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lovestiny · 03-31-2016, 12:06 PM

I crate trained my Yorkie and she trained as easily as my Maltese. I have heard many people say they are challenging to housebreak but that was not my experience.

FinnTheHuman · 03-31-2016, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Maximo

In a way, yes. I believe my boys are crazy affectionate and cuddly because we have encouraged it by being goofy and lovey with them. It's also because they butter us up to take them them walking, take them to the park, and on car rides to let them burn off their energy.

If you want a low energy Yorkie, I doubt a breeder would be able to see that in a puppy. I see a lot of posts here asking when puppies will 'calm down.' Terriers tend to be active their entire lives. The first year or two are the most challenging, but they don't turn into 'mops' as adults.

Ah I see. How active are they? Is it like a jack russell?

FinnTheHuman · 03-31-2016, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by lovestiny

I crate trained my Yorkie and she trained as easily as my Maltese. I have heard many people say they are challenging to housebreak but that was not my experience.

Nice.

You're lucky

lovestiny · 03-31-2016, 12:08 PM

I tried first to go through a local Yorkie rescue but my husband just really wanted to start with a puppy - but if you have time, you never know

FinnTheHuman · 03-31-2016, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by lovestiny

I tried first to go through a local Yorkie rescue but my husband just really wanted to start with a puppy - but if you have time, you never know

I also found a chiweenie on a rescue but idk because they're not even located here... Like they will bring the dog up here, but the dog is in Illinois..

lovestiny · 03-31-2016, 12:17 PM

I feel like my Yorkie (and I think many are like this) is the best of both worlds- loves to fetch and play but can spend hours in her car seat or purse and he happy!

FinnTheHuman · 03-31-2016, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by lovestiny

I feel like my Yorkie (and I think many are like this) is the best of both worlds- loves to fetch and play but can spend hours in her car seat or purse and he happy!

I hope I can find my own. ;(

yorkiefan_ · 03-31-2016, 01:40 PM

Are you going to be able to provide your pup lots of time outside? Cookie loves the outdoors and she really needs the outside time to get exercise chasing squirrels and lizards and such. Minnie was like that too, always wanting to hunt outdoors. If I don't take Cookie on walks and/or give her lots of time to chase things in the back yard she gets some real cabin fever. I mean she won't pee in the corner or start biting at me or anything if it's a really rainy day, but she will do zoomies through the house and try to kill her toys with extreme prejudice. Though this is exactly what I told my breeder (Deb Sillers from Amazing Yorkies) what I was looking for: a high energy pup, and three years in Cookie is exactly that.

YorkieMom1 is right about finding a good show breeder. I never had any confidence problems with Cookie, she has been a love bug since the day I got her. I always hear pups can be pretty scared for a while, but Cookie wasn't. And the only costs after getting her have been for shots, food, heartworm and flea prevention, checkups, and of course lots of toys and clothes! Getting a healthy pup from a great breeder doesn't just make sense moneywise though, I mean do you want to give your heart to a dog and then have it ripped apart as she is battling health problems due to poor breeding?

You might look at the Yorkshire Terrier Club of America to find good breeders near you, and then maybe you could meet them at shows.

yorkiefan_ · 03-31-2016, 01:47 PM

But the potty training was tough with Cookie. After all, Yorkies are terriers, and terriers can be really headstrong sometimes. And I think I made a mistake going straight to outdoor training instead of also using the pee pads my breeder had been training her with.

FinnTheHuman · 03-31-2016, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkiefan_

Are you going to be able to provide your pup lots of time outside? Cookie loves the outdoors and she really needs the outside time to get exercise chasing squirrels and lizards and such. Minnie was like that too, always wanting to hunt outdoors. If I don't take Cookie on walks and/or give her lots of time to chase things in the back yard she gets some real cabin fever. I mean she won't pee in the corner or start biting at me or anything if it's a really rainy day, but she will do zoomies through the house and try to kill her toys with extreme prejudice. Though this is exactly what I told my breeder (Deb Sillers from Amazing Yorkies) what I was looking for: a high energy pup, and three years in Cookie is exactly that.

