Yorkshire Terriers

[quench]

oh my god.

my neighbor has one, and im geting one for sure, there so cute and love playing siting with you, he left him at my house earlier today.. he wont stop jumping on me !!

im looking for some info about them on the web, but i posted here for some personal knowladge/opinon , what do ya guys think? good doggy?!

[quench]

also, i have a cat and my neighbors dog was geting along fine with them , he even groomed rikku!!( my cat ) do u guys tthink a 8-12 week Yorkshire Terrier would get along fine with a 1-1.5 year old friendly cat?

[YorkieLover]

We have 3 yorkies and they are awesome... Our youngest we got as a puppy, she did great at crate training which of course helped with the potty training. She is a very smart little girl and eager to learn and please. The only thing about yorkies is you need to brush them quite frequently or they will get matted. If you can't find the time to groom then most definitely keep in a puppy cut. They are high energy and need to have lots to do, like chasing a golf ball, chewing a bone etc... Ours loves to go for walks and is very nosey...LOL There are a ton in rescue right now so if you go to petfinder.com and type in your zip code you may find one close to home that is looking for it's forever home. Good luck in your search and please pm me if you have any other questions.

[Cidney]

I have two Yorkies and will probably always have one.

They demand a lot of attention, very vocal, very energetic and love to cuddle with you. Both sleep with me and I dont think they shed that much if at all.

If you do buy one, please be very careful where you get him/her. They can be prone to some health problems but if you guy from a responsible breeder you will share a happy life with your Yorkie.

[quench]

hmm , do they bark ALOT ALOT? becauyse right now i live in an apartment where they dont allow dogs, but im sure i could skew the managment into leting me own a little yorki =P

[quench]

i looked on petfinder and i could only find 5 yorkies that are near chicago, hmm what the heck!

[quench]

alsoooo i was reading something about liter boxes?!?!? liter boxes for dogs? really? i thought you have to walk them for them to do their .. buisness.??

[gaddylovesdogs]

alsoooo i was reading something about liter boxes?!?!? liter boxes for dogs? really? i thought you have to walk them for them to do their .. buisness.??
You can litter box train a dog but you should only use a litter box for when you cannot get home to take the dog out. If you are home you should bring the dog outside to go to the bathroom.

[quench]

oh ok thx, anyothers with opinions about yories

[Sirius]

I think that you should do some research. Do you know how long yorkies can live? Their temperament? Are you financially stable enough to support a dog? Vet bills and food bills are very expensive. I dont think you should say 'Ohmi gosh this dog is adorable I am getting one'. Too many dogs end up in shelters like that, too many. Even ask gaddy.

[gaddylovesdogs]

I agree. You should do your research, find some dogs you like, meet them, and see how things go. All three of my dogs are rescues (one shelter dog, found another, got the third from idiots who were neglecting her) and there are a ton more waiting for homes.

[bubbatd]

I love all dogs, but I feel any terriers take a special owner who understand them. Your neighbor's dog may be an exception of what is normally out there. A lot of research will help you . I personally like a big, low keyed guy.... but there are dogs out there that need you and you want them !!! Good luck !

[quench]

ye well i need a small dog cuz i live in an apartment and i think a york is perfect

[YorkieLover]

While yorkies are small they can have the tendency to bark alot. Our little girl is very vocal even when she hears a "fart"...LOL She drives us absolutely crazy with the barking at time, however, you can always train them using a command for the barking, but..... if your not home all day and in a apartment you won't be there to give that command when your pup is barking constantly at every noise.

[avenlee]

I have a West Highland White Terrier (Westie) and she's such a sweetie. BUT, she won't think twice to giving you a piece of her mind. Very stubburn and sassy attitude. She's very loving but also very independent. She doesn't strive on your attention, rather allows you to attend to her LOL She's a pip though and keeps us laughing all the time. As for barking, YUP she barks at everything! When I hear a siren going by our house I have to immediately look over to her and say "Sush up!" Then she'll lay her head down and grumble lol.

I would definately check with your appartment's manager to see if you can even have a dog before going out to get one. Definately check out your local shelter. Terriers do require someone that has experience with dogs. If you haven't had this experience, I wouldn't recommend starting with a Terrier.

[quench]

what would you recomend as a good starter dog? thats small/medium size?

[gaddylovesdogs]

Terriers are definitely harder dogs. They like to bark, they are stubborn, they can be absolute brats, they can be hard to train (they really need to be motivated), they can be nippy and snappy at times. I'm not saying they're not good dogs, but they're just a bit harder than other breeds.

