[livingdustmops]

Everything you mentioned applies to all pets -- not just Yorkies.

This was my point to the post because the poster is 17 and I wanted her/him to think about the future. I am assuming (yes I know) that the person asking the question was asking for themselves.

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

I totally agree and not knowing the situation this person is living in I wanted to err on the side of the dog and what is best for the animal. I have gotten little Yorkies in from people who are 25/26 and their life situations have changed and they can no longer keep the dog. In one case the dog was 6 years old and it broke my heart for this little girl. She just didn't understand why her mommy didn't come back and pick her up. She is happy now and in a very warm and loving forever home. Something every dog deserves.

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.

I agree.

Carol Jean, my thought process is always from a rescue position and hopefully it brings a different side to a discussion and makes people think.