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chachi · 07-15-2006, 05:16 AM

Jewels is a cuddler and wants to be held all the time. Chachi is more when he wants it only

luvmylife1010 · 07-15-2006, 05:52 AM

Dixie is a HUGE cuddler, but only with me. If someone else is holding her she tries to get to me. If I'm sitting, she is in my lap pressed up against me as close as she can get. I am a transcriptionist so I'm sitting a lot and she's tiny so she sits in my lap as I work. I absolutely love that she is such a lap love!

My Bernese Mountain Dogs are lap loves too. They will try to get as much of their big bodies in your lap as they possibly can!

Zelda is about 45lbs at 17 weeks and Odin is 32lbs at 13 weeks. Dixie does like to cuddle with Zelda if I'm not available.

Zelda is like a mommy to her. She cleans her and nuzzles her close to her. She's very gentle with Dixie.

everestgirl · 07-15-2006, 09:02 AM

Interesting.

Maybe i am wrong but i have a feeling that most of the males yorkies are not cuddler, and a females yorkies very cuddler.
(at list this is what i see in many threads on the board.)

Is it just me, or that true?

txshopper73 · 07-15-2006, 09:11 AM

I think it's just a puppy thing. I've noticed that since my dogs have gotten older, they've become my velcro babies. London is still a young thing, though and she's not as affectionate (only on HER terms) as my other two.

Give it time.

Latuya · 07-15-2006, 10:19 AM

Gus has always been a mamma's boy. He doesn't necessarily have to be on my lap but he has to be right next to me. Like now, he's in back of me. I will sit there and he will whimper till I move up till there is enough room for him so that he can jump up and lay down. Otherwise he's on my lap or on my feet while I'm on the computer.

Before my father in law passed he was staying with us and Gus did take to him. One day we were all watching TV and Gus left my side to and went to sit on David's belly. Oh how he went on and on, and was making a big deal out of it. I told him not to get too happy, and that if I were to get up and walk out of the room Gus WILL follow me. He even bet my $5.oo. So I got up and walked out and sure enough Gus followed me. As a puppy all he wanted was me but as he got older he would cuddle with pretty much everyone in the house but only if I'm in clear view.

The only time Gus will run from me is when he sees me getting his bath stuff out. Then he's my husband or Des's (my oldest daughter) best friend.

baileysmom31 · 07-15-2006, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by everestgirl

Interesting.

Maybe i am wrong but i have a feeling that most of the males yorkies are not cuddler, and a females yorkies very cuddler.
(at list this is what i see in many threads on the board.)

Is it just me, or that true?

Not necessarily

Bailey would crawl into my skin if she could

. She loves to be close. kiss. cuddle. But Tia really doesn't like to be held that much and hates all this smoochy stuff

chestermama · 07-16-2006, 12:57 AM

Chester was a cuddler from day 1 he would take lots of naps with me, he still does, he will be be my feet or on top of me when we are on the couch. He is under the covers at nite or by my feet or next to me he is my lover boy.

Twinkle · 07-16-2006, 12:47 PM

It's probably a puppy thing. My Millie and Bonnie are very affectionate but they do like to have their own space. Millie is the perfect amount of affectionate as she'll give loads and loads of kisses, cuddles and she'll sleep on my lap and she follows me where ever I am. She is really loyal and will stay by my side if I'm in bed no matter who calls her. But she just as equally sleeps on the sofa by herself. Bonnie will also sleep on the sofa by herself but she's on my Mum's (she's my parents Yorkie) lap all day long. She gives lots of kisses and cuddles and she'll follow too. I think you might find that you have it quite good as Bonnie is forever scratching at my Mum's leg, demanding and crying to sit on her lap and she never gets a minutes peace!

