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Originally Posted by mackie1604  Hi everyone,
My girlfriend and I have been together for over 3 years, getting close to being engaged, etc etc. We've talked about a dog for quite a long time, but unfortunately, I have fairly bad allergies.
I grew up with Cocker Spaniels (which I love) but they shed SOO much and I can get very symptomatic when I'm around them. We've been looking at a Yorkie pup, born in January at a locally owned pet store near by.
My only experience with Yorkies has been my brother's, seems like a good dog......kinda skiddish, but I think that's because his wife likes to yell. (don't get my started)
For me, we have a nice home with a small fenced back yard. Girlfriend will be home and I work normal scheduled 8-5ish.
I held the puppy last night for a little bit, allergies seemed great, no issues. I've heard that Yorkies shed almost no hair, which is probably what I need.
Any thoughts?
Some of the medical problems worry me, like the shunt's etc.....is that most for the super small dogs? (The puppies we saw seem to be in the normal size range (mother was 11lbs, father was 7).
Any advice you can give would be so helpful and much appreciated.
We know a puppy/dog is alot of work so I want to make sure we make the best choice of breed so we ensure the dog will be happy and healthy.
Thanks in advance,
Mackie |
Welcome Mackie. Acutally AKC says up to 7 lbs. The mother seems pretty good sized.
Since yorkies have hair like people they actually do shed, but, not as much, they don't have an undercoat. Make sure a breeder has a health gurantee, and yes, stay away from pet stores.
Myself, I always liked getting from hobby breeders, their dogs are usually in the house and part of the family.
Good luck with your search. Just remember, if you get one of these pups, if you housebreak to outside, make sure someone is always with him/her, as they do get stolen, plus a large bird can swoop down and pick one up in a heartbeat