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SnowWa · 12-17-2005, 07:09 PM

LivingDustMops -

Me again - what you said is absolute true.

My niece started college three years ago - and had to leave her dog at home with her parents (but - it was their dog too). And, of course the dog is still at home with people it loves and is perfectly happy. A lot of young people have grown up with their dog and then have gone off to school or to some other environment where they couldn't keep their dog, and I have known several dogs that have had to stay at home.

I, personally, have not known any young people who have had to get rid of their dogs (I mean end up in the pound or have to go to rescue programs), because they went off to college, but I certainly know about a lot other sad situations.

Everything you mentioned applies to all pets -- not just Yorkies. So, the things you talked about aren't Yorkie-specific problems. There are rescue programs and sad stories for every breed.

My statements were geared more toward people who want and can care for a dog. And, I think the initial question was more about whether or not a Yorkie would be a good dog for a beginner (whatever in the world a beginner is). A lot of the responses were that a Yorkie is a very special dog that needs very special care. My response was that all dogs are special and need special care and that a Yorkies' needs aren't very different from what all little dogs need.....except that I do keep mentioning they need special care because of their small size.

I would not recommend any dog to a person who can't make a lifelong commitment and properly care for a dog.

This does bring up a good question. If you are buying your 10 or 15-year old a dog - ask yourself what is going to happen to that dog when your child grows up and moves away from home.

Certainly - it's not a good thing for young people to try and haul a dog around with them when they are in no position to give it a lot of love and good care. This again is just the problem of a person's having a dog who can't properly care for it. And, yes, a lot of this does go on -- with people of any age and circumstance.

If you want a small dog and can properly care for it - is a Yorkie a good breed for you? My answer is "yes."

Carol Jean

12-17-2005, 07:09 PM	#23
SnowWa YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: USA Posts: 2,992	LivingDustMops - Me again - what you said is absolute true. My niece started college three years ago - and had to leave her dog at home with her parents (but - it was their dog too). And, of course the dog is still at home with people it loves and is perfectly happy. A lot of young people have grown up with their dog and then have gone off to school or to some other environment where they couldn't keep their dog, and I have known several dogs that have had to stay at home. I, personally, have not known any young people who have had to get rid of their dogs (I mean end up in the pound or have to go to rescue programs), because they went off to college, but I certainly know about a lot other sad situations. Everything you mentioned applies to all pets -- not just Yorkies. So, the things you talked about aren't Yorkie-specific problems. There are rescue programs and sad stories for every breed. My statements were geared more toward people who want and can care for a dog. And, I think the initial question was more about whether or not a Yorkie would be a good dog for a beginner (whatever in the world a beginner is). A lot of the responses were that a Yorkie is a very special dog that needs very special care. My response was that all dogs are special and need special care and that a Yorkies' needs aren't very different from what all little dogs need.....except that I do keep mentioning they need special care because of their small size. I would not recommend any dog to a person who can't make a lifelong commitment and properly care for a dog. This does bring up a good question. If you are buying your 10 or 15-year old a dog - ask yourself what is going to happen to that dog when your child grows up and moves away from home. Certainly - it's not a good thing for young people to try and haul a dog around with them when they are in no position to give it a lot of love and good care. This again is just the problem of a person's having a dog who can't properly care for it. And, yes, a lot of this does go on -- with people of any age and circumstance. If you want a small dog and can properly care for it - is a Yorkie a good breed for you? My answer is "yes." Carol Jean __________________ http://tinypic.com/ipxhmb.jpg A Yorkie is worth a thousand words.