Would a Yorkie be good for my family?

Question

My mother is handicaped, And my father works full time. I'm thinking about getting a dog and was wondering about a Yorkie. I need a dog who dosen't mind being inside alot, because I help take care of my mom. Also my parents don't want a dog who barks alot. We have two cats so what ever dog we get will have to be good with cats. I'd be the one who takes care of the dog so I need one that is friendly and quiet, I'd like a dog on the smaller side, one our cats and, two I've never been a fan of big dogs. (childhood thing.) I also spend a lot of time on my computer writing. So my question is would a Yorkie be best for my family or if not what type of dog would be best?

Answer 1

It depends how old you are. Yorkies are not good with children at all. Also, they are Terriers (Yorkshire Terrier is the full name) so will not be good with your cats. They are small like cats but do NOT get along with them (or other small pets). They also yap a lot and can be very aggressive, shy or timid if they are not socialized properly. So no, I wouldn't recommend getting a Yorkie for your family.

Go to http://www.petfinder.com and adopt a dog from there. I actually suggest a Bichon Frise. They need a lot of grooming but otherwise make really good family pets, as long as you don't have any young children around the house (under 9). http://dogbreedinfo.com/petreliability.htm shows you which dog breeds are good with non-canine pets and http://dogbreedinfo.com/children.htm shows you what breeds are good with children.

Answer 2

I don't think a Yorkie would be good for you. Generally, they chase cats and bark quite a bit. They'd be okay inside but they are quite active. www.dogbeedinfo.com/ is a great site you can click "Find The Perfect Dog" at the bottom and search for what you want in a dog.

Some breeds I would recommend are

-- Papillion: They generally don't bark that much. They are good with cats. They are a toy sized dog and they would do alright being inside most of the time. They stay pretty clean and are practically odorless and you should only have to give them a quick brushing every day.

--Toy Poodle: They do well with cats. If trained they can be quiet. They do well living mostly indoors. They are small. They are also easy to train. They don't shed and shouldn't need to be brushed often but they do need a regular bath and their hair should be trimmed every 6 weeks.

--Pugs: They do well with cats. They can live mostly indoors. They are generally quiet. They are easy to groom and just need to be brushed every 2 or 3 days. They are small and can be willful during training.

You should consider adopting. You may also want to consider getting an adult dog because puppies are a lot of work. Visit http://www.petfinder.com/ and look for a homeless dog near you. You can adopt a purebred or even a mixed breed. If you get an adult you can easily see it's individual temperament. It is impossible to tell the temperament and individual personality a puppy will have as an adult. If you do want a puppy or an adolescent dog you can adopt anyway. Good Luck and have fun with whatever dog you decide to get!!

Answer 3

There's good and bad in this breed for your situation. They have trouble with separation anxiety, so having someone with them would be great for this breed. You do realize, though that they have long coats and require regular grooming. Given the size of the dog, I don't think it's a big deal, but you need to devote at least 20 minutes, twice a week to grooming.

Also, this is a toy breed that actually had a job. This dog has a high chase instinct, so they may not be good with cats. However, like all breeds, they're individuals. You'd need to research your breeders and find one whose dogs have more mellow temperaments.

What they are most definitely not, is quiet. They're very prone to barking. They can be taught, but you need to keep on top of them all the time - barking is inherent in the breed.

For a small dog, you might want to research something like a cavalier king charles spaniel - they're a little more easy-going, some grooming, but much less.

Answer 4

It depends.

Some yorkies bark a lot and others don't.

I'd suggest going to your local shelter and looking at dogs. Shelter dogs are usually very loyal and you are likely to find one that fits what you want!

Also, bring your mother to make sure the dog isn't afraid of wheels. And, you obviously want to make sure the dogs is good with cats. You should just talk to the people at the shelter and tell them what you're looking for. They'll know the dogs and can direct you to the perfect dog for you and your lifestyle.

Sorry I can't be more specific concerning breeds, but I'm not a big fan of small dogs. Most of them bark a lot. Not trying to be judgmental, it's just what I've noticed.

Good luck!

Answer 5

Yorkies are not quiet dogs. The do tend to yip alot. They also require grooming and alot of it. Westies are also very good little dogs they also have a high energy level.
Have you considered a ShihTzu?? They are beautiful little dogs who soul purpose is to be loved and to love their owners back. They do require grooming also and once every 4 months do need professional grooming to their coat. But hey are very sweet dogs and are mainly lap dogs.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

i dont know if yorkies would be best---i have one...and shes crazy but shes too cute

but then again...thats the thing...every yorkie has a different personality like people. i know a lady who has 3 and only one is a barker...yorkies are fine being inside BUT you really have to potty train them and mine LOVES to run around once in a while...if you can take the workie to like the park or something atleast once or twice a week then you'll be fine...whenever you have a free moment give the pup attention...and yorkies love to cuddle...so your mom might like that...

yorkies are great. everyone is different.
if you do decide to get one...get a girl...they are easier to potty train than boys...but if you are looking for excitement in your life..get a yorkie...but if the dog is too wild...take it to puppy school if you can...then yes...a yorkie is 100% the best for you

cute...trained...like to cuddle...what else could you want

Answer 8

Yorkies?... I don't know! Miniature schnauzer is the breed you should consider. There is no way you can go wrong with a schnauzer.

Read about it. The Internet is full of sites that can help you to take a informed decision.

Good luck

Answer 9

Yorkies are a little yippie so i would suggets a West Highand Terrier A.K.A westies they are easy to take care of and are calm.

Answer 10

nothing personal but, if you aren't a big fan of dogs and won't be able to spend a lot of time with it why get one at all? dog's need lots of attention and it would be unfair to whatever breed you get ,if you can't provide it.