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11-28-2006, 11:20 AM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Houston
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| Looking for a Yorkie for Christmas in Houston Hi there! I would like to get a Yorkie for my 4-year-old son for Christmas, and I'm having no luck finding any in the Houston area. If anyone has any ideas on who or where I can find one by Christmas time, could you please let me know? I have no preference on male or female, although I would like to have a female since I'm a little out-numbered in my house having a husband and 2 sons my email is jdw043@verizon.net Thanks so much and Happy Holidays! Amber |
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11-28-2006, 11:27 AM | #2 |
Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member | not to be a downer - but for a 4 year old - a yorkie isn't the best breed to be looking at - maybe something bigger and a little more sturdy ? at that age he'd be happy with ANY dog I'm sure - there are plenty in shelters that would make awesome pets for a child - |
11-28-2006, 11:29 AM | #3 |
I heart Hootie & Hobbs Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: USA
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| Hey Amber! Welcome to YorkieTalk! Yorkies are a wonderful breed, however, they are extremely delicate and are generally not good around children. Are you sure you want to get a 4 year old a yorkie? I know my yorkies get injured enough as it is and we have NO children. Just something to consider before you make a final decision. It's good to have you here. Please stick around. |
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11-28-2006, 11:38 AM | #5 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Houston
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| Thanks for thet tip I'm the one who wants the Yorkie breed, and we really wanted something small so that we could keep it inside since we live in a wooded community. I also have a 4-month-old, and I don't think a bigger dog would be practical with a baby that will soon be crawling around. My husband is extremely allergic to cats, so that is out of the question, and my little boy wants a pet so bad, that recently he has resorted to collecting bugs in a cup, lol. He's had everything from a fish, hermet crabs, spiders, turtles and a praying mantis. So we would really like to get him something that he can pet and cuddle at least and a small dog that we know isn't mixed in with something like a pitbull or chow. |
11-28-2006, 11:38 AM | #6 |
Lil' Divas mom Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Miami, FL
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| Welcome to YT!!! You will learn alot about this breed here! One of the most important thing to remember about Yorkies is that they are extremely delicate and can easily get hurt by just about everything (doors, furniture and even people stepping on them) I love the breed but before you make a commitment please consider the possibility of endless trips to the vet for just about everything. I am sure your son would be thrilled with a puppy, not just a yorkie. Just something to think about...
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11-28-2006, 11:40 AM | #7 |
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| What about a Jack Russell Terrier? They are small yet sturdy. That is what my family had when I was growing up. Or a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel? They are still small, toy, dogs, but are just a little bigger than yorkies are. |
11-28-2006, 11:46 AM | #8 | |
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11-28-2006, 11:47 AM | #9 | |
Lil' Divas mom Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Miami, FL
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Just a thought....my best friend has a mini doberman for her 5 year old son who barely weights 5 pounds at 2 years old. She is so sweet, non-allergenic and makes a great baby-sitter for him. Even sleeps in his room and "protects" him at all times. She is super smart, is potty trained and extremely loving with kids and other pets and Zero-Maintenance. They are very cute toguether and Kaluah has made the "best" pet they can ever have!
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11-28-2006, 11:48 AM | #10 |
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| Your 4 year old son is going to want to constantly pick the yorkie up and tote it around. If he were to ever accidentally drop the yorkie, it would be a goner. |
11-28-2006, 11:48 AM | #11 | |
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11-28-2006, 11:51 AM | #12 | |
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12-05-2006, 07:27 PM | #13 |
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| How about a Wire-haired fox terrier.... Bigger than a yorkie....and definately more durable....... They are soooooooo cute |
12-05-2006, 07:41 PM | #14 |
YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rockwell, NC
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| If you have your heart set on a Yorkie, just make sure that it will be a teapot. There are several threads on here about how wonderful and sturdy their bigger Yorkies are. The puppies we have should weigh 7-9 pounds full grown but I know that there are even larger ones out there somewhere. And...Welcome to YT! Teri
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12-05-2006, 07:55 PM | #15 |
and Hopeys Mom Too Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Louisiana
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| my "Teapot" weighs 16 lbs... he is SUPER and loves kids..... the personality of a yorkie in a larger frame is the best of all worlds... d
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