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michiko · 02-24-2006, 03:45 PM

Your yorkie is so cute!!! I don't think you need to worry about him not barking.. Maybe he is trying to get used to the new home and being shy!!!

Once he gets to know you... he will show his color.. I mean some dogs are quiet... and that should be fine too

yorkitails · 02-24-2006, 04:13 PM

Your yorkie is cute. Could he have possibly been debarked by the breeder?

SnowWa · 02-24-2006, 05:25 PM

I got my pup when he was 8 weeks old and he almost never barked (but because he did a few times - I knew he knew how). He's about 6 months old now, and he has never turned into much of a barker...but does occasionally.

I'm sure some Yorkies just bark more than others. But, also the environment they are in certainly must affect the amount they bark. I live alone with a very quiet Bichon (who barks very little), and I don't think my little Yorkie has a lot to bark about. I'll bet if I had more people living here and children running in and out and playing - he'd join right in and bark a lot more than he does now.

Don't worry - you may just have a more laid back quiet little Yorkie than some people have.

Carol Jean

**** Why would breeders "debark" little puppies. It is a surgery they'd have to pay for - and they aren't keeping the puppies so why would their barking bother them -- and most people wouldn't want this done in the first place.

I can't imagine a breeder doing this for no good reason......

MzG · 02-24-2006, 05:42 PM

Your yorkie is soooooo cute love the ears!!! you jsut wait a few and he'll start barking. I got my yorkie when he was 7 months old and he hardley made a sound when i brought him home. But now if it's not me or his papa or grandparents he barks like crazy especially if i'm right there (I assume he's trying to protect his mama) Enjoy the peace and quiet while you can lol

Weezer · 02-24-2006, 05:52 PM

Zoe is three and still rarely barks. She's not hyper at all. She is just right for us. Weezer

BabyFidgette · 02-24-2006, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nyoneway

Hi, I just got a Yorkie yesterday. I haven't heard him bark once and he seems very very quiet. The prior owner told me he doesn't really bark and if he does makes a sound, its like a bird chirping.

He's about 5 months old, very well behave and friendly. He seems healthy and have all his shots.

He doesn't seem like any other yorkie I've experience. I've never seen or heard such a quiet dog. Is there anything wrong? Not that I'm complaining, I live in a apartment building and appreciate all the sleep I can get. I'm just a bit concern if there might be anything wrong with my puppy.

Is it possible he was de-barked?

lucyxp · 02-24-2006, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BabyFidgette

Is it possible he was de-barked?

I'm not sure. I have to be much more careful around him since he's so quiet. Today I turned around and kicked him by accident

and he didn't even whimper. It wasn't a hard kick but he's so tiny, it would still hurt.

Anyways, thank you everyone for you input and compliments (on his looks). I really do appreciate it!

whispersmom2 · 02-24-2006, 08:42 PM

oH, BELIEVE ME! When he has something on his mind you will know it!!!!!!!! Forever...they are like grumbly ole men...once they start on something they don't shut up about it. BTW, folks, my hubby is 71 so I have experience....LOL

BabyFidgette · 02-24-2006, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lucyxp

I'm not sure. I have to be much more careful around him since he's so quiet. Today I turned around and kicked him by accident

and he didn't even whimper. It wasn't a hard kick but he's so tiny, it would still hurt.

Anyways, thank you everyone for you input and compliments (on his looks). I really do appreciate it!

When you go to the vet you can ask him to check. I'm sure he'd know.

lucyxp · 02-24-2006, 09:33 PM

Ah, that was my boyfriend 'Nyoneway.' He was logged onto my name by accident. I'd never kick the poor thing -- even if it's by accident! ;]

BabyF'sWarden · 02-24-2006, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Lexi Rae

oh you just wait, he will bark real soon, you will see and wish he never
started....enjoy it

I love this...I remember saying the EXACT same thing when we brought our Yorkie home. "boy is she quiet..I hope theres nothing wrong" BAM...in 2 days...Yap yap yap....give it time.

AsCeNsIoN · 02-25-2006, 03:01 AM

Enjoy the peace while you can

LoL! I'm sure you'll hear the barking soon enough

SnowWa · 02-25-2006, 04:12 AM

My Bichon wouldn't make a sound if I accidently hurt him (he knows how to bark - but he's just very quiet - most of the time).

On the other hand, if I accidentally hurt my Yorkie - only a tiny little bit - he'd act like he's being killed. He is really a wimp - when it comes to a little pain.

