How hyper are yorkies?And other questions

Lillydee

Doing some research on yorkies to see if they are suitable as our new pet. I know they are hyper active and run around like little lightning bolts but is that their nature 24/7?do they ever sit quietly?

How much of a walk time do they need?

Has anyone had a yorkie and then children after, do they get jealous of kids even if they are well trained and not spoiled (not allowed to rule the roost)?

toadfly

I have two Yorkies. They love a run around but array also real lap dogs. Love the home comforts and lying by the fire in the evenings.

With regards to kids my two aren't used to kids but have been around them occasionally and are ok. The male better than the female.

They do need to be well trained and socialized from very young.

kylith

All terriers are very active and need a good walk. I'm not too familiar with yorkies, but I'd imagine that 45 min-1 hour would be about right and they won't be too hyper after that.

Terriers are also generally quite feisty, and reactive to fast movements and high-pitched noises; many terriers don't do well with children and won't tolerate poking and pulling as well as other, more laid back, breeds. It can very much depend on the dog, and one that has been raised with kids should be ok, but the terrier I had as a kid was with us from 8 weeks and still bit me and my brothers. I think that Yorkies are quite far removed from their working origins these days, and are one of the less reactive terriers so more suited for children.

fishfoodie

kylith wrote: »

All terriers are very active and need a good walk. I'm not too familiar with yorkies, but I'd imagine that 45 min-1 hour would be about right and they won't be too hyper after that.

Terriers are also generally quite feisty, and reactive to fast movements and high-pitched noises; many terriers don't do well with children and won't tolerate poking and pulling as well as other, more laid back, breeds. It can very much depend on the dog, and one that has been raised with kids should be ok, but the terrier I had as a kid was with us from 8 weeks and still bit me and my brothers. I think that Yorkies are quite far removed from their working origins these days, and are one of the less reactive terriers so more suited for children.

I'd certainly agree on the exercise levels, & that terriers also once perfectly happy to plonk themselves in front of the fire

We had a Yorkie, & when he was 8-9 years old got to deal with a newborn & a toddler moving into his house Early days there were a couple of snaps, but none ever made contact, more final warning kind of behaviour, & these were mostly around the kids bugging him when he was eating, which any breed can have issues with, the other was understandable, as I don't thing I'd react too well to someone surprising me by sticking their finger up my bum :eek:

But, with some care & a little discipline, even an older terrier can adjust to life with kids. After a year or so, I remember one day when we found the poor dog with my nephew holding him by the hair on both cheeks & trying to pull himself upright. The poor dog just had a look in his face like, would you ever get this lad off me

By that stage he was good as gold with him, no snarl, no snap, even with severe provocation.

If you had a puppy that grew up with children & was properly socialised, I couldn't see why you'd have any issues.

kylith

fishfoodie wrote: »

But, with some care & a little discipline, even an older terrier can adjust to life with kids. After a year or so, I remember one day when we found the poor dog with my nephew holding him by the hair on both cheeks & trying to pull himself upright. The poor dog just had a look in his face like, would you ever get this lad off me

That child was very, very lucky.

fishfoodie

kylith wrote: »

That child was very, very lucky.

Very true, & we were at fault for letting it get to that point by forgetting the golden rule about keeping them observed at all time, but once dogs start think of children as part of the pack, they are a lot more forgiving, & it took a lot work to get to that point, such as rewarding the dog for good behaviour & teaching the child that they aren't being nice to the dog & are hurting it.

Children love pets, & once they understand where the lines are, they can adjust just as much as the pet, & it's great to see the relationship develop to the point where they are playing with each other as friends