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11-21-2006, 07:47 PM | #1 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Florida
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| Owning a JORKIE These are the basic's for a Yorkshire....but not the exotic breed of "Jorkie" (Jumbo Yorkie) Temperament The Yorkshire Terrier seems oblivious of its small size. It is ever eager for adventure and trouble. This little dog is highly energetic, brave, loyal and clever. Affectionate with its master, but sometimes suspicious of strangers. It can be aggressive to strange dogs and small animals. In other words, it has true Terrier heritage. They do best with older, considerate children. Yorkies are easy to train, although they can sometimes be stubborn. The breed is demanding and dependant and needs a lot of human attention. The Yorkie is an excellent watchdog, defending its territory in no uncertain manner. They can get snappish if surprised, frightened or over-teased, but are usually very sweet and loving. They can be difficult to housebreak. These little dogs should not be over-protected, for they may become neurotic. The Yorkie likes to bark, but it can easily be taught not to do so. (Still working on that...) Origin The breed is only 100 years old or so, but its origins are not entirely certain - probably because the working men of north England, who developed the Yorkshire Terrier for catching the terrible rats that infested the mine shafts and as a hunting dog that could penetrate into badger and fox burrows, avoided divulging the secret of their success to those who might have cashed in on a lucrative side line. However, it seems likely that Scotsmen seeking work in the woolen mills of Yorkshire brought with them various types of terrier, including the Skye and the now extinct Clydesdale. These were then crossed with local types, such as the long- haired Leeds Terrier. The Maltese, Black & Tan Manchester, and Dandie Dinmont Terriers may also have contributed blood lines. At first, the Yorkie was a much bigger animal than the one we see today, but by selectively breeding the smallest individuals, the dog was gradually miniaturized over the years. They were made into a fashion dog. Women carried these little dogs in their bags and under their arms. The first Yorkshire, with the characteristics demanded by its standard today, appeared in a dog show in 1870. Jorkie's must be the ORIGINAL ones probably..... the Clydesdale come into play here! Living Conditions The Yorkie is a good dog for apartment life. They are very active indoors and will do okay without a yard. The Yorkie is sensitive to the cold and prefers warm climates. (Jorkie's don't like cold climates but can endure COLD SWIMMING POOLS. Life Expectancy About 12-15 years (unless they are not watched 24/7!!!) Size/ Weight Height: 6-7 inches (15-17½cm.) Weight: 7 pounds (3.2kg.) Unless you own an exotic special breed called a "Jorkie" (can be 10+ + pounds) WARNINGS To be an owner of a Jorkie you have to: Never nap...or if so... "One eye open" Be watching every cabinet, drawer and closet, and make sure they are closed or locked! Regular visits to Home Depot to purchase barriers to protect things in your house like house plants and collectable's etc Don't make any regular routines that you won't like later...like "Go in and jump on Daddy after the morning potty because Jorkie's usually wake up REALLY EARLY and there are times that you don't want to be slurped in the face in bed before the sun comes up. Other than that..... they are just a BIG HUNK OF YORKIE and so much fun ... (LOTS TO LOVE!) |
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11-21-2006, 07:52 PM | #2 |
Kodi & Pixie 2 Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: NEBRASKA
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| LOL that is really cute! My physical Therp has a 15+ pounder Harry is his name |
11-22-2006, 06:07 AM | #3 |
Little Boogers Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: virginia beach, va
Posts: 4,460
| aweeee i want a jorkie
__________________ lisa lisa and the cult jam yorkies |
11-22-2006, 08:37 AM | #4 |
Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Burtonsville, MD
Posts: 260
| I guess I have a Jorkie...he's 12 pounds. Cool
__________________ Horatio, my sweet boy. You aren't the boss of me...my Yorkie is. "Yorkie's are like peanuts...you can't have just one" Cindy Adams |
11-22-2006, 08:38 AM | #5 |
My Tiny Treasures Donating Member | Me too, mines 14-15 pounds! |
11-22-2006, 10:04 AM | #6 |
No Longer A Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEW YORK
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| I never knew there was a Jorkie. Looks like Buddy is one also. All 13lbs of him. |
11-22-2006, 05:33 PM | #7 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: NY
Posts: 208
| Sean's a Jorkie, too! Just more to love. |
11-22-2006, 07:22 PM | #8 |
Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Jersey Shore
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| Hey I have three Jorkies, well two Jorkies and One Jorkiepoo. LOL. Noel is a Yorkie Poo that weights 16 pounds and Newman a pure Jorkie who weights 12 pounds and Bella another pure Jorkie who weighs 10 pounds and then I have my little squirt a Morkie who weighs in at 3 pounds 10 ounces. We're a family of all sorts of Orkies. Tee hee Elaine |
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