Carol Jean

hunniebunnie · 02-25-2006, 04:15 AM

my little one was a non-barker for a while too! the first time i heard him bark was when he was dreaming... he let out some soft barks and paddled his feet on my lap, sleeping... it's so funny. and he does bark like a bird chirp too.

i say... savor it while you can!!!!

alisonJ · 02-25-2006, 08:29 AM

Here's my advice: Wait 3 weeks. If he still isn't barking, give me a call and we can trade Yorkies!!!

02-24-2006, 03:45 PM	#16
michiko The Yorkie Sitter Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 2,350	Your yorkie is so cute!!! I don't think you need to worry about him not barking.. Maybe he is trying to get used to the new home and being shy!!! Once he gets to know you... he will show his color.. I mean some dogs are quiet... and that should be fine too __________________ Michiko (Ethicist) and Haruka(Fragrance of Spring Flowers) [/URL][/COLOR]

02-24-2006, 05:25 PM	#18
SnowWa YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: USA Posts: 2,992	I got my pup when he was 8 weeks old and he almost never barked (but because he did a few times - I knew he knew how). He's about 6 months old now, and he has never turned into much of a barker...but does occasionally. I'm sure some Yorkies just bark more than others. But, also the environment they are in certainly must affect the amount they bark. I live alone with a very quiet Bichon (who barks very little), and I don't think my little Yorkie has a lot to bark about. I'll bet if I had more people living here and children running in and out and playing - he'd join right in and bark a lot more than he does now. Don't worry - you may just have a more laid back quiet little Yorkie than some people have. Carol Jean **** Why would breeders "debark" little puppies. It is a surgery they'd have to pay for - and they aren't keeping the puppies so why would their barking bother them -- and most people wouldn't want this done in the first place. I can't imagine a breeder doing this for no good reason...... __________________ http://tinypic.com/ipxhmb.jpg A Yorkie is worth a thousand words. Last edited by SnowWa; 02-24-2006 at 05:28 PM.

02-24-2006, 05:52 PM	#20
Weezer YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: oxford Posts: 3	barking Zoe is three and still rarely barks. She's not hyper at all. She is just right for us. Weezer

02-25-2006, 03:01 AM	#27
AsCeNsIoN Miss MitZi's Mama Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tunisia, North Africa Posts: 758	Enjoy the peace while you can LoL! I'm sure you'll hear the barking soon enough __________________ HeLeN - The DiVa's MuM MiTZi - The DoGGy DiVa!

02-25-2006, 04:12 AM	#28
SnowWa YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: USA Posts: 2,992	My Bichon wouldn't make a sound if I accidently hurt him (he knows how to bark - but he's just very quiet - most of the time). On the other hand, if I accidentally hurt my Yorkie - only a tiny little bit - he'd act like he's being killed. He is really a wimp - when it comes to a little pain. Carol Jean __________________ http://tinypic.com/ipxhmb.jpg A Yorkie is worth a thousand words.

02-24-2006, 04:13 PM	#17
yorkitails BANNED! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Orangevale Posts: 36	Your yorkie is cute. Could he have possibly been debarked by the breeder?

02-24-2006, 05:42 PM	#19
MzG Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NOR CAL Posts: 51	Your yorkie is soooooo cute love the ears!!! you jsut wait a few and he'll start barking. I got my yorkie when he was 7 months old and he hardley made a sound when i brought him home. But now if it's not me or his papa or grandparents he barks like crazy especially if i'm right there (I assume he's trying to protect his mama) Enjoy the peace and quiet while you can lol

02-24-2006, 08:42 PM	#23
whispersmom2 Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MD Posts: 2,985	oH, BELIEVE ME! When he has something on his mind you will know it!!!!!!!! Forever...they are like grumbly ole men...once they start on something they don't shut up about it. BTW, folks, my hubby is 71 so I have experience....LOL

02-24-2006, 09:33 PM	#25
lucyxp Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 35	Ah, that was my boyfriend 'Nyoneway.' He was logged onto my name by accident. I'd never kick the poor thing -- even if it's by accident! ;]

02-25-2006, 04:15 AM	#29
hunniebunnie Follower of Yorkietology Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Cali-fo-nee-ya Posts: 1,325	my little one was a non-barker for a while too! the first time i heard him bark was when he was dreaming... he let out some soft barks and paddled his feet on my lap, sleeping... it's so funny. and he does bark like a bird chirp too. i say... savor it while you can!!!!

02-25-2006, 08:29 AM	#30
alisonJ YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 1,840	Here's my advice: Wait 3 weeks. If he still isn't barking, give me a call and we can trade Yorkies!!! __________________ Alison--Edith Jones's mother www.edithjonesproject.com