This is just out of interest because on a few of my previous questions I have mentiond my minni yorkie,chloe, and a few people have said there wasn’t such thing. What do you say
As a once breeder of quality show Yorkies, I can say catergorically that there is only ONE TYPE of Yorkshire Terrier. Those uneducated will call them miniature and standard, but those are incorrect terms. The Yorkie breed standard states that the size should not exceed 7lb in weight, and ideally they should not be under 4lb, breeders prefer 5-6lb.
Unreputable backyard greeders and puppy farms will deliberately breed dogs under this size, usually unhealthy runts with health problems, and will give them silly madeup designer names like "Teacup" and "baby doll", etc in order to dupe the unsuspecting pet owner to paying larg sums for them. #
Check the links. Still not sure? Find the breed on any bone fide Kennel Cluib website .
EXTRA: Show me a link to "teacup Yorkies" from a BONE FIDE Kennel Club, not some KRAPPY backyard breeder’s site please.
I am deciding on a dog and wondering the price of these. Preferably at a pet store like petland or petcetera.
American Eskimo-Miniature,
Yorkshire Terrier
Boston Terrier
Petland and Petcetrea are NOT good places to buy from, please please avoid these stores.
Now where do we buy or adopt a dog from a HONEST breeder, responsible breeders?
American Eskimo Breeder referals
AEDCA Breeder Referral Chair
Jon Herman
122 Cedarhurst Dr.
St. Mary’s, OH 45885
Phone: 419-394-4234 jherman1@woh.rr.com
Northeast & Southeast Region Coordinator
Dorry Stone
508-873-4013
eskie@charter.net
Southwest & Pacific Region Coordinator
Kathy Kozakiewicz
602-254-2328
kistari@cox.net
Midwest & Northwest Region Coordinator
Jon Herman
419-394-4234
jherman1@woh.rr.com
Yorkshire Terrier Club of America breeder referals
The reality is that no responsible breeder would ever place one of their puppies in a pet shop. A breeder who has placed a puppy in a pet shop has disqualified himself as a responsible breeder.
A USDA license is not something that should reassure you. On the contrary, it is warning sign that a breeder is cranking out lots of puppies.
My advice to you is to IGNORE everything pet shop people tell you. The pet store industry has sophisticated marketing manuals that teach pet shop owners and employees exactly what to say to persuade you to part with your money. Don’t be gullible.
The DISadvantages of pet shops
Pet shops acquire their puppies from breeders who don’t test their dogs for health problems. You can’t look at a pet shop puppy (or any puppy, for that matter) and say, "Well, he looks healthy!" and think that that’s the end of it! The health problems I’m talking about are inherited on genes. If your puppy has inherited those genes, these health problems WILL show up eventually, long after you’ve brought the puppy home.
There are health tests that can determine, with 100% accuracy, whether a puppy has inherited certain serious health problems. There are other health tests that can’t say for sure, but can predict the risk. Responsible breeders do these tests. Breeders who sell to pet stores don’t.
Pet shop puppies are frequently inbred. Most pet shops don’t even have a copy of their puppies’ pedigrees for you to look at. Instead, they mail it to you AFTER you’ve bought the puppy. And you receive only 3 or 4 generations, not nearly enough to evaluate inbreeding.
Pet shop puppies may have "sham" registration papers and pedigrees. More and more pet shops are avoiding the stricter documentation requirements of the AKC and registering their puppies with an "alternative" registry like the Continental Kennel Club, APR, APRI, NKC, and others. Now, the AKC definitely has its problems with people falsifying registration papers and pedigrees, but the alternative registries are even worse. If a puppy has registration papers from any of these registries, I wouldn’t believe that the parents listed on the papers are necessarily the true parents, that the ancestors listed on the pedigree are the true ancestors, or that the puppy is even purebred.
Dog with bad temperamentYou can’t see the puppy’s parents. This is a BIG negative because the parents’ genes can have so much influence on how your puppy turns out. If you can’t see the parents, how can you tell whether they might have passed on genes for unhealthy structure, bad teeth, or a bad temperament? Virtually ALL puppies look normal and healthy and are friendly and playful. But as the puppies mature, the genes they inherited WILL begin to assert themselves, and that’s when all the problems will start!
You can’t see where the puppies were raised. Another BIG negative. The majority of pet shop puppies are raised in small wire-bottomed cages in outbuildings. They’ve never seen the inside of a house. Many of them don’t even know how to drink water from a bowl because they’ve been drinking from hamster bottles since they were born.
Many pet shop puppies are hyperactive and noisy. Raised in a small cage, they haven’t been able to run and play and explore like normal puppies, so they’ve developed frenetic habits like running in small circles and excessive barking.
Many pet shop puppies are nippy. Some were removed from their mother before 7 weeks of age. You’ll remember that puppies need a full seven weeks with their mother so she can teach them "bite inhibition". If they haven’t learned this lesson, their nippiness will be hard to correct.
