Here's what I say. I work full time, my husband works full time. He's 22, I'm 20. I'm takin 16 credits and he's taking 12. If you want something bad enough, you'll make time for a puppy. I have two under the age of 1, so yes, they do entertain each other while we're gone, but we always make time for our babies. I understand your need to what to share something between the two of you. We are the same and want kids, but know school is first. I had a miscarriage and was so upset about it, that's when we got Chip. Now we have two!

If you got a yorkie, your husband would probably end up loving it just as much as you do. It's always a different story when you actually have it in your arms. It's much easier than having a baby who needs constant care - hence, one year maternity leave.

With a puppy, you definitely need to give it the attention it needs, but it is not completely dependent on you when left alone. Sure, it might cry. But that's nothing compared to a crying baby who needs to have her diaper changed or is hungry, etc.

Puppies tend to take care of themselves if you ensure they have toys, food/water, a bed, his pee area, and maybe a ticking clock in the background. My puppy does fine while I work full time hours. I do still live with my mom, dad, sister, and brother. But we are all full-time workers. He's gotten used to our schedules and knows he's on his own sometimes.

You've noted that you plan to have a baby in the future. But there are a lot of families who have yorkies and babies. A lot of it has to do with you being the pack leader and showing the dog who's boss; what he is and isn't allowed to do. Not every yorkie falls under the stereotype of being stubborn/difficult to potty train, etc.

If this is your first dog, you wouldn't even realize that there are other breeds out there who were easier to train. You will just know that this is YOUR puppy and it's going to get potty trained regardless of its breed. Yorkies shouldn't be ousted for those traits.

Don't give up! If anything, do more research. But don't forget that there are other dogs out there who might not get along with your infant anyway (even if it's the ever-so-likeable labrador or best overall dog breed in the entire world).

If you have a dog for 3 years, it might have issues with you giving more attention to someone else for a whole year. In the end, dogs are animals. They don't necessarily know why a baby takes priority over him unless we teach him good and bad. A yorkie might take a little more time to teach, but it doesn't mean they don't deserve to be considered a companion. Just like a baby, we can't choose how they turn out. We love them all the same and accept them for who they are.

Good luck in the search and I hope you find the right dog, whether it be a yorkie or another breed!

get a doll if ypu want to play dress up, i dont think you have thought about any thing it would need but only thought about yourself they do take up a lot of time especially to begin with u have 2 house train it teach it not to bite or trash the home they are very territorial and if u had a baby in a few years time u are more than likely going to have more problems and work they are gorgeous dogs and people love that they are small dogs but have a massive personality and a lot of attitude. I would seriously re-think.

This is my first Yorkie. My husband and I are retired and just work occasionally. Having our new pup was a full time job. I would recommend that you do not get any dog at this time in your life, in light of your very busy schedule.

In fact, our Remi is a great part of our day each day. We do leave him home on occasion, but most of the time he is with us.

We have had dogs for over forty years. We had German Shepherds and a Jack Russell Terrier. The Yorkshire Terrier is a completely new experience for us, even though we have had many dogs. We have two children and while they were growing up we would not have chosen such a small dog as their companion. We felt that babies and young children do not understand enough not to hurt such a little dog.

All of our dogs were taken to obedience school. This requires practice each day at home. It does not appear that you would have time for this also.

In addition, getting a new puppy is like bringing home a baby. You and your husband both need to be excited about the new addition to the family.

Again, respectfully, I must say that a pup is not right for you now.

Not enough Time for a Yorkie
 

Please do not get offended or insulted........in my opinion it sounds like you really don't have enough time in your daily routine to properly Train and Socialize a "Yorkie" or any Dog/Pet/Baby? I have had Dogs all my Life, ever since I was a child, my Parents were "Dog People". I have had every Breed of Dog from a Pitbull to a St. Bernard and everything in between. They take alot of time and effort it is a 24 hr. job, every experience is a form of Training.
Yes, alot of people complain about Yorkie's having problems Potty Training, Socializing with others and Children, but that has nothing to do with the Breed. To put it in a kind way, our Dogs are a reflection of ourselves, they do not "Train" themselves. Perfection or a well behaved Dog is a product of "Consistency". It sounds like you would like all the benefits of a Yorkie without having to invest the time and effort. Yorkies do not do well being crated for long periods of Time, they are very Social. I have 3 and they never leave my side, except for the 8 hrs. I spend @ work 4 days a week,
but my BF. has to deal with them while I'm gone. If your Husband is not willing to help you out, it will be an uphill Battle?
A Yorkie can be an Angel and be the Best thing in your Life, or it can be a living Hell? Every one wants a Yorkie, but sometimes it's not always a perfect match between the puppy and the owner? Maybe you would have better Luck if you purchased an Adult that is already Trained? I would not suggest a "Rescue" since you do not have any previous experience?
Besides being too cute with a bow and a dress in a stylish bag.......they are bred to be "Hunting Dogs", they do love to dig/burrow, run and play, explore their surroundings they can be very active Dogs. They run around at a hundred miles an hour or they are dead asleep. They should be walked at least twice a day so they won't have behaviour problems.
Besides your Newly Weds, if you don't have time for a Baby, chances are you don't have time for a Yorkie, and believe me thay are just like Babies!
Good Luck in your decision.:aimeeyork

