new here with some questions Hi I am new here. I don't have a yorkie yet but I am looking at get one. I have some questions for you all. We have 3 young children that are very very well mannered and love animals. We have a hamster and they do well will him. They are very gentle with him is what I mean. My first question is: If I get a puppy from someone with children is that better than getting a puppy that is not around children, even though the dog is still young? I have read on here that yorkies sometimes will snap at children. Is this because the dog is not socialized with kids or that children have been mean to it? I am a stay at home mom so my kids will be taught how to treat the puppy nicely. With this said I know that all puppies chew and nip especially when they are young and teething. Also another big concern is that we travel alot to see family and none of them have dogs or any kind of pet. What is the best training method to use since we do travel alot, crate/pen, puppy pads or litter box, or a combination of them? I just don't want the puppy to be confused when we are at my in laws houses and make a mess everywhere. I know that it takes a few months for them to get potty trained that is not really a problem. Just finding the best method I guess. It won't be a problem taking whatever we need to take on our trips. Oh we are usually only gone for the weekend to see the in laws. No more than 4 days. :confused: |
You will no doubt get varied responses on this one. Alot of people feel that Yorkies should not be in homes w/ children and some breeders will not sell to homes with children. Even saying that your children are gentle with a hamster, keep in mind that a puppy is out and about and playing with your family, it is so easy to have a child step on a Yorkie (hey, even my husband almost did it once). Children like to pickup puppies, it only takes one drop and that can severly injure a small Yorkie. Also, I want to tell you that often Yorkies take much longer then a few months to house train, these dogs can be very difficult to train, just go to the "training" thread and read you will get a good idea. Because they are small they can be easier to travel with which is great. I absolutely LOVE the breed so I would not discourage anyone from getting a Yorkie, but you really need to consider all the pros and cons, especially since you have three children. Make sure that you will have the time and energy to devote to training, especially the house training. I think its great you are here and asking people who own Yorkies. Some on here have small children and can chime in better. Good luck with your choice, Kathy |
I'm glad you're asking questions prior to purchasing a puppy! There are many homes with Yorkies and children but it is so important to remember that Yorkie puppies are small and wiggle a lot. We all love holding these babies but sometimes children do not realize how quickly these pups can wiggle their way out of your arms and a fall could lead to a disaster. A child running and falling on a puppy or any leaving a door open can be heart breaking for everyone. BUT that doesnt mean you couldn't have a Yorkie. Have you considered an older pup? Sometimes a little heartier pup is born and would make a great pet for a home with children. Keep asking questions, research the breed and breeders. Talk to your family and have them help your learn more about Yorkies and when you find that perfect furball to bring home everyone understands how to care for the new addition and the precautions that are necessary. Best of luck and Welcome to YT!! |
When my kids were younger we had a big 12.5 pound yorkie, in fact I've had 2 of them. The next was 9 lbs. I guess you could say that I worked my way down and now my breeding stock is around 5.5 lbs. I found the larger yorkies to be wonderful companions and great with the kids. Keagan was my hiking buddy and my husband would still like an other large yorkie to go trudging through the woods with him. I found the larger ones are a bit easier to train, I guess because they have bigger bladders and it's easier for them to hold it longer. Take your time shopping and find one that you feel will fit right into your family. Good luck! |
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