my cousin has one of those dogs and her baby brother is scared of the dog soo do u think that it is a bad pet
2006-08-17 15:35:25 · 15 answers · asked by mikey f 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Small dogs and small children are generally not the best combination.
2006-08-17 15:39:46 · answer #1 · answered by Cornsilk P 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yorkies have very small bones and tend to get under foot. With that being said I don't think a yorkie is a good pet for smaller children. Since they are terriers they tend to be a little more excitable and higher energy dogs. With four kids running around something is bound to happen, unless the yorkie grew up with the kids and has the sense to lay low.
2006-08-17 15:52:16 · answer #2 · answered by trusport 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yorkies if properly socialized can be good with kids - however if they are raised like spoilt children they will be nippy with kids and nervous.. if the "baby brother" is scared of the dog that is too bad.. kids should be scared of dogs to some extent... I mean really...
NO dog is 100 % safe around kids, terriers are more risky than soft mouthed dogs (retrievers) BUT that doesnt make it a bad pet.. having 4 kids is too many kids in the first place...
2006-08-17 15:47:51 · answer #3 · answered by CF_ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Generally speaking, very small dogs are not great with very young kids. A lot of them are nervous around kids who are maybe too loud for them. But all dogs are individuals - so it would depend on the dog. You'd have to find out why your cousin's brother is scared of this dog.
2006-08-17 16:30:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Four kids, or For kids...either way, a yorkie is probably not the best dog for kids...they have tiny bones that can be broken by a small child...if the children are older (8 or so), then they will not be as ruff on the dog...for younger kids, I'd recommend a more sturdy breed...Mini Schnauzer, Boston, Jack Russell or a Pug.
2006-08-17 15:48:07 · answer #5 · answered by Suzie Q 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be a good pet, a relative of mine has one, and she's so cute!
She's hyper though, and she needs alot of attention, could be good for children too. Cause the baby boy is scared of the dog, doesn't mean it's a bad pet, he could just not like that dog in general.
2006-08-17 15:42:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a yorkshire and 2 kids, my daughter was afraid of it also..hmmm weird. But, my dog was kind, it just wanted to play alot, and I guess it jumping up and down scared her.
oh..yorkshires also demand alot of attention, so I'm not sure if it's the best combination, but I don't see why not..
2006-08-17 15:42:40 · answer #7 · answered by ss98 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, no... Across the street they've got a yorkie, and there are FIVE small kids there. Between ages of maybe 4 and 9.... They've also got 3 pitbulls. One of them beaing a BEAUTIFUL blue male, btw. =P
2006-08-17 16:08:38 · answer #8 · answered by Dawg 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No no no. Get a bigger dog that the kids can play with. Yorkies are not a good kid's dog.
2006-08-17 15:42:46 · answer #9 · answered by Renataa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think it is a great pet to have it takes time to get adjusted to a new pet but they are nice dogs
2006-08-17 15:46:22 · answer #10 · answered by gerry22122 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