Where to start? First of all...hello, and a bit about myself, and then what I am looking for. We are empty nesters and became new grandparents in May. Four years ago we had to make the heartwrenching decision to put our dog of 16 years down, and a few months later, our cat of 8 due to a stroke. Fast forward to the cat we inherited from #2 son and we are now looking for our first Yorkie.
And although I've done some research, it's always best to hear from other's personal experiences, so please excuse me in advance while I rattle off all the things floating around in my head!
*The last time I had a "baby puppy" in the house, I was home raising children and available.
I now work 4 / 8 hour days and am wondering if it's feasible? Can I leave her for long stretches?
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Do you prefer a male over a female ( visa versa ) and why? Would you say there is a difference in temprament?
*We travel 3-4 or so times per year.
Have any of you traveled with your pup and are they good to travel with? I've seen people pop them in a bag and go? Are most hotels accomodating these days? This would be a must to fit into our lifestyle.
*Although I do understand there is no "official" teacup in the breed, we are looking for a tiny girl.
Do these automatically experience more health problems? ( weplan on purchasing from a certified, reputable breeder)
Is this what they refer to as "petite"?
*Most importantly,
I plan on training on a pad or box. Have you had good luck with this? ( The reason I was ever skeptical of raising another dog was because of the in / out factor. Thus, the cats and their litter box)
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What constitutes a "baby doll face" ?
I think that's it? Thanks to anyone responding to any of my questions. This is a huge, long term commitment that we take very seriously and probably the last dog we'll ever have, so I want to make absolutely sure it's what we want and that she fits into our lifestyle...and we fit in hers!
Gram