Yorkies and Children

[JCarlson2004]

Originally Posted by Yorkiedaze

Quite frankly I don't see anything wrong in placing any breed puppy in a home with any age kids, as long as the kids know how to handle a puppy, and then only under adult supervision, and not to be given to a little kid as a toy. Also I think if you get a puppy long before you have a baby, then make sure the dog has been socialized extremely well around kids of all ages.

I agree with you. Well said!

[Brooklynn]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

Donna, You are too funny....but, I understand preferring yorkies and animals to children......I have 6 grandchildren and love them with all my heart......but, oh my yorkies. When the grandkids come over it's real easy just to put up the dogs. Now on the other hand those grandkids just don't take to being in an x-pen or an crate

Well it's not true about xpens and babies LOL...when I use to babysit when Greenleigh was not crawling and I didn't have a playpen I would put her in the Xpen and she loved it so she could see out and see what was going on around her LOL.
But I'd still rather have the yorkies than children they tend to not mouth back like kids LOL. I work with alternative kids and I'd rather have yorkies and animals any day in this day and time! Again, I do love my grandbaby heart and soul but glad she's my daughter's and not mine LOL

Donna Bird
Brooklynn's Yorkshire Terriers

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by bornnygurl

Question: What do you consider as a newly wed couple? Do you give exceptions to couples who can not or do not want to have children?

Let me clarify my statement. I consider those married under 5 years, that will in the future be considering a family.

My intentions for breeding is not to supply the public with companion yorkies, I'm pretty picky on where my puppies are placed.

My puppies welfare is 1st and foremost. And at the risk of sounding harsh, if people can't accept my rules, then they can find another breeder whose rules they can accept.

[bornnygurl]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

Let me clarify my statement. I consider those married under 5 years, that will in the future be considering a family.

My intentions for breeding is not to supply the public with companion yorkies, I'm pretty picky on where my puppies are placed.

My puppies welfare is 1st and foremost. And at the risk of sounding harsh, if people can't accept my rules, then they can find another breeder whose rules they can accept.

Ouch! Totally understand. I, for the record, don't have a problem with breeders who have stringent requirements (even if it puts me out of the running). It is and should be your choice in whom you place your puppies with.

[Mardelin]

I knew that would come off as harsh, but it is the bottom line.

But, breeder and new family must have a mutual trust and comfort zone with one another. If that isn't there, then they both have the right to walk away from each other.

[KiKiPie]

I got Tiffany from a breeder on here when Bryson was 1. He is great with her. Very gentle and loving. I cant imagine what I would have missed out on had my breeder not allowed me to get her because of Brysons age. Tiffany has been such a blessing to me

[Yorkieluv]

Just to clarify, I am a stay-at-home mom (to doggies, of course) My husband works out of our home and we have all the time in the world to dedicate to our two dogs. Our dogs have been very well socialized and handle all situations very well. We will have children eventually, but not any time soon.

I agree with the breeders on here that you should be able to set your own rules and practices. It's good that you breeders are so strict, so that you can make sure the dogs go to good homes where they will be loved for their whole lives. That's why I think it's great that you do assess each situation individually

What I was trying to say in my previous post is I think it's all in how you raise a child around the doggie. Set rules and boundaries. Like with me, I could not imagine not having had my two "small" dogs when I was a child. Not all children are wild and crazy LOL

[Yorkieluv]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

But, breeder and new family must have a mutual trust and comfort zone with one another. If that isn't there, then they both have the right to walk away from each other.

Very important I agree

[myriamha]

I heard about the fact that young kids are not good with yorkies and I experienced it through my neighbors daughter ...she gets excited when she sees Royce and as result he becomes fearful and runs away from her

[Brooklynn]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

I knew that would come off as harsh, but it is the bottom line.

But, breeder and new family must have a mutual trust and comfort zone with one another. If that isn't there, then they both have the right to walk away from each other.

Mary your statement wasn't harsh it was the facts! I totally agree with mutual trust!

The health and well being of our yorkies is of the utmost importance.

Donna Bird
Brooklynn's Yorkshire Terriers

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by Brooklynn

Mary your statement wasn't harsh it was the facts! I totally agree with mutual trust!

The health and well being of our yorkies is of the utmost importance.

Donna Bird
Brooklynn's Yorkshire Terriers

Donna,

I know you wouldn't think of it as harsh, but others would. Yes, our yorkies are the most important thing, and what I tell my potential new families is: you aren't just buying a new puppy, you're buying a relationship with your breeder. I am here for you 24x7 should they need me.

[Brooklynn]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

Donna,

I know you wouldn't think of it as harsh, but others would. Yes, our yorkies are the most important thing, and what I tell my potential new families is: you aren't just buying a new puppy, you're buying a relationship with your breeder. I am here for you 24x7 should they need me.

Harsh to others or not it's still the facts

Don't you just love it when that new relationship starts? I've made some wonderful new friends from my puppies new homes! I actually stay with a couple when I'm in Houston that has one of my babies!!!

Donna Bird
Brooklynn's Yorkshire Terriers

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by Brooklynn

Donna Bird
Brooklynn's Yorkshire Terriers

Don't you just love it when that new relationship starts?

I have one of Go-Go's puppies from her 1st litter staying with me now, while mom and dad are off on a cruise. Raleigh is absolutely adorable, a smaller version of Tony.

Mary

[Sugar's Mom]

Originally Posted by Yorkieluv

Just to clarify, I am a stay-at-home mom (to doggies, of course) My husband works out of our home and we have all the time in the world to dedicate to our two dogs. Our dogs have been very well socialized and handle all situations very well. We will have children eventually, but not any time soon.

I agree with the breeders on here that you should be able to set your own rules and practices. It's good that you breeders are so strict, so that you can make sure the dogs go to good homes where they will be loved for their whole lives. That's why I think it's great that you do assess each situation individually

What I was trying to say in my previous post is I think it's all in how you raise a child around the doggie. Set rules and boundaries. Like with me, I could not imagine not having had my two "small" dogs when I was a child. Not all children are wild and crazy LOL

No not all children are crazy and wildd BUT they do ALL have accidents where the stumble and etc. My grandbabies sit on the floor or couch when they are here and in the doggie room. Seeing my grandaughter stumble and nearly fall on one of mine was enough for me. mine are seven and four.

[Yorkieluv]

Yes, children should be always be supervised around small animals...100%