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SnowWa · 12-17-2005, 05:49 PM

I may be way off base -

But I do not find my Yorkie to be very different from the other little dogs I have had - other than needing to be extra careful because of his small size.

I have had my little pup for almost two months now, and he is very much like the other pups I have had....albeit a little smaller. I have had big dogs, but more recently have had a PomPoo (who unfortunately had to be put to sleep), and I still have a four-year-old Bichon who is my puppy's best friend.

I really don't know what is so different about a Yorkie. They are loveable, active, sometimes barky, a little difficult to potty train, and need to eat food that is good for them. They need a lot of love and attention, and because they are small, need special care in that regard (but - then my Bichon is only 12 pounds - not huge either - and male bichons are at the top of the list for being difficult to potty train). They need regular trips to the vet and other trips when necessary (I have had huge vet bills with my other dogs and bit the bullet and was always willing to pay them.)

I think that if a person wants a small dog (and let's assume that most people are mature and willing and able to care for a dog) -- a Yorkie would be one of the first ones that I would recommend. Just be prepared for some barking, some peeing, puppy activities, chewing, etc, and special care because they are so small.

Any dog is a lifelong commitment. All dogs need love, attention, and care. And, a Yorkie is not the only dog that needs grooming. A lot of dogs do.

I did some research before I got a Yorkie, but not a lot. I have seen them for years and have known people who love their Yorkies to death. They have always been a breed that I thought I would like to have. And, after losing one of my dogs recently , I went out and got a Yorkie. He is just wonderful...a little bundle of love and joy that destroyed one of my plants, pees and poops wherever he wants, chews on everything, wants to be with me every minute, loves my Bichon, and attacks me whenever I am eating anything. I am constantly looking around because I want to know where he is every minute because he is so little. But I call his name and he's right there. He is very much like the other little pups I have had....just littlier.

I would say that a Yorkie's size is the most important consideration anyone should make before they get one. Other than that, I find them to be a loveable pet like most other little dogs (or big dogs).

I need go no further than this forum to find people from of all walks of life, with and without other pets, with and without children, work or don't work,
single, widowed, or married, living in apartments or big house, etc., etc., etc., who all love and are able to take good care of their little Yorkies.

Most people can provide an adequate environment for a small dog. It is usually a big dog that most people discover was the "wrong choice." I have known several people give up their labs and border collies because they just couldn't deal with them. Dog pounds say they have more labs than any other breed. I have never know a person who wasn't happy with their Yorkie, who didn't love them to death, or who would sell them for a million dollars....may be a little exaggerated, but you know what I mean!

Every breed needs special care - every pet needs special care - babies need special care. And, yes - Yorkies need special care, but not so different from everything else I have mentioned.

Carol Jean

12-17-2005, 05:49 PM	#21
SnowWa YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: USA Posts: 2,992	I may be way off base - But I do not find my Yorkie to be very different from the other little dogs I have had - other than needing to be extra careful because of his small size. I have had my little pup for almost two months now, and he is very much like the other pups I have had....albeit a little smaller. I have had big dogs, but more recently have had a PomPoo (who unfortunately had to be put to sleep), and I still have a four-year-old Bichon who is my puppy's best friend. I really don't know what is so different about a Yorkie. They are loveable, active, sometimes barky, a little difficult to potty train, and need to eat food that is good for them. They need a lot of love and attention, and because they are small, need special care in that regard (but - then my Bichon is only 12 pounds - not huge either - and male bichons are at the top of the list for being difficult to potty train). They need regular trips to the vet and other trips when necessary (I have had huge vet bills with my other dogs and bit the bullet and was always willing to pay them.) I think that if a person wants a small dog (and let's assume that most people are mature and willing and able to care for a dog) -- a Yorkie would be one of the first ones that I would recommend. Just be prepared for some barking, some peeing, puppy activities, chewing, etc, and special care because they are so small. Any dog is a lifelong commitment. All dogs need love, attention, and care. And, a Yorkie is not the only dog that needs grooming. A lot of dogs do. I did some research before I got a Yorkie, but not a lot. I have seen them for years and have known people who love their Yorkies to death. They have always been a breed that I thought I would like to have. And, after losing one of my dogs recently , I went out and got a Yorkie. He is just wonderful...a little bundle of love and joy that destroyed one of my plants, pees and poops wherever he wants, chews on everything, wants to be with me every minute, loves my Bichon, and attacks me whenever I am eating anything. I am constantly looking around because I want to know where he is every minute because he is so little. But I call his name and he's right there. He is very much like the other little pups I have had....just littlier. I would say that a Yorkie's size is the most important consideration anyone should make before they get one. Other than that, I find them to be a loveable pet like most other little dogs (or big dogs). I need go no further than this forum to find people from of all walks of life, with and without other pets, with and without children, work or don't work, single, widowed, or married, living in apartments or big house, etc., etc., etc., who all love and are able to take good care of their little Yorkies. Most people can provide an adequate environment for a small dog. It is usually a big dog that most people discover was the "wrong choice." I have known several people give up their labs and border collies because they just couldn't deal with them. Dog pounds say they have more labs than any other breed. I have never know a person who wasn't happy with their Yorkie, who didn't love them to death, or who would sell them for a million dollars....may be a little exaggerated, but you know what I mean! Every breed needs special care - every pet needs special care - babies need special care. And, yes - Yorkies need special care, but not so different from everything else I have mentioned. Carol Jean __________________ http://tinypic.com/ipxhmb.jpg A Yorkie is worth a thousand words.