Why are Yorkies not supposed to be good with children?

[Safire]

Thanks for all the feedback, it has definately given me food for thought.

I can understand how a breeder would be looking out for the best interests of the pup, and I respect that. I guess I just wanted to make sure that yorkies don't have a crazy habit of attacking small children! I'd like to think that I'm a responsible person that would both socialize a young pup to children and teach my (future) kids that a dog is not a playtoy.

I really really want a yorkie, but I also want to do the right thing.

[yorkieusa]

There is also the child learning to walk to consider. They aren't able to stay upright for long and even after they are a few years old remain clumsy and fall quite easily and sometimes that has been on a small yorkie. Even when moms constantly supervise, they can't prevent accidents. Just something to consider.

[chachi]

Yorkies are good with children but they are so small they could easily be hurt by a child. That is why some breeders wont let you adopt if you have a child. I waited untill my daughter was 5 to adopt one. She is still not allowed to carry them around. Chachi is 10 lbs and very hearty play mate for my daughter. I think people with kids should at least adopt a yorkie that is going to be on the larger side Jewels is 6 lbs and she doesnt like my daughter to even hold her

[daisysis]

My girls run and hide when my 2 year old grandson comes over ..he is always wanting to hold them and put them in there crates with him.
HIDE MY BABIES..
However..they love my granddaughter to death she is seven..they are always want her to pick them up. If possable all dogs should get along with children. I let any child pet my babies nicely just keep an watch

[artie merlino]

Artie will not go around small children, but he loves Teenagers, he refuses to be held or picked-up by them, but he will sit on their laps once he feels comfortable & secure. He is very sensitive to their Energy and how excited they get and can be very rough in the way that they handle or carry him.
Abigail on the other hand loves children of all ages, her Breeder has plenty of grandchildren around all the time. I got Abigail from her first Litter and she was the first born, the largest and most Dominant Puppy so she was pretty strong and sturdy! She just had a second Litter of 3 puppies, 1 was promised to her Babysitter as a "Gift" for Babysitting her hyper active grandaughter, 1 was promised to the Sire's Breeder for Stud Fees, and the last was to be sold as a profit? Well @ about 3-4 weeks her hyper active un-controllable grandaughter dropped a puppy on the cement floor and passed away on impact! We were all surprised and upset, she eventually had to buy back her puppy from the other Breeder for $800.00, and sold him for $1,000.00 net profit of $200.00. Not to mention the Vet. bills!
"Breeding" is not what it's Pumped up to be.....you have to put them first and foremost, if she only had the Heart to discilpline her granddaughter?
So Pre-"Socializing" your Litter of puppies to be able to handle children is a catch 22 situation, it has it's benefits & downfalls too! You can't fault Yorkie's for being too small & fragile? That is what the Breeder's are Breeding for; Tiny, miniature living & breathing "Toys". That is why Breeders try to ask as many questions as possible so they can place the right Puppy with the right Family or Individual?

[red rock blues]

I personally have never seen a yorkie (even a full grown dog) run up to a child under the age of 7. These guys are pretty smart and their instincts tell them that kids are dangerous. Just being stepped on can cripple them. They'll take on the rottie down the street, but they dare not defend themselves against little humans. So breeders are their first line of defense.

[Madvelazquez]

Dezi also barks at children, but they approach her, she licks them. I think she does not feel safe. I bring my niece (7 years old) over every weekend and she loves playing with her, but if she tries to pick her up (even though I've told my niece not to pick her up), she barks or growls.

[blondflava]

Originally Posted by red rock blues

I personally have never seen a yorkie (even a full grown dog) run up to a child under the age of 7. These guys are pretty smart and their instincts tell them that kids are dangerous. Just being stepped on can cripple them. They'll take on the rottie down the street, but they dare not defend themselves against little humans. So breeders are their first line of defense.

You should see mine then... No matter what the age of kids he runs up to them and jumps around wanting to play. And I mean kids all ages, toddlers 2 years ols and up... He's never been put in an unpleasant situation by a kid, I always make sure he's safe. After all, he's about 3.5 lbs and little kids do get clumsy.

[Saleswman]

I have a slight problem with this thread.......not the people, just the content....

