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Originally Posted by SophieKatesMom  Hamster might not be a good choice either, they are messy (just kidding of course). If you love the Yorkie look that is great, just be aware of what you might be getting into. They are cute, but some are very high energy, some are stubborn, some are lap dogs - kind of like humans no two are the same. I think we all will agree we love the Yorkie breed.
Research the breed, keep asking us questions and remember you when you go to buy you are "buying the breeder and not the Yorkie" spend just as much time researching where you get your baby.
I can tell you from experience the first year of owning a Yorkie was the hardest. If you asked me that first year if I wanted another I would have given you a huge NO!!! Getting her changed my life, for the better but there was no sleeping in, her needs usually come first. Late evenings out stopped, I wanted to be home with my dog. But now four years into it nothing and no one can make me happier than my Sophie Kate. |
So true!! Peanut is my first dog- We had dog’s growing up, but big dogs. Also I was super young, under 10. Then after dogs, we had cats. From 10- till 24 when I moved out I dealt with cats. My Grandparents bought a Silky Terrier.. I think I was like 12/13. She was the best dog, my Gpa had her in show coat and he would brush her every day- she would just stand there and let him.. he bought Mitzy for my Gma, but she was attached to him. She hung outside with him in the garage, sat with him on his chair- she was his dog. I loved her- It was seeing her that made me want one. My Mom said she didn’t want a dog in the house, I could get one when I moved out LOL-
I then found out there was a smaller version of the Silky- a Yorkie! I started working at the Vet, tons of Yorkies would come in.. I was so attached. I knew I wanted one, and I had to have one.
I honestly didn’t do much reading on the breed. I was working at the Vet so I had some medical exp, but no knowledge on the breed- When I brought Peanut home, I had no idea what I was getting myself into. Having a dog was so different. I had to watch him 24/7 he cried at night if he wasn’t with me, he was peeing in the house.. I was working 13 hour days plus trying to deal with a puppy- it was hard, I almost cracked- well I did crack. I took him back to the breeder and told her I couldn’t keep him. Luckily she told me not to worry it will get better- give him a 2nd chance. I did and I’m so thankful for it.. Yes it will be stressful, the first year is the hardest- no sleep, no night outs, they will take over your life.
However having him has been the best thing that has happened to me, other than meeting my DH! The first year is hard, but it is so worth it. I would do it all over again. I do love the breed, yes some are crazy, some bark a lot, some have an incredible amount of energy, some have issues, but they will love you unconditionally. All they want is to be with you and to love you. You can train them to do anything- they are the smartest little buggers out there- with time and love I think you can mold your Yorkie how you want him to be.
Peanut is my little buddy- I don’t have much friends. When I go shopping I take him- he has a stroller and I just stroll him everywhere. I honestly think I would be lost without him in my life.
I would recommend a Yorkie to someone that has the energy and time to give. They can be costly, grooming, Vet bills stuff like that, but for me I don’t think I will get another breed…