my parents would consider a dog. i dont know when, but i am keeping my options open. i need these characteristics-
small, playful
energy
lots of love and need to groom it 1-3 times a week
easy to train
please, i had a dog before and it didnt work out so well. that is because i did not think. i just got it right away. so if you think yorkie is the right dog for me, just reply yes. if u do not think so, say no and why.
2006-11-18 07:13:58 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Either a Yorkie or a Shih Tzu.
Shih Tzu are small with long hair that will need grooming as they don't shed like most other dogs. They're playful & they love people.
http://www.angelfire.com/de/webgrrlchris/buddah1.html
They're also really cute as puppies:
http://www.danrichstables.com/Shih-Tzus/Images/Tango/A3.jpg
I know that should not be a consideration - especially as Yorkie puppies are just as cute (if not cuter):
http://www.runninghorseranch.com/images/Mr_Hogan_Yorkie_Puppy.jpg
Yorkies are terriers & are probably inclined to be a little more fiesty than Shih Tzus. Though they tend to be smaller in size - fi you want a smaller dog - there's more about Yorkie temperment on this site.
http://www.canadianyorkshireterrierrescue.com/yorkie_temperament.htm
Hope this helps you - nearer the time you might also want to see what breeders or shelters are near you & what sort of prices they go for ... it might help you & your parents make a final decision on which to get.
2006-11-18 08:07:46 · answer #1 · answered by Solow 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We have a Yorkie and the older he gets, the snappier he gets.. I love him and would never get rid of him because he is my baby. We also have an 8 months old Westie that we got for our daughter and they are a lot of fun. Very playfull and very easy to train. She is already housebroken and knows more tricks than or Yorkie. Now, they do shed a little bit, but it's not bad as long as you keep them brushed out a couple of times a week.
2006-11-18 07:55:28 · answer #2 · answered by Just me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yorkies are very aggressive and take a lot of work to train. One characteristic about them that is different from other breeds is they prefer to please themselves rather than their masters. I have both Maltese and Yorkies and Malteses arent as smart yet they were easier to train then the Yorkies.
2006-11-18 07:17:27 · answer #3 · answered by Dovahkiin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes- but, a Yorkie is an indoor dog-would that be a problem?
2006-11-18 07:16:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES,but get a girl Yorkie because mine was a boy and very snippy and aggresive.
2006-11-18 07:37:34 · answer #5 · answered by mbratz98 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
shih tzus make all of that. they are so easy to train and are really cute and playful. they are pretty low maintence if you keep the hair short . you might also want to consider a "puggle" which is a mix of pug and beagle and i saw one recently TOTALLY CUTE
2006-11-18 07:16:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pomeranian!! That fits it... Pommies fit all the rekwirements and are SO SO SO loving!!!
They are reallllllly loyal....
Hope you git a Pommie!!
thanks <3
2006-11-18 07:17:23 · answer #7 · answered by SteelerCheerChick 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-11-18 07:17:23 · answer #8 · answered by mountainwoman81b 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah you should, they are soo cute i wanna get one too.
2006-11-18 07:16:10 · answer #9 · answered by babygurl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sure, why not
2006-11-18 07:15:55 · answer #10 · answered by Nana 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