Kids as well as dogs can be taught to behave.....period. The day that my kids dictate what my hobbies are, or what my career is......well....lets just say......I have two families, one older, one younger, due to being divorced for 13 years......and yes....I had a 4lb yorkie when my first boy was 8 years old. She was treated like a queen. He was instucted, as well as any ADULT that came to my home to "handle her with care." Now, I am back into the business of trying to show a Yorkie again. And my last family is two boys.....again......and although they are young, they too are instucted to behave and "handle with care" all little animals that we are involved with.(we rescue too, on occasion)

But, for a breeder to tell me; She will not sell a Yorkie to me because, 1. I have kids, 2. I have a career. and hubby works....that they prefer that I stay at home.....? Well, pretty soon, it will limit anybody not of retirement age to have a Yorkie.....most households require two to make ends meet.

I know Lorraine is not being critical, she does not appear to have a mean bone in her body...LOL but more careful than anything else....but we must also remember......lets not make this breed only for the elderly.....LOL....hell, when the owners keel over, who will take care of the babies....

We all have a choice to raise our children just like we raise your Yorkies.......with respect and manners....and we all can live in harmony......young or old.....with these little muchkins...

So, in answer to your question.......raise both your kids and your Yorkies the same......LOL

JMHO
Shirley

[sashajade]

well id say it depends on the child and on the yorkie, i wouldnt have a very small yorkie around a child as they can be hurt so easy, and i wouldnt trust any breed of dog with children on there own. yorkies can be snappy and as small normaly bite the face of a child. i have 4 yorkies and they all like children but saying that one of them i only have due to the fact she bit the last owners little boy on the face, but with me she has been fine with my friends kids and my niece but i still would never leave them alone in a room with any child. i dont think you shouldnt get a yorkie cos you wants kids, i want kids and i have 4 yorkies and would never part with any of them but i will make sure if i leave the room the baby goes with me or is put in the playpen so safe. now with the worry of the yorkie getting hurt, my yorkies are all different sizes from about 10 to 12 pounds but saying that 3 of them are quite small short and compact but they are sturdy and do not injury easy so a larger yorkie shouldnt be a problem or worry.

[everestgirl]

I have the most friendly yorkie ever.
He will lick everyone that will come to our house, even if the person hate dogs.
But...he HATE little kids.
If he see a child, he just bark like crazy and can bite.
All the children from our neigberhood scared of him.

I hope when i will have a child in the future, he will be ok

[honeybrown_43]

Jazzy runs up to everybody. No matter what the age is. She loves children and children love her. She gets along super with my 2 yr old. They are like best friends. They play all the time.

[Layla'sMomma]

Wow! I must be super overprotective. My baby (almost 2) is in a completely baby proofed room. It is pretty large and contains all the toys and activities a little girl could want. It is gated shut! Layla is not allowed in there unless I am in there with her and I am holding her. Once in a while, she is allowed down, but only when my daughter is being very mellow. Other than that, nope! Now, when my daughter goes into the other rooms, she has her hand held and can only go where she is supposed to go. I am strict. With her, and with Layla. So, the mix pretty well. I think the key is training. Training the pup and training the child. Also, training yourself to realize that the pup is just like another child. So I have two now! I realize accidents happen, but, you know, sometimes an adult falls too, or flops down and doesn't look where they are sitting. With proper supervision, kids and yorkies are fine, imo.

Oh, I have to say also, I do stay home all the time. I don't have a choice. I can't work. If I could, darn right I would! So, I don't think that should be a criteria either really. I do understand not wanting the pup to be home alone ALL the time, but come on!

[daisysis]

Well than, if your pup..yorkie or any other breed..is raised around children and your children are raised around pups...than what is the problem..it is the way us adults teach them maybe???.. kids and dogs go together.. however..
my 2 yr old grandson might be excepton to that((( LOL)))
but..
after they are not pups any more us mommies and grandmas..
end up with all the lovely little task anyway.. whch is no problem to me..
BLESSED BE

[Penny1268]

I run a family daycare out of my home with several little children. My two yorkies are wonderful with them. Of course I am ALWAYS supervising the little ones with the dogs. The dogs love the kids!! Daisy is 13 months and Duke is 5 months

Penny