[JCarlson2004]

Originally Posted by Bailey's Peeps

Okay - I think everyone agrees that this is really tough situation. I know I'd hate to have to make the decision that has to be made here. If I had to part company with Bailey, I'd be a wreck!

But having said that, I'll put in 2 cents worth from another yorkie Daddy. In the SHORT term, I'd do just what he suggested. Keep the yorkie isolated from the baby - keeping it in a temperature controlled environment, because they really can't handle temperature extremes - and spending as much time as possible with the pup. As much as possible means that you WILL have to make some sacrifices of your personal time.

In that short term, I'd do everything possible to slowly and VERY CAREFULLY introduce the yorkie to the baby. If that yields positive results, everyone is happy. If it doesn't, I would not keep the dog and keep it isolated like that. I'd launch into a serious effort to find a home for the puppy. They just really need more of our time than 2 or 3 hours a day. They need it for their physical health as well as their emotional health.

It may not be easy to find the right new home, but I'm confident it can be done. These little sweethearts are far more adaptable than we generally give them credit for. I'm confident that when done with care, rehoming your yorkie is ALWAYS harder on the owner giving up the sweet little furball than it is on the pup.

This is a really great post.