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Originally Posted by Teresa Ford 
I used to raise Labs in the 1970s and I never heard of one puppy dieing because it was stepped on, dropped, sat on, or closed in a door. And today I still highly recommend them as a family dog. They can bond with a whole family, much better than some other breeds that tend to be one person dogs. They are loyal, smart, easy to train, quick to housebreak, and have tons of energy.
I think Yorkies are perfect dogs for people that want a constant companion, someone to spoil, snuggle, and pamper. Yorkies will never grow up, move out, go away to school or stop letting you fuss over them. They don,t usually cost as much as a college education, and love you until their last breath. |
Teresa, I agree labs are fantastic family dogs
IF they are properly socialized early on. They go through a tremendous growth spurt the first year of life during which their body grows a lot faster than their maturity level. They truly don't know their own strength. Unfortunately, I've seen too many people get rid of their labs in that first year because they get big, clumsy and still act like a puppy (jumping, nipping etc). It's sad, because if they can get through that stage then they will have some of the best dogs they could possibly imagine.
I have to disagree with the cost of Yorkies, though. I could easily spend the cost of tuition on toys and bows for Scarlett
