|
Welcome to the YorkieTalk.com Forums Community - the community for Yorkshire Terriers. You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features. You will be able to chat with over 35,000 YorkieTalk members, read over 2,000,000 posted discussions, and view more than 15,000 Yorkie photos in the YorkieTalk Photo Gallery after you register. We would love to have you as a member! Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today! If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please click here to contact us. |
|
| LinkBack | Thread Tools |
01-28-2008, 01:06 PM | #16 |
No Longer a Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Seneca, SC
Posts: 2,837
| Right now, I also have a german shepherd, a golden retriever, a shih tzu, and a supposed biewer..The retrievers are great, they're puppies until the day they die, the shepherd is the most loving, intelligent dog I've ever had, the biewer is very sweet, loveable lap dog(not the brightest star in the sky) and the shih tzu is very intelligent. Has always learned new things with in about 10-15 minutes.. |
Welcome Guest! | |
01-28-2008, 02:18 PM | #17 |
Mojo, LilyGrace & Me Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: cuddling with my babies<3
Posts: 17,329
| I have had labs all my life and when well trained they are not as hyper as you think. I currently have Luke who is over 100lbs and is a HUGE baby...loves to be loved on and loves the little ones. We have Sophie who is a rescued German Shepard and she was so abused, it was horrible. We have had her for 3 years or so (I can't really remember) and we have worked w/ her...and she has become a wonderful dog...she is like the "mother" to them all. So, I really think German Shepards are good too. We have Rusty (yellow lab) that we "rescued" from our neighbors...he was mistreated as well...and he isn't fixed like the other ones......and he is the hardest one of them all to train and "reteach". BUT, with time and love, he will get there (and getting fixed...that seems to help). Growing up, we had a cocker spaniel and she was one of the best dogs we had growing up...I think she was the only dog we didn't rescue from the pound. For a brief time, I had rescued a sickly Shih-tzu (my big heart thinking I could make him all better)....and he was the braviest and most loving little guy....even thru all of his suffering...I think they are a great breed. I haven't personally known anyone w/ a Maltese...but I have known several w/ poodles....they are great dogs too........but I honestly think it is all in how they are raised and treated...I think that is one big factor as to how they will act. Are you thinking of getting a new dog???
__________________ Hi I'm Jenn Mom to..... Mojo,LilyGrace & DD Kate RIP Mojo FOREVER in our hearts! Last edited by Jenn218; 01-28-2008 at 02:20 PM. |
01-28-2008, 02:33 PM | #18 |
YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Alabama
Posts: 2,225
| i have a rottweiler also and shes fine with my yorkies. i would not intentionally mix breed dogs it's senseless way to many unwanted mixed breeds in the world put down daily .
__________________ A pet's love is true right from the start, through good times and bad, like sharing one heart. |
01-28-2008, 02:34 PM | #19 |
IheartYorkies Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SGV, CA
Posts: 1,511
| I had a Maltese when I was a bit younger and I had to say he was pretty wild. I had a very, very hard time training him. I also had a Shih tzu and she was so stubborn, so I had a hard time training them. They were both sweet loyal dogs, just harder on the training. I miss them a lot, but I know someone could provide them a better home them me. My friend has a Maltese/poodle mix and he is super smart! I'm still not a fan of mixes, but I have to say there are a lot of cute mixes out there. Since I got my Yorkies, I would never go back, though I have considered getting another breed. I love all dogs all the same.
__________________ Linda Penny Simba Bella Marley Pink |
01-28-2008, 02:46 PM | #20 |
Blessed by Otis & Ollie Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Plainfield, Indiana
Posts: 2,884
| I have Oliver, a shih tzu-poodle mix. He's very sweet and loving. He stays near me, always comes when called and loves to play. He has some dominance issue's, but I believe that may be my fault. He is a sweet boy and I'm lucky to have him.
