My dear, I think you are seeing your baby of 15 years and wondering how in the world can I do this "with a puppy".
I had lost my first Yorkie in Aug. She was six years old - which isn't old and she was taken suddenly. I couldn't stand it when she was gone. Her presence was missed terribly. So, I decided to get another. We found an adorable little girl two weeks ago. She's just 3 months old. My husband calls her our "wild child". She literally goes in to these "nuts" mode and runs circles around everything. Then she crashes and, we can watch her and think, "isn't she a pretty baby..."
Well, now even after a couple weeks, today I have really experienced her to be more mellow and loving. I think she's finally getting accustom to our home and taking a bit of ownership; what am I saying, SHE OWNS THE HOME! TEE HEE. Anyway-obviously you are doing everything right, and sounds like he really cares for you-you doing all his walks and caring for him. Don't you think he could settle down once HE feels comfortable?
Don't mean to keep talking about my Hope, who we lost in August, but when we got her she was 8 months old and not potty trained. She was bought by her first owner because we know how cute they are - but then the owner found Hope needed more attention than to stay in a kennel all day. Fortunately, the owner had heart to know that Hope couldn't go on in that manner. I feel Hope didn't know the love until she came to us. She was a much more mellow loving cuddle personality than my Lily is starting out as, since Lily is so small and a puppy, but again-Lily feels the love one on one and I think she's reacting to that, in a positive way. I'm just saying the doggies respond to how they are raised. Yorkies are a very smart dog and can learn a lot.
YOU have to do what you feel in your heart. You don't owe anything to anybody - just follow your instinct. If you love the little guy, you're getting him early enough to have him another 14-15 years!
Good luck with your decision, honey.
