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Originally Posted by Islandloverr  Well, I'm STILL looking for my yorkie soulmate. & I'm getting a bit discouraged. I've been interested in some breeders but then when I mention I'm in college (studying to become a VET) I get rejected & get the "college= no money and no time" speech. So because I'm in college....I'm automatically a homless girl w/ a full booked up schedule? I'm not evaluated on how I CARE or will LOVE this yorkie! It doesn't seem like that part is even considered. Now I understand if I said I go away to college or a full time student....I go to school 3 days a week every other day for like 5-7 hours. I understand that is quite some time to be away from a yorkie....but I've seen yorkies handle more than that with NO PROBLEMS! I've heard people tell me that yorkies can't handle that & I've heard other owners tell me that they can.
So let me make my situation clear so you can understand it & tell me your honest opinions:
*I don't owe any loans because I never filed for one.
*my tuition payments will be done NEXT MONTH, already bought my books for this year.
*my schedule once again is 3 days a week every other day for a few hours (the most 7)
(I didn't even iclude the holidays yet)
So here's the question of the day....reading about my situation & fully understanding it.....should I not be allowed to get a yorkie?
What are your views on it I need HONEST (not blunt, or harsh) opinions.
& if I get enough reponses that say I shouldn't.....I will just COMPLETELY FORGET about ever getting a yorkie. Ill just stick with goldfish & cats.  |
I'm not a breeder so I can't say if the reputable breeders would or not.
All I can tell you is we have two Yorkies & one Yorkie Poo. Someone is pretty much home with them all the time. Wrigley has separation anxiety and really likes to be around people 24/7.
A lot of Yorkies are not very independent and really like to be with their owners.
I'm not saying your school schedule is too heavy, but I'm sure with being in college you also have to factor in your social time. Do you live at home or by yourself? Would there be other people there?
Cost is a factor. Yorkies are an expensive breed for vet care, grooming, food, etc.. and you can't really overlook that either.
A lot to think about!