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yorkshire terrier....good with children???

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alicemama · 27/05/2006 01:50

Well finally talked dh into letting us get a dog but he's very concerning about mixing a dog and 2 small children.
Personally I think that as long as a dog is trained well and supervised there shouldn't be a problem.
But I need to reassure dh so do you think a yorkie would make a good family pet?

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fairyfly · 27/05/2006 03:17

Yes, i have the most lovely father ever born and if he still grieves about his little yt, then so do i, they are ace

Waswondering · 27/05/2006 04:55

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alicemama · 27/05/2006 19:11

Thanks for your input.
I would love a labrador but unfortunately don't have the room for a big dogSad so it looks as tho I'm looking for a yorkshire terrier!

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2labs · 27/05/2006 20:58

Don't get too hung up on particular breeds - you can get poor or good temperament in any breed, or crossbreed. Why not try your local rescue to see if they have any dogs in foster that they know are of good temperament? In many ways it's easier than trying to assess what a puppy will turn out to be like. Try looking on www.dogpages.co.uk.

2labs · 27/05/2006 21:00

Sorry, should be www.dogpages.org.uk

pegasus · 27/05/2006 21:02

Most rescue places won't let their dogs (-or cats) go to homes with children as they can't guarantee they are safe.

squarer · 27/05/2006 21:02

One of the main problems with yorkies imo is that there is a tendency for them to be treated like lapdogs. That is when they get snappy. They are just very small dogs but far from vulnerable - they are terriers and will act so! Treat the dog as you should any family pet (the lowest) and you will have a good family pet.

kid · 27/05/2006 21:05

We have a YT, and he has always been fine with the kids. We had him from 1 year old and DD was born when the dog was 5. He was curious of her when we came home from hospital and kept trying to smell her but he has never turned on either of the kids, and they are quite mean to him too!

Marne · 27/05/2006 21:10

Sory i hate yorkies, i like real dogs, yorkies are more like rats Grin sory if i offend anyone but when i was a kid i looked after one and it was evil and smelly.
Rather have a lab anydaySmile

2labs · 27/05/2006 21:13

Some rescues do have minimum age limits for rehoming with children but others are more flexible - several near us are.

If you do go for a breeder make sure you choose one that provides really good backup. Good breeders will have a waiting list for pups.

kid · 27/05/2006 21:14

There are different sizes YT. I don't like the tiny ones that fall over when you stroke them! My YT is the biggest size, but obviously he is still tiny compared to a Lab which are lovely dogs.

squarer · 27/05/2006 21:15

Marne - I'd rather have a Stafford (as I do have) but not everyone has the space, boundless energy and commitment for the breed [knackered emoticon] Grin.

Give me a yorkshire terrier! (one that hasn't been treated like a lap dog anyway...)

nattieboobob · 24/06/2006 16:20

Hi anyone got advise for me .... my two year old little boy is really heavy handed with our Yorkshire terrier, he picks her up by her hair and by one leg it is horrible to see and try to stop i have tried lots of things but nothing is working please help

magnolia1 · 26/06/2006 14:33

Nattie, to be honest it is your responsibility to teach your child not to do this and if it's not possible then you will have to be glued to your toddler 24/7 until it stops.
I have a 3 year old who is a bit heavy handed although I have larger dogs so picking up by the hair is impossible.
Most well trained dogs will tolerate a fair amount of rough and tumble but it only take sone time or if dog is even slightly unwell could act completely different.
I am sure your dog is fab but even the most gentle dogs can get fed up of coping with something as rough as you describe.

To the OP, as someone else said it's not always about the breed. Even a dog that is known for being great can be awful if not trained well and at the same time breeds which people hear bad things about can be excellent family pets

magnolia1 · 26/06/2006 14:34

should say, only takes one time

morkienation · 08/01/2025 04:02

Absolutely not. Yorkies are very delicate and fine-boned. They should never be in a family with young children—the kids need to be at least 7 or 8 years old. And do you think training and supervising the dog is the solution???? Try training and supervising your children first.

Lanawashington · 08/01/2025 10:09

morkienation · 08/01/2025 04:02

Absolutely not. Yorkies are very delicate and fine-boned. They should never be in a family with young children—the kids need to be at least 7 or 8 years old. And do you think training and supervising the dog is the solution???? Try training and supervising your children first.

This thread was from 2006 so they're not children anymore are they. How did you even find this thread!?

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