At What Age Are Yorkies Not Playful Anymore? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

BabyFidgette · 06-13-2006, 06:27 PM

My aunt is looking for a female Yorkie that's not a baby, but she still wants the pup to be playful. Play with toys and such. About what age do you think they grow out of it? Do you think a two year old would still be playful? I mean, Baby is 9 months and is still playful obviously.

I'm just wondering at what age do they get tired of that? Any comments, stories, etc. will be appreciated.

Thanks!

Dan & Corinne · 06-13-2006, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by BabyFidgette

My aunt is looking for a female Yorkie that's not a baby, but she still wants the pup to be playful. Play with toys and such. About what age do you think they grow out of it? Do you think a two year old would still be playful? I mean, Baby is 9 months and is still playful obviously.

I'm just wondering at what age do they get tired of that? Any comments, stories, etc. will be appreciated.

Thanks!

Jazzie is 8 years old and still plays like a puppy! Since she's my first yorkie, I don't know for sure but in general most terriers stay energetic and playful for most of their life. They are bred to chase rodents so they have the high energy level that is part of being a terrier.

I hope Jazzie doesn't grow out of it - ever!

omega · 06-13-2006, 07:48 PM

from what i hear, they don't really grow out of it! i'm trying to picture myself as an old lady trying to keep up with my pups!
omega

SnowWa · 06-13-2006, 08:46 PM

My 10-year-old little mixed breed was very playful - as is my 5-year-old Bichon.

I think a lot of their being playful is whether or not they have someone to play with -- and are encouraged to play. If I want to get down and play - my dogs (all ages) are ready to go. And - they play a lot together also.

Good luck! Carol Jean

megan_kat22 · 06-13-2006, 08:48 PM

I also think it is the terrier in them that won't ever let them tire out!

Baileys_Momma · 06-13-2006, 10:00 PM

Bailey is a year and a half and I thought he hadn't changed, that was until we got Morgan. Bailey is MUCH more mellow now than I now remember he was as a puppy. He is a cuddler and likes to play on occassion. I'm not sure if this is common for all Yorkies but in my case I would say he is now at that perfect age and stage.

Jaspermom · 06-14-2006, 01:45 AM

Angel was 11 when she passed, and she was still very playful right up to the last day. I don't think they ever stop. Jasper slowed down, but I think it was because he was ill.

alisonJ · 06-14-2006, 06:06 AM

I WISH Edie would slow down a bit. She is 6 year old. I woke up at 3 a.m. and she was standing on my chest with a frisbee, trying to get me to play. She also spends hours pushing a ball around the house. People are so surprised when they hear she is not a puppy.

fannie · 06-14-2006, 06:10 AM

I have a 2 yr. old and a 3 yr. old. Both of them are very playful. However, what I have noticed at this age is that they are able to have downtime too. So along with the playfulness that we all love, I still get my cuddly lap time with them too!

yorkieusa · 06-14-2006, 06:11 AM

It really depends on how they were raised. Muffin played all of her 14 years. If you adopt one that has never been played with much, it might not want to play. But if you adopt one that has had someone play with it all of its life, then that yorkie will continue to play the rest of its life.

Mitzis Mom · 06-14-2006, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by fannie

I have a 2 yr. old and a 3 yr. old. Both of them are very playful. However, what I have noticed at this age is that they are able to have downtime too. So along with the playfulness that we all love, I still get my cuddly lap time with them too!

I admire your energy! But where do you get the time to cuddle and have lab time?

Mitzis Mom · 06-14-2006, 06:15 AM

Mitzi is 9 y.o. and still playfull but in a more moderate way.

sashajade · 06-14-2006, 08:06 AM

tye and zac will be 13 in december and they still play

scampi was 15 when he died and he was still playing the day before he died

mustangbee · 06-14-2006, 09:00 AM

I don't think they do grow out of playing.
Princess is 3 and plays all day.

BabyFidgette · 06-14-2006, 01:09 PM

Wow everyone. That's really great to hear. My aunt really wants a Yorkie, but I told her she would be better with a pup that wasn't a tiny puppy. They are TONS of work. And I don't want her to have to worry about hypoglycemia either. I'm looking for one for her that's Baby's age (9 months) or a little older around a year or so (maybe a tad bit older). She really wants someone to cuddle with and play with b/c she loves how Baby always plays with her. This will really be great for her b/c she needs companionship BIG time!