Other pet shop puppies have learned to nip from all the people who take them out of their cages and play wrestling games with them. This encourages the puppy to growl and nip and mouth people’s hands — bad lessons that can be hard to correct.
Housebreaking is difficult in petshop puppiesMost pet shop puppies are hard to housebreak. Where does a pet shop puppy go the bathroom? Right there in his cage. It’s hard to take such a puppy home and teach him NOT to go to the bathroom in his crate or bed when that’s what he’s been trained to do!
Pet shop puppies often come with illnesses. You bring the puppy home and a few days later he develops a cough, or diarrhea, or vomiting, or listlessness, or he starts scratching or losing hair…. this happens over and over with pet shop puppies. Kennel cough, parvovirus, coronavirus, giardia, coccidia, mange, ringworm — these illnesses are commonly found in commercial breeding kennels and pet stores.
Pet shops often overload their puppies with vaccinations and chemicals. Because the puppies are exposed to so many illnesses, pet stores often overdo the vaccines, dewormers, and chemical baths and dips. Overloading the poor puppy’s immune system like this is very damaging for his long-term health.
She has gone to Tenerife for three weeks and has made little provision for the dog (miniature yorkshire terrier). I have told her dad that this is unacceptable and that I am not happy.He is going to Tenerife today.She is a selfish spoilt cow.My mate says that he will have the dog at his house but I don’t know how to set it up.Please advise as I am struggling to cope with the situation.Should I call the RSPCA?
Masha.
Hi Masha, christ some people here give such bloody stupid answers…( you are jealous..!!! ), you are obviously very concerned for this poor fellow and i would be doing the exact same as you, quickly see if you can catch the dad and ask can you look after the dog,and when they are back really lay it on thick that the dogs needs are totally not being thought of,and does she really love and care for and want this dog..??.
Its great to see a person like myself who does really care for animals….keep up the good work..xx
ok so i have wanted a dog since i was 5 and now my family is moving so we can finally get one! I am looking for a dog that is a companion dog. i also want it to be easy to train the youngest child in the house is 13. oh and i can not shed. i have pretty much narrowed down my search to the miniature poodle and the yorkshire terrier. what dog do u prefer for me? if u have any extra questions, my email address is bulki10@yahoo.com also if u do not like either of these choices, tell me what u like
i mean shed very little they all shed
Both breeds I absolutely adore, my family has had both. The yorkie owned in my family wass very sweet, but I have also heard of many spiteful and nasty yorkies. I own a toy poodle. She is the sweetest dog that I have ever met. She learns quickly, and never has accidents now, though she did as a puppy. (she is 2). She is intelligent and would neer hurt a flea. She is also very healthy. My families’ Yorkie had epilepsy and they are somewhat prone to issues. I would advise a poodle. ( As according to the other comment, you really only have to get them groomed a month to a month and a half apart, so long as you cathe them). Good Luck with your puppy!
ok so i have wanted a dog since i was 5 and now my family is moving so we can finally get one! I am looking for a dog that is a companion dog. i also want it to be easy to train the youngest child in the house is 13. oh and i can not shed. i have pretty much narrowed down my search to the miniature poodle and the yorkshire terrier. what dog do u prefer for me? if u have any extra questions, my email address is bulki10@yahoo.com also if u do not like either of these choices, tell me what u like.
All dogs sheed a little bit, though Yorkshire and Poodles are low shedders
No dog is 100% hypoallergenic and remember HYPO means LESS allergies NOT no allergies
Yorkshire Terrier
Temperament:
This toy breed is very popular because it has all the admirable attributes of larger dogs but in miniature. The typical Yorkie plays hard and has limitless energy. Today some see this dog as a fashion accessory. They treat it delicately, with much pampering. An owner’s view of their dog has much to do with how they turn out. With persistence a Yorkie can be obedience trained. Some are bright and learn quickly, while others are more obstinate and opinionated. Yorkies get along well with other pets but they can be very possessive of their food and toys. This dog breed can be overwhelmed by small children. The Yorkshire makes a better pet for older and calmer children. The Yorkshire will bark at strangers, often in a high pitched voice. Early socialization is required so that the dog doesn’t become to shrill and to ensure barking is controlled. Yorkies make very good watchdogs. This breed is very suitable for first-time dog owners.
Exercise:
The Yorkshire Terrier doesn’t need long walks but likes to get outside. Yorkies often don’t like to walk on a leash and have to be taught how to behave. They make a great apartment dog.
Grooming:
The Yorkshire has very long and silky hair that has to be brushed and combed daily. Its body coat is groomed parted down the back, and its entire length may touch the floor. Many owners with limited time are adopting a Schnauzer trim. It is short and neat and requires much less maintenance. Check the Yorkie’s ears regularly and remove excess hair inside the ear passages.
