People pick different breeds based on personality and aesthetics. I like small fluffy dogs. I like dogs that like to be pampered and follow their owner around the house. My first dog was a Shih Tzu that weighs eleven pounds. My Shih Tzu is a beautiful dog, and I love her a lot. I brought a dog carrier for my Shih Tzu, and I found out carrying an eleven pound dog hurts my shoulder. I decided to get a smaller dog next time, because I wanted a dog that I could take around town in a dog carrier. I brought a Yorkie that was projected to weigh five pounds. Even if he weighs more than projected, his weight will not stop me from loving him. I like all Yorkies. I just wanted a Yorkie within the smaller end of the standard. I agree with other Yorkie Talk Members that most Yorkies projected to weigh seven pounds end up weighing ten pounds. I just wanted to get what my heart desirers. I want a small, cute, fluffy, and spunky dog. The dog’s size, coat texture, color, and personality were important factors that helped me pick the Yorkie that I wanted to adopt. When I saw Joshua, I knew he was the dog for me. Not everybody will be attracted to the same dog. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. No one should be criticized for the dog they choose to adopt. Not everything is for everybody. I glad the lady did not purchase the dog, because he was not the dog for her. I do not want the dog to bounce from home to home. Every dog deserves a good home. From reading posts on Yorkie Talk, I learned that some people prefer Yorkies that were bigger than the standard size for a Yorkie. I know that someone wants to adopt him too. |