Disadvantage of Owning Yorkie Puppies

You've decided that you are ready for a puppy. Puppies are a welcome addition to many homes. However, every puppy breed is different. Each breed has a different mentality and certain types of breeds are better suited for different households. Yorkie, or Yorkshire terrier, puppies are sweet and affectionate, but they are not without disadvantages. Before deciding that a Yorkie puppy is the right puppy for you, consider the various health problems and training issues that arise with this breed.

  1. Health Problems

    • Hypoglycemia is also known as low blood sugar. Hypoglycemia in Yorkie puppies is often caused by missing a meal, too much stress or expenditure of energy and not enough warmth. From the ages of six to twelve weeks, Yorkie puppies are most at risk for developing hypoglycemia. While health problems can strike many dog breeds, you must also consider the health issues that are often seen in the Yorkie breed as they grow older. Retinal dysplasis, tracheal collapse,patellar luxation and tooth decay are all health problems associated with the Yorkie breed.

    Temperament and Behavior

    • Yorkies are intelligent, energetic and loyal. However, with the wrong training and approach to raising this breed, Yorkies often become aggressive and over protective. Yorkie puppies have a tendency to feel as though they rule the house and the owner when improperly trained. You must be prepared for the time spent learning and understanding the breed as well as the training needed to raise a well behaved Yorkie.

    House Breaking

    • Not all Yorkie puppy owners have problems with housebreaking. However, Yorkies are known for being difficult to house train. Early house training routines do not always work. Typically when housebreaking a Yorkie puppy, you must constantly supervise the puppy. At times, Yorkie puppies do not become fully house trained or begin to understand house training until around five to six months of age.

    Children

    • Yorkies are best suited for older children. Because Yorkies are small, the risk of injury is higher. Younger children have the potential of injuring a Yorkie puppy due to the breed's small bone structure and small stature. Younger children are also not as good about training and discipline for dogs. Older children are able to help train the puppy and implement rules.

    Socialization

    • Yorkie puppies are social. Walking the puppy and allowing the puppy around other dogs and people ensures that the puppy is receiving enough social interaction. Without any social interaction, Yorkie puppies grow up into dogs that are suspicious and often unkind to other small animals. Unsocial Yorkie puppies also grow suspicious of humans other than the owner.