Is this a good dog to adopt?!?! any tips if you have this dog?

Question

Hey i was thinking about getting this dog. Here is a picture http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/images/yorkiepup10weeks.jpg . If you have this dog... would you suggest adopting this dog and if so give me some tips on how to care for this puppy. if you do not think this dog would be best for me... please name another type of puppy.

Answer 1

Get a dog that matches your energy level. If you are physically active, like biking, walking and jogging choose a high energy dog, if you are a couch potato, chose a low energy dog. Yorkies are nice dogs, but can be timid and nervous and very yappy. Although cute, people tend to allow small dogs to get away with bad behavior because they are small, but small dogs have problems all of their own, they maybe small but they like to act like a big dog. I've seen more small dogs attack a large breed dog than I've seen a large breed dog attack a small or large breed dog.

Research the breed, find out its personality and trainability.
Though a toy breed, the Yorkie still retains much of its terrier ancestry in terms of personality. Individual dogs sometimes differ, but they are generally intelligent, independent and gutsy. Yorkshire Terriers are quick to determine where they fit in a household's "pack."[6] Their behavior towards outsiders will vary - they often will be inclined to bark at strangers, but some Yorkies are outgoing and friendly towards new people while others are withdrawn and aloof. The differences in behavior in this regard are largely based on how the owner trains or conditions (and socializes) the Yorkie.[6] A few individual Yorkshire Terriers may be timid or nervous, rather than bold, but the vast majority do seem to meet the breed standard for a confident, vigorous and self-important personality. The following distinctive qualities are likely to be present in a Yorkshire Terrier:[6]

Yorkies have great drive and stick-to-it-ive-ness, which are important hunting attributes.[6] By the same token, they can be willful and stubborn. Perseverence can be a positive or negative trait, depending on the task at hand. Tenacity appears most clearly when a Yorkie goes into "hunting mode." Even an old, sedentary lap dog may eagerly hunt rodents. In pursuit of a mouse, the dog may take up a day-long vigil of waiting for the prey to re-emerge from its hole. This behavior will appear even when the target is merely a stuffed animal or a knotted sock.[6] A Yorkie will stretch with his paw and, that failing, whimper in frustration when a favorite ball has rolled out of reach under a piece of furniture. A rawhide treat can set the Yorkie off on a two-hour search for the perfect place among the sofa cushions to bury it.

Activeness
Like many toy dogs, Yorkshire Terriers are active and quick. Compared to a St. Bernard, the Yorkie might seem hyperactive. Normal Yorkie behavior involves darting, dashing, scampering, hopping and bouncing.[6] Most Yorkies also enjoy barking, but generally they only do so when there is a reason.[6] Yorkies make excellent watchdogs; they sleep lightly, wake easily and are quick to investigate and sound an alert.[6]

The well bred and well handled Yorkshire Terrier is content to be near its owner without being on a lap or underfoot.[6] Yorkies are energetic, but also need much rest and will often prefer to spend downtime in the privacy of a closet (or kennel) or a warm out-of-the-way corner. The independent nature derives from the Yorkie's terrier ancestry. Terriers were expected to hunt in the company of handlers and other dogs, but also to have the self-confidence to go out on their own after prey.[6] Very pampered and indulged Yorkies are more likely to be clingy and demanding, but ironically lack true terrier self-confidence.[6] Yorkshire Terriers tend to be more difficult to train than some breeds, due to their characteristic independent nature. The independent mindedness of Yorkies leads some trainers to consider them to be among the hardest to house-break.

Since the Yorkshire Terrier is part of the Terrier group, read up on that breed also.

Answer 2

I really don't know if that is the dog that you should adopt because I don't know anything about you or the dog. It truly depends on your personality and lifestyle, as well as the personality of the individual yorkie.
Yorkies are sweet little dogs that can sometimes be yappy, and sometimes be snappy, especially with kids. If you have kids or plan on having kids in the next 15 or 20 years, be careful and make sure that you socialize your puppy from early on. However, I personally know two yorkies that are just great. They are very loveable, and always go crazy when they see you until you pick them up and cuddle them. Then they settle right down and try to lick you! They also love kids and other dogs. (they live with a 5 year old, a 9 year old, and a black lab!)
The best thing that I can recommend is to do your research on the breed and the specific dog itself. Find out all that you can about the dog's personality, habits, and history, and then make the best possible decision based on your research. If you want more options, you could try www.petfinder.com. This website is great because you can find shelters in your area and see all of their available pets. Usually, you can read about the animals up for adoption and find the ones that you think are options for you.
Good luck!

Answer 3

This is what they call a lap dog. A dog that always wants to be with you and be on your lap or be carried alot. This little doll needs lots of love and attention. It would be better if this would be the only pet in the home. This is a dog that needs some grooming, a little dog bed of its own, and you need to feed it, give it vitamins, and walk it. Now if you don't want to walk this dog, you can train it to go on a wee wee pad in your bathroom. All in all, this little darling need lots of love and kisses and be prepared to have a little friend in your bed. I would get this yorki..you will be so happy with this dog.

Answer 4

He is so cute. How old is he? Why is he in a shelter? He looks like a Yorkie. Go to akc.com search that breed. My sister just adopted a Dotson puppy. She was fully registered.
From a good family. Just couldn't keep her because of family problems. If you know the background of the pup to be OK, and the breed suits your personality go for it. Good luck!!

Answer 5

i believe this dog is a yorkie, i dont know a whole lot about the breed, as I am not a big yorkie fan, I have a shih tzu and he is very quiet. I wouldnt get another small breed other than a shih tzu, I have had nothing but good luck with him. He's quiet, friendly and I love him right to death

Answer 6

Awwww... it is very cute, a family friend has one, she is so sweat, but as all small dogs, can get snappy at the toes and heals, and is very active...... i believe it is a Yorkie?? please correct me if i am wrong, he is some general info on them!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yorkshire_terrier

P.s. we need to know, what kind of dog traits you are looking for before we can tell you what dog you need, and if this one is good for you, you can e-mail me if you like, or ask another question more detailed, either way i hope you are getting the right info.!!

Answer 7

We need to know more about you and what sort of dog you would like before we can answer this question.

Answer 8

Well maybe. As much as purina sucks in making dog food they have a good breed selector. Go on purina.com and try it.

Answer 9

Verry Cute,, not sure what kind of dog this is, but telling by the looks of it, you should so get it !

Answer 10

I wouldnt adopt it cause no offence but i think that he is ugly.