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Britster · 07-21-2011, 07:44 AM

How prepared were you for your first dog?

I wouldn't say I was really "prepared." I mean, I was 18, had suddenly said "I want my OWN dog!" We had a family dog living here at the time, my dad also had a dog, we had grown up with two big dogs who had passed on, but I never had a dog that was solely MINE -- that slept in my bed, that I trained, traveled with, paid for, took care of, etc. So I started looking online and literally 2 weeks later, I had Jackson. A few days before I was going to pick him up, shelled out $200 at the pet store for necessities. I did not really do breed research ahead of time, I didn't look at breeders, I didn't know about puppy mills and BYB's. I got him from a chick in Baltimore City whose dog got pregnant. So yeah, in that sense, I was totally unprepared.

But for some reason, I took RIGHT to puppy ownership. I think my parents both secretly "knew" or thought that this dog was going to end up becoming theirs but it so never happened. I really loved every minute of it -- I remember us on our little routine every day, potty training, waking up in the middle of the night, having him sleep on my bed for the first time, when he started learning all his tricks, I really became into it and a good 'dog parent' from the start. Maternal instincts, maybe? LOL.

No, I don't know. Even though I wasn't prepared in a sense (no research, quickly found a dog on the internet, lol) the other part of me was so ready for the responsibility that came along with it and I also made a quick new best friend. The next time I get a dog, I will certainly do things differently in the beginning, but for the most part, I am so happy with Jackson. He turned out nearly exactly how I'd want a dog and he's a special one for sure. Nothing can beat your very first dog, ya know? Maybe I just got lucky and got a great dog to be a first dog.

chachi · 07-21-2011, 07:49 AM

I was pretty prepared because I wanted a yorkie but we had cats and my husband said we could get one after some of our cats passed on. So I looked on the internet did research even found this forum waiting for the day I could get my little yorkie. Then a couple of the cats passed on and we only had one cat and my Husband said we could look for one or maybe 2 yorkies. I was so excited. I found a breeder and we got Chachi and a month later got Jewels

mama2yorkies · 07-21-2011, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Britster

How prepared were you for your first dog?

I wouldn't say I was really "prepared." I mean, I was 18, had suddenly said "I want my OWN dog!" We had a family dog living here at the time, my dad also had a dog, we had grown up with two big dogs who had passed on, but I never had a dog that was solely MINE -- that slept in my bed, that I trained, traveled with, paid for, took care of, etc. So I started looking online and literally 2 weeks later, I had Jackson. A few days before I was going to pick him up, shelled out $200 at the pet store for necessities. I did not really do breed research ahead of time, I didn't look at breeders, I didn't know about puppy mills and BYB's. I got him from a chick in Baltimore City whose dog got pregnant. So yeah, in that sense, I was totally unprepared.

But for some reason, I took RIGHT to puppy ownership. I think my parents both secretly "knew" or thought that this dog was going to end up becoming theirs but it so never happened. I really loved every minute of it -- I remember us on our little routine every day, potty training, waking up in the middle of the night, having him sleep on my bed for the first time, when he started learning all his tricks, I really became into it and a good 'dog parent' from the start. Maternal instincts, maybe? LOL.

No, I don't know. Even though I wasn't prepared in a sense (no research, quickly found a dog on the internet, lol) the other part of me was so ready for the responsibility that came along with it and I also made a quick new best friend. The next time I get a dog, I will certainly do things differently in the beginning, but for the most part, I am so happy with Jackson. He turned out nearly exactly how I'd want a dog and he's a special one for sure. Nothing can beat your very first dog, ya know? Maybe I just got lucky and got a great dog to be a first dog.

That's so sweet, Brittany. You are clearly a wonderful Mommy to Jackson!

I would say we were completely unprepared for Ivan and Iris to be part of our family. I had done some breed research and knew that I wanted a Yorkie but that was about it. I'd been nagging BF for about 6 years to get one and he finally agreed that we would look into it during my next summer break when I would be home more to help with training, etc. We hadn't learned anything about how to care for, train, or purchase a puppy yet. I knew nothing about puppy mills or BYB's. We were clueless!!

About a month before summer started, we were on our way to lunch and saw a sign for yorkie puppies. We came home with our two puppies. I'm ashamed to admit that this is how we got our pups and I still feel terrible for supporting that BYB but I couldn't love my babies more.

Those first few months were a frantic search to learn everything that we could. We didn't even have any supplies at home and had to stop at the store on our way home with them to get what we would need. Definitely not the best way to start. We've learned a lot over the last 2 1/2 years, even more since I found YT! We try everyday to be the best pup parents we can be.

MauiGirl · 07-21-2011, 09:40 AM

Brit, you are an amazing dog mommy, and Jackson is so lucky to have you. I think it is very rare for an 18 year old to take on dog ownership as responsibly as you have, and I commend you for that. I can't even imagine you two without each other.... you are two peas in a pod.

