[Jenn218]

Like Marci (and many others), I normally ignore these types of posts, but I just had to put in my two cents.

First, not all Yorkies are alike. You will get some that are chewers, some that are not, some that will not come to you when called, some that do...some that are easy to potty train, some that are not....you get the picture.

Second, not everyone should have a Yorkie...or any dog for that matter. Some people want a specific breed (like our Yorkies) because they are so cute and they are the "it" dog it seems right now.....does that mean they are ready for one? NO.....some people start with good intentions and realize that it just isn't working....I hope (and pray) that those people in that situation takes rehoming the dog to heart.

I know we might all think our pets are perfect, as we do our own kids, well, they are not, but they are not all so unbearable to watch all day or to train, etc.

And regarding missing or lost or sick pets....(and children)....tragedy strikes even the best of people. A child from a home where a parent is with them all day, can end up missing or abducted just as easily as a child from a home where they are left alone all day. I mean, you just never know who or what sicko is out watching and waiting. It can happen to anyone and anytime. Accidents happen too....to anyone, anytime.

I have been blessed with Mojo who we never crate trained, who roams a three story house unattended if we are gone, who has never chewed or destroyed a thing in his life (I think he is too picky) and who I can let off leash outside (not often) and he will come when called. He is the most mellow, laidback little guy ever. Lily on the other head (new to our home) is a hyper and fast little girl. She doesn't chew or hide or runs when called. She is a loud barker and a moocher, but a wonderful girl.

Anyway, point being....all cases are different, all situations are different, all Yorkies are different, all people are different...........