[Mikaela]

Hey Y'all!

I was just presented yesterday with my life long dream puppy! I waited all of my life - like having a child - until THE right time. The time was now!

I am so honored and proud to be owned by a Yorkie! She is EXACTLY four months old - to the day! I dont know ANYTHING because I didnt know I would be spoiled with a baby! Im so appreciative BUT! Im scared! And VERY behind in what I need to know!

I KNOW NOTHING! I would have done my foot work before if I would have gotten her myself. I am a research junkie - but with this - Im getting SO CONFUSED!

I am researching and see so much about 'shaving the puppy'? SHAVING MY PUPPY!? She has some matting - very little. Sounds crazy but if thats what Im suppose to do - I'll do it! Maybe its for the health - coat?

I have chosen to crate train. Im basically begging for HELP! I want to know all there is to know! I want this precious creature to have the best care possible so I have a lot of learning to do.

I also read that her lil gray spot was a bad thing. That concerns me. I dont care what color she is - but I read that that goes away when they get older? I am basically just asking:

As a new owner of a 16 week female thats up to date on shots - micro-chipped - due for more shots in two weeks - what more - besides the trying to comb the lil matting she has - do I need to know - DO!?

She came home yesterday and settled in very well! Happy girl! Frisky - so precious I still cry a bit sometimes when I look at her. I balled like a baby when I got her. She seemed to like the bath.

She has a few knots that Im having trouble getting out. Her hair - now - is kind of 'cottony' now except for around her head and face. Is this normal and may it change as she gets older? Is it puppy hair?

Im so lost and this is so important to me - that she turns out as spiritually - emotionally - HEALTHY and (hey - I'll admit it!) as pretty and groomed as she can possibly be.

PLEASE SOMEONE TAKE MY HAND AND HELP ME RAISE THIS BABY! It means the world to me that she ends up a loyal - loving - WELL POTTY-TRAINED (of the utmost importance!!!) life mate!

Love Peace and Tolerance,

~ Mikaela