I understand why some breeders would not sell their yorkies to newlywed couples and it's their choice. I think it is best to get one when a family already has older children. Of course, that's the "best" scenario, but does not always happen and does not mean that a yorkie will not be loved and care appropiately along with small kids. It is also best when a skin baby is born in a established family, but that doesn't happen all the time either, and it doesn't mean that that baby will not be loved and cared by a single parent. It depends on the maturity and level of responsibility of the parents and dog owners.
I'm glad my breeder sold me my yorkie, otherwise I would have had to wait... what? more than 10 years????? Some of us would wait that long, right???
I've been married for 2 years and I got my yorkie about 9 months ago. I'm planning on having kids in about a year or so. I know I'm going to have to be careful and teach the baby how to behave around the dog. Also, I know it's going to be important to keep giving my yorkie the attention he deserves so he doesn't get jelous of the baby. I know everything is going to be ok, it requires more work and responsiblity than the "best" scenario, but I rather do that than wait 10 years! |