I have always wanted to have a Yorkie and have tried to research and speak to people that have them but one person has really made me wonder if I should get one and I wanted to check with the experts PRIOR to be getting a Yorkie. She advised me that I would not be able to work a full time job and have a Yorkie that the dog would require me to attend to it most of the day and that I “might” be able to go out and do a few errands if they were quick but no more then a couple of hours away from the dog. I asked her if she ment for the first few months of the puppies life but she said NOOOO for the life of the dog. Granted I have never had a dog just myself my mother had them when I was young and I helped train take care of etc. I know she worked 40 + hours a week granted I did come home and walk etc but when I went to college she had a very small poodle (5 lbs.) and that dog was by itself for at least 8 hours a day until she retired but we never gave a thought to that and I can’t think of anyone that I have known that had a dog that didn’t work typical hours not extensive but just typical hours. So is this something I should take into consideration and possibly wait another 20 years until I can retire to take care of a Yorkie? Sorry I don’t want to start a huge debate on this issue but wanted an opinion a general consensus of people who have Yorkies about this issue. Just a side note I have been told that my office is closing down so will be out of a job for a few months depending on job market and thought that this moment in time would be a good time to get the puppy. Thanks again ….