I had raised Schnauzers for many years, and after one died suddenly, I got my first Yorkie, Tiki. I was totally prepared for "dog" ownership, but not so much for this particular breed. Joining Yorkie Talk showed me how much I did not know, and I am so much better prepared & educated now. What I was unprepared for was how ADDICTING these little pups are..... and before I knew it I ended up with 4. The addiction is under control for now, but I am always on the verge of relapse when I see pictures of new puppies. God forbid if I see any in person... I'd probably cave in and have #5.

My lil friend · 07-21-2011, 10:04 AM

I think that I was pretty prepared. I have always had dogs,one or two that were actually my babys. Trained and groomed mine and other peoples dogs starting when I was a teen. I did NOTHING but read about the breed itself for 3 weeks,while looking for a new baby. Was fully prepared to wait longer but happened to find someone that is a member here on YT that had a little girl that I fell in love with. We started by filling out each others questionairs, hers was 3 pages,mine was 2. We spoke on the phone for about 2hrs,became friends through that and I still email her to let her know how Mina is doing.
The one thing that I was not prepared for but was a wonderful surprise is that Mina is soooo much like a little girl that I just treat her like she is my daughters sister,they even think of her as the baby sister. Even my DH refers to her as "our little girl". All of this was just an added bonus to the rest of the joy that she has brought into our home. All of the other dogs (that belong to my children) play with her and let her snuggle close to them at nap time. She usually lays on my couch inbetween one of the poodles and the chi,literally a Mina sandwich.

renee6645 · 07-21-2011, 10:08 AM

I grew up with dogs. My father had a police dog and we always had a family pet. When I moved out on my own, I got cats - not for any particular reason, I'd never had any before and wanted to know what they were like. I had 3 - Smokey, Pokey (Pocahantas), and Einstein. Then the babies started coming - 1, 2, 3, 4. Over the years, my cats passed away and I did not replace them. My kids always wanted a dog but I would not let them have one. A F/T job and 4 kids was all of the responsibility I could handle. I did not dislike dogs, I just couldn't accommodate one at the time, no matter how they pleaded. Two of my children grew up, got an apt and a Yorkie. They bought him over many times and oh what a joy he was!! Kissing and cuddling him and watching the funny little things he did really bought back the memories of all the puppies I had growing up and I got one of my own. I was prepared. I bought everything I needed and being Super Mom and all, I thought I was ready to handle all that came my way. What I was NOT prepared for was how much I would love his little fuzzy butt and how attached I would be!! I realize now that I know absolutely NOTHING about dogs...lol! When I last had one, I was a child and my MOTHER took care of all of the hard stuff - I just played with them. I didn't give them medicine or clean up behind them or train them. It isn't all that different from caring for my babies but I am realizing that he is a FOREVER baby...lol. He will not grow out of it next year. Such a sweetie. I love him so much!!

ArmaniMan · 07-21-2011, 10:16 AM

I was prepared for puppy ownership, but not really prepared for the breed I guess. We had a number of toy poodles growing up, I was involved with all the training, buying, feeding, vet care, etc. etc. So I knew what kind of responsibility they were. I grew up in a house where when pets came, they came to stay and where pets were an absolute priority. They got the best vet care, lots of attention ,etc. However, I kind of had the idea that all dogs were relatively the same- so when someone we knew said they had a yorkie, I figured it would act the same as a poodle right?! LOL! WRONG! But it all worked out in the end- I did a lot of research about the breed- better late than never I guess- and in the end decided this was really the breed for me anyway.

shellybelly · 07-21-2011, 10:30 AM

We were definately not prepared! In fact, 3 weeks before we got Toby, my other dog of 18 years passed away. We were not looking for a dog or another animal or anything like that.

We just kind of fell into Toby. His previous owner couldn't take care of him any longer, but he did come with all of his shots/neuturing/all that stuff and all of his toys and crate etc. So that was nice. So he came prepared for us lol!

But he has been such a great and loving dog, I would never trade him for the world!

shellybelly · 07-21-2011, 10:31 AM

P.S. I had no idea anything about yorkies...infact it's like we learn something new everyday!

gidget529 · 07-21-2011, 10:52 AM

I grew up w pets in the house - dogs, cats. Also, on my step-father's side of the family are cattle farmers - lots of animals. So, I thought I was prepared. I had owned a dog and cat before as an adult. I was not prepared for the breed, though, as Armaniman said. My first, Cricket, was very hard to potty train. They are definitely a more "child-like" breed than some others. It also surprised me how "delicate" they were as a breed. I love them, though, and could not imagine owning a different breed now. I'm hooked.

