[maggiesmom_2007]

Well first and foremost you have to decide if the Yorkie is the right dog for you. Yes they need constant grooming. That is if you want them in a long coat. But for the most part they are fairly easy to care for and don't require anymore pampering than any other dog. As far as Potty training goes they are pretty fast learners if you keep at it. Sometimes they will test you to keep you on your toes. I would say that out of my bunch our Pomeranian was the hardest to get the potty training done. When you said that with your other dogs all you have to do is look at them when they do something your unhappy with, well all of my dogs are like that. My Yorkies will go so far as to come apologize when they have done something they aren't supposed to. As far as health problems , like others have said that comes with owning any dog. Each breed has their own set of health problems. Granted some are healthier than others. Sometimes as owners when our babies get sick we come to this forum to not only try to find out what possibly may be wrong. Someone may have gone through the same thing. Or just to find something that can help that doesn't require a vet visit that can be expensive and easily treated. Sometimes we just want someone to reassure us that things will be okay or that they are there for us if we need to talk. Alot of us pamper or spoil or babies because we either can't have children of our own or our kids have all grown up and we still feel that need to be a parent. So please don't discount getting a Yorkie just because they seem to have alot of health problem, or are difficult to train. Instead get one because when you find the right one or the right one finds you, there is that feeling in your heart that tells you that this is love and you can't see your life without that little one. So after saying all that I hope you make the right decision. Good luck.