Hi everyone
Lets see, I am wanting to get a pet for my daughter for christmas. But I am allergic to cats so no kittys.
I looked at lots of pets, and we live in a townhome, and dont have a private yard, but have a large play/walk area. So i figured a small dog would be better than a large one.
looking and looking brought me to yorkies. they are beautiful. smart, sweet.
but i do see a lot about children and yorkies. and about younger children can be a problem.
so i figured I would ask real people for real advice instad of just looking online for a bunch of random info lol.
my daughter is 8 years old. she loves animals, and is so nice with my parents cats and dog. she has owned a cat before (hence how i know im allergic lol) and she was careful and calm with the kitten.
i was thinking a yorkie would be best because of how intelligent and loyal they are. and how they are wonderful companions. my daughter is autistic, and the only friends she has is a collection of rocks on our back porch (yes, the rocks are her friends...) and a 3 year old little girl who plays with her on the playground often.
so i wanted something that would be a constant companion.
please let me know if an 8 year old would be ok with a yorkie.
(of course i would be in charge with the yorkies care lol)