Yorkie/Jack Russell - Trinket is a keeper!

[Trinket]

Hello to all - -

I've always been curious about my little mutt Trinket, and so I googled "yorkie jack russell mix" and came across this very fun website.

Trinket was on her way to the dog pound when I was lucky enough to meet her. She was 5 months old and her attorney owners no longer wanted her. She was litter-trained and living in a 1/2 bathroom all by herself. Trinket's "parents" couldn't dispose of her themselves so they had their daughter (my friend Lisa) do it for them. Lisa knew if I met Trinket, she'd never make it to the pound - she was right.

Trinket was very difficult to re-potty train. The poor dog was so confused - she thought it was ok to pee in the house, and she frequently ate her own poop. We were successful after several weeks of intense umbilical cord training (she was tied on a short lead to my belt loop, and went every where with me). She is now a very happy, well-adjusted family pet.
She doesn't bark or whine (except when playing or when she wants something). She is very intuitive and sharp - she doesn't miss a thing and learns quickly. She not a timid dog. She likes to chase and play with other dogs and isn't afraid of any size dog. She has that terrier instinct and wants to shake to death anything she gets her teeth on (including my 2 year old's baby dolls!).

I'm curious about her breed(s) - is this mix common? She looks more like a Yorkie (face, ears, coloring) but has coarse hair. She is the funniest looking, cute little dog with uneven hair lengths (long in the back and short in the front with a lion mane that I have to trim). So many people ask about her when we're out and I never know what to tell them - Is she an accident, or do people breed this specific mix on purpose?

I'll try to post a picture later this week.

I know this is YorkieTalk - am I welcome to discuss my Yorkie mutt here too?

[fasteddie]

That's a touching story, I'm glad it all worked out, that umbilical cord training sounds like it'd work well for older dogs (non puppies). Welcome to YorkieTalk! I haven't heard of that mix much myself, but if you can, post up some pictures, we'd love to see Trinket!

And yes, feel free to discuss your Yorkie Jack Russell baby here! Does she look like the one in this thread?

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sho...ck+russell+mix

[Maddie-Rudy-Mom]

Trinket sound like a doll and is very lucky to have you all. Rescue dog I think know they were saved and are the best dogs. I have a chow-mix rescue that was dumped when she was about 6 months old. Lucky is 15 years old now is the reason I have two yorkies. She missed Max my yorkie so much when he passed away that I got Maddie and then along came Rudy. She loves them to death and they keep her young. Welcome to Yorkie Talk and I can't wait to see pic's of Trinket.............Cindy

[bld2751]

Ahhh, I'm so glad that you were able to save Trinket. How old is she now?? Hurry up with the pictures, I can't wait to see what she looks like!

[Trinket]

Thank you for the warm welcome. I must admit, I was skeptical about posting knowing Trinket is just a mutt (though sometimes they're the best pets of all!).

Trinket (aka: Krinket - by my 2yo, and Stinket - by my husband) is about 20 months old. She is a hilarious dog with SO many expressions. She is quick and spunky but also tolerant and sweet. I taught her to roll over in just a few hours, and she responds to many hand signals and snaps - like I said before she's really intuitive - it's very neat! There's just one thing I can't stand about her...she gets so excited when she meets people and she licks and jumps up. It's like she can't help herself - she licks hands, faces, feet...anything she can get her tongue on. Even when I try to correct her...it's no use unless I actually get down and hold her mouth closed with a low growl noooooooooooo. Then it hurts her feelings and the person says, "Ohhhhhhh it's ok" - - then Trinket gets excited and starts all over again! Some of this must be due to her young age, but it really drives me crazy that she jumps up and licks every single person we see. She even does it when she's on her leash. Other than that, she is well-behaved and listens to commands.

My current goal is teaching her to ask to go outside. We let her out every few hours but once in a while she has an accident (with poop only). I'm positive if she knew how to ask, this wouldn't happen again. We're moving into our brand new house and I'm worried about occasional accidents. How do I teach her to ask - with a scratch, or a bell, or some other signal???

Thank for reading

Nicole

[orinskye]

i have heard of people using bells on doors to "ask", but i dont really know much about it, i am training my yorkie on pee pee pads

[Higgin's Dad]

Welcome to YorkieTalk! We are DELIGHTED to hear about Trinket!

About the licking: that's the Yorkie in Trinket! After awhile you just get used to being bathed all the time by a long wet tongue. Higgins especially likes to wash my ears and sometimes I think that tongue will reach my brain through my ear canal! When he was a baby and puppy biting, we used to say "No biting! Just kisses!" and he would start to lick us......so they're really kisses.......and who can refuse a kiss????

You're right about the shake-everything-to-death terrier part. They all do it! Tell me, does Trinket shred every bit of paper she can get her little teeth on? That's another Yorkie favorite thing to do.......

Congratulations and bless you for rescuing Trinket! Can't wait to see pictures!

Mary Ellen aka Higgin's Mom

[ldenise]

welcome.
first of all.... I believe there is a special place in heaven for those people who will accept an unwanted dog.
second... if the people of this world were more like dogs there would never be violence and wars. It is amazing how they can forgive those who have mistreated them. All they want is a little of your time and a little of your love.
Heck, next time I run into a foreign official I might think about jumping up and licking his face too. It might help keep peace in the world!
If you think about it most breeds started out as a mix. (look at the silkie terriers, etc.).
As far as them letting you know when they need to go out for potty is concerned. The way I accompished this was to watch for their sign. I watched what time of day that they did their business and started taking them out just that time of day and stayed out until they were done. They soon gave me their own signal when they needed to go. (They trained me).
Buckeye will come and scratch on my leg if i don't notice him at the door. Ahia hasn't got to that stage yet. She just stands at the door and hopes that I notice her. If I don't she will find her own spot. So I have learned to keep an eye on her at all times.

[bettyeanne]

Nicole, welcome and what a wonderful thing you did for that little baby! Don't worry about the licking .... it's a Yorkie thing ... caught Toto licking a doorfacing one day! I think this too shall pass. We taught her the command "Puppy Kisses" ... so she does it on command. Thought it might stop her from doing it voluntarily ... slowed her down but didn't stop her! They're just so sweet ... we don't mind!

[Trinket]

Trinket from when we first brought her home.
http://pic5.picturetrail.com/VOL83/5...6/78336270.jpg

Trinket with Isabella - yes she really was just hangin' out!
http://pic5.picturetrail.com/VOL83/5...6/60052774.jpg


I'll share more tomorrow - gotta take some updated pictures.

Nicole

[orinskye]

looks just like the "lion" you described....... do you cut the fur at all to make some areas shorter? or is that a la natural? trinket is a cutey

[bld2751]

I love the picture of Trinket with Isabella in the car, what a cute pair!!

[Trinket]

Yes I do give Trinket a trim here and there - she looks kind of goofy if I let that mane get long. I just took some pictures the other day and I must get them uploaded so I can share. The more I read this website and look at all the cute pictures of Yorkies, the more I want another dog. It's horrible!

Nicole

[Chester]

I love the picture it so cute. There having so much fun together.

[Higgin's Mom]

Now THAT'S a cute dog!!!!