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chachi · 07-13-2006, 03:47 PM

Jewels my yorkie would be perfect for you. She is a cuddler and shes an owners dog. She doesnt like strangers. She is really submissive by nature.

Zoey's Momma · 07-13-2006, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by everestgirl

Why i need a dominant breed?
My yorkie is very dominant and i think less dominant pets are more needlie and loving.

Not really. My Maltese is a submissive dog breed. She's more laid back and quiet.

everestgirl · 07-13-2006, 03:47 PM

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It has been my experience that a chihuahua is not a good cuddler. I have been around a lot of them, my inlaws together have about 6 at least. Don't like them (in laws, not the chis )so I lost count.
I did have one myself at one time. Gypsy is a confirmed cuddler and loves my lap most. But dtr's yorkie is a total bundle of energy

This is exactly what i am afraid....you are not the first one who telling this

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Malteese are cuddlers. I dont know how they are with strangers

Maltese very cute dogs, and laid back...but the coat..uhhhh.
Not easy to keep it whyte.

everestgirl · 07-13-2006, 03:50 PM

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Jewels my yorkie would be perfect for you. She is a cuddler and shes an owners dog. She doesnt like strangers. She is really submissive by nature.

Yea, i know

I am always jealous when i read about her on yorkietalk.
I also remember you sad that she is your girl , and the boy loves your husband more.
I think my also prefer my hubby

i am not sure...he just love everyone.

The problem is...how to know it?

I love the yorkies look the most....
But i am afraid it will happened again with next puppy.
Personality are so important for me.

Sadie's Mom · 07-13-2006, 03:51 PM

My parents had a dachshund that fit all three traits you described. She was definitely a lap dog (or was she just lazy?) She liked to cuddle. She HATED strangers. So much so that she couldn't be in the same room with them. We don't know if she ever would have bitten anyone or not, but we never let her get close enough to try. She liked our family, and a couple of my brothers friends, but that was it. She also was very protective.

But I know not all doxies are like that either. My best friend has a chi that is the same way. Very affectionate with her & has been around me MANY times & still won't let me pick her up...will barely let me pet her. And is also protective. Unfortunately, I don't think you'd be able to tell at a young age.

chachi · 07-13-2006, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by everestgirl

Yea, i know

I am always jealous when i read about her on yorkietalk.
I also remember you sad that she is your girl , and the boy loves your husband more.
I think my also prefer my hubby

i am not sure...he just love everyone.

The problem is...how to know it?

I love the yorkies look the most....
But i am afraid it will happened again with next puppy.
Personality are so important for me.

The reason I think she prefers me is because when she was little I carried her with me all the time in a sling carrier. She is just used to being with me also I am home with her all day

everestgirl · 07-13-2006, 03:59 PM

I heard many good things about dachshund.
But i just can't stand they look.

Maybe i just need to find a puppy at the age of 4-5 month, so i will see the personality.
But no one sells them in that age.

londonteatime · 07-13-2006, 04:01 PM

Is there a special reason you want another small dog? If you can have a larger dog, I'd recommend an English bulldog. They're heavy but short.

My Lily is SO loyal and loving toward me but suspicious of strangers. LOL, and the face is a definite benefit -- when salesman or whoever come to the door, I open it just enough for her to stick her face out and they back off really fast! She and my Yorkie get along really well, even though the Yorkie has FAR more energy and wants to play a lot. Lily plays with him but lets out a warning WOOF! when she just wants to relax.

I really love my bulldog and the Yorkie-bully combo is super cool! Warning, though -- if you have a bulldog, you don't get very far on walks or at Petco. People go crazy over them and always stop you to engage in conversation and look at them. Lily doesn't really like strangers touching her; she won't bite but she will move away and give strangers "the look." LOL. They're real characters!

Julie

everestgirl · 07-13-2006, 04:02 PM

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The reason I think she prefers me is because when she was little I carried her with me all the time in a sling carrier. She is just used to being with me also I am home with her all day

I am as well all day at home with my yorkie + i feed him and walk with him.
And still he prefer my husband.
When we both come back, he tun to me most, but when we are at home, he is near him 70% of the time.

everestgirl · 07-13-2006, 04:06 PM

londonteatime

My hubby let me have only small dog

It took me so long to convince him...no chance he will let me.

mm..and i can't imagine that bulldog lick my face :-)))
Maybe i just don't used to..

everestgirl · 07-13-2006, 04:08 PM

By the way, i heard many times that the most loyal dog ever is sky-terrier.
But they are very hard to find (not popular at all).

BLowry · 07-13-2006, 04:14 PM

So you want a dog that DOESN'T like strangers? If so...why? Maybe you should try a female yorkie. my little Sadie Mae is such a cuddle bug...she is ALWAYS on my lap...if I sit....anywhere she will either jump up on me or just sit a look at me until I pick her up..In the matter of fact...she is sitting on my lap right now!! She is such a good dog...she loves EVERYBODY!! She will sit on hubby but not for long...she is mostly with me.

everestgirl · 07-13-2006, 04:23 PM

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So you want a dog that DOESN'T like strangers? If so...why? Maybe you should try a female yorkie. my little Sadie Mae is such a cuddle bug...she is ALWAYS on my lap...if I sit....anywhere she will either jump up on me or just sit a look at me until I pick her up..In the matter of fact...she is sitting on my lap right now!! She is such a good dog...she loves EVERYBODY!! She will sit on hubby but not for long...she is mostly with me.

