[jrsygal37]

Originally Posted by Islandloverr

Out of curiosity.....why is chistmas the WORST time to get a yorkie?

I've been reading that a lot lately around here, but no one has explained why?

Hi. Well, the first and foremost reason is that it's a very busy time and usually a lot of company and visiting back and forth which leaves little time to really be able to get a good start with a puppy, plus all of this is very overwhelming to a new little one. The second reason is that around this time of year you see a lot of impulse buying. Meaning people buy a puppy as an xmas gift and then when all the excitement is over they realize what they've gotten into. Just ask rescue. Whenever someone is looking for a specific breed through rescue, the shelters etc. the volunteers will always say come back around February because that is when we get "our christmas pups in." This is the month people usually start to get rid of the dogs they bought or got as presents. In my oppinion if you are serious about getting an animal and would like it around the holidays, I personally think right after New Years. This is when everything settles down and your home is more like it is through out the year. This is the time when you can spend and train your puppy when all the entertaining is over. Christmas is just very busy and if not for the reason of not being able to give and spend the proper time with your pup you also have the concern of injury from not being watched or visitors coming and accidenty letting your dog out the door, or stepping on the young pup. Sadly, there have been quite a few tiny Yorkies lost due to accidents, such as being stepped on, dropped or having a door closed on them. Elaine