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Originally Posted by Pragmatist  Thank you everyone. I think I will proceed with Yorkies.
I am interested in adopting a 1-3 yr old dog. Puppy is not a "must."
Any recommendations for where to get one from?
-I looked at Petfinder, and I liked many, but I'm worried that their health backgrounds may not be good (i.e. they're from puppy mills). While I will have my dog on health insurance, I do not want it to go through several emotionally taxing medical episodes.
-Breeders generally retire their breeding dogs around age 6-7, and that's a little too old for me. |
On petfinder, stick with puppies that are listed by shelters or foster rescues. They usually make sure the puppy is fully vet check before letting them go.
Also I was able to get pet insurance for Duchess even though she was 2.5 years old when I got her. Fortunately for me she doesn't have any pre-existing conditions.
Don't overlook the older pups as well. I adopted a 7 year old yorkie who turned out to be the best thing that ever happened to me. She was the one who taught me how to be more compassionate and empathetic. Adopting her was the best decision I ever made. She passed away at 13 years old. However Brandi did have special needs as she was used for breeding and was horribly neglected. I still miss her so much.
Try not to let age be the deciding factor. There are so many older pups who need just as much love as the younger ones. No matter the age, all of these babies will be emotionally taxing. Hell, if they don't poop for two days we get emotional and worry about them. I don't think you can avoid the emotional stuff no matter what age you get them.