Does anyone here have a Yorkshire Terrior? Are they a good breed of dog? Do they shed hair? What is the down side to this particular breed? The upside? Are they good around kids? Do they bite a lot? Do they have a lot of health problems? Little to no health problems? Lastly, what are the pros and cons of owning a dog in the first place? Detailed answers would be much appreciated thanks!
Dog breed question.?
I don't have any direct experience with Yorkies, so I can't offer my personal advice about them. You can learn all about Yorkies here, including temperment:
http://dogbreedinfo.com/yorkshireterrier...
As for the pros and cons of owning a dog...I CAN offer my advice with that.
PRO: Dogs are loyal and easily trained companions who satisfy our desire to have constant companionship.
PRO: Dogs are affectionate and will provide you with undying affection. They depend on you. They "love" you. They'll die for you in most cases.
PRO: Dogs can be a jogging/walking partner, the friend you tell all your secrets to (and they won't go blabbing them to others!), your shopping buddy, your TV-watching buddy, and in some cases they can be your eyes, your ears, and more . They can be and do whatever you want (within reason).
PRO: Dogs are for life. They can live to be 15+ years. They'll provide all of the PROs above for their entire life and all they ask for in return is food, excercise, a home, and affection.
CON: Dogs require training. This can be expensive and time consuming.
CON: Dogs require basic things such as a crate, food, toys, and medical treatments. These things can be expensive, especially the medical care aspect---emergencies can break the bank for you.
CON: Dogs require attention. They're totally dependent on their owners. Having a dog is like having an infant---you always have to be there for them. DOGS NEED TIME.
CON: Dogs can, even with training, dig, get in the trash, steal food, urinate or defecate in the house, bite, and so on. Training diminishes the chances of those behaviors, but they can still happen---dogs are still animals.
CON: DOGS REQUIRE TIME. I can't emphasize that enough and yes, for most, it is a con. Dogs need regular excercise and play time. You don't necessarily need a large home or yard, but you do HAVE to have time to give them the proper excercise they need. So many dogs are given up because the owners 'didn't have time'.
CON: Dogs are for life. This means you have a responsibility to care for a dog until it dies (which can be 15+ years). Dogs aren't possessions to be cast off because of inconvenience. They're living, breathing things that owners agree to provide for, for the rest of their lives, when they adopt them. This means you may have to live in an sub-standard place just because it was the only place that allowed dogs. You may have to pay a huge pet rent or pet deposit because you have a dog. You may have to pay to kennel your dog when you go out of town. You may have to CANCEL plans because you have a dog. You may have to suffer with stuffy sinuses because you become allergic to your dog. A dog is for life.
If there seems to be more CONS than PROS in my response it's because there IS a lot of CONS to owning a dog and if you're not ready to accept them all, it's not the right time in your life for a dog. Dogs are part of the family in every respect and they really do require the attention and care that a toddler would need. Most people overlook that when getting a dog and then the dog winds up in a shelter, or bouncing between homes. If you aren't ready for all of the cons, don't get a dog.
Dog breed question.?
My sister worked at a vet's office. She told me yorkies were the worst dogs to deal with.
She said they constantly bark and are bad for kids.
Here is a rule of thumb: Little dogs are not good for little kids. Kids can be rough with a dog unintentionally. Little dogs can take a lot less of this than a bigger dog, so little dogs are more prone to hurt a little kid.
Dog breed question.?
A good friend of mine has a yorkie. She said he doesn't shed much at all. The upside is he's very sweet and loyal to her. However he barks a LOT and doesn't seem to like too many people. They aren't very tolerant of small children and they have problems with their knees.
You'll never regret getting a dog, I love mine. However think long and hard before choosing the breed.
Dog breed question.?
They don't shed, but they need a lot of brushing to keep their coats from matting. If they are not bred, raised and trained properly they bark a LOT and may be snippy with kids and strangers. They are also very fragile and prone to injuries like broken legs, so I don't recommend them for kids. They (like all the tiny breeds) are also very hard to housebreak reliably. And they are very popular now, so the purchase price will be high - well over $1000 for a healthy pup.
Owning any dog means a pretty big financial and time commitment. They have to be walked, exercised, fed, medicated, vaccinated and educated. It can be expensive and difficult to find someone reliable to watch them while you're away on vacation.
Find a good breeder referral by going to www.akc.org or talking to people at dog shows.
http://www.akc.org/breeds/yorkshire_terr...
http://www.akc.org/breederinfo/breeder_s...
You can also find info about the breed clubs on the akc site - they have a rescue group where you can get an older dog for less money.
http://www.akc.org/breeds/rescue.cfm
The best breeders will be members of their breed club, promoting healthy dogs with great temperaments. They should ask you a bunch of questions to make sure their puppy will be getting a good home. If all a "breeder" seems to care about is whether your check will clear, you can be sure he won't care a week later when the pup is dying from distemper or parvo and you want your money back.
