What do you think about getting a Yorkie?

Question

I'm planning on buying a Yorkie in late October or November (they are going due around Labor Day). I know they are high maintenance and I'm ready to deal with that... I love to pamper pooches. I have experience with dogs as my grandma has two weiner dogs that I am around and care for daily.

So my question is... to those of you who have/had yorkies... what was your experience?

Answer 1

I think Yorkie's are great dogs. And if you consider a companion of another breed, consider a Shi-Tzu, they make good companions. Just be careful, they are tiny dogs. I've heard horror stories.....especially one from a friend of our family. Their small size makes it easy for them to get into places that can end up killing them. So make sure to Yorkie-Proof your house, so to speak. But personal opinion, i think they are great pets.

Answer 2

This is interesting - I was just researching Yorkies b/c I was looking into getting either one of those or a Silky. I decided on a Silky b/c they are a little bit bigger and less maintanence.

Here are a couple of quotes from puppyfind.com about the upkeep and the temperment of a Yorkie - perhaps this will help with your decision :-)

Character: Yorkshire Terriers become very attached to their families. They are lively, intelligent and bark when they sense danger.

Temperament: This dog is tolerant of children, provided that they respect its territory. It can be a bit too brave occasionally when dealing with larger dogs but gets along fine with cats and other household pets.

Care: Intensive brushing and combing of the coat is required on a daily basis. If this is too time-consuming, the coat should be trimmed professionally. The hair is kept out of the eyes by a rubber band or a bow. The ears must be checked and loose hairs must be removed from ear passages.

Training: If training is consistent, this breed will learn quickly.

Activity: The exercise needs of this dog are uncomplicated. It will adapt itself to the activity level of your family.

Answer 3

My adult girls and I always keep a Yorkie and a large dog. I have a PWD and a Yorkie. My girls own a Dobe and a Yorkie.

We have had many, many Yorkies. They, like other dogs, need a pack leader. Watch, read &/or rent all the Cesar Milan, Dog Whisperer you can get your hands on.

Yorkies are terriers and need as much exercise as the big dogs. They are fun companions. Good luck.

Answer 4

I had a Yorkie 4 years ago and he died...
They r very good pets but they r really loud, they bark too much! And they make too much pee, although theyr friendly but... The BEST breed is a Maltese. Theyr friendly, and quite, they never make too much noise. It's a normal dog.

Answer 5

Yorkies make the best toy dog pets. They get a little nerve racking at times, but overall they're worrth it.

Answer 6

any terrier is a high energy VERY active dog an aYorkie is no different be prepaired to deal with a hole lot o' shakin' goin' on!!

Answer 7

Yorkshire Terrier Breed Standard
Toy Group

General Appearance
That of a long-haired toy terrier whose blue and tan coat is parted on the face and from the base of the skull to the end of the tail and hangs evenly and quite straight down each side of body. The body is neat, compact and well proportioned. The dog's high head carriage and confident manner should give the appearance of vigor and self-importance.

Head
Small and rather flat on top, the skull not too prominent or round, the muzzle not too long, with the bite neither undershot nor overshot and teeth sound. Either scissors bite or level bite is acceptable. The nose is black. Eyes are medium in size and not too prominent; dark in color and sparkling with a sharp, intelligent expression. Eye rims are dark. Ears are small, V-shaped, carried erect and set not too far apart.

Body
Well proportioned and very compact. The back is rather short, the back line level, with height at shoulder the same as at the rump.

Legs and Feet
Forelegs should be straight, elbows neither in nor out. Hind legs straight when viewed from behind, but stifles are moderately bent when viewed from the sides. Feet are round with black toenails. Dewclaws, if any, are generally removed from the hind legs. Dewclaws on the forelegs may be removed.

Tail
Docked to a medium length and carried slightly higher than the level of the back.

Coat
Quality, texture and quantity of coat are of prime importance. Hair is glossy, fine and silky in texture. Coat on the body is moderately long and perfectly straight (not wavy). It may be trimmed to floor length to give ease of movement and a neater appearance, if desired. The fall on the head is long, tied with one bow in center of head or parted in the middle and tied with two bows. Hair on muzzle is very long. Hair should be trimmed short on tips of ears and may be trimmed on feet to give them a neat appearance.

Colors
Puppies are born black and tan and are normally darker in body color, showing an intermingling of black hair in the tan until they are matured. Color of hair on body and richness of tan on head and legs are of prime importance in adult dogs, to which the following color requirements apply:

Blue: Is a dark steel-blue, not a silver-blue and not mingled with fawn, bronzy or black hairs.

Tan: All tan hair is darker at the roots than in the middle, shading to still lighter tan at the tips. There should be no sooty or black hair intermingled with any of the tan.

Color on Body
The blue extends over the body from back of neck to root of tail. Hair on tail is a darker blue, especially at end of tail.

Headfall
A rich golden tan, deeper in color at sides of head, at ear roots and on the muzzle, with ears a deep rich tan. Tan color should not extend down on back of neck.

Chest and Legs
A bright, rich tan, not extending above the elbow on the forelegs nor above the stifle on the hind legs.

Weight
Must not exceed seven pounds.

This is information on Yprkshire terriers. Their not so bad at all their just nice by meeting other dogs.I had a Yorkie 4 years ago and he died...
They r very good pets but they r really loud, they bark too much! And they make too much pee, although theyr friendly but... The BEST breed is a Maltese. Theyr friendly, and quite, they never make too much noise. It's a normal dog.

Answer 8

ugh!! i had a yorkie, theyre yappy overgrown rats