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Lee B · 12-30-2007, 03:37 PM

My little one makes the oddest noises - it's not a growl, it's a distinctively different sound. And he does it when he should be happy, like when he's rolling on the floor or in the grass - and sometimes when he's snuggling.

I've had dogs all my life, but they've been big(ger) to BIG dogs, never anything this tiny. Everything he does is strange and wonderous to me. When he walks fast, he moves on "kitty feet", so it wouldn't surprise me if he purrs, too

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Anyone else? Or am I misinterpreting his sounds?

mizzwanned · 12-30-2007, 04:11 PM

Yes mine does. I only have one that does this and it's London, we always joke that she is half cat LOL She purrs a lot and acts like a little kitty cat, it's hilarious!

JRo · 12-30-2007, 04:35 PM

Ha, that's so funny! I always say Tucker is half cat, too! The way he plays and bats at things with his front paws especially makes me think of a kitten.

shelbell77 · 12-30-2007, 04:38 PM

Mine totally purrs...I assumed she picked it up from her feline siblings.

luv_my_yorkies · 12-30-2007, 04:40 PM

Tino purrs....and sometimes makes a sound like "GUUUUUUUUUHHHHHH" when we massage him or rub his belly while he is laying on his back. Lola is more of a "sigher" and always sighs when she finally gets in her comfy sleeping position.

cmgny42 · 12-30-2007, 04:59 PM

Lulu purrs too when we are massaging or petting her neck. She also arches her back sometimes like a cat when she stretches. We always joke that she is part cat!

Rosey07 · 12-30-2007, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by JRo

Ha, that's so funny! I always say Tucker is half cat, too! The way he plays and bats at things with his front paws especially makes me think of a kitten.

LoL Furgie does this batting at things like your Tucker. But no purrr. However she does make little noses that are unidentfiable...LOL! Just so sweet!

tanksmom · 12-30-2007, 06:22 PM

Now I dont feel so bad. Ive always said the only reason I loved Yorkies is they are just like a cat, only better! And yes my Tank purrs, I thouhgt I was halucinating.

MrsPeanut · 12-30-2007, 06:25 PM

OMG, I thought I was the only one too. My little one makes this humming/purring sound when I scratch behind her ears and face and her body goes limp like she was getting a massage from a proffessional. Its so cute.

daisy mae06 · 12-30-2007, 06:31 PM

Pixie purrs

It is so cute!!!!!

Archie's Mom · 12-30-2007, 11:23 PM

Ha! Yes, Archie does a little purring thing, too. Usually when he is looking out the front window and on my lap or shoulder. It's really a little low vibration he makes in his throat, which I can feel if my hand is near his neck. Strange, but oh, so cute!

zoeybear · 12-30-2007, 11:25 PM

Neither of mine purrr, but Chloe squeaks. It's like a little grunt/squeak like her belly is too full, but she does it any time you hold her.

parker · 12-30-2007, 11:33 PM

I wouldn't call Parkers a purr but maybe a squeak; its like he is talking to me. At first thats all he did when I first got him home before he learned how to bark. Its the cutest thing ever!!!

CSRE · 12-31-2007, 01:51 PM

mine also purrs a lot! i was kind of worried so its great to know that some of your babies also do it.. It is so cute

YorkieMom55 · 12-31-2007, 02:25 PM

OK, we thought that we were loosing it. One of Sunshine's puppies, Princess, is 5 wks old and she's been purring for 2 weeks!!!! She's dainty and purrs like a kitty but looks like a rottie!!!

12-30-2007, 03:37 PM	#1
Lee B YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Land O' Lakes, FL Posts: 735	Do Yorkies purr? My little one makes the oddest noises - it's not a growl, it's a distinctively different sound. And he does it when he should be happy, like when he's rolling on the floor or in the grass - and sometimes when he's snuggling. I've had dogs all my life, but they've been big(ger) to BIG dogs, never anything this tiny. Everything he does is strange and wonderous to me. When he walks fast, he moves on "kitty feet", so it wouldn't surprise me if he purrs, too . Anyone else? Or am I misinterpreting his sounds?

