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Originally Posted by FutureYorkie1  First and foremost I'm ready to spend the money with ease to add one of these fun loving animals to our family but I'm having a very difficult time justifying the cost to my wife. Obviously I'm in the middle of split opinions when it comes to this benefits of this breed or purchasing a pet in general and I'm curious if anyone else had to get over this hurdle?
We've owned dogs in the past but only adopted and although the thought of a dog that doesn't shed is absolute music to my wife's ears, especially with our 4 year olds allergy complications, the $700-$1000+ price tag doesn't outweigh the benefits in her eyes.
As much as I want to simply make the purchase and surprise her with hopes that she'll fall in love with it the responsible side of me doesn't want to risk having to rehome the pup......and myself! Obviously no one wins in that scenario.
I guess I'm venting at this point but would like to hear if anyone else experienced this in the beginning. Help me sell my wife on the idea!! |
First my ears picked up on the *allergy of your young 4 yr old*. THat is a hard spot to be in. I would suggest if you can - see if you can have a Yorkie for a weekend either through a shelter or a local rescue agency. I am concerned with your young ones allergies.
Second I would advise caution with a young puppy Yorkie and a 4yr old. Does the 4yr old know how to interact *yet with dogs*? I am not expecting a yes answer, but the needs of a young growing Yorkie and a 4 yr old - well are quite high. And safety is paramount for a delicate Yorkie.
Now having said that - I am a breeder of large dogs, and I have been so surprised at times, with my younger breeder friends, and their young children. Here was a 6yr old maybe 40lbs, discipling and taking around a strange Blackie!! THis was a 100lb dog, who obeyed her! LOL LOL. But she knew what she was about having been raised in a breeding home.
Yorkies you see can have different kinds of coats, and not only that, some allegeries in kids are not to the *dander* but to the saliva.
I think Yorkies are wonderfull, after all I have one, but I really think for a number of reasons, babysit a Yorkie for a weekend. See how your child does, and let your wife fall in love with that Yorkie flair!