I have done state advocacy work for mental health consumers for many many years. I got into this type of advocacy work because I have three skin babies that are all mental health consumers. This being said, I would never encourage one of my kids to have their own Yorkie even though I have two of them that are around. My fourteen year old as a very small chihuhua that requires a lot less maintenance and care. I know the ladies in the organization I work with recommend a little more substantial dog. The chihuahua just happened to be mine, and when he decided to move in with his dad the dog grieved so bad that my ex-husband took her too.
Just my two cents for what it is worth. We all know how crucial it is for our YT to get emergency care. A bigger dog can handle a little more. |