Yorkie
 

I think you should hold off on getting a Yorkie or any dog right now. How about a Devon Rex kitten? The Devon Rex is the "cat most like a dog" and is recommended for people who want a dog, but can't have one. They are adorable, too!

I just wanted to say your bichons are beautiful! I too, have a bichon and a yorkie :)

i think yorkies might not be the best fit for you..i work full time too but i work so close by so i can come home every few hr when Tumi was younger and i just made a space for her in the kitchen and gated the area. and I still do. Now I have 2 girls and i take them to daycare once or twice a week. And since i take them for a long walk in the morning and at night. Well now that the weather is cold, they walk on the treadmill. I never crate them during the day since they are gated in the kitchen area with their crates in. when they get tired and sleepy, they just go in there and take naps.. they can go in and out of the crate as they please..But they are a lot of work..it is just like having a real kid except they have more hair :D I am newly wed also and we pretty much have to plan our schedule around the girls..sigh..they are the queens! we don't even stay out late anymore..:rolleyes:
When we first got Tumi, I took them to Puppy Kindergarten weekly for 10 weeks. We worked on the potty training really hard..it takes a long time so you have to be patience. Now they are 99% potty trained but still have accidents, which is okay and me and my hubby don't get annoyed by it at all. It is also sooo important for them to socialize with both human and other puppies. So it takes a lot of patience, time and energy to have the little ones..

Bichons
 

Thanks. I think Bichons are absolutely the best pets ever and my Lacy and Cosmo are such a big part of my life. Cosmo, my therapy dog, brings a lot of joy to the little kids at the library every week. Lacy is my "heart dog" and she can read my mind. I would love to have a Yorkie or a Silky or a Maltese, but can't take on any more grooming. I have arthritis in my hands, wrists, and fingers and keeping up with two Bichons, even between professional grooming every four weeks, is a big job. So, any more dogs will be short haired, like my little rescue Chi, Kozanna. I can manage her just fine. I gave her a bath yesterday. She was scared, but cuddled up afterward and stayed snuggled up in a big, warm towel until she was dry.

Thank all you for all of your advice! I'm just going to take a step back and do a whole lot more research! This site has been so helpful!

I am sorry too, but I agree with the others. I don't think getting a Yorkie is good for you right now. Yorkies are a lot more than just putting bows in their hair and dressing them up. I have two females and they hate bows in their hair. They were clothes, but not all the time. They are sure darn cute, but they do take a lot of work. We have smaller yorkies and we constantly have to watch out that nothing is left on the floor that they can choke on. Any little thing could be a choking hazard. They follow you everywhere so have to be sure you are not going to close a door on one of them. When people come over they are not used to watching out for them, so we are usually on pins and needles afraid someone is going to sit on them or step on them. We have to have our yorkies groomed one time per month and that is $50.00. We do not buy them food from WalMart ect. We buy better quality food from the pet store for them. They are more fragile so proned to accidents. One of our yorkies had torn ACL's in both her back legs and surgery was $1000.00 for each leg at pet ortho specialist. I had to take 3 days off from work for each leg to care for her. They require lots and lots of attention. A relative of my sisters is in grad school and she got a yorkie. She would be gone for like 11 hours a day. When she would come home her yorkie would be in the corner just shaking. Thank goodness she saw that she really could not care for her yorkie like her yorkie deserved and homed the yorkie with her mother. You also have to be sure yorkies eat regulary or they can become hypoglycemic. Sometimes when my babies have been stubborn I have had to hand feed them a little at a time by hand. We don't even take vacations really anymore because we do not trust anyone to care for them. We don't stay out late either because we feel guilty about leaving them at home by themselves. They are our priority. They are our kids. I could go on and on. I would rethink getting a yorkie right now.