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Originally Posted by AmberW Thanks for thet tip  I'm the one who wants the Yorkie breed, and we really wanted something small so that we could keep it inside since we live in a wooded community. I also have a 4-month-old, and I don't think a bigger dog would be practical with a baby that will soon be crawling around. My husband is extremely allergic to cats, so that is out of the question, and my little boy wants a pet so bad, that recently he has resorted to collecting bugs in a cup, lol. He's had everything from a fish, hermet crabs, spiders, turtles and a praying mantis. So we would really like to get him something that he can pet and cuddle at least and a small dog that we know isn't mixed in with something like a pitbull or chow.  |
I can totally relate wanting to get your son the best present ever!! I have been there myself where even if I have my hands full I still go out of my way for my daughter no matter what. Yorkies require more than the average care time. They need daily brushing, weekly baths, cleaning in order for them not to get a viral allergy or a skin one. I myself being a new yorkie owner and after reading tons of books did not expect to be such a commitment as it has become. I have had to set on an average at least 1 hour of my every day doing things for Ninna that I would have had time for mylself if she wasn't around (Feeding, cleaning eyes & ears, brushing hair and teeth, and one-on-one playing (these guys need it) And that is not counting all the other part of the day spent toguether!!
Just a thought....my best friend has a mini doberman for her 5 year old son who barely weights 5 pounds at 2 years old. She is so sweet, non-allergenic and makes a great baby-sitter for him. Even sleeps in his room and "protects" him at all times. She is super smart, is potty trained and extremely loving with kids and other pets and Zero-Maintenance. They are very cute toguether and Kaluah has made the "best" pet they can ever have!
