I'm new here too!
I spent 3 months researching before I finally brought home April.
Let me tell you, i definitely got more than i bargained for! I feel so so lucky
You know how you see some dogs and you think, he's so sweet... or she's so cute or what a good dog... There's just something about Yorkies or as a matter of fact, April, their personality, the way they just understand and adore you that makes my heart melt and i fall in love with April every time and again.
I've been recommending EVERYONE who's looking into the prospect of owning one to get a Yorkie. Here's a few reasons:
The first 24 hours she learned not to yap. Whenever she'd whine from her cage, i'd tell her a stern NO! I live in an apartment so i can't be making too much noise! She's never ever barked or whine since (unless i tease her and wont give her attention, she'll whine a bit but never ever barks).
I literally brought April home and within a week she was already house trained... All i had to do was scoop the poop
She's so darn smart!
I taught her how to sit, lay down, and shake within 2 weeks (with a pinch of cheese, she goes boinkers for that)
Among other things, my vet tells me my dog is just the best girl, she never ever gave him a hard time during check ups or shots and never yelped! So proud of her!
She's a ball of fire, she tells me when she wants to be pet by rubbing her body against mine, when she wants to be picked up she'll stand up, and when she wants to play fetch she'll bring me her Ropie.
AND when she wants to go out she'll jsit in my handbag! HAHA which is hilarious because when she was younger, she's very very tiny, when we'd go out, i'd only allow her to stay in my purse because i was afraid she'd get stomped on. LOL
You wont regret it! It is the most rewarding decision, by far.