Buddy Love. People mean well and I know that when posts are made sometimes they come off strong and maybe even mean. It's just that most of us here are not only Yorkie lovers but animal lovers. You've had your little guy 8 months. I know I've learned a lot since my first Yorkie ten years ago. You may mean well by thinking he will be happier outside but it's not in his best interest. Please, believe this.
I'm not sure how big he is but either way he's at risk. If he's small he's at risk of hawks. I've read so many heart breaking stories about Hawks grabbing little Yorkies. Aside from that he's at risk of another dog getting in the yard and attacking him. No matter whether he's a bigger Yorkie or not he's still small and defenseless against a big dog. Believe me when I tell you that a lab, shepard any big dog with the want can jump a 6 ft. high fence. i know this first hand. Ten years ago Newman was in the yard and I just went in the house a minute and heard barking. I went out to find a big black lab standing over Newman. Thank God the dog was friendly and just decided to hop over to play or it could have been devestating. Aside from that you have heat issues. It's going to be getting hot and these dogs cannot withstand the heat or cold. And, then you have theft. Google and see what dogs are being stolen. Yorkies are top on the list. I know quite a few right here on YT that have had their dogs taken. Many only left them for minutes and returned to see someone grabbed them. I hope you will find a better solution and I hope you'll stick around her because it's a great place for new Yorkie owners. You'll learn so much. I know even after ten years of having Yorkies I'm still finding knowledgable info. here. And, really people do not mean to come across rude or nasty - they are really in it for the dog and it shows when they post. It is kind of like an adult looking out for a child. They look to protect first and sometimes feelings do get hurt.
Elaine |