I just don't think a puppy is a good candidate for a couple that both work full time. You will probably get frustrated with potty training since Yorkies are known to be very difficult to house train. Puppies cannot hold it in for more than 1-2 hours and Yorkies especially because they have small bladders. I think you should consider an older dog that is a larger breed. Possibly a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel? They are still pretty small, at 10-18 pounds, and are friendly with dogs/people/other animals and are easy to train. They don't require grooming like Yorkies either. I just think it will be very hard to train a puppy and socialize one when you are gone for most of the day. If I were you I would wait until you are gone no more than 4 hours a day. I am not trying to be rude I just think it isn't right to leave a puppy that is a mere 12 weeks old alone for 8+ hours a day. That is a long time even for an older dog. This is just something you should consider. Please don't take this the wrong way, I am only trying to help. |