[cometsmom]

...I have only had a yorkie as a pet other than fish. For me, it has been very expensive maintaining my yorkie. I've had him for almost 3 months now and I have paid alot more to maintain his health and leisure(vaccinations, toys, food, groomimg supplies, carriers, playpens, etc...) than I have paid to purchase him.

...Not to mention the 1 emergency animal hospital visit, that cost me over $300.
Now that I have all of the basic supplies, and he's practically done with his vaccines, spending is much better.

My yorkie is one of my kids, and I take very good care of my kids, so needless to say, my comet is no exception!

As far as training yorkies go, I think that they all have very distinct personalities. My yorkie is extremely good with my kids, and I hear that some aren't. I got my yorkie when he was 13 weeks and he was already housebroken. I had very little accidents with him. Some people have a hard time in this area. This was something that was important to me.

On the the hand, Comet sometimes is a finicky eater, as I've realized that so are many yorkies, after reading this site. I have spent alot of money experimenting and trying new things.

My yorkie needs alot of love and attention, I work and so does my husband, so my family has to make up for lost time with him when we come home. We take him everywhere with us. However, this is unique to us. You don't have to do the same things to love a yorkie.

I hear that yorkies are different, depending on their breed. There is no way to determine that unless you get in touch with the owners of the yorkies parents. The breeders should be able to give you that information.

In my experience, you definetely cannot be "broke" to nurture and care for a yorkie, atleast where I live.

However, I would not trade the love and joy that I get from my pup for any other dog! He's worth my time and money.

Good luck in your decision!