Love and light,

Chrissy xxx

lilfoot · 07-16-2006, 06:27 PM

Zoe...who is 3.5...loves to snuggle...but Lizzie...who is 9mo. and Zoes daughter....likes to sit next to you and if you pick her up and try to snuggle she will wiggle away.....however she has to always sit next to you with her little butt resting on some part of you body.

shadream · 07-16-2006, 07:01 PM

Charlie does want to be with me but just doesn't want me to hold him on my lap.
He follows me from room to room, I have been painting the porch and he is in the house, he lays right next to the screen door watching, and waits for me to finish.
I'm thinking as he gets a little older he may cuddle more.
I have noticed that the breeders tend to say their males are snuggle bugs where as the females are often more independent. Not to say there isnt always the exception.
I do know that poodle males are much more affectionate than females as I have had both and the males are truly sweethearts, that is why I chose a male yorkie, but they are completely different personalities and so not sure bout the male female thing with yorkies. Time will tell.....

shadream · 07-19-2006, 01:18 PM

Charlie must have read my thread.
2 days ago he was sitting by my feet and whimpering, I though he had to go out and I got up to let him out but he just sat there so I picked him up and sat him on my lap, he cuddled right up, and been doing so ever since, guess he had to grow up a bit. we are very happy now!

nootie · 07-19-2006, 01:51 PM

We are so lucky because our little baby has been a lap dog and cuddly, cuddly, cuddly from the day we brought him home when he was 7 weeks old. In fact, I didn't know dogs could be so cuddly. He always wants to be held and when he sleeps next to me he's right up against me - even if I move he'll find a spot right up next to me. I love it. I hope your baby starts cuddling soon. Our baby will be 5 years old on Aug. 10th!

Kizzys Mom · 07-19-2006, 04:36 PM

Kizzy does not want to be held except when SHE wants to be held which isnt often. She will come and raise up on my leg gently if she wants me to pick her up but if she just wants to play she rares up on my leg with a ball or some kind of toy in her mouth. But she loves to lay on my hubby at night when he gets home. But all day she plays but always pretty much in the room I am in or at least where she sees me. she has beds in several rooms too that she will hop in and go to sleep if I am in that room. If she isnt playing she is right beside me somewhere in the floor asleep if i'm sitting. Every time I get up no matter if I just walk 3 steps she is up and right along with me then if I sit back down she lays right back down where she was. So she definitely wants to be close to me but is not the type who wants to sit in my lap all the time. I'm glad of that because I think it would soon get on my nerves. she seems very independent as far as thinking she dont have to be on us every minute. She does not sleep with us and probably never will. For now she isnt totally house broken and she sleeps in a soft crate zipped in at night at the head of my bed in the floor. I really dont think she would want to sleep with us as she has never tried to get in bed with us but a few times on weekends when hubby dont have to get up early for work we'll put her on the bed with us. and she loves to run all over the bed and try licking us like they all do and looks so happy and sweet. But a lap baby she isnt untill she wants to be one herself. sometimes tho she looks so sweet laying at my feet sleeping I just pick her up and lay her in my lap then she will lay there a while and let me rub her and she acts like shes relaxing so much and I take my fingers and barely touch her hair on her paws and chest and across her head in feathering kinds of ticklish way. she loves that.

Sweet one · 03-21-2011, 11:25 AM

My Yorkie is 10 weeks old and she sleeps at my feet whenever I sit on the couch.

yorkietalkjilly · 03-21-2011, 11:56 AM

My Tibbe is a big snuggler and will cuddle his 3 1/2 year old 5.3 lb. body right up next to my neck on the same pillow I have my head on - whether in the bed or on the couch. Otherwise, he is on my lap much of the time. My former Yorkie was a female and way more independent than my male and did not like up-close, long bouts of cuddling unless she initiated it. I think dogs do have different personalities, psychological make-up and ways just like people.

