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04-05-2006, 03:59 PM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Brooklyn
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| Question for Yorkie Owners I have a question... I am 18 years old and I live with my brother (23) and my parents. My brother and I are really considering getting a Yorkie and I have a few inquiries. My brother is at work from 9-5 monday through friday and I go to college 4 days a week..Usually from 11-5 or from 9-2. The dog wouldn't be left alone for more than 5 hours at a time but that is not garaunteed. How do you guys (the ones that work/go to school/lead lives) do it? I am sure there are ways around it and I don't want my schedule to be the reason we don't get the dog. Also how are Yorkies when they first move in? The one I am looking at is 8 weeks. In terms of scratching, will my house be ruined? If there are any guidelines that you guys can give me while caring for a Yorkie as a new prospective pet (and dog) owner. Thank you to anyone who can help! |
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04-05-2006, 05:09 PM | #2 |
YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Eastern PA
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| Hi! First, I have to say it is always nice to see someone being thoughtful about bringing a dog into their lives BEFORE they go out and just get a cute pup. To answer some of your questions, lifestyles vary and it would best to find a dog with the kind of temperment that wouldn't mind being alone for some stretches of certain days. Plenty of people on here make those situations work for them. The first pup in a litter that runs to great you is NOT this pup, generally...so don't go for the old..."the pup picked me" thing, that is generally the just alpha pup and they are busy little extroverts. Find a breeder that will interview you thoroughly and doesn't mind answering a kajillion questions, and has a solid guarantee on health (1 yr is usual). A good yorkie breeder will not release pups before 10 weeks, with 12 being optimal. For info on care, home prep and training(the chewing thing), you can check my site at www.sylvanyorkies.com good luck in your decision.
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04-05-2006, 06:11 PM | #3 |
Princess Poop A Lot Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado
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| Hi and welcome to YT. One question you do have to ask yourself is where will you be in 1, 2, 3, or 4 years. Once you are out of college will you still be living with your brother and how many hours a day will you have to work? These little ones can live a long life and you have to plan for this. The biggest things that Yorkies usually ruin is the carpet.
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04-05-2006, 06:46 PM | #4 |
YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: USA
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| I also think that before you get a little pup - that is going to probably live 15 years or more -- give the future a though! But - other than this - not all of us, but many of us live in homes where both people work. This has never kept us from having pets. It would be wonderful being a stay-at-home mother for a little pup (or our children more so) -- but this isn't the way the world is today. Almost any breed can become accustomed to being home alone for the better part of the day (the average dog sleeps 14 to 16 hours a day). If they start out this way as a young puppy - they become used to it quickly. DAMAGE - There are no little puppies that don't do their fair share of damage. You just have to be aware of what little puppies can do and puppy-proof your house as much as possible. Another important consideration is that a lot of the damage that little puppies do - is puppy stuff and is quickly outgrown. And, a well trained, older dog does only a fraction of the damage that one little two-pound pup can do. (Your environment, your dog's age and how you train it are important factors to consider.) Puppies - (all breeds) poop, pee, and chew!!!!!!! So get ready!!!! Realistically - a small dog such as a Yorkie (just because of its size) can't do as much damage as a larger puppy might do. Good luck - Carol Jean |
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