder were to place a pup in a home with a child they should conduct an interview of the whole family. Have the whole family there and see how they interact, how the kids react with the pup.. ect.... just my thoughts.

I think that is an excellent point.

2-4me · 01-06-2006, 08:05 PM

Hello everyone - it's my first post and visit to this forum.

I have 2 yorkies and a 2 year old (with another baby on the way). I would not reccommend a yorkie to a young family. I had my two boys, as I like to call them, before marriage and children came into the picture. The dogs are set in their ways. My son is fine around them, but I shut them in a different room when other young kids come over. I do not trust the kids or the dogs.

I think it would be safer for all involved for a growing family to wait a few years before inviting a small dog into their home. You never know how the personalities will mesh - it's one of those after-the-fact kind of things you find out.

I hope the harmony between my son and the dogs continue. My heart would break if it ever became an issue!

cajungal · 01-06-2006, 08:10 PM

A really good friend of mine owned a Pekipoo. (Pekinese/poodle mix) He was a Valentines Day gift from her now fiance. She only had the puppy maybe a month at most. She let Chester in the backyard to do his business. And her 9-year old cousin tripped on him and fell on him. She had to put him to sleep later that day, his lung was collasped. I am sure her cousin was devastated.

whispersmom2 · 01-06-2006, 09:42 PM

When I have done the phone interview then I have all household members come to visit me and my cast of thousands..LOL..That means dogs too. I don't let them take the puppy then..I send them away to talk it over and if they live close, come back another day. If several hours away I still send them away to discuss the pros and cons of me as a breeder, my beasties, the prices, and the SALES AGREEMENT. It is fairly encompassing and is a spay/neuter agreement with limited reg.
When all goes well, that family is blessed and trusted with one of my treasures babies..I do not place in homes where certain conditions exist-very young children, very elderly, long days without interaction and much more..Only once have I placed a puppy in a home with younger children but this woman just spoke to my heart and I KNEW they would be a good family..

chewysmom · 01-06-2006, 10:12 PM

I have a young son who is 6 and reasonably mature. before Chewy came to us, I spent a lot of time talking to him about the dog. He is very gently with Chewy, but sometimes when he is running around and Chewy is after him I still get a little nervous. I don't think it is for all families. Like the poster mentioned before, when we have another child over I keep Chewy in an xpen in my room and don't let the kids go around him. I also had a Halloween Party here at the house with 15 kids and I had to take Chewy to my neighbor and let him stay there for the duration of the party. I took no chances. I think the main thing is to be careful and teach your kids to respect the animal.

01-06-2006, 02:51 PM	#16
LIL MIS' MAGIC Yorkie Lover Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Midlothian, Texas Posts: 4,377 Blog Entries: 3	I don't have small kids around but I would have to say that all kids are different. We have tons of kids in our neighborhood and their are some that I totally trust with our girls and some I don't let them have much contact with them. Most parents will teach their kids the rules and enforce them strongly for both the safety of the puppy and the child. But then again there are some parents who think they can trust their children when in reality they really can't. I know that I will probably have kids someday in the future and there will be rules set forth and during the toddler stage it will be very diffcult on everyone. But that doesn't mean that yorkies and children don't go together...every situation is different!!! __________________ Kristin, Mom to: Lil Mis Magic, Sailor and Captain

01-06-2006, 03:24 PM	#17
Ashleigh Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 82	I have a 15.5 month old an a 14 week old yorkie and they do just fine. Jacob rarely falls, and when he does, Zoe scoots right out of the way. I have almost tripped over her more than he has. They are the best of friends and Jacob is always cautious of her. "scuse me" is what you always hear from him when she won't get out from under his feet __________________ Ashleigh Mommy to Zoe

01-06-2006, 03:54 PM	#18
mustangbee Donating YT 9000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: North Carolina :) Posts: 10,616	We have 5 older children here. But when our 1 1/2 year old Grandson is over, we really have to watch out. He thinks Princess is a toy with legs. They do play great together, but we are also with them at all times. __________________ Friends are God's way of apologizing for our relatives. "Love & Support Our YT Members" Gina & Princess Member of the SSLS

01-06-2006, 04:03 PM	#19
cajungal YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Schriever, Louisiana Posts: 404	Lacey was always under our feet. Lots of times we came very close on stepping on her. I was 15 and my brother was 13 when we got her. I never did end up having any nieces or nephews, and I still don't have kids of my own yet. As I got older and my friends ended up having kids, I would sometimes baby-sit for them. Lacey would sit on my lap the whole time because she was not used to kids at all. When I would let her down, the kids would try to chase her, and she ended up hiding behind the couch until they left. __________________ Rest in Peace, Lacey I LOVE YOU. January 11,1992-June 30, 2005 Proud new mommy to Chloe Cheyenne born Dec 28, 2005