YorkieMom1 is right about finding a good show breeder. I never had any confidence problems with Cookie, she has been a love bug since the day I got her. I always hear pups can be pretty scared for a while, but Cookie wasn't. And the only costs after getting her have been for shots, food, heartworm and flea prevention, checkups, and of course lots of toys and clothes! Getting a healthy pup from a great breeder doesn't just make sense moneywise though, I mean do you want to give your heart to a dog and then have it ripped apart as she is battling health problems due to poor breeding?

You might look at the Yorkshire Terrier Club of America to find good breeders near you, and then maybe you could meet them at shows.

Hmm I do have a backyard with a fence and all.. but I was honestly wanting a dog that if I <ever> had to move out of my parents and had to live somewhere like say.. an apartment.. well they wouldn't have trouble living there either.. As well as their exersice needs could be met with either vigorous indoor play.. or walking outside for an hour or less. (walking not running- lmao I cannot run for my life + I am not in proper health either to do so)

I just want a dog that I can cuddle with for long periods of time.

Maximo · 03-31-2016, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by FinnTheHuman

Ah I see. How active are they? Is it like a jack russell?

Not as bad as Jack Russells.

JRTs are probably the most active terriers. Highly trainable, but more likely to be hyper.

I admit that my boys' outdoor time is always on a leash. Our yard is full of dangers and we don't have anywhere safe to let them off leash.

They do love the outdoors.

My neighbor's tiny Yorkie is like a little energizer bunny bouncing off the walls. My boys aren't like that, but they do need lots of exercise and entertainment.

FinnTheHuman · 03-31-2016, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Maximo

Not as bad as Jack Russells.

JRTs are probably the most active terriers. Highly trainable, but more likely to be hyper.

I admit that my boys' outdoor time is always on a leash. Our yard is full of dangers and we don't have anywhere safe to let them off leash.

They do love the outdoors.

My neighbor's tiny Yorkie is like a little energizer bunny bouncing off the walls. My boys aren't like that, but they do need lots of exercise and entertainment.

Yeah the only thing dangerous in our yard is this one little hole that a small dog like say a yorkie, chihuahua, or anything small like that could escape.. So if anything I could have it tethered to a stake underground and have a long leash so they can go anywhere they want.

That being said I am not 100% sure I could provide that kind of exersice if I moved to an apartment.

lilgidget · 03-31-2016, 02:32 PM

You might also see if there is a Yorkie Rescue in your area. Some of these dogs have been rescued and some have been surrendered by owners who could no longer care for them. In any event, they are thoroughly checked out by a vet, have been neutered/spayed and up to date on shots. If there are any existing health issues, you will be aware of them before you adopt. Sometimes these are puppies and sometimes they are older yorkies. Good luck on finding your forever furbaby.

FinnTheHuman · 03-31-2016, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by lilgidget

You might also see if there is a Yorkie Rescue in your area. Some of these dogs have been rescued and some have been surrendered by owners who could no longer care for them. In any event, they are thoroughly checked out by a vet, have been neutered/spayed and up to date on shots. If there are any existing health issues, you will be aware of them before you adopt. Sometimes these are puppies and sometimes they are older yorkies. Good luck on finding your forever furbaby.

Oh sorry I thought I replied to this. Also, I don't know because I tried a lot of places checking for one and honestly could not find a single one(puppy/female-- or even a male pup)

Mee-sha · 03-31-2016, 07:00 PM

I was in for a suprise when i got my first yorkie fur baby, i thought they'd be a little lap dog, who would cuddle while i watched tv, ohhhh boy was i in for a suprise with her, she was all terrier, hyper as can be, didn't like cuddling until she got a bit older.. and she needed consant attention and things to keep her active mentally and physically,she hated walks since i got her, so i had to play with her constantly to get all that yorkie energy out, she was also very picky and kept me very very busy, although she was a ton of work, especially trying to train the basics(i had to out stubbron her all the time), i grew to love her more than anything i have ever loved before. but oh my she had such a big personality... a hyper, stong, saucy, outgoing and bossy personality oh and she loved to bark at everything,but could also be silly and quirky. Now my boy yorkie(same mother and father as her but from a different litter) you would never even know he was here, he is lazy, quiet, food driven, was easier to train, he is shy, will just lay around like a lump, he rarley barks, likes to play with his toys and loves his walks,sweet sensitive little boy. 2 yorkies, same parents, 2 completley opposite personalities. So i think personality matters just as much as the breed...a terrier is a terrier though..they're little dogs with a big personality.