[quench]

what other breeds would you recomend?

[Saje]

http://adopt-a-yorkie.1-800-save-a-pet.com/

http://www.netpets.com/dogs/dogresc/breeds/dogyork.html

http://www.arescuemom.org/RescueLinks.htm

[Sirius]

quench, once again, it depends on your situation! Small dogs...

Corgis
Chi's
Min Pin
Toy Poodle
Pug
Shetland Sheepdog
Shih Tzu
Affenpinscher
Bichon Frise
Bolognese
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Chinese Crested Dog
Griffon Bruxellois
Italian Greyhound
Japanese Chin
King Charles Spaniel
Lowchen
Maltese
Papillion
Pekingese
Pomeranian
Basset Fauve De Bretagne
Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen
Dachshund
Whippet
Brittany
Kooikerhondje
Clumber Spaniel
American Cocker Spaniel
English Cocker Spaniel
Field Spaniel
Sussex Spaniel
Bulldog
French Bulldog
German Spitz
Japanese Spitz
Keeshond
Lhasa Apso
Miniature Schnauzer
Schipperke
Tibetan Spaniel
Finnish Lapphund


Those are all of the little dogs I can think of.

Good Luck!

[quench]

how about Rat Terriers? are they good?

[gaddylovesdogs]

Rat terriers are nice dogs, but they're terriers. They're a bit harder than say, a golden retriever. Both are nice breeds though. http://dogbreedinfo.com/ratterrier.htm

[Saje]

I know nothing about cocker spaniels but I've always thought they are gorgeous. But, really, what dog isn't? ;)

[Sirius]

I know nothing about cocker spaniels but I've always thought they are gorgeous. But, really, what dog isn't? ;)
to each their own, Saje. ;)

quench, the list I gave you is terrier-free. Look at that list. Is there a breed you like?

[quench]

yeah i love the bichon i read that they dont bark alot, but that could be wrong, and they are sociable and love children and get along with other animals... sounds too good to be true!

[avenlee]

You need to evaluate your situation. Any small dog breeds seem to be more 'work' than the larger breeds. I also have a Cocker Spaniel, that is continuously needing treatment for her ears and eyes. I honestly, would just stick with your cat at the moment. I don't think your ready to take on the responsibility of owning a dog. I don't mean to be harsh, but it seems you really don't realize what your going to be dealing with. My suggestion would be starting with a lab or retriever, but its obvious you can't have a large animal in your apartment. I hope you take this advice and think twice. A hamster can be real cute and cuddly too :) Good luck!

[Sirius]

yeah i love the bichon i read that they dont bark alot, but that could be wrong, and they are sociable and love children and get along with other animals... sounds too good to be true!

Here you go: www.dogbreedinfo.com/bichonfrise.htm

The only downsides are:

coat difficult to maintain
can be hard to housebreak

[quench]

^ yeah i already saw that =P

and no hamsters are cruel and evil =D


its difficlult to maintain eh? what would i have to do to make it pretty =P lol

[avenlee]

^ yeah i already saw that =P

and no hamsters are cruel and evil =D


its difficlult to maintain eh? what would i have to do to make it pretty =P lol


Okie Dokie .. I see where this is coming from. and I'll stop posting now. GOOD LUCK. I really wish that posters would have to state their age before me spending time to give them advice.

ANYWAY, I'm off to bring Nora to the vets.

[Sirius]

^ yeah i already saw that =P

and no hamsters are cruel and evil =D


its difficlult to maintain eh? what would i have to do to make it pretty =P lol

They have to be groomed professionally at least once a month and brushed every day.

[gaddylovesdogs]

Yes Bichons have to be professionally groomed pretty often and brushed daily. They have a hard coat. If you don't take proper care of it it'll turn into a mess.

Instead of asking "do you know of a breed that would be good for me" why don't you look around www.dogbreedinfo.com and make a list of breeds that fit you. Not breeds that you think look nice or that your friends have or you think are cool, but breeds that would fit your life style. Do some more research on the breeds, narrow it down to a few breeds that fit you best.

[Sirius]

Yes Bichons have to be professionally groomed pretty often and brushed daily. They have a hard coat. If you don't take proper care of it it'll turn into a mess.

Instead of asking "do you know of a breed that would be good for me" why don't you look around www.dogbreedinfo.com and make a list of breeds that fit you. Not breeds that you think look nice or that your friends have or you think are cool, but breeds that would fit your life style. Do some more research on the breeds, narrow it down to a few breeds that fit you best.

I agree with gaddy. I'll give you an example. I wanted a dog, so this is what I did.

