All of the above, plus I wanted something small this time - something I could wash in the kitchen sink (because bending over the tub is too hard anymore), and the smaller size also means less food, less (ahem!) "cleanup", less expense on monthly meds, and treats go a lot further!

Yorkies are nothing short of PERFECT.

One other thing: My husband was subject to seizures before he passed; Bella could smell the change in his blood chemistry or whatever and she'd start to bark and nip him before he seized. It gave him enough time to take extra meds. Then she went back to just giving him kisses.

I personally like all dogs and cats and would have many breeds if I had the space. My husband is lucky I don't have 5 acres in the country!
We live in a very small home and little yard and that is what started me out with a Chihuahua. That love grew and I ended up with several.
One day my husband who is a mobile diesel mechanic was out working on a big ranch and the owners dog was so cute and friendly that he had to stop and play with him. He would fetch for days! Anyway my hubby came home telling me about this dog. He doesn't know breeds from shinola. When he described him I realized he was describing a Yorkie. I had always wanted a Yorkie when I was younger but never had the $$$ to get one. Anyway over a 3 year period we kept talking about the Yorkies and the rest is history. I caught the hubby in a weak moment and he let me get another dog and our Bella came into our lives. We have had her now for about 5 weeks and she is a wonderful addition to the family. She is small enough to mingle well with the Chihuahua's and yet has a distinctive difference.
By the way I am glad I didn't get her when I was younger because when I had children it might have become tiresome to keep her bathed and groomed. They do take upkeep, but at my age now (over 50) I don't begrudge the time it takes to take care of her.

Or jumps and down to greet you when you've left their site for maybe....5 minutes. My kids never did that. LOL

When I was searching for my perfect breed I fell in love with yorkies. Their face, their personality. Lexi is the perfect dog for me.

They ought to be regulated by the FDA because they're addicting :p.

That' s the truth!:D

Smart, spunky, sweet & most importantly snuggly!

They are like little pieces of scotch tape who want to be wherever I am...I will call Paris at times and realize she is right behind me! They have the biggest personalities like little humans stuffed in doggie bodies! My friend Kim has a little 2.5lb 5 year old yorkie girl (Nina) and I swear Rachel McAdams from "mean girls" got stuffed in her body! She thinks she is the bees knees for sure and makes us laugh! Will continually snub people all the time! They understand english perfectly! My sister's 5 year old yorkie Ross can understand perfectly what she is saying without her ever moving a muscle! It's so facinating! They also have no idea how small they are! We have 2 sets of 2 big labs on either side of our house and Louis will go tearing to the fence when he is out and like he is telling them off especially when Paris is outside with him! They look at him like "dude! bring your little small butt over here and see what happens to you then!" They are also extremely sensitive and want to please! Louis cowars when he is in trouble just hoping that whatever I have to say will pass so he can go back to kissing me again! I could go on and on all day...what's not to love??? I will say that this is NOT the breed for people who want a dog who doesn't need attention! Yorkies thrive on being with their humans and need daily (and hourly and sometimes minute by minute affection!)

Why yorkie as a pet?

Why not?!?!?!

I can't think of any reason not to have one!!!

You just described me! Thank you

lol! :D

But I think other dogs are smart, cute, cuddly, lovable, sweet and with great personality too....Then why still choose a yorkie?

We both love our cane Corso, but would you want him sitting on your lap, carrying him aboard a plane, sleeping in your bed, or taking him into the shower?

He has his great traits, as does the little tough Yorkie. They are just so different.

Whatever dog forum you go on, the people there will usually pick the breed they have. That's a good thing.

Yeah....what EVERYBODY said! "Lotta dog in a little package"!;)

I have 2 skin boys and 1 skin girl so I needed one more girl and God gave me Holly.

Empty nest syndrome certainly is filled by the wonderful world of the Biewers.

I didn't set out to get a yorkie, or even a dog for that matter. I was home visiting for a while and my dad's girlfriend had three yorkies (one of which my dad had just recently bought her for Christmas). He female, Princess, accidentally got pregnant and had an adorable litter of 3 pups. I stopped by to see them and instantly fell in love with Boo Boo. The other 2 weren't very interested in me, but Boo Boo wouldn't leave me alone. He was the most adorable thing I had ever seen in my life. After playing with him for a couple hours I had to tear myself away and go home. A few hours later she called me and told me I could have him. Apparently, he whined for quite a while after I left. Some things are just meant to be, and Boo Boo was meant to be mine. He's been my best pal ever since. He follows me everywhere, runs and plays with me all day, and curls up and watches tv with me at night. He's fearless, and is begs me everyday to let him take on my neighbor's 3 giant mastiffs, however he jumped back and cowered when we saw a garter snake in the yard today. My little dog loves me with everything he's got, and knows for a fact that he is as loved as any living creature can be. He gives me a reason to laugh every single day, even on days when tears seem the only option. He's smart, and goofy, and playful, and snuggly. In short he is the best dog I've ever met.
You asked why a yorkie. The answer is that THIS yorkie was a perfect fit for me. There are a million dog breeds out there, and someone who loves a dog of each breed. Loving a dog isn't about loving a breed, it's about loving that particular dog, and if you find the right one it's priceless! My life wouldn't be the same without my little baby boo!

thank you, cirlonde!

i think it's much like how i wanted a boy so badly when i was pregnant..and i got a girl. she is my WORLD regardless of the fact she wasn't the boy i always wanted, lol.

i did end up having a boy, btw.

anyhow, i do think it's the same - we love our pets just like we love our chidren- regardless of breed, size, temperament, etc.

we are all biased to our babies!

well i wanted a English bulldog (my high school mascott) and my oh-so-smart best friend told me no dog until i knew everything i needed to know i started out with a list of 27 dogs including a Italian greyhound,havanese,dachshunds and yorkies in the end after all the research i was down to the french bulldog or the Yorkie then at the pet store i seen a tiny 8 week old Yorkie puppy and decided i had to have one
then about two weeks later my family bought me Gatsby