03-31-2016, 01:40 PM	#38
yorkiefan_ I ♥ my Cookie Monster! Donating Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: South Texas Posts: 3,007	Are you going to be able to provide your pup lots of time outside? Cookie loves the outdoors and she really needs the outside time to get exercise chasing squirrels and lizards and such. Minnie was like that too, always wanting to hunt outdoors. If I don't take Cookie on walks and/or give her lots of time to chase things in the back yard she gets some real cabin fever. I mean she won't pee in the corner or start biting at me or anything if it's a really rainy day, but she will do zoomies through the house and try to kill her toys with extreme prejudice. Though this is exactly what I told my breeder (Deb Sillers from Amazing Yorkies) what I was looking for: a high energy pup, and three years in Cookie is exactly that. YorkieMom1 is right about finding a good show breeder. I never had any confidence problems with Cookie, she has been a love bug since the day I got her. I always hear pups can be pretty scared for a while, but Cookie wasn't. And the only costs after getting her have been for shots, food, heartworm and flea prevention, checkups, and of course lots of toys and clothes! Getting a healthy pup from a great breeder doesn't just make sense moneywise though, I mean do you want to give your heart to a dog and then have it ripped apart as she is battling health problems due to poor breeding? You might look at the Yorkshire Terrier Club of America to find good breeders near you, and then maybe you could meet them at shows. __________________ Cookie ;;; RIP Minnie Last edited by yorkiefan_; 03-31-2016 at 01:41 PM.

03-31-2016, 01:47 PM	#39
yorkiefan_ I ♥ my Cookie Monster! Donating Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: South Texas Posts: 3,007	But the potty training was tough with Cookie. After all, Yorkies are terriers, and terriers can be really headstrong sometimes. And I think I made a mistake going straight to outdoor training instead of also using the pee pads my breeder had been training her with. __________________ Cookie ;;; RIP Minnie

03-31-2016, 12:06 PM	#31
lovestiny YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: ny Posts: 816	I crate trained my Yorkie and she trained as easily as my Maltese. I have heard many people say they are challenging to housebreak but that was not my experience.

03-31-2016, 12:08 PM	#34
lovestiny YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: ny Posts: 816	I tried first to go through a local Yorkie rescue but my husband just really wanted to start with a puppy - but if you have time, you never know

03-31-2016, 12:17 PM	#36
lovestiny YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: ny Posts: 816	I feel like my Yorkie (and I think many are like this) is the best of both worlds- loves to fetch and play but can spend hours in her car seat or purse and he happy!

03-31-2016, 02:32 PM	#43
lilgidget YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: stanley nc Posts: 1,152	You might also see if there is a Yorkie Rescue in your area. Some of these dogs have been rescued and some have been surrendered by owners who could no longer care for them. In any event, they are thoroughly checked out by a vet, have been neutered/spayed and up to date on shots. If there are any existing health issues, you will be aware of them before you adopt. Sometimes these are puppies and sometimes they are older yorkies. Good luck on finding your forever furbaby.

03-31-2016, 07:00 PM	#45
Mee-sha YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 438	I was in for a suprise when i got my first yorkie fur baby, i thought they'd be a little lap dog, who would cuddle while i watched tv, ohhhh boy was i in for a suprise with her, she was all terrier, hyper as can be, didn't like cuddling until she got a bit older.. and she needed consant attention and things to keep her active mentally and physically,she hated walks since i got her, so i had to play with her constantly to get all that yorkie energy out, she was also very picky and kept me very very busy, although she was a ton of work, especially trying to train the basics(i had to out stubbron her all the time), i grew to love her more than anything i have ever loved before. but oh my she had such a big personality... a hyper, stong, saucy, outgoing and bossy personality oh and she loved to bark at everything,but could also be silly and quirky. Now my boy yorkie(same mother and father as her but from a different litter) you would never even know he was here, he is lazy, quiet, food driven, was easier to train, he is shy, will just lay around like a lump, he rarley barks, likes to play with his toys and loves his walks,sweet sensitive little boy. 2 yorkies, same parents, 2 completley opposite personalities. So i think personality matters just as much as the breed...a terrier is a terrier though..they're little dogs with a big personality.