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Originally Posted by hpfanatic  Wow thank you guys for your quick and very detailed responses.
From the very good points you guys brought up, it seems like maybe a yorkie may not be the best choice for a recovering phobic (not sure if that's even a word lol). That's kind of sad because I've gotten so into the breed.
I see that a couple of you suggested a Maltese as a better option. From what you guys have said they are generally more laid back and less high maintenance. That is another breed I was considering actually so I will look further into that. Any other suggestions?
Also, DvlshAngel985, you mentioned the puppy vs adult thing. I originally had intentions of getting an older dog through a rescue but as I talked to a couple dog owners who know of my fear, they suggested that a puppy may be a better option because I can basically mold it and be able to correct behaviors from the onset instead of battling to correct a behavior that the dog has been doing for years. Also, a dog from a rescue may come with baggage that a first time owner, particularly one who was afraid of dogs, may not be capable of handling.
Again, thank you guys for your very honest and helpful feedback. |
A Maltese may be more laid back, but the grooming is the same as a yorkie, all long hair dogs have more grooming needs as opposed to the short hair breeds. It need not be more than a few minutes a day with the proper haircut, and this can be done every couple of months. Grooming can be one-to-one time. I have to disagree with your friends who think you can mold a puppy. I mean maybe if you are "The Dog Whispere, but the average owner doesn't know enough to outsmart the yorkie. Puppies have sharp teeth as opposed to adult dogs, and they do nip and chew on hands, this is annoying to someone who's been around dogs, but it could be terrifying to a phobic. You get scared; they get scared, and will react with more adrenaline.