Welcome to YorkieTalk. I sincerely hope that you settle in and start posting your questions. Someone here is bound to have answers
I also want to extend my sincerest condolences in the loss of your dear childhood friend. In time, you will notice that when you think of Sam you will start remembering him with a smile through the tears. That's when you know that the hole in your heart is healing. A yorkie friend will never replace Sam, however he will bring you untold amounts of love and laughter.