It IS difficult to gauge what a dog's behavior will be when they are in a kennel. I'm sure she is desperate to get out of there. I can't imagine how terrified she must be having been abandoned by the person that raised her. Some little dogs get passed around though. Did they interview the owner to find out why the person was giving the dog up?
It is great that you want to adopt but please keep in mind that a dog that has been left at a shelter may indeed have some issues. She may need some extra love and some training to get her to the point of being the perfect pet.
I don't think Yorkies are any harder to train than other breeds BUT keep in mind that there are many disreputable breeders of small dogs these days that do not take into consideration that temperament can be effected by careless breeding.
When adopting a dog that you have little background on you are always taking a chance but most dogs are trainable with the right kind of love and patience. It may be a breeze or it may take some time. It is up to you to decide if you want to take a chance and put that kind of time and care into helping her adjust to a new life.
Yorkies are terriers that were bred to kill rodents in small areas. They have feisty temperaments. If you like a feisty temperament you will like the Yorkie but it may take time for her true personality to show through after what she has been through.
If you have never trained or lived with a Yorkie you may want to read up on them. Terriers are somewhat different to train. You have to work with their strong temperament and not against it. I hope all goes well for you. |