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06-08-2014, 12:26 AM | #1 |
YT Young Pup Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Cardiff
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| Should I get a Yorkie? Doggie trouble 1.I am 15 years old and my parents have given me permission to get another dog but they say that they we cannot get a Yorkie because they are to yappy. Is this true and if I do get a Yorkie is there a way to stop them from barking? 2.i also have a male Border Terrier which is 4-5 years old and he has never been very confident around other dogs but he is never normally aggressive, however, I don't know how he will react with a new and unknown dog on his territory. How would you go about testing whether he is aggressive towards them or not? Please help! |
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06-08-2014, 03:52 AM | #2 |
Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md
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| No not all yorkies are yappy and they can be trained to not bark but it can take a lot of work if they are a big barker. One thing to keep in mind is if your wanting a yorkie puppy they can be a bit pricey around $1,000 to $2,000. They also need lots of vet care and can sometimes have issues that may need even special care. Have you looked up the personality of yorkies, there common health issues, and been around some yorkies to know if this is the type of dog for you? You probably need to take your dog around other dogs like for walk in the park or something to see how he reacts to them and if it's well then you may want to take him to a dog park.
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06-08-2014, 06:18 AM | #3 |
I ♥ my girls! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: With My Yorkies
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| I am going to be blunt and honest. I love my girls with all my heart. But Yorkies are what I would consider a high maintenance dog. They are a lot of responsibility and as Taylor said, can be expensive. I think you need to really consider if you want that responsibility as you have some pretty important moments in life coming up (Driving, graduation, college, etc). Also, my Rosie does tend to be yappy. Lol. But my Mikki is not. So it will be different for each pup. I would want to see how my other dog did around other dogs before I got one. Just to make sure everyone will live in harmony. Is there a place in your area where he could play with other dogs? Just a thought. Good luck in your search. Hopefully you will find the perfect breed for you whether it is a yorkie or not.
__________________ Momma to three sweet Yorkie girls Rosie Marie, Mikki Leigh , and Lily Mae Grace! |
06-08-2014, 08:28 AM | #4 |
Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles, California, USA
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| I agree with BabyGirl Rosie. This breed is a very high maintenance dog. The brushing alone can be daunting to someone who isn't use to having a dog with long hair. Even if you keep them short, the cost of grooming is really expensive. I keep mine short and that alone gets expensive. I don't know if you've worked out with your parents the cost of care, who's going to pay for what, and who would be watching him/her when you go off to college (if you want to go to college). Are you going to take the pup with you? Some other things you need to consider is Yorkie health. A few illnesses that are prevalent in yorkies is bad teeth (require daily teeth brushing, dental cleaning and teeth extractions when needed), collapsed trachea, luxating patellas and liver shunt. There are others, but these seem to come up the most amongst the forum. As far as barking goes, I have thankfully been blessed with a quiet boy. He doesn't like to bark for the most part. He whines and cries, and even screams like a monkey. He does bark if someone is at the door, but with a little bit of training it doesn't escalate past a few warning barks. The whole barking thing is new for him. As far as your other dog, has he or she ever been around another dog? One thing you can do is have a dog play date with a friends or familys dog. Have both meet on neutral territory. If they're ok with each other, then you can try having both dogs in your home. I do transport for a Yorkie rescue. Whenever a new dog is coming into my house temporarily, I always bring my baby, Kaji, so he can meet them. Then I take both home and Kaji isn't surprised when he sees them in his house. If I'm lucky and their personalities match up, they play and have a great time. So far, we've had great experiences. Only once did Kaji not like one of the fosters. The foster dog was disabled and needed all of my attention, which Kaji did not like at all. We're not trying to discourage you from getting a Yorkie. They're absolutely wonderful! They're just a ton of work and can get expensive.
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06-08-2014, 09:05 AM | #5 |
♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia
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| Welcome to Yorkie Talk. I agree with everyone above. Things to consider: 1. Yorkies are high maintenance:vet bills, grooming, and the need for attention. You are entering a very busy period in your life and the demands of a Yorkie may interfere. Looking ahead, what if you plan to go away to college? Who will take care of the dogs? 2. Yorkie personalities vary, but for the most part they need a lot of activity and many can be high energy. If they don't get the activity they need, this can contribute to being yappy. 3. Yorkies are notorious for being difficult to potty train. Training can be labor and time intensive, and frustrating.
