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Mayzoo · 09-14-2015, 03:13 PM

When we got Mario, I had no idea of the needs of a yorkie. We were not even sure what breed he was. We did know he was a terrier of some kind.

Now that I have done my research, we pay more his food (due to pancreatitis predisposition), I brush his teeth regularly (due to dental disease predisposition), I buy him special treats for his teeth and special water additive for his teeth. I hope to never have to have his teeth cleaned by a vet. He also has vitamins to help him stay well since he goes into the public with us everywhere. Add to this, vet needs such as heart worm pills and vaccines. Mario does not need to be groomed since he is on the shorter hair length, but most yorkies require owner grooming or shop grooming. Either costs some money.

It can be expensive responsibly owning any dog, but certain breeds are definitely more. It is not as simple as buying a dog then just feeding and watering them like it was 40 years or so ago. Some still do this, but the quality or length of the dogs life is not as good as it could be in those cases.

09-14-2015, 03:13 PM	#19
Mayzoo YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 534	When we got Mario, I had no idea of the needs of a yorkie. We were not even sure what breed he was. We did know he was a terrier of some kind. Now that I have done my research, we pay more his food (due to pancreatitis predisposition), I brush his teeth regularly (due to dental disease predisposition), I buy him special treats for his teeth and special water additive for his teeth. I hope to never have to have his teeth cleaned by a vet. He also has vitamins to help him stay well since he goes into the public with us everywhere. Add to this, vet needs such as heart worm pills and vaccines. Mario does not need to be groomed since he is on the shorter hair length, but most yorkies require owner grooming or shop grooming. Either costs some money. It can be expensive responsibly owning any dog, but certain breeds are definitely more. It is not as simple as buying a dog then just feeding and watering them like it was 40 years or so ago. Some still do this, but the quality or length of the dogs life is not as good as it could be in those cases. __________________ Mario was adopted May 2015. Now he is a service dog and brother to Bailey the Airdale mix Last edited by Mayzoo; 09-14-2015 at 03:16 PM.