01-06-2006, 04:28 PM	#20
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	It really depends on the yorkike and it depends on the kids. There are some kids in my neighborhood that I wouldnt want my dogs around. On the other hand I have a five year old and she has been taught how to behave with the dogs. I do have one yorkie though that really should be in a house with no kids. She doesnt like the loud noises and runs from my daughter. At best she tolerates my daughter. She is often in mine or my Husbands lap. __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

01-06-2006, 05:00 PM	#21
orinskye YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: California Posts: 2,990	my parents used to call me "doctor doolitle" when i was little because i was able to "charm" animals. Even the animals that hate everyone... i think it depends on the individual, my brother was not so good with animals and was too "active". HOWEVER, if I were a breeder and a parent comes and says "i have a gentle child" i would still think twice, because people lie. I would think that if a breeder were to place a pup in a home with a child they should conduct an interview of the whole family. Have the whole family there and see how they interact, how the kids react with the pup.. ect.... just my thoughts. Yorkies/ dogs in general offer something very positive to the growth of a child. Responsibility, companionship, ect... One of my preschool kids has a yorkie/dachsund mix and it is TEENY. . . But he is such a trooper... he scampers around after the girls ... he refused to walk on the leash with the mom, but would RUN on the leash with the kids, go figure

01-06-2006, 05:16 PM	#22
knitbritt YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 406	I think it is definitely a generalization that yorkies aren't good with small children. But, as a preschool teacher I have taught children from about 6 weeks old up to four years. Every child is different. I can however say that at some point every child will accidentally fall and a tiny puppy being under them is a huge risk. It all depends on the family and if the proper supervision is provided. And even if child and puppy are supervised 100% of the time you add to your risk because you can't always be within arms reach. Most children are so kindhearted they would never hurt an animal intentionally. It's just those accidents that would worry me. Also if the child is a little older and something were to happen I would worry about the effect it might have on the child psychologically. JMHO of course.

01-06-2006, 08:05 PM	#24
2-4me Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 16	Hello everyone - it's my first post and visit to this forum. I have 2 yorkies and a 2 year old (with another baby on the way). I would not reccommend a yorkie to a young family. I had my two boys, as I like to call them, before marriage and children came into the picture. The dogs are set in their ways. My son is fine around them, but I shut them in a different room when other young kids come over. I do not trust the kids or the dogs. I think it would be safer for all involved for a growing family to wait a few years before inviting a small dog into their home. You never know how the personalities will mesh - it's one of those after-the-fact kind of things you find out. I hope the harmony between my son and the dogs continue. My heart would break if it ever became an issue!

01-06-2006, 08:10 PM	#25
cajungal YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Schriever, Louisiana Posts: 404	A really good friend of mine owned a Pekipoo. (Pekinese/poodle mix) He was a Valentines Day gift from her now fiance. She only had the puppy maybe a month at most. She let Chester in the backyard to do his business. And her 9-year old cousin tripped on him and fell on him. She had to put him to sleep later that day, his lung was collasped. I am sure her cousin was devastated. __________________ Rest in Peace, Lacey I LOVE YOU. January 11,1992-June 30, 2005 Proud new mommy to Chloe Cheyenne born Dec 28, 2005

01-06-2006, 09:42 PM	#26
whispersmom2 Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MD Posts: 2,985	When I have done the phone interview then I have all household members come to visit me and my cast of thousands..LOL..That means dogs too. I don't let them take the puppy then..I send them away to talk it over and if they live close, come back another day. If several hours away I still send them away to discuss the pros and cons of me as a breeder, my beasties, the prices, and the SALES AGREEMENT. It is fairly encompassing and is a spay/neuter agreement with limited reg. When all goes well, that family is blessed and trusted with one of my treasures babies..I do not place in homes where certain conditions exist-very young children, very elderly, long days without interaction and much more..Only once have I placed a puppy in a home with younger children but this woman just spoke to my heart and I KNEW they would be a good family..

01-06-2006, 10:12 PM	#27
chewysmom My Precious Pup Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New York City Posts: 2,092	I have a young son who is 6 and reasonably mature. before Chewy came to us, I spent a lot of time talking to him about the dog. He is very gently with Chewy, but sometimes when he is running around and Chewy is after him I still get a little nervous. I don't think it is for all families. Like the poster mentioned before, when we have another child over I keep Chewy in an xpen in my room and don't let the kids go around him. I also had a Halloween Party here at the house with 15 kids and I had to take Chewy to my neighbor and let him stay there for the duration of the party. I took no chances. I think the main thing is to be careful and teach your kids to respect the animal.