i'll second and third everything you guys said. Archie is not a show dog, although for me, he is the best in show! I am just glad that he is a healthy yorkie. He's 10 lbs, but to me, it shows that he's a truer yorkie since they were really bred to be 15 lbs. back in the early days. He's got a full yorkie personality and is just the most devoted friend I have. No matter what happens to me, I just walk in that door, and Archie's little licks take away any problems in the world.
I'll be honest, I get a little upset when people sell/buy tiny tiny yorkies or get upset that their yorkies are not tiny tiny. Or people who don't spend time with their dogs. At this point, someone is always home with Archie and if he's ever alone, it's not more than 3 hours or so. He's got the run of the house, and is a well adjusted, socialized dog with a great personality. We take him out very often, and he even goes into the woods without a leash on and just follows along.
I'm just happy that Archie is Archie and there's nothing about him (size, personality, eating habits, etc.) that I'd change about him. I, too, am saddened at reading the posts where people have been deceived, or have to go through hospitalizations, etc...I hope their yorkies get better and they can share in the joy of living with such a wonderful dog. |