[aerialla]

I have to post this and no it's not to cause Drama, but to make people realize that people are staying away from the forums for this very reason. Good people, newbies like me that may not have enough courage to forge ahead into sometimes shark infested waters...

Highland Yorkies...I agree with you. I joined in 2005 and lurked while I was looking for my yorkie. The negativity and drama made me stay away and almost afraid to post anything. Getting over that now though I'm trying to stay away from all drama and take everything with a grain of salt.

When you get down to it, every breeder and old timer on this forum thinks their way is the best and too many people contradict each other and you can never find just a simple basic answer.

Will I do the things that "everyone" recommends probably not. I'm a rebel. My pup is coming home before she's 12 weeks, I'm going to feed straight kibble with a treat here and there, will I take her to the vet for shots every year no, every 2-3 yes, every time she sneezes, no.

I understand every aspect of how much a dog costs and what vet bills run as I have talked to every vet in my area in order to make an informed decision.

Too many breeders on here need to get over themselves, they are not always right just as every newbie is not always wrong. That is the main problems with this forum They are quick to tell you what you are doing wrong and never get around to telling you what you are doing is right.

Take care and look for the people around here that steer clear of the drama while trying to make some friends that share the same interest, that's what I'm trying to do. I wouldn't be writing this now if it didn't hit too close to home for me.