I got my first dogs when I was 9 from a shelter (2 female carrin terrier). The oldest one died a few year ago and the other had to be put to sleep due to illness and age in March so I had a 'void' in my life. I always loved Yorkies; they're smallness, their appearance, well, everything! So I asked my dad if we could go check to see if anyone had any Yorkies for sale and we found 'Pippin' at our local pet store. He was sitting in the corner with his floppy ears and the owner let us hold him and he started to give us lickies so I knew I wanted him! The next day we brought him home and the rest is history

I also must point out that whenever I go out with Pippin in his doggy bag we always get stopped "ohhhh, look how cute!"