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Originally Posted by Ellie May  I think it depends on how many hours a day you will be gone. If this is a twelve plus hour thing daily, you might want to hold off. If you will have a few hours a day at home, then I see no problem with that.
I know many people think only those that are home most of the time should own Yorkies. I don't agree. I'm a pre vet. My dogs are sometimes home alone for long periods. They do fine. The yorkie is getting used to it. She used to cry but has outgrown it..probably because she is old and likes to sleep. My non yorkie young boy does fine too. He is a rescue. I am oretty sure the rescue knew he might go to vet school with me (although he is a very active breed so I don't want to do that to him). They did not place based on any occupation info provided by our family.
Some rescues are very picky, Look for places with a ton of dogs to place. They aren't so choosy. |
I agree with that, but I think it also depends on the yorkie's personality. Some just won't do well eating or being housebroken with long absences, while others are more accepting of long absences.