I wanted to show dogs. I didn't have one so I borrowed my uncle's shih-tzu. Unfortunately, I didn't have much time to practice, so my mom said she would buy me a dog. She's allergic and we didn't want a dog that shedded anyway. We wanted a small dog as well. We researched and found out about the yorkie. We went in to the pet store that evening (Bad, I know. I shouldn't have gone to a pet store.) and picked up my little Sapphire. She's three years old now, and in February I'll have had her for three years. Best doggie ever!!