07-15-2006, 05:16 AM	#16
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	Jewels is a cuddler and wants to be held all the time. Chachi is more when he wants it only __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

07-15-2006, 09:11 AM	#19
txshopper73 Donating YT 14K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 14,226 Blog Entries: 1	I think it's just a puppy thing. I've noticed that since my dogs have gotten older, they've become my velcro babies. London is still a young thing, though and she's not as affectionate (only on HER terms) as my other two. Give it time. __________________ As always...JMO (Just My Opinion) Kimberley

07-15-2006, 10:19 AM	#20
Latuya YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Rialto CA Posts: 3,243	Gus has always been a mamma's boy. He doesn't necessarily have to be on my lap but he has to be right next to me. Like now, he's in back of me. I will sit there and he will whimper till I move up till there is enough room for him so that he can jump up and lay down. Otherwise he's on my lap or on my feet while I'm on the computer. Before my father in law passed he was staying with us and Gus did take to him. One day we were all watching TV and Gus left my side to and went to sit on David's belly. Oh how he went on and on, and was making a big deal out of it. I told him not to get too happy, and that if I were to get up and walk out of the room Gus WILL follow me. He even bet my $5.oo. So I got up and walked out and sure enough Gus followed me. As a puppy all he wanted was me but as he got older he would cuddle with pretty much everyone in the house but only if I'm in clear view. The only time Gus will run from me is when he sees me getting his bath stuff out. Then he's my husband or Des's (my oldest daughter) best friend. __________________ Monica, Proud mom of Gus who is forever missed! And new mom to Leiloni Gus's Dogster page

07-16-2006, 12:47 PM	#23
Twinkle Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Swansea, Wales, UK Posts: 33	It's probably a puppy thing. My Millie and Bonnie are very affectionate but they do like to have their own space. Millie is the perfect amount of affectionate as she'll give loads and loads of kisses, cuddles and she'll sleep on my lap and she follows me where ever I am. She is really loyal and will stay by my side if I'm in bed no matter who calls her. But she just as equally sleeps on the sofa by herself. Bonnie will also sleep on the sofa by herself but she's on my Mum's (she's my parents Yorkie) lap all day long. She gives lots of kisses and cuddles and she'll follow too. I think you might find that you have it quite good as Bonnie is forever scratching at my Mum's leg, demanding and crying to sit on her lap and she never gets a minutes peace! Love and light, Chrissy xxx __________________ www.dogster.com/?347962. www.dogster.com/?347978. www.strictlyparanormal.co.uk http://www.myspace.com/cluelessandrandom http://www.youtube.com/user/ChrissyCullen AGAINST TAIL DOCKING!!! AGAINST PUPPY MILLS!!!

07-16-2006, 07:01 PM	#25
shadream Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: michigan Posts: 189	Wow so many different perspectives Charlie does want to be with me but just doesn't want me to hold him on my lap. He follows me from room to room, I have been painting the porch and he is in the house, he lays right next to the screen door watching, and waits for me to finish. I'm thinking as he gets a little older he may cuddle more. I have noticed that the breeders tend to say their males are snuggle bugs where as the females are often more independent. Not to say there isnt always the exception. I do know that poodle males are much more affectionate than females as I have had both and the males are truly sweethearts, that is why I chose a male yorkie, but they are completely different personalities and so not sure bout the male female thing with yorkies. Time will tell..... __________________ Lil Cheeky Charlie's mom

07-15-2006, 05:52 AM	#17
luvmylife1010 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Absecon, NJ Posts: 73	Dixie is a HUGE cuddler, but only with me. If someone else is holding her she tries to get to me. If I'm sitting, she is in my lap pressed up against me as close as she can get. I am a transcriptionist so I'm sitting a lot and she's tiny so she sits in my lap as I work. I absolutely love that she is such a lap love! My Bernese Mountain Dogs are lap loves too. They will try to get as much of their big bodies in your lap as they possibly can! Zelda is about 45lbs at 17 weeks and Odin is 32lbs at 13 weeks. Dixie does like to cuddle with Zelda if I'm not available. Zelda is like a mommy to her. She cleans her and nuzzles her close to her. She's very gentle with Dixie.

07-15-2006, 09:02 AM	#18
everestgirl Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: israel Posts: 166	Interesting. Maybe i am wrong but i have a feeling that most of the males yorkies are not cuddler, and a females yorkies very cuddler. (at list this is what i see in many threads on the board.) Is it just me, or that true?

