Questions About Other Breeds or Mixes-NOT Yorkies I've read all the controversy here lately about mixing breeds, etc. but I'm curious about those of you that have other breeds besides yorkies. Maltese, Poodles, or Mixes. What is their temperament like compared to yorkies? Simon and Hallie are the only dogs I've ever had so I don't have a lot of experience with other small breeds and was wondering if you could share your experiences. Thanks~ |
Kim, I know of a VERY reputable Maltese/Poodle breeder here in Michigan close to me. She is very educated on both breeds and takes a lot of pride in the lil ones. A lady at my work just got one she has had dogs all her life and says this puppy is the most well behaved puppy she has ever had. She is 100% in love and actually thinking about going and getting another one as the breeder has 2 left. Not sure that this is gonna help ya much but its one good experiance to add to the list of many i am sure will follow. I think they are just so cute. Ill see if she has pictures that she doesnt mind me sharing. Ill post if she does! Good luck! ;) |
me too.. i've had large breed dogs before (Labs and a Dalmation) but Layla is my first small breed dogs and I would also like to know if other small breeds have the same gereral temperment as Yorkies (i know personalities differ) |
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We had a lhasa apso when My Son was young. He was a sturdy loving dog that was great with kids |
I have a Maltese and she is the sweetest thing she minds better than my yorkies,and has alot more patience than my yorkies.My hubby likes her the best out of the 7 that I have. My grandson also prefers her and will not leave her alone,she tolerates him more than the yorkies will. I have also raised rat terriers and they are very good breed also ,can be a litlte hyper at times but very good with kids and will not tolerate mice in the house. They are very good rabbitt and pheasent hunters also. My mom used to own a small poodle and he had a very good temperment also,very quiet and good with kids. |
I have a Skye Terrier and have shown them also. They are a totally different dog!! They are also a close relative of the Yorkie and were used to develope them as well. I think this is where the Yorkie got that beautiful coat. They are more stand-off-ish and dont particularly like other dogs, even other Skyes. They will kill small or larger vermin, including Yorkies, kittens, etc. Of course, that is what they were bred to do, same as the Yorkie. They are loyal to the extreme to their owners, but are leary of strangers. They play with squeaky toys, go for walks and are the ultimate couch potatoe!! They are the only breed that is a true dwarf and have short legs and a big head. They originated on the Isle of Skye. I also have had Labrador Retrievers. Wonderful personalities and just a great all-around dog. They love to play, play, play, swim and hike. I just dont have the energy anymore that they require. I always told people: If you dont give a Lab a job or something to do, he will find his own things to do like tear up the carpet, curtains, baseboards, garden, chairs, etc!!! I also had a huskey mix years ago. She was true to the husky breed. She loved to hike and run. She was never much for playing frisby or with toys, but could run all day. She was a friendly dog with strangers but I wouldnt trust her with toy sized dogs. She loved the snow. |
I had a doxie when I was young. I loved him. He was very intelligent and loving, but didn't seem to have the personality that Gizmo has. It may just be a personal preference, but I think that yorkies have more charisma or something. |
Besides yorkies i think a welltrained & lOved CHihuahua is the Best breed they are the sweetest Calm But still love to play , cuddle they truely love you i will ALWAYS own at least 1 chihuahua & they go VERY well with yorkies |
I dont have any mixed breeds, but my sister has a maltese and he is adorable. he loves to chase things, so cute:) |
We had a lhasa poo. He was very sweet but very much a barker. He was way easier to train than my yorkies though. We got him when my daughter was only 3 and he was wonderful with her. He passed way too young at 7 though.:( |
It seems like there has always been a special dog in my life. Growing up we had mixes or mutts, or heinz 57 -- usually ones that had been dumped or we adopted at the pound. There was Rags, and HayBoy, who were generic shepherd/lab type mises. Fantastic, healthy, smart dogs they were so full of love. Then there was the odd weenie dog mix named Chico -- we lost him early on to parvo. After that Mom got a little poodle/manchester mix named Trixie -- she was so ugly she was cute.... smart smart dog, but entirely devoted to ball playing. And how can I forget Charlie-dog the fox terrier. We lost Trixie and Charlie-dog at ages 14 and 17 respectively. I have also had Irish Setters (smart dogs, loved them, but high energy), a sheltie, and a chow-chow. With the exception of the Yorkies, Boo the Boxer rounds out the breeds that have been in my life. |
I have a maltese, and she is super sweet!! She is definitely a lap dog, but when she wants your attention, she WILL get it. :) She will jump up and lick your face to pieces until you pet her. My mom has a maltese/shih tzu mix that we sort of rescued, and he is such a well behaved dog. He listens to his commands, never begs, and is just a sweetheart. |
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I had a Golden Retriever when I was a little girl, and he was such a wonderful dog. He was very loyal and super sweet. |
I used to have a Jack Russell Terrier. I got him from Santa when I was two. He lived to be about 15, I believe. He was so great and so protective (not really in a bad way) but really bad at the same time. He used to kill our chickens (god forbid one got loose), rabbits, opossums, etc. He was very hyper. He loved to run outside. I loved him to death and can't imagine not growing up with him but I never get another JRT. My mom has another one now (that she basically inherited) and he isn't as bad. He loves playing with Britney and Brooklyn and does OK with understanding that they are tiny. He does love to chase rabbits, squirrels, etc. He listens pretty well- not stubborn at all. ETA: I noticed you mentioned Maltese, Poodles, or Mixes but I didn't noticed that until after I typed/sent this.. oops. :) |
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