In my humble opinion, I think it is not a good time to get a dog with the number of hours you work. Of course it is up to you, but unfortunately I see many ads in the newspapers rehoming a dog or puppy because the owners realized they are leaving it home alone far too much.
A Yorkie is a companion animal and any dog needs the companionship of an owner to be around. Behaviour problems, barking and howling can become a problem.
A dog sitter might be an answer but I think there is a possibility the puppy will bond to the sitter much more than you because it will be spending a lot of time with the sitter.
I would not recommend crating any dog of any age for number of hours you are gone each day. |