Health Issues:
The average life expectancy of this dog breed is 12-14 years. Reduction in size has caused many medical problems. The list can include dislocation of kneecap, eye infections, gum disease and collapsed windpipes. Poor teeth also run through some lines.
Temperament:
Miniature and Toy Poodles are not as intelligent, easily trained or child-friendly as the Standard Poodle, which is one of the smartest and most trainable of all dog breeds. The standard Poodle is lively, good natured, friendly, proud, athletic, affectionate and extremely loyal. This is a thinking dog that can be trained very easily and almost anticipates any command. Poodles are very loyal and become very attached to their owner and family. Poodles that are socialized early do very well with children, other pets and strangers. Adolescent Poodles can be very exuberant and toddlers and small children should be supervised carefully to avoid any knock downs. Poodles will announce visitors with a bark and make good watchdogs. Poodles do well with novice or first-time dog owners.
Exercise:
The standard Poodle was originally a hunting dog used to retrieve ducks and therefore loves lots of exercise and swimming. During the first few years this breed should be allowed to run and play off leash as well as be taken for long daily walks. These dogs excel at any agility sport or competition and also are frequent winners at advanced obedience competitions.
Grooming:
The amount of grooming required for a Poodle depends completely on whether you plan to show the dog and which type of cut you want. Show dogs require extensive clipping and this is usually best left to a professional. Poodles that are kept as pets can be groomed in any manner you wish but are usually clipped fairly short to minimize grooming time. Poodles should be washed fairly frequently as their coats get greasy and should be trimmed every 6 weeks or so. Remember to check the teeth frequently for tartar build-up and hand pluck excessive hair growing inside the ears. If you don’t like spending time grooming your dog, you should probably avoid a Poodle.
Health Issues:
Standard Poodles can be expected to live for 10 to 12 years and have a number of common health problems. The most common disorders are bloat and a skin disease (sebaceous adenitis) while there is a wide range of less common disorders including: hip dysplasia, diabetes, epilepsy, heart disease, eye disease (cataracts, glaucoma) and Von Wilhelm’s Disease (VWD – mild bleeding). Poodle buyers should ask to see the parent’s OFA (Orthopedic Foundation for Animals) hip dysplasia screening results as well as the recent CERF (Canine Eye Registry) results for eye diseases. Also ask about bloat, VWD and skin diseases in the breeding line.
Play with a Yorkshire terrier?
in terms of the schnauzer hurting the yorkie
Dogs play with dogs. It doesn’t matter what breed….He can play with Great Danes and Mastiffs if he wants too. It all depends on how well the dog is trained, and socialized and the dogs disposition.
My daughter’s friend is going to sell us each a puppy when they are born. My daughter said she gets first pick & she wants a girl puppy so she can put bows in its hair. I asked her if there is a difference in behavior, or should I just get a boy since she is getting a girl or is that a bad thing because they will try to mate & that isn’t allowed since they would be brother & sister?
To the person who said there is NO such thing as a Miniature Yorkshire Terrier:
http://miniatureyorkshireterrier.blogspot.com/
Also, my daughter actually said toy yorkshire terrier, but when I typed that in it said Do you mean: miniature toy yorkshire terriers?
See it said, Also Try Miniature Yorkshire Terrier:
I am interested in these (3) breeds. I have a 2-Story home with a big yard and a 17-year old and a 5-year old. What breed would be easiest to house train with minimal barking and shedding and would be a good family dog?
FYI Maltipoo is not a breed, it is a mix of the poodle and maltese breeds. Any "designer dog" is really just a mutt! Albeit a cute mutt!
Anyway, I recommend the Schnauzer (even a regular one is not large, you don’t have to pay extra for the mini). Maltese and Yorkies grow much finer and longer hair, and require much more care. The Maltese can also be more nippy and neurotic. A Schnauzer can be shaved down and still look nice. They are also commonly available to adopt as they are the 11th most popular dog breed in the US. Yorkies and Maltese are also more expensive, and a little too small to be pets for a 5 year old. None of these breeds shed too badly, Yorkies are a little noisy though.
my dog is a miniature yorkshire terrier and its about 10-12 inches long and were planning to go on holiday and want to take her with us if you can what are the requirements and what airlines allow dogs on board. we live in the UK and were planning on going to a country in europe
You would be able to take your dog with you as long as she is under 15lbs. You must have a vet health certificate to fly out of country, otherwise the country you arrive in may quarantine your dog for 10 days. You must let your airline know and pay the fee (usually $150), and make sure they have room for a dog since they only allow a certain number of animals on the plane at a time. Get a airline approved carrier. I don’t know what all airlines allow dogs. I know Delta, Southwest and Northwest all do. You will probably have to go to the website of the airline you intend to fly and find out. Good luck