06-13-2006, 06:27 PM	#1
BabyFidgette Learn Yorkie CPR! Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,855	At What Age Are Yorkies Not Playful Anymore? My aunt is looking for a female Yorkie that's not a baby, but she still wants the pup to be playful. Play with toys and such. About what age do you think they grow out of it? Do you think a two year old would still be playful? I mean, Baby is 9 months and is still playful obviously. I'm just wondering at what age do they get tired of that? Any comments, stories, etc. will be appreciated. Thanks! __________________ Nicole & Baby "The more men I meet, the more I love my Yorkie!"

06-13-2006, 08:46 PM	#4
SnowWa YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: USA Posts: 2,992	My 10-year-old little mixed breed was very playful - as is my 5-year-old Bichon. I think a lot of their being playful is whether or not they have someone to play with -- and are encouraged to play. If I want to get down and play - my dogs (all ages) are ready to go. And - they play a lot together also. Good luck! Carol Jean __________________ http://tinypic.com/ipxhmb.jpg A Yorkie is worth a thousand words.

06-13-2006, 08:48 PM	#5
megan_kat22 I love my boys! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 1,913	I also think it is the terrier in them that won't ever let them tire out! __________________ -Megan, Tucker & Tripp "My little dogs- heartbeats at my feet" www.dropshots.com/megan_kat22

06-13-2006, 10:00 PM	#6
Baileys_Momma And Morgan Too! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 1,180	Bailey is a year and a half and I thought he hadn't changed, that was until we got Morgan. Bailey is MUCH more mellow now than I now remember he was as a puppy. He is a cuddler and likes to play on occassion. I'm not sure if this is common for all Yorkies but in my case I would say he is now at that perfect age and stage. __________________ Courtney Bailey Morgan KICKING CANCER'S BUTT, ONE CHEMO TREATMENT AT A TIME!!! Member of the SSLS (Secret Sisterhood Ladybug Society)

06-14-2006, 01:45 AM	#7
Jaspermom Yorkies Rock My World! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,721	Jasper and Angel both played Angel was 11 when she passed, and she was still very playful right up to the last day. I don't think they ever stop. Jasper slowed down, but I think it was because he was ill. __________________ Glad Mom to Jasper, Wosie & Dreama, RIP sweet babies.

06-13-2006, 07:48 PM	#3
omega Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: MN Posts: 7,575	from what i hear, they don't really grow out of it! i'm trying to picture myself as an old lady trying to keep up with my pups! omega

06-14-2006, 06:06 AM	#8
alisonJ YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 1,840	I WISH Edie would slow down a bit. She is 6 year old. I woke up at 3 a.m. and she was standing on my chest with a frisbee, trying to get me to play. She also spends hours pushing a ball around the house. People are so surprised when they hear she is not a puppy. __________________ Alison--Edith Jones's mother www.edithjonesproject.com

06-14-2006, 06:10 AM	#9
fannie Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,693	I have a 2 yr. old and a 3 yr. old. Both of them are very playful. However, what I have noticed at this age is that they are able to have downtime too. So along with the playfulness that we all love, I still get my cuddly lap time with them too! __________________ Steph, Mama to 6 skin babies and beautiful yorkies!

06-14-2006, 06:11 AM	#10
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	It really depends on how they were raised. Muffin played all of her 14 years. If you adopt one that has never been played with much, it might not want to play. But if you adopt one that has had someone play with it all of its life, then that yorkie will continue to play the rest of its life. __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel

06-14-2006, 06:15 AM	#12
Mitzis Mom No Longer a Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,837	Mitzi is 9 y.o. and still playfull but in a more moderate way.

06-14-2006, 08:06 AM	#13
sashajade YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: kent england Posts: 1,646	tye and zac will be 13 in december and they still play scampi was 15 when he died and he was still playing the day before he died __________________ Facebook group yorkies & small terriers worlwide needing fur-ever homes & deathrow Zac Brandi Suki

06-14-2006, 09:00 AM	#14
mustangbee Donating YT 9000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: North Carolina :) Posts: 10,616	I don't think they do grow out of playing. Princess is 3 and plays all day. __________________ Friends are God's way of apologizing for our relatives. "Love & Support Our YT Members" Gina & Princess Member of the SSLS

06-14-2006, 01:09 PM	#15
BabyFidgette Learn Yorkie CPR! Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,855	Wow everyone. That's really great to hear. My aunt really wants a Yorkie, but I told her she would be better with a pup that wasn't a tiny puppy. They are TONS of work. And I don't want her to have to worry about hypoglycemia either. I'm looking for one for her that's Baby's age (9 months) or a little older around a year or so (maybe a tad bit older). She really wants someone to cuddle with and play with b/c she loves how Baby always plays with her. This will really be great for her b/c she needs companionship BIG time! __________________ Nicole & Baby "The more men I meet, the more I love my Yorkie!"