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06-08-2014, 11:51 AM | #6 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Katy, Texas USA
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| Hello! Yorkies are very sweet dogs, very lovable and loyal and will want to be with you wherever you are. But, they are very high maintenance, especially if they have health issues, of any kind. I have spent a lot of money on surgeries for my male Yorkie. My female Yorkie has possible medical issues. I have spent quite a bit for her medical care and a diagnosis has not yet been made. I don't know how to groom so I take them to be groomed every four to five weeks. They are not yappers so to speak, unless someone or something comes into the yard or comes into the house. If they hear or see something in the middle of the night they will bark. And you are young, with a lot that will be going on in your life as a teenager, Yorkies need a lot of attention. Mine want to be walked at least once a day, twice a day if it can be fit in. You have a lot to consider, good luck!
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06-08-2014, 12:06 PM | #7 |
YT 2000 Club Donating Member | Yorkies are territorial, so many can be Yappy. How-ever you can train them to not bark so much. But still they will bark a little. And the training needs to be consistent and constant. At your young age, I too wonder about your ability to be able to train up a puppy, and then if you go away to college what then? There is no doubt about it that Yorkies have some health issues, and health insurance is a good thng to have. Are you willing to pay for the monthly premiums? If not, do you have a robust savings account? My Yorkie has not been high maintenance, but I do know from this board many are. I groom my Yorkie myself, and ask my breeder to groom once in awhile if need be. I hope that you seriously consider all your responses, and come to an informed decision on the purchase of a Yorkie.
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06-08-2014, 01:10 PM | #8 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Tucson,AZ
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| How many pups have you had/trained? Will your parents support/help with training? Be honest, what is your personality? Stick with projects, even tempered, wanting Yorkie, why? Yes they can be pricey but you can mitigate some of the costs, learn to groom yourself (Also good paying part time job if your good with animals), brush teeth, good diet. Very important, research, check Breeders out for reputation and see the parent's of the pup, find out if any history in inbred defects (research Yorkie health issues) I started very young and had Dobies, I worked in a Pet Shop(3 actualy) so learnt a lot about animal behavior and training there. It can be done, but most important is be honest about your abilities as its a long commitment for you and the pup. |
06-08-2014, 06:15 PM | #9 |
YT 1000 Club Member | Not all yorkies are yappy. At least that's what I hear lol. Mine is, as well as being territorial. There are ways to deter them from barking (collars that spray and commands for example). If you're uncertain about how your current pet will act with a new one I would have them meet at the breeders home if at all possible. Good luck with your decision! |
06-09-2014, 09:59 AM | #10 |
Yorkie Yakker | Like everyone else has said yorkies are high maintenance. You need to be prepared to brush your dog everyday, brush their brush everyday and make sure they eat correctly and get enough exercise. I've had dogs my whole life and I just got my lil Yorkie with my husband and literally it's like having a baby. You also have to keep in mind they are prone to health problems and if your going to get a Yorkie you should consider pet insurance which I'm actually doing this week since my lil guy is only 13 weeks old. Another thing is having the proper toys, crate, food and training for your dog. Not all yorkies are happy. My lil guy is very quite only barks when he is playing with my husband or I or with the other does in the family. He doesn't bark at people or noses but cries when left in a crate or left at home but not for long. Really depends on the personality of the dog you choose along with lots of training if you want to break a habit. Right now we have Mr. Scruffles using potty grass to go to the bathroom since he's only 2 lbs. he's known since we got him to pee I the potty grass but pooping has been a fail till recently which took a lot of time and work to get him to go in his potty grass even though on occasion he goes in his favorite spots but thank god we don't have carpet. It's really a decision you really need To think about especially since your only 15 and may be going to college. You have to figure out if your parents are willing to take on that type of care along with grooming. Grooming is expensive I have training with my parents Maltese so I've already started to groom my lil guy but someone like you will have to get your dog groomed. I know for the Maltese it's about 50 bucks each time at the groomers and you have to go at least once a month so that alone is 600 a year on grooming. Just lay out all pros and cons maybe right now is not the right time for you to have a Yorkie and should consider another dog maybe another terrier. It's really up to you ad your parents. Good luck!
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