Are they Yappy Dogs?
The short answer to this is NO. Any dog can be yappy and usually this is more of a problem with the owner rather than the dog :o) Yorkies however are excellent guard dogs in spite of their size, they are fiercely devoted to their families and make sure you know when there is something not quite right.
Are they easy to train?
The short answer to this question is YES. They are in the top 20 of the most intelligent dogs. This is both a good & bad thing. They love to please their masters and if you engage their minds and are the "pack leader" in your home you will have a wonderful time training them. The flip side is that they know when you are not the pack leader and will TAKE OVER your home if you let them. This can lead to many neurotic behaviors and will make them difficult to live with sometimes and they get away with it because of how little they are. My rule of thumb is "if my English Mastiff @ 160 pounds can't do that then neither can my 6 pound Yorkie"
Are they good with Kids?
I think the better question here is are your kids good with dogs, especially little dogs? Yorkies love being dressed up in clothes, pushed around in a stroller and LOVE being held. They are small dogs though and can easily break bones because of a careless child(or adult) who drops them on the floor.
In my opinion though Yorkies are great dogs for kids who understand how to treat their pet.
Do they Shed?
NO, they have a beautiful silk coat that sheds similar to human hair. This is another reason they are so popular because many people with allergies can have a yorkie. They do require grooming and if their hair continues to grow to a long flowing coat it requires daily brushing and weekly baths to keep the coat up. Most people however keeps their hair cut in a short coat which makes grooming them a breeze.
Why do you charge so much for your puppies?
Well this is a great question. Many people think that breeders make tones of money on their puppies but the reality is that after vet bills & dog food most good breeders will just break even. This is the case for me, the prices of the puppies gets put back into the puppies & looking after their mommy. I keep them for 12 weeks, not the standard 8 wks, they get 2 sets of shots not 1. Their tails are docked and I spend a great deal of time with them making sure that they are properly socialized and are a well balanced puppy when they leave here. My puppies are well worth the money that you spend on them, plus I know that someone who spends that much money on a puppy will not neglect or abuse it and they quickly become friends for life.
Crystal's General Comments
One of the reasons I chose Yorkies as one of the breeds I wanted to breed/show is because of their spirit. They really are large dogs in a small package, they are not afraid of anything and will take on a large dog if they feel their territory is threatened. I've seen big Men who look like they should have a Bull Mastiff or Rottie on the end of their lead carrying a small yorkie in their arms. Yorkie's just can melt your heart, they know how to "work it" and use their cuteness to their advantage.
Things to Watch out for when picking your Puppy
Time and time again I see people making huge mistakes when they pick their puppies. These are just some things that you should be aware of;
• because the rise of the Puppy Mill or backyard breeders you see a large number of puppies out there with "designer" labels. There are several problems associated with these puppies & even though they are cute & less expensive initially, often you will spend more money on them with Vet Bills because the puppy was bred by a people who were just trying to make a quick buck. Two dogs of substandard quality are bred together to breed more substandard dogs which leads to HUGE vet bills in many cases. When someone breeds already small dogs to get smaller dogs and call them teacups or toys often these puppies have lots of health problems in the long run. A reputable breeder will not use those terms.
• People often rush into a decision to get a dog only to change their mind later because the puppy "just didn't work out". Often this is not a problem with the puppy but a problem with the person who made a hasty decision. Take some time to find the kind of dog that will fit into your lifestyle. For example if you live in a town or city & you are not prepared to go on two 45 minute walks a day please don't choose a high energy dog like the Jack Russell Terrier or a Border Collie. Make a list of qualities that you want in a dog, do some research & find the type of dog that will fit into your current lifestyle. Dogs are like people, they all have different personalities. Just because one type didn't work for you doesn't mean another won't! I truly believe that "No Home is complete without a dog"
• There are allot of dogs who end up in shelters and on the streets because of careless people. If you know what you want but don't know dog personalities or haven't had a dog before, take a trusted "dog" person with you and rescue a dog from your local shelter. Often you will find a loyal companion at the Shelter.
• If a person tells you that the puppy you are getting is a "purebred" you should be getting registrations papers with your dog. You should care about your puppies pedigree and if you are paying for a purebred then you should get papers to support that claim.
*Please note - these are my opinions based on my years of experience in dog ownership. Please don't bother sending me hate mail, I've heard it all before! :o) However, if you have questions please fell free to email me!
