New here..just want some answers

[YorkieLover327]

no this isn't my first dog , I've had 3 dog but thats when i was young. I'm gonna get a puppy during the summer so i can spend a lot of time with my new puppy, but I'm starting to think and save money now so that i can get all the things i need and save for vet bills, i don't know exactly how much money i need to have but i do have about $1,200 saved right now.

i live with my mom and she has no problem with me getting a puppy, as long as i take care of it. we have hardwood floors in our house so accidents won't be that bad, i don't think my mom would freak out if the puppy pees somewhere or ruins something as long as i just clean up after the dog. and my mom is 100% on board and she said she's would even help out with vet bills.

Since I plan to get the puppy in the summer, and i don't have any summer plans I'm going to be spending a lot of time with the puppy, and when school starts ill get to spend time with the dog after school since I'm not in any after school activities

[kitty09]

Good luck in the choice you make

[Lovetodream88]

Puppies can be expensive especially the first year. Yorkies from a reputable breeder will normally cost between $1,000 and $2,500. Do you have a job? Will you eventually be going to college? If yes what will happen to the dog? Here are some links to check out. The Cost of Owning a Dog, http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/bre...e-breeder.html, http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/pup...uy-yorkie.html. The one about the cost break down I think is a little more then that in the first year.

[yipyap]

It does happen every so often that a good purebred dog gets left by families that move. I just had a great time last week helping a retired lady who had recently adopted a female, 3 yr. old Yorkie from our local SPCA. (A college student left town and left the dog with SPCA.) When I met them, "Daisy" was @ 7 pounds and had just come from the groomer's salon with her new owner. Mrs. R. spotted Taffy in my car's doggie seat when she parked next to me at same time at local TJMAXX Store. So, she showed me her "new girl"--she was very excited! She told her tale of finding Daisy at the local SPCA, etc. Well, after 1 hour of shopping with our two dogs, we had gotten Mrs. R. & Daisy several fine items. (I had Taffy in his doggie carrier..so he is always allowed inside their store.) Plus, I explained to the clerk that we "just had to carry" Daisy to their pet aisle to check on their doggie carrying cases to find one that fit her--so we scooted directly to the pet aisle, and (my favorite aisle) the 'Clearance' aisle. $80.00 later, Mr.R. had a very fine carrying case for Daisy; good dog shampoo & conditioner; a solid food and water dish set; odor & stain spray; a strong, soft, shakey-toy; a good leash; and an adorable grey sweater with pink trim; and a Christmas decorative collar with little bells. (They were out of 'regular collars', so Daisy still had her older original collar.) It was so much fun! Mrs. R. and I swapped numbers to stay in touch. She hopes we can come to her apt. "open house" after she and Daisy get settled in. I noticed Daisy would bark at children, which puzzled my Yorkie. I think she may have been 'teased' by kids, so I told Mrs. R. to let her get used to any neighbor's children with a grown up always there and in a quiet setting. She doesn't quite trust children, though she did not act as if she wanted to bite at all. At any rate, our local shelter director is so thrilled when they save a good dog. So, do check adoption agencies that are legitimate businesses and you to may save a Yorkie! Best Wishes on your puppy hunting! LoL, Sue & Taffy

[crazydoglade]

While I understand wanting a puppy, especially a yorkie I really think you should wait for a few years, even for a rescue. Puppies are a 24 hour commitment for the first year at least and even after they, or any dog is very time consuming. A rescue can be even more so. Usually you don't know the circumstances the dog came from and the baggage that he is carrying. At the age of 15 you are just starting your life usually with increased freedom and choices. What happens to the dog if you want to go shopping or to a movie with your friends. Are you strong enough to tell them I have to go home to take care of my dog. I love my little beasties but they consume most of my free time. I know you said your mom would help but is this your dog or hers. What happens if he decides to jump off the couch and breaks a leg. Would she be willing to pay $2000 + for surgery. Can she or you take off school/work to care for him or pay a sitter to stay with him. Learn all you can about yorkies then after you're through with college and settled and have had a chance to have fun without responsibilities get a yorkie.In the meantime you can volunteer with a yorkie rescue to get some practical experience. Working with a rescue I can assure you that we love our volunteers, especially the young ones with all the energy. Check into any local shows and see about volunteering also. It's also a good way to meet breeders so when you are ready to get a yorkie the breeders know who you are. Good luck