Whatever you do, DON'T go to a pet shop, a flea market or buy one sight-unseen off the Internet!!!! You'll pay top dollar for what is usually a poor quality puppy mill dog that is often sick and may have falsified registration papers. And you'll be supporting one of the cruelest industries in the country. http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pag...
Before you get any dog, do some reading so you'll be ready. These are the books that I recommend to my students; you can get them on Amazon.com
What All Good Dogs Should Know 閳?Volhard http://www.volhard.com/
Good Owners, Great Dogs - Brian Kilcommins
Dog Tricks : Eighty-Eight Challenging Activities for Your Dog from World-Class Trainers by Haggerty and Benjamin
Don't Shoot the Dog - Pryor
Training Your Dog: The Step by Step Method - Volhard
Dog Problems - Benjamin
Cesar's Way - Cesar Millan
Also, watch the Dog Whisperer on the National Geographic Channel. Cesar Millan is the best trainer I've ever seen on TV.
http://www.dogpsychologycenter.com/
Dog breed question.?
A friend of mine has 2 yorkies. They are well-behaved... they only bark when they know they are about to be left alone, or when someone is at the door. The both of them are good with children and other dogs as well. Also, they don't shed, which is great because I have a super-shedding chihuahua of my own. Health-wise they seem fine as well. I don't know if my friend just has good yorkies, or if they are generally like this. I've had dogs all my life. The biggest pro I see in owning one is the companionship. It's great being able to come home to a loving dog, especially after a rough day at work or school. A con would be that they do need care. They are not just there to be played with. They need attention, food, baths, etc. Also, they need to be trained. Yorkies are mainly indoor dogs, so you need to potty train. That's always a pain in the butt. Hope this helps!
Dog breed question.?
http://dogbreedinfo.com/yorkshireterrier...
I do not recommend this breed for small children.
Dog breed question.?
We had Yorkies when I was a teen, the first, a female was one of the smartest dogs ever. When she died my Mom bought a pair of males named Willie and Bud, they were both insane. Bud's hair would dread and every so often we had to take him to the vet for GENERAL ANASTESHIA just so he could be clipped. This is not to say they were stupid, Willie loved to ride the jet ski with my mom and Bud had his own talents (pooping in purses left on the floor, no telling how many people found that nasty little tootsie roll) However they were very difficult to house train.
I would not get a Yorkie if you have small kids, they are very delicate and that is just not a good mix. Bud survived long enough to be around my young children and was ok with them, no nipping or growling, but keep in mind he was no longer a baby.
I have always had a dog, can not imagine life without one. They can be great companions, comedians, and a wonderful way to let you know if you have guests (invited or otherwise).
Owning a dog is not something to do if you are not prepared for the associated costs. Besides shots, flea meds, heartworm meds, food, etc.. there is always the possible emergency (dog ate something stupid, my Mom's Boxer ate a Walmart bag and you can guess about what problems could be associated with that)
If you do decide to go with a Yorkie try to find someone who has let their family pet have puppies, not some breeder or puppy mill. These dogs can be overbred and you might end up with a Bud. Also make sure you are allowed to see the parents, my Aunt ended up with a 25lb Yorkie!
Best of Luck!
Dog breed question.?
I think Laura K is right on the money. I worked at a pet daycare and petsit a lot-- only known a couple of Yorkies but they were high, high energy, fun but really unruly, and basically ignored any instruction. Now, these dogs may have had no obedience school at all. This was a high-dollar pet care facility with a lot of rather spoiled dogs.
I agree that small dogs are not the best choice for small children.
I've had a number of dogs in 26 years, all mixed breed rescues. My vet says mixed breeds almost always have fewer health problems than specific breeds. My one pure-pred Amstaff died of cancer when she was only 5. There are some good dog books out there that have little charts rating everything from degree of grooming required to exercise needed etc etc, for many many breeds. I'd consult one of those books if you're fixed on having a specific breed. TRY not to pick a breed prone to skin problems---boy I've been there with chewing dogs, allergic dogs, oily dogs---treatment can become non-stop. If you choose a rescued dog most shelters provide rooms where you can sit and visit with the dog along with your kids for as long as you want. And you CAN bring the dog back if it just doesn't work out. Two of my dogs had been adopted and then returned to the shelter (why I don't know, they are GREAT dogs). Good luck, and take the time to make a good decision. Don't consider looks alone.
Dog breed question.?
#1- All dogs shed but terriers shed a bit less.
#2- They are a cool dog.
#3- Not that good around kids.
#4- Bite , They got teeth.
#5- Relatively healthy.
#6- They stink.
Dog breed question.?
F'r krissakes...IT'S ***TERRIER***!!!!! NO"O"!!!
YOU need to do your OWN research!!!
*NOT* depend on the doofs here-they don't know which end bites!
Start by going to the AKC site %26amp; READ the BREED STANDARD!!!*BEORE* you get SCAMMED would be SMART,eh???
Dog breed question.?
Yorkies are tuff little buggers, they will bite, they are hard to potty train and are very hard headed and all the ones Ive known hate children, they are cute to look at but Id think about another kind of pup before a yorkie...
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