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remus · 05-07-2009, 08:16 AM

Hello. I havent been here in a while, but wanted to ask a question.

I wonder how many other Yorkies act like mine.

Rocky is very independent. He has his times during the day when he will go hang out under my bed and nap. He sleeps with me most of the times at night, but sometimes will jump off the bed and go to his little bed next to mine.

1.He does not run around in the park like a wild animal, he has his own pace, we do play fetch but only if he is in the mood and after he poops.

2.He does not like other dogs, only once he like a small yorkie his size, 5 lbs.

3.He is not hyper at all. He loves to play and run around the house which he loves in the morning mostly, then the rest of the day is tame. He goes crazy when I come home or parents and gives kisses for half an hour.

4. He does bark at strangers outside the door, or when my mother will come in to take something out of the room.

My main issue, and its not a big one, he doesnt run around outside like a normal dog, when we went hiking last year he was trailing behind me and it wasnt the best. By X girlfriends Yorkie thats 12 lbs on the other hand was all over and loved the hike. On the other hand I like the fact that he is not a dasher and will follow me in the park and walk around himself without running away without a leash.

Anyone have a Yorkie that is on a tame side? I love him dearly and he is a perfect dog otherwise!!!

BLowry · 05-07-2009, 08:22 AM

I don't think anything is wrong with him...When I take my 2 girls outside they run around for a bit and play, pee and poop but, then they just stand there and watch me work. He is his own person (dog).

TeresaM · 05-07-2009, 10:36 AM

He sounds like a well rounded, well behaved canine citizen. Very intuned to what he wants and that you are the pack leader. Don't equate running around like a crazy fool with having fun. I'm sure he had a blast on your hike and at the park. If he didn't like it you wouldn't be able to drag him along.

chachi · 05-07-2009, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by remus

Hello. I havent been here in a while, but wanted to ask a question.

I wonder how many other Yorkies act like mine.

Rocky is very independent. He has his times during the day when he will go hang out under my bed and nap. He sleeps with me most of the times at night, but sometimes will jump off the bed and go to his little bed next to mine.

1.He does not run around in the park like a wild animal, he has his own pace, we do play fetch but only if he is in the mood and after he poops.

2.He does not like other dogs, only once he like a small yorkie his size, 5 lbs.

3.He is not hyper at all. He loves to play and run around the house which he loves in the morning mostly, then the rest of the day is tame. He goes crazy when I come home or parents and gives kisses for half an hour.

4. He does bark at strangers outside the door, or when my mother will come in to take something out of the room.

My main issue, and its not a big one, he doesnt run around outside like a normal dog, when we went hiking last year he was trailing behind me and it wasnt the best. By X girlfriends Yorkie thats 12 lbs on the other hand was all over and loved the hike. On the other hand I like the fact that he is not a dasher and will follow me in the park and walk around himself without running away without a leash.

Anyone have a Yorkie that is on a tame side? I love him dearly and he is a perfect dog otherwise!!!

Both of mine are exactly how you described yours....very tame. They always stay with us when they are off leash. They go at their own pace. In fact Jewels is so tame that she can fit under our gate and get out of our front yard any time she wants to. The only time she does it though is when me or my husband are outside the gate. Any other time she stays in the yard

Britster · 05-07-2009, 11:24 AM

Sounds pretty much like Jackson, except the dogs part. Jackson loves all dogs, big and small!

remus · 05-07-2009, 12:20 PM

OK, I am glad we are not the only ones. I was starting to feel that maybe he is insecure or just scared of something.
Other than that, perfect house dog, loves going for rides and sticking his head out the window and all.

Some pics, Rocky being a co-pilot!

paulalowe6 · 05-07-2009, 12:31 PM

Rocky is so cute

JereBo · 05-07-2009, 12:44 PM

I have a tame dog and then I have a hyper dog.

Jeremiah is pretty laid back. He doesn't run around much but he likes to go outside and sun bathe on the porch. I don't really have any problems with him unless when it comes to strangers. He barks and he sometimes nibbles ... I am still teaching him that nibbling is a no-no. But I think as dogs get older, they tend to have a more relaxed attitude.

But BJ, OMG. BJ is the most hyper dog I have ever had in my whole entire life! He runs, he jumps, he loves to play. Sometimes I feel bad because I can't pick up with the little fella and he is a Momma's boy. He is the youngest of the two and he is a handful.

When the two play with each other ... no let me rephrase that, when BJ wants to play with Jeremiah, it's interesting because Jeremiah just tolerates it and goes out of his comfort zone to play with his little brother. For just a little bit.

So I guess it really depends on the dog's personality!

journey826 · 05-07-2009, 02:20 PM

I have a rocki too.your rocky is gorgeous and sounds like the perfect pet.I have a few and their personalities are so different,but I don't have one as laid back as your boy sounds lovely.

remus · 05-09-2009, 04:04 AM

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Originally Posted by journey826

I have a rocki too.your rocky is gorgeous and sounds like the perfect pet.I have a few and their personalities are so different,but I don't have one as laid back as your boy sounds lovely.

Hahah how cool.

