I got my first Yorkie, Bailey, when I was 23 and just married. I loved that dog dearly and still miss her to this day. Then we started having children and as they got older and Bailey died, we all wanted another dog but my kids always chose other breeds (we had a poodle and a Sheltie that I loved dearly - and as soon as my older 2 kids were in college and their childhood dogs passed away :-( (from old age) I found myself at home with only one child in high school and my son and I couldn't stand not having a dog so he got an English Springer and I decided to get my very own dog - just for me :-)...so, at 47 I got Charlie. I had been wanting another Yorkie for years!! He's 3 1/2 now and I can't imagine life without him. He is the biggest most lovable 4 pounds in my life! Next year my youngest will be in college and my nest will be empty - except for Emma (the ESS) and Charlie my yorkie. I am so thankful I will have them to keep me company. I love that Charlie can go almost everywhere with me - I have to board our ESS when I travel/visit my family. Sadly, she doesn't travel as easily at 35 pounds. Yorkies are THE best! :-) |