Why yorkie as a pet? Why not other dogs?

[HollyandMommy]

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

[scrapindee]

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

[boo-boo]

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!

[LuvMyPuppE]

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!

Originally Posted by Cirlonde

I'm a very...logical person. When I make a big decision, I always have to weigh the pros and cons of each option. So I did a LOT of research and reading before I settled on a Yorkie. I also strongly agree with this statement:

I chose a Yorkie because the breed description and other info I found fit my household well. My husband has allergies, so I didn't want to risk a dog that sheds nor did I want dog hair all over the place regardless. I wanted a dog that would be small and travel well because we make a two-hour drive once a month to visit family. I didn't mind the coat care because I was used to that with my poodle and I didn't want another poodle since we'd just lost ours. I wanted a dog that didn't have that "doggy" odor. And out of the dogs that fit this criteria, the Yorkie was by far the most beautiful! I didn't "fall in love" with Chloe until we got her and every day I love her more. But I think this would have been true of any dog we got, no matter the breed. I'm a dog person and there are very few breeds that I can't see myself getting pretty attached to!!
-C

[misslissa]

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