ok i know this is a yorkie fourm but i need your opinion

[browniesmom622]

Originally Posted by rachelfraim

I was a little nervous about admitting this on this forum, but we are getting a Yorktese in about ten days. I definitely wanted another puppy to raise alongside Kodah & thought about another Yorkie, but my husband & son wanted something different. We considered a Maltese - but I just don't think I can keep up with the grooming & tear staining, but I do think they are just adorable & have great personalities. My daughter has a 4# chihuahua, and they are very low maintenance & cute, but she won't cuddle with Kodah or lay close to her--just wrestles & chases. So we started checking into the Maltese/Yorkie mix & couldn't believe how hard it was to find one! - finally got on a ladies waiting list & should have one around May 5. She is going to probably be about 5 - 6 lbs which is what size my husband wanted. Kodah is still really small at 13 weeks but that doesn't slow her down! Good luck in your search - & I agree it's hard for others to pick something for YOU - many people like dog breeds I don't care for & there are even some people in this world who don't like Yorkies! (can you believe that!!!!!!)

really congrads i cant wait to see pics

[monyka415]

Maltese They are cute too!

[snoody2004]

I choosed a chihuahua even thugh I dont think thats the right dog for a yorkie!

[chloeandj]

Yes what are you looking for personality wise?
I have maltese too and love them! They really compliment eachother's personality, what one isn't the other is.

[chloeandj]

Originally Posted by rachelfraim

I was a little nervous about admitting this on this forum, but we are getting a Yorktese in about ten days. I definitely wanted another puppy to raise alongside Kodah & thought about another Yorkie, but my husband & son wanted something different. We considered a Maltese - but I just don't think I can keep up with the grooming & tear staining, but I do think they are just adorable & have great personalities. My daughter has a 4# chihuahua, and they are very low maintenance & cute, but she won't cuddle with Kodah or lay close to her--just wrestles & chases. So we started checking into the Maltese/Yorkie mix & couldn't believe how hard it was to find one! - finally got on a ladies waiting list & should have one around May 5. She is going to probably be about 5 - 6 lbs which is what size my husband wanted. Kodah is still really small at 13 weeks but that doesn't slow her down! Good luck in your search - & I agree it's hard for others to pick something for YOU - many people like dog breeds I don't care for & there are even some people in this world who don't like Yorkies! (can you believe that!!!!!!)

I'm just curious what color your yorktese is? Do you have pictures?

[Mystify79]

Originally Posted by StewiesMom

Adria - What kind of problems can Malts have. Where did you get Tuffy?

Malts are prone to a lot of the same problems that Yorkies can get. My sister's Maltese had to have a really costly surgery to correct a Level 4 luxating patella.. he's perfect now but that was scary. Also Malts have the white coats so they have grooming issues.. they can get tear staining which is probably the #1 issue Maltese owners have. I've been lucky that my guy doesn't really suffer from that. There are also the potential for liver shunt and collapsing trachea and a disease called White Shaker's Syndrome that hits white dogs. It's rare, but happens. My Maltese came from a backyard breeder.. in my case a less than great one. They pretty much breed for the money and not the love of the breed. Tuffy is great, I love him to pieces but he's not breed standard. He's almost 8lbs, really long and skinny and his coat is very cottony and not silky like it should be. My sister got her Maltese from the same breeder and he had the luxating patella as well as being very very small. They let a very tiny little Maltese (probably around 4lbs) get pregnant and that is just something a good breeder wouldn't do.. I'm surprised she made it w/out any problems. And the breeder kept telling us how we were getting such a deal on him because she could sell him as a teacup and make lots of money (huge RED flag there). We really didn't research a lot before we got our dogs and probably would have gone another route had we known better. Another thing to consider is that Maltese are usually more expensive than Yorkies.. I've found that a really good quality Maltese from a top of thel ine breeder can run you over $2000 but it is not quite as much for a Yorkie. But overall, if you are aware of the issues that are common in Yorkies and know what to look for in a good breeder, you are prepared to face what can occur in Maltese.. and overall the breed is just a wonderful one, very loving and sweet.. even my little independent Tuffy can be sweet too.

[USMARINEWIFE]

Out of all "toy" dogs, I like... yorkies of course, malteses are super cute, and I also like pekingneses... their cute too.... But see, I've never owned a toy dog before... so I guess you would have to see about how their personalitys are too..... Just cause their cute, doesn't mean they will be a good companion.

Good Luck!!!

[She-ra's Mama]

I choose, Chi, b/c Missy or other furry girl is precious!! Maltese are pretty too!!

[hockeymom]

Well, I have 2 yorkies and 2 Schnauzers, and both breeds are great. I wanted animals that did not shed. The Schnauzers are very smart,very loving, and very easy to potty train. My female Schnauzer is 3 1/2 years old and weights about 11 lbs.

[Marlee]

I like poodles, they are smart and have good hair that doesnt shed, very nice type of dog, that is if you dont want a yorkie, which is what I would reccomend!!!

[browniesmom622]

im gonna go there see what they have and see who i fall inlove with watch me get a 200pd mastiff lol

[Ilovebaby]

Where are you getting your puppy from????????

[browniesmom622]

i was thinking qulity SP? canines in brooklyn

[StewiesMom]

Do they have a website?

[browniesmom622]

no i have ther number someone gave me