I would have bought another yorkie by now to keep Rocky company, but he just doesnt like other dogs, and I dont know if they would get along.

camile · 05-09-2009, 07:26 AM

Count your blessings. I would do anything if Chloe Primrose was even a little laid back. She is a wild child!!! Everything excites her. Even getting her ready to go for a walk is exhausting. And she barks at every thing, any object placed in a different spot, any new thing or even the iron (I iron each night for the next day) she barks and jumps for it during the whole time. I have tried everything and nothing works or doesn't work for long. I am at my wits end with her. I think she must have been zapped with a lightening bolt right up her kazoo when she was born. She is 8 mos. and I am hoping she will calm down as she gets older but I'm not betting any money on it.

05-07-2009, 08:16 AM	#1
remus Donating YT Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 586	Input needed Hello. I havent been here in a while, but wanted to ask a question. I wonder how many other Yorkies act like mine. Rocky is very independent. He has his times during the day when he will go hang out under my bed and nap. He sleeps with me most of the times at night, but sometimes will jump off the bed and go to his little bed next to mine. 1.He does not run around in the park like a wild animal, he has his own pace, we do play fetch but only if he is in the mood and after he poops. 2.He does not like other dogs, only once he like a small yorkie his size, 5 lbs. 3.He is not hyper at all. He loves to play and run around the house which he loves in the morning mostly, then the rest of the day is tame. He goes crazy when I come home or parents and gives kisses for half an hour. 4. He does bark at strangers outside the door, or when my mother will come in to take something out of the room. My main issue, and its not a big one, he doesnt run around outside like a normal dog, when we went hiking last year he was trailing behind me and it wasnt the best. By X girlfriends Yorkie thats 12 lbs on the other hand was all over and loved the hike. On the other hand I like the fact that he is not a dasher and will follow me in the park and walk around himself without running away without a leash. Anyone have a Yorkie that is on a tame side? I love him dearly and he is a perfect dog otherwise!!! __________________ Rocky http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/g...lisi79/8-1.jpg

05-07-2009, 08:22 AM	#2
BLowry My furkids Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 4,625 Blog Entries: 1	I don't think anything is wrong with him...When I take my 2 girls outside they run around for a bit and play, pee and poop but, then they just stand there and watch me work. He is his own person (dog). __________________ Brenda

05-07-2009, 10:36 AM	#3
TeresaM Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: TX Posts: 3,358	He sounds like a well rounded, well behaved canine citizen. Very intuned to what he wants and that you are the pack leader. Don't equate running around like a crazy fool with having fun. I'm sure he had a blast on your hike and at the park. If he didn't like it you wouldn't be able to drag him along. __________________ If you think dogs can't count, put 3 biscuits in your pocket, then give him only 2. Gracie Ruth & Boo & Yogi & RIP Annie B. & Bonnie Lane

05-07-2009, 11:24 AM	#5
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,814	Sounds pretty much like Jackson, except the dogs part. Jackson loves all dogs, big and small! __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

05-07-2009, 12:20 PM	#6
remus Donating YT Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 586	OK, I am glad we are not the only ones. I was starting to feel that maybe he is insecure or just scared of something. Other than that, perfect house dog, loves going for rides and sticking his head out the window and all. Some pics, Rocky being a co-pilot! Attached Thumbnails __________________ Rocky http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/g...lisi79/8-1.jpg

05-07-2009, 12:31 PM	#7
paulalowe6 YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,444	Rocky is so cute __________________ Paula Halle Brutis Lucy

05-07-2009, 12:44 PM	#8
JereBo Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 13	I have a tame dog and then I have a hyper dog. Jeremiah is pretty laid back. He doesn't run around much but he likes to go outside and sun bathe on the porch. I don't really have any problems with him unless when it comes to strangers. He barks and he sometimes nibbles ... I am still teaching him that nibbling is a no-no. But I think as dogs get older, they tend to have a more relaxed attitude. But BJ, OMG. BJ is the most hyper dog I have ever had in my whole entire life! He runs, he jumps, he loves to play. Sometimes I feel bad because I can't pick up with the little fella and he is a Momma's boy. He is the youngest of the two and he is a handful. When the two play with each other ... no let me rephrase that, when BJ wants to play with Jeremiah, it's interesting because Jeremiah just tolerates it and goes out of his comfort zone to play with his little brother. For just a little bit. So I guess it really depends on the dog's personality! __________________ Proud mommy of Jeremiah and BJ. Can't live with 'em, can't without 'em.

05-07-2009, 02:20 PM	#9
journey826 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: yorkie town Posts: 876	I have a rocki too.your rocky is gorgeous and sounds like the perfect pet.I have a few and their personalities are so different,but I don't have one as laid back as your boy sounds lovely. __________________ YURI and SARAH Sassy,Rocki,and Ginger NEWBIE'"S

05-09-2009, 07:26 AM	#11
camile Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Albany, Indiana Posts: 457	Count your blessings. I would do anything if Chloe Primrose was even a little laid back. She is a wild child!!! Everything excites her. Even getting her ready to go for a walk is exhausting. And she barks at every thing, any object placed in a different spot, any new thing or even the iron (I iron each night for the next day) she barks and jumps for it during the whole time. I have tried everything and nothing works or doesn't work for long. I am at my wits end with her. I think she must have been zapped with a lightening bolt right up her kazoo when she was born. She is 8 mos. and I am hoping she will calm down as she gets older but I'm not betting any money on it.