I will be honest.
I always wanted a female yorkie, much more than a male.
1) i think females yorkies looks more pretty
2) to breed
3) no marking problems.

But, i read tons of threads here on yorkietalk about male or female, and many sad that males are much more cuddle than males.
And that females almost always chose a male owner.
This is why i took a male...and maybe i just did a mistake

But than again...it's just impossible to know it.

LaviniaHyacynth · 07-13-2006, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by everestgirl

I will be honest.
I always wanted a female yorkie, much more than a male.
1) i think females yorkies looks more pretty
2) to breed
3) no marking problems.

But, i read tons of threads here on yorkietalk about male or female, and many sad that males are much more cuddle than males.
And that females almost always chose a male owner.
This is why i took a male...and maybe i just did a mistake

But than again...it's just impossible to know it.

I have a female and she is a total snuggle bug and she loves strangers,too. She is not a barker and I take her with me everywhere. SHe is such a kissy lap dog.I think you should get a female yorkie and ask the breeder to help you choose a calmer dog.

Kizzys Mom · 07-13-2006, 05:37 PM

I have a female who loves my hubby soooo much, maybe more than she does me but she loves me too I know but she dont get to be with him as much and I think that is why she seems to love him better. but every chihuahua i've ever seen or been around never seem to shut up that little shrill barking. My mother in law and my sister in law both had one and they barked all the time. It was so nerve wrecking but I can say he was very protective of my mother in law for 17 years. my sister in law got rid of hers before she kept it too long, the barking drove her bonkers.

07-13-2006, 03:47 PM	#16
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	Jewels my yorkie would be perfect for you. She is a cuddler and shes an owners dog. She doesnt like strangers. She is really submissive by nature. __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

07-13-2006, 03:51 PM	#20
Sadie's Mom Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Irving, TX Posts: 3,180	My parents had a dachshund that fit all three traits you described. She was definitely a lap dog (or was she just lazy?) She liked to cuddle. She HATED strangers. So much so that she couldn't be in the same room with them. We don't know if she ever would have bitten anyone or not, but we never let her get close enough to try. She liked our family, and a couple of my brothers friends, but that was it. She also was very protective. But I know not all doxies are like that either. My best friend has a chi that is the same way. Very affectionate with her & has been around me MANY times & still won't let me pick her up...will barely let me pet her. And is also protective. Unfortunately, I don't think you'd be able to tell at a young age. __________________ Christie and Sadie

07-13-2006, 04:14 PM	#27
BLowry My furkids Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 4,625 Blog Entries: 1	I think I'm confused! So you want a dog that DOESN'T like strangers? If so...why? Maybe you should try a female yorkie. my little Sadie Mae is such a cuddle bug...she is ALWAYS on my lap...if I sit....anywhere she will either jump up on me or just sit a look at me until I pick her up..In the matter of fact...she is sitting on my lap right now!! She is such a good dog...she loves EVERYBODY!! She will sit on hubby but not for long...she is mostly with me. __________________ Brenda

07-13-2006, 05:37 PM	#30
Kizzys Mom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Al, Heart of Dixie Posts: 581	I have a female who loves my hubby soooo much, maybe more than she does me but she loves me too I know but she dont get to be with him as much and I think that is why she seems to love him better. but every chihuahua i've ever seen or been around never seem to shut up that little shrill barking. My mother in law and my sister in law both had one and they barked all the time. It was so nerve wrecking but I can say he was very protective of my mother in law for 17 years. my sister in law got rid of hers before she kept it too long, the barking drove her bonkers. __________________ :Please Pray for our troops and support the USA. Linda

07-13-2006, 03:59 PM	#22
everestgirl Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: israel Posts: 166	I heard many good things about dachshund. But i just can't stand they look. Maybe i just need to find a puppy at the age of 4-5 month, so i will see the personality. But no one sells them in that age.

07-13-2006, 04:01 PM	#23
londonteatime Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: USA Posts: 170	Is there a special reason you want another small dog? If you can have a larger dog, I'd recommend an English bulldog. They're heavy but short. My Lily is SO loyal and loving toward me but suspicious of strangers. LOL, and the face is a definite benefit -- when salesman or whoever come to the door, I open it just enough for her to stick her face out and they back off really fast! She and my Yorkie get along really well, even though the Yorkie has FAR more energy and wants to play a lot. Lily plays with him but lets out a warning WOOF! when she just wants to relax. I really love my bulldog and the Yorkie-bully combo is super cool! Warning, though -- if you have a bulldog, you don't get very far on walks or at Petco. People go crazy over them and always stop you to engage in conversation and look at them. Lily doesn't really like strangers touching her; she won't bite but she will move away and give strangers "the look." LOL. They're real characters! Julie

07-13-2006, 04:06 PM	#25
everestgirl Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: israel Posts: 166	londonteatime My hubby let me have only small dog It took me so long to convince him...no chance he will let me. mm..and i can't imagine that bulldog lick my face :-))) Maybe i just don't used to..

07-13-2006, 04:08 PM	#26
everestgirl Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: israel Posts: 166	By the way, i heard many times that the most loyal dog ever is sky-terrier. But they are very hard to find (not popular at all).