The short answer to this is NO. Any dog can be yappy and usually this is more of a problem with the owner rather than the dog :o) Yorkies however are excellent guard dogs in spite of their size, they are fiercely devoted to their families and make sure you know when there is something not quite right.
Are they easy to train?
The short answer to this question is YES. They are in the top 20 of the most intelligent dogs. This is both a good & bad thing. They love to please their masters and if you engage their minds and are the "pack leader" in your home you will have a wonderful time training them. The flip side is that they know when you are not the pack leader and will TAKE OVER your home if you let them. This can lead to many neurotic behaviors and will make them difficult to live with sometimes and they get away with it because of how little they are. My rule of thumb is "if my English Mastiff @ 160 pounds can't do that then neither can my 6 pound Yorkie"
Are they good with Kids?
I think the better question here is are your kids good with dogs, especially little dogs? Yorkies love being dressed up in clothes, pushed around in a stroller and LOVE being held. They are small dogs though and can easily break bones because of a careless child(or adult) who drops them on the floor.
In my opinion though Yorkies are great dogs for kids who understand how to treat their pet.
Do they Shed?
NO, they have a beautiful silk coat that sheds similar to human hair. This is another reason they are so popular because many people with allergies can have a yorkie. They do require grooming and if their hair continues to grow to a long flowing coat it requires daily brushing and weekly baths to keep the coat up. Most people however keeps their hair cut in a short coat which makes grooming them a breeze.
Why do you charge so much for your puppies?
Well this is a great question. Many people think that breeders make tones of money on their puppies but the reality is that after vet bills & dog food most good breeders will just break even. This is the case for me, the prices of the puppies gets put back into the puppies & looking after their mommy. I keep them for 12 weeks, not the standard 8 wks, they get 2 sets of shots not 1. Their tails are docked and I spend a great deal of time with them making sure that they are properly socialized and are a well balanced puppy when they leave here. My puppies are well worth the money that you spend on them, plus I know that someone who spends that much money on a puppy will not neglect or abuse it and they quickly become friends for life.
Crystal's General Comments
One of the reasons I chose Yorkies as one of the breeds I wanted to breed/show is because of their spirit. They really are large dogs in a small package, they are not afraid of anything and will take on a large dog if they feel their territory is threatened. I've seen big Men who look like they should have a Bull Mastiff or Rottie on the end of their lead carrying a small yorkie in their arms. Yorkie's just can melt your heart, they know how to "work it" and use their cuteness to their advantage.
Things to Watch out for when picking your Puppy
Time and time again I see people making huge mistakes when they pick their puppies. These are just some things that you should be aware of;
• because the rise of the Puppy Mill or backyard breeders you see a large number of puppies out there with "designer" labels. There are several problems associated with these puppies & even though they are cute & less expensive initially, often you will spend more money on them with Vet Bills because the puppy was bred by a people who were just trying to make a quick buck. Two dogs of substandard quality are bred together to breed more substandard dogs which leads to HUGE vet bills in many cases. When someone breeds already small dogs to get smaller dogs and call them teacups or toys often these puppies have lots of health problems in the long run. A reputable breeder will not use those terms.
• People often rush into a decision to get a dog only to change their mind later because the puppy "just didn't work out". Often this is not a problem with the puppy but a problem with the person who made a hasty decision. Take some time to find the kind of dog that will fit into your lifestyle. For example if you live in a town or city & you are not prepared to go on two 45 minute walks a day please don't choose a high energy dog like the Jack Russell Terrier or a Border Collie. Make a list of qualities that you want in a dog, do some research & find the type of dog that will fit into your current lifestyle. Dogs are like people, they all have different personalities. Just because one type didn't work for you doesn't mean another won't! I truly believe that "No Home is complete without a dog"
• There are allot of dogs who end up in shelters and on the streets because of careless people. If you know what you want but don't know dog personalities or haven't had a dog before, take a trusted "dog" person with you and rescue a dog from your local shelter. Often you will find a loyal companion at the Shelter.
• If a person tells you that the puppy you are getting is a "purebred" you should be getting registrations papers with your dog. You should care about your puppies pedigree and if you are paying for a purebred then you should get papers to support that claim.
*Please note - these are my opinions based on my years of experience in dog ownership. Please don't bother sending me hate mail, I've heard it all before! :o) However, if you have questions please fell free to email me!
