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Originally Posted by southernlady  Hi all, I've been lurking here for a few weeks now gathering information from all of you wonderful Yorkie owners and felt it was time to introduce myself. I am considering a Yorkie, I've done a lot of research and feel this could be the dog for me. My concern is the dog would be at home by itself as I do work and I am single. I wouldn't want to be cruel or have the dog become depressed. So then I though well maybe I could get two and they could be company to each other while I am at work. A friend of mine here at work, who is also single, has two dogs, a Yorkie and a Chiuaua.
So I am at a cross roads in my decision. I hope I would be a good and responsible pet owner, I love animals so much and I really really want one. But my bigger concern is making sure my dog would be safe and happy.
Cindy |
Hi Cindy and welcome to YT.
We got our first little bundle of fur 10 years ago when we brought home Barney. He was happy but we felt he would do better with another dog while we worked. So, we got Daisy. The two of them have been best friends all this time. When they were 8, we decided to get a third dog and got Teddy.
I think having more than one dog is good, but the flip side is that it is double or triple the expenses. Vet care is astronomical and if you end up with a dog that has a breed issue like liver shunt or LP, you are paying thousands in care if you are doing it properly. Even a single episode of actue pancreatitis (common in the breed) can run you upwards of $2,000 if the dog has to be hospitalized.
So while I agree that dogs love company, having two or three can be expensive. I always say that loving a dog is not enough - you have to be a good and responsible pet owner and to me, that means regular vet visits, socializing your dog to the world around you, providing companionship and mental stimulation such as obedience training, and so much more.
I'm sure you will make the right decision for you! Again, Welcome to YT.