I narrowed it down to a few breeds. My list looked like this:

Doberman
Ridgeback
Bouvier des Flandres
Great Dane
Rottweiler
English Mastiff

I looked at their individual breed profiles and decided that the Bouvier was the best choice for me. Look at the list I gave you, since you want a small dog, and narrow it down to about 5-6.

[candy722]

why don't you think about getting a chinese crested dog?

[quench]

^ look ugly

[gaddylovesdogs]

How a dog looks does not matter. It's temperament and how it fits your life style does!

[Sirius]

^ look ugly

There is a member on here who owns a chinese crested hairless (Tobysmom) and he is adorable! Besides, you can get ones with hair. Shows how much effort you have put into it.

I don't think that you are ready for the responsibility of a dog, yet. Sorry.

[Juicy]

I have a rat terrier, very yappy!! She's a very outspoken dog, but sooo affectionate, to me anyways lol, there more of a one-person type dog, nobody else. My bichon/beagle is very affectionate, rarely dogs, and very hyper!! But these are just MY dogs, I've meant rat terriers & bichons, and beagles total opposite from my dogs. One bichon at the park was very timid, while my dog loves attention. Beagles seem to be quite the howlers, while Pepe rarely peeps. Rat terriers umm I've seen yappy, ''get their way'' rat terriers, just like my dog, but don't get me wrong, there might be a rat terrier that's the opposite of this temperament!! lol Each dog has its own personality, I met some snappy yorkies, and some affectionate yorkies.

ps- chinese crested dogs are adorable!! well with the exception of sam lol, rip sam http://www.samugliestdog.com http://sam-the-man.net/about.html http://blogserv.gofish.com/cnv.asx?gfid=17-1000511

[tLight]

Ive got a yorkiepoo, she hardly ever barks unless someones around she doesnt like, or she gets to close to her own reflection in the mirror. Aside from her potty mishaps every now and again shes the best little doggie ever.

[rottiegirl]

Just dont get a "designer dog" like pekeapoos, malti-poos, yorkiepoos, puggles, etc.

[YorkieLover]

I don't see a problem with getting a "designer breed" as long as it comes from a rescue or shelter.. I actually have a "pekepoo" that we rescued and he is the best dog, he is so affectionate, very easy to train and not very vocal at all...

[gaddylovesdogs]

I don't see a problem with getting a "designer breed" as long as it comes from a rescue or shelter.. I actually have a "pekepoo" that we rescued and he is the best dog, he is so affectionate, very easy to train and not very vocal at all...
I agree. I have met a "pekeapoo" and he was a great dog...not very well-trained, but he was sweet. I have no idea whether he was from a breeder or not. If you want a designer breed, adopt one. And please just don't call it by it's stupid "breed" name - you're only encouraging people to purchase these dogs from idiots. Call it what it is - a cute pooch.

[joce]

Sirius you really shouldn't label corgis as small dogs, thats why so many end up in shelters. they are like a shepherd but with stubby legs and they are not even that short.

I love yorkies but they are prone to be yappy. A good apartment dog is a greyhound. They are big lazy couch potatoes:)

[mojozen]

Perhaps you should ask yourself why you want a dog?
Are you willing to spend all of your paycheck on a vet if that dog ever has an accident or a severe illness?
Are you willing to make sure it stays groomed? Is trained properly? Isn't picked on by other people? How about feeding it well? Making sure it's properly exercised, and stimulated?
All of those things take time and money, more than ANYONE can ever tell you, until you do spend your paychecks on vet visits, or go out in -35 weather to walk an antsy dog.

Dogs aren't just about cuteness, being quiet, or being adorable. They are work - occasionally HARD WORK. I keep a smaller pit mix (who is in my icon) and even when I am having massive problems with my asthma and it's 8degrees outside I am outside walking him two or three times a day. I spend my paychecks on highquality food and toys. I am planning on putting my tax return towards his next round of obedience classes and vet visit.

I am well aware of the fact that because he is a pit mix, there are places I will never be able to go with him (denver), things I won't be able to do (dog parks), and vacations I won't be able to take because he needs my care and money and attention.

If you aren't willing right now to spend $100+ a month on a dog, or spend at least 2 or 3 hours a day with your potential dog, or you can't even begin to imagine what it will be like to have that dog for 10 years or more... then you aren't ready to own a dog.

They are not low maintenance easy care animals, and every breed has their "problem" features - barks, high maintenance coats, stubborn, health problems up the wazoo, high exercise drives etc. Dogs are rewarding to have, I will always have a friend and confidante, but they aren't easy either.