[puppy_Love08]

Originally Posted by Sawyers mommy

Congratulations on your new furbaby. My Sawyer is a year old now, and I wish he were a puppy again in many ways.You have come to the right place to talk about yorkies, you will get lots of good advice, and a few corrections when we feel you are wrong, but that is what you want isn't it? Anew puppy can be a hassle; but a yorkie isn't just another puppy. Yorkies have a bond with their skin mothers that is so strong. You will become the center of his life after a while. A yorkie wants to see you, or hear you, or touch you more often than most dogs. Putting his pen next to your bed, so you can reach out to him if he whines to reassure him is great. No food or water after 8, and a good playtime right before bed to wear him out , really helps too. Take him potty right before you retire for the night, and while he may be too young to hold his bladder all night right now, if he does have to go, it is right back into bed right after with no playing or other stimulation. It won't take long, and your baby will be as ready for bed as you are.
Now my final thought on owning, or being owned by, a yorkie. Everyone picks a certain breed for a reason. maybe you love the look, or you need a watch dog, or you want a great companion. A yorkie is a wonderful dog; but they have needs too. I love much of what Cesar Milan has to say; but I also love some of my little boys devilment . My Sawyer is such a big part of my life, and I enjoy him to no end. He sleeps with us now( not like in the beginning), and in my sleep I reach out to touch him to assure myself that he is o.k., and I will often find my husbands hand already on him for the same comfort, and I smile and go back to sleep. Enjoy your baby. If you jumped into getting a yorkie too soon without understanding the breed, now is the time to rehome him not later when he is too attached to you. That is not ctiticisim I promice. A yorkie is not for everyone, but there is a breed that matches just what we each want in a dog. I bet you will soon be as addicted to your furbaby as the rest of us. Just hang in there and don't be afraid to ask questions, we all were first time yorkie mommys once too.

Do you believe having a Yorkie puppy is any different than having another toy breed? I remember how hectic my life was when our Maltese was a puppy. I got up at night every 3 hours to take him outside to potty for quite awhile until I was sure he could hold it in all night. He had lots of energy and loved to chew. Are Yorkies the same? Are there any unique qualities about a Yorkie you could share? Thanks.