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Originally Posted by doggirl  OK, I love dogs (esp. yorkies!) but I do want to keep my life- I go to school (but am home a lot) have a boyfriend, sometimes go out with friends... Training and playing and cuddling would be highlights of my day, but my yorkie would be my pet, not my baby. Would I be doing a yorkie a disservice and should maybe get a slightly more independent breed or yorkie mix?
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I am very impressed that you are able to verbalize your lifestyle, and are concerned enough to ask about the Yorkie breed and how a Yorkie would fit into your lifestyle! Based on what you say, which is absolutely great and normal, etc, I would suggest another breed. Yorkies DO insist on being a major center of YOUR existance! I do not think you would be happy with a little dog that is obligated to insinuate itself into every corner of your life, every minute of the day and night! What I find so very endearing about these babies, I can honestly understand could be considered as being "needy" by a younger, more socially active young adult..... There are other breeds that do not demand as much attention and would be perfectly content amusing themselves, alone, for part of the day. That is NOT saying you can feed and water and devote a couple of hours a day to your dog, then spend the rest of the time socializing with friends or school, or other activities away from and without your devoted companion. If you think you are only going to be able to devote only a few hours a day to your dog, regardless of the breed, maybe you are not ready to get saddled with a dog! Maybe a cat? Or better yet, why take on the responsibility of a pet at all....enjoy this part of your life, your young adulthood, and then when you feel you are ready to get more involved with the responsibilities of owning a pet, you will be comfortable and not at all resentful of the time requirement needed owning a pet.