12-30-2007, 04:11 PM	#2
mizzwanned Donating YT 11K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: new york Posts: 14,007 Blog Entries: 2	Yes mine does. I only have one that does this and it's London, we always joke that she is half cat LOL She purrs a lot and acts like a little kitty cat, it's hilarious! __________________ Primrose, Teddy..RIP, Livie..RIP, And can never forget my duo Sophie and London, Run in Peace <3

12-30-2007, 04:35 PM	#3
JRo Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 680	Ha, that's so funny! I always say Tucker is half cat, too! The way he plays and bats at things with his front paws especially makes me think of a kitten. __________________ ~ Tucker's Mommy ~ Proud Member of The Little Gentlemens Club Tucker loves Holly

12-30-2007, 04:40 PM	#5
luv_my_yorkies Love at first bark Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 677	Tino purrs....and sometimes makes a sound like "GUUUUUUUUUHHHHHH" when we massage him or rub his belly while he is laying on his back. Lola is more of a "sigher" and always sighs when she finally gets in her comfy sleeping position. __________________ My loves, my angels, my Yorkies. Valentino, Lolita, and Coquette!

12-30-2007, 06:25 PM	#9
MrsPeanut Stop PuppyMills Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Murrieta Posts: 1,061	OMG, I thought I was the only one too. My little one makes this humming/purring sound when I scratch behind her ears and face and her body goes limp like she was getting a massage from a proffessional. Its so cute. __________________ Frankie Proud Momma of Peanut : Tigger : Chewy President/Creator of California Yorkies and member to The Little Gentlemens Club

12-30-2007, 04:38 PM	#4
shelbell77 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Normal, IL Posts: 157	Mine totally purrs...I assumed she picked it up from her feline siblings.

12-30-2007, 04:59 PM	#6
cmgny42 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Buffalo NY Posts: 748	Lulu purrs too when we are massaging or petting her neck. She also arches her back sometimes like a cat when she stretches. We always joke that she is part cat!

12-30-2007, 06:22 PM	#8
tanksmom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: texas Posts: 563	Now I dont feel so bad. Ive always said the only reason I loved Yorkies is they are just like a cat, only better! And yes my Tank purrs, I thouhgt I was halucinating.

12-30-2007, 06:31 PM	#10
daisy mae06 Kodi & Pixie 2 Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: NEBRASKA Posts: 14,766	Pixie purrs It is so cute!!!!! __________________ OK Yorkie Rescue - http://okyorkierescue.org LorisCritterSitter.com

12-30-2007, 11:23 PM	#11
Archie's Mom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 580	Ha! Yes, Archie does a little purring thing, too. Usually when he is looking out the front window and on my lap or shoulder. It's really a little low vibration he makes in his throat, which I can feel if my hand is near his neck. Strange, but oh, so cute! __________________ Archie's Mom

12-30-2007, 11:25 PM	#12
zoeybear Misssing Baby Chloe Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: California Posts: 4,186	Neither of mine purrr, but Chloe squeaks. It's like a little grunt/squeak like her belly is too full, but she does it any time you hold her. __________________ We give dogs time we can spare, space we can spare and love we can spare. And in return, dogs give us their all. It's the best deal man has ever made. -M. Acklam

12-30-2007, 11:33 PM	#13
parker Mz_s3ski_Kitt3n Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: AZ Posts: 1,921	I wouldn't call Parkers a purr but maybe a squeak; its like he is talking to me. At first thats all he did when I first got him home before he learned how to bark. Its the cutest thing ever!!!

12-31-2007, 01:51 PM	#14
CSRE Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Margarita's Island Posts: 190	mine also purrs a lot! i was kind of worried so its great to know that some of your babies also do it.. It is so cute __________________ I'm Coral

12-31-2007, 02:25 PM	#15
YorkieMom55 All Dogs Go To Heaven Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: By The Lake Posts: 2,727	OK, we thought that we were loosing it. One of Sunshine's puppies, Princess, is 5 wks old and she's been purring for 2 weeks!!!! She's dainty and purrs like a kitty but looks like a rottie!!! __________________ Jeanie I am @ the Lake Jackson, Maggie, Sunshine, Bailey, Rocky, Emmie & Jack