__________________ ~Paula~ proud mommy of ~Otis (yorkie) & Oliver (shih-poo) |
01-28-2008, 05:16 PM | #21 |
Bella Boo & Diggy Too! Donating GS Member | Ollie is perfect and that all there is to it
__________________ ALL DOGS GO TO HEAVEN |
01-28-2008, 05:21 PM | #22 |
YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Franklin, TN
Posts: 11,145
| I have a cocker spaniel. Even tho she is the best dog...literally...I don't know if I would ever get another one. I love her dearly, but she about drove me off the edge for the first couple of years now she is 6 years old and extremely well trained...but she still has her tendencies to push my buttons she is VERY affectionate, very loving...eager to please...very smart. doesn't bark, loves to play with her toys, and lives to cuddle. she really is a wonderful dog. I wouldn't take a million bucks for her. she taught me a LOT about training dogs Even tho she was very difficult to tolerate for the first 2 years, she has really turned out to be a gem. I really can't imagine not having her. oh..and she is great with Maggie. In fact, maggie has her "whipped" LOL
__________________ Anyone who does not know what soap tastes like has never washed a dog |
01-28-2008, 06:12 PM | #23 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: pennsylvania
Posts: 783
| mixed breeds I've had many mixed breeds, german shephards, a poodle mixed with peke (the smartest and most easily trained of any dog I've had) and now yorkies for 20 years. The yorkies are definately the hardest to housebreak and train. Luckliy mine have been healthy so far but mutts are usually very healthy too. Even with all their problems though Yorkies are the best. |
01-28-2008, 06:21 PM | #24 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: iowa
Posts: 2
| morkie personality Hi. I have a three year old maltese and a 7month old morkie. My parents have had three maltese dogas also. I really love my maltese but my morkie has a much better personality. He is so sweet and loving!!! Just a thought.... |
01-28-2008, 10:08 PM | #25 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida
Posts: 2,181
| I have 2 purebred Yorkies, a Yorkie/Poo and a mini-dachshund. I have always had small dogs. The Yorkie/poo has a higher pitched bark. And he hears everything! But he is also my youngest. Very much still a puppy. He is almost 9 months old. He plays very well with my female yorkie who is almost 16 months old. Rocky(my other Yorkie, pictured) is 5 years old. He is much quieter. Then I have Candy, who is a mini-dachshund. She is 9 years old. I think the others keep her young. Years ago I rescued a long haired Chuauhua, she was abused. She was a purebred, and was one of the best dogs I have ever had. She was not only a beautiful dog, but very good natured, quiet, and very loving, to me. Now I am into my Yorkies, and my mini-dachshund. Hope this helps. Darlene |
01-29-2008, 12:54 AM | #26 |
No Longer a Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 6,111
| Our newest little rescue is a shih tzu/yorkie.."shorkie" and her personality is AWESOME!!! She acts like my yorkies but has a calmer nature...maybe its the shih tzu side of her..she doesnt get the zoomies..and she is completely housebroken which is WONDERFUL..and her bark is different too...its a roooo roooooooo sound and its really quiet..I love it and affectionately have nicknamed her "Roo" because of it...so mixes can bring out some nice qualities of each breed!! Dawn |
01-29-2008, 03:18 AM | #27 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Yorkshire, England
Posts: 783
| I have Skye Terriers & Cairns along with the Yorkies. I've shown & bred the Skyes & Cairns for over 30 years. The Skyes are very reserved, extremely faithful to us but wary of strangers.If we get visitors, the yorkies & Cairns are all over them for a fuss, but the Skyes will sit at a distance weighing up whether they'll deign to say hello or not. I don't agree entirely with Yorkiekist though, all mine have lived very amicably with the Yorkies, the cats that we have & even the geese, ducks & poultry. i belong to the Skye Terrier Club & we sometimes have weekend meet ups, to which I take my yorkies as well, & they've never been bothered by any of the other Skyes there either. But I can't keep them in squeaky toys! I have to hide the Yorkies toys from them as they chew up everything apart from the strongest black Kongs! I can't really say mine are couch potatoes, they're always on the go. They get a really long walk every day & will still run like idiots, playing chase with one another round the garden & fields we have. |
01-29-2008, 03:35 AM | #28 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: MA
Posts: 726
| I' ve had 2 shih-tzu's. One for 12 yrs. I still miss him today. And 1 from a kill shelter for 6 months. We tried everything we could with him, but we couldn't even get him to trust us. He attacked my niece and my grandson very bad. They both will have scars for life. So he had to go. But my friends brother is the head of animal control so he took him. He did find a nice couple to take him with no kids. Now I have a yorkie. And I love him to pieces. And my grandson is his best friend. |
01-29-2008, 07:12 AM | #29 |
Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Long Island
Posts: 6,095
| We had two pugs. They are small (not too small) and super sturdy! Smart, easy to train and great companion dogs. They are just SO eager to please you! FANTASTIC w/children. I would have to say that if you can get past their VERY HEAVY shedding they are an exceptional breed to have! IMO )
__________________ PROUD MOM OF (SKIN KIDS) LEXI & HUNTER AND (FUR KIDS) AUTUMN, BLAZE & CHANCE (OUR RESCUE) |
01-29-2008, 07:18 AM | #30 |
Mommy To 3 Poochies Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New York
Posts: 8,287
| Lenora, I feel the exact same way about my Cali!!
__________________ Mommy Loves Codie, Tia & Baby Cali RIP My Precious Katie - I Love You |
Bookmarks |
|
|
| |
|
|
SHOP NOW: Amazon :: eBay :: Buy.com :: Newegg :: PetStore :: Petco :: PetSmart