[gracieanna]

Whew! Excellent feedback! I hope I still get some more "true life stories". It is interesting to see how we all do things differently.

You've raised some important issues.

1. I don't know what Wellness dog food is. I feed Royal Canin Yorkie puppy food (dry) and some wet food (sometimes homemade) food occassionally. The three pups I have so far are under 1 year so I believe puppy food is best for the first year.

2. Cost is a concern but I am fortunate that my girlfriend (my babies have two mommies since we are a lesbian couple from California) is a certified dog groomer so she can keep them groomed and trimmed, etc. Low cost there.

3. She works in animal husbandry as well so she can give vaccinations to help cut down on vet costs but my vet is very reasonable. Don't worry, we still do get vet checks.

4. So far all our babies get along like brothers and sister and each have their own personality and place in the family. We bring them to work, the beach, let them cuddle on the bed with us and plan to take them on vacation in Summer. We got our first Yorkie on a vacation last summer!

5. A dog trainer warned me that two females would never get along but I've had several large female dogs in the past and had no problems, not even much dominant behavior.

Some of you mentioned young kids -- you are brave to have so many dogs AND young kids. My daughter is grown so even though she hasn't left the nest you can see I already have empty nest syndrome!!

I seem to need four adorable, lovable Yorkie/Morkie babies to fill my heart but I'll tell ya, each one is so different and such a joy in their own special way.