07-16-2006, 12:57 AM	#22
chestermama YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: washington Posts: 3,383 Blog Entries: 1	Chester was a cuddler from day 1 he would take lots of naps with me, he still does, he will be be my feet or on top of me when we are on the couch. He is under the covers at nite or by my feet or next to me he is my lover boy.

07-16-2006, 06:27 PM	#24
lilfoot YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: wisconsin Posts: 769	Zoe...who is 3.5...loves to snuggle...but Lizzie...who is 9mo. and Zoes daughter....likes to sit next to you and if you pick her up and try to snuggle she will wiggle away.....however she has to always sit next to you with her little butt resting on some part of you body.

07-19-2006, 01:18 PM	#26
shadream Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: michigan Posts: 189	Charlie read my posting Charlie must have read my thread. 2 days ago he was sitting by my feet and whimpering, I though he had to go out and I got up to let him out but he just sat there so I picked him up and sat him on my lap, he cuddled right up, and been doing so ever since, guess he had to grow up a bit. we are very happy now! __________________ Lil Cheeky Charlie's mom

07-19-2006, 01:51 PM	#27
nootie Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 20	We are so lucky because our little baby has been a lap dog and cuddly, cuddly, cuddly from the day we brought him home when he was 7 weeks old. In fact, I didn't know dogs could be so cuddly. He always wants to be held and when he sleeps next to me he's right up against me - even if I move he'll find a spot right up next to me. I love it. I hope your baby starts cuddling soon. Our baby will be 5 years old on Aug. 10th!

07-19-2006, 04:36 PM	#28
Kizzys Mom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Al, Heart of Dixie Posts: 581	Kizzy does not want to be held except when SHE wants to be held which isnt often. She will come and raise up on my leg gently if she wants me to pick her up but if she just wants to play she rares up on my leg with a ball or some kind of toy in her mouth. But she loves to lay on my hubby at night when he gets home. But all day she plays but always pretty much in the room I am in or at least where she sees me. she has beds in several rooms too that she will hop in and go to sleep if I am in that room. If she isnt playing she is right beside me somewhere in the floor asleep if i'm sitting. Every time I get up no matter if I just walk 3 steps she is up and right along with me then if I sit back down she lays right back down where she was. So she definitely wants to be close to me but is not the type who wants to sit in my lap all the time. I'm glad of that because I think it would soon get on my nerves. she seems very independent as far as thinking she dont have to be on us every minute. She does not sleep with us and probably never will. For now she isnt totally house broken and she sleeps in a soft crate zipped in at night at the head of my bed in the floor. I really dont think she would want to sleep with us as she has never tried to get in bed with us but a few times on weekends when hubby dont have to get up early for work we'll put her on the bed with us. and she loves to run all over the bed and try licking us like they all do and looks so happy and sweet. But a lap baby she isnt untill she wants to be one herself. sometimes tho she looks so sweet laying at my feet sleeping I just pick her up and lay her in my lap then she will lay there a while and let me rub her and she acts like shes relaxing so much and I take my fingers and barely touch her hair on her paws and chest and across her head in feathering kinds of ticklish way. she loves that. __________________ :Please Pray for our troops and support the USA. Linda

03-21-2011, 11:25 AM	#29
Sweet one YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: FL Posts: 3	My Yorkie is 10 weeks old and she sleeps at my feet whenever I sit on the couch.

03-21-2011, 11:56 AM	#30
yorkietalkjilly ♥ Love My Tibbe! ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: D/FW, Texas Posts: 22,140	My Tibbe is a big snuggler and will cuddle his 3 1/2 year old 5.3 lb. body right up next to my neck on the same pillow I have my head on - whether in the bed or on the couch. Otherwise, he is on my lap much of the time. My former Yorkie was a female and way more independent than my male and did not like up-close, long bouts of cuddling unless she initiated it. I think dogs do have different personalities, psychological make-up and ways just like people.