My husband grew up with labs and thought he was a lab guy. He fell in love w my Cricket (and feelings were mutual). He now loves this breed, especially the little girls. He loves to look at everyone's pics here on YT as much as I do (he'll probably kill me for telling you all that!).

Britster - I think you did an awesome job w Jackson. On the pics you posted w you and him together, you can just see the love on his face for his mom! I think it was "meant to be".

capt_noonie · 07-21-2011, 10:54 AM

I think I was just like you Brit. I was completely unprepared. Actually it was bf who wanted a yorkie "bc they are expensive, so we can breed it"

Well thankfully that thinking turned around as soon as we got her. He saw an ad in the pennysaver, another

! He said one day, let's get a yorkie, and a few days later we had Uni. I did not know anything about dogs, or yorkies in particular bc I grew up with cats which are practically no maintenance, and to jump into yorkies, which are super high maintenance, all I knew about yorkies was they are "old lady dogs" LOL

And I felt the same as you, that I wanted to learn everything yorkie after we got her, and I had heard these dogs are notoriously hard to train. I read books, watched you tube, and searched a lot online. But for some reason did not find YT until I stumbled upon Joey's barking spider video on UT about 2 yrs into it, that I met Nancy and she told be about YT. How funny huh?

Since then I've learned about brokers, mills, rescues, and try to educate others if they are new to yorkies. Sometimes still falls on deaf ears though.

kdhawks · 07-21-2011, 10:58 AM

I was prepared. I knew I wanted my own dog when I graduated college, so I spent most of my time obsessing and researching. I was dead-set on getting a puppy, and I was pretty sold on getting a Maltese. But then I met Levi and my entire thought process changed. He was this feisty two-year-old bundle of energy and fun. Our personalities matched up very well and I was in love immediately. I spent the next few weeks intensively researching Yorkies.

I was still in undergrad at the time I met Levi (knew his foster mom through a friend), so I didn't apply to adopt him from rescue right away. But I became a little concerned that someone would come along for MY dog, so I applied and got him a few weeks before my graduation.

I went through a pretty intensive adoption process, and I knew my little guy's temperament well before bringing him home, so I definitely felt prepared. There was, of course, a bit of a transitional period, but it was pretty effortless to integrate his life with mine. Now I wake up every morning at 6AM to sweet Yorkie kisses and I laugh every single day at his crazy, wild antics. I can't imagine my life with a different dog.

Maximo · 07-21-2011, 11:06 AM

I thought I was prepared after spending several years researching different terriers and applying to rescue groups. The first 24 hours Max was home, I realized that all of the books in the world can't prepare anyone for a Yorkie. The last couple years have confirmed that for me.

If I had known beforehand what I know now, I don't think I would have had the courage to commit to a Yorkie. Of course, they are so wonderful that I had to have a second.

ArmaniMan · 07-21-2011, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Maximo

I thought I was prepared after spending several years researching different terriers and applying to rescue groups. The first 24 hours Max was home, I realized that all of the books in the world can't prepare anyone for a Yorkie. The last couple years have confirmed that for me.

If I had known beforehand what I know now, I don't think I would have had the courage to commit to a Yorkie. Of course, they are so wonderful that I had to have a second.

This is very true! I think it is good to know as much as possible beforehand and I would never suggest someone buy a dog without researching- but, there is so much you just need to experience to understand. I honestly think the most important thing is to have 1000% dedication- that you will stick with the pup through anything.

DJDB · 07-21-2011, 11:34 AM

Yes and no. Both my b/f and I have had pets (he still has a cockatiel). I've always had cats. My sweet cat baby Simone, who I had for 7 years, indoors only, somehow escaped a couple of months ago, never to be seen again. I was so heartbroken. After a few weeks we decided to get a puppy, since we had been talking about getting one after Simone had had her full life - little did we know it would be cut short.

We weren't really prepared for Ozzy in particular, as we'd just started looking for a puppy and he was the first one we met. His temperament and that of his parents was perfect. He was too adorable and he looked smart and very happy. We ended up putting a deposit on him, then had to go get the necessities the next day before we picked him up.

We love Ozzy to pieces and we couldn't have asked for a better "baby".

I sometimes feel bad that I didn't wait a little longer, but I couldn't get through a day without crying about Simone, looking for her, and obsessing about finding her, which I know in my heart will never happen. I still can't look at pictures of her without sobbing.

07-21-2011, 07:44 AM	#1
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,814	Were you prepared for your first Yorkie/dog? How prepared were you for your first dog? I wouldn't say I was really "prepared." I mean, I was 18, had suddenly said "I want my OWN dog!" We had a family dog living here at the time, my dad also had a dog, we had grown up with two big dogs who had passed on, but I never had a dog that was solely MINE -- that slept in my bed, that I trained, traveled with, paid for, took care of, etc. So I started looking online and literally 2 weeks later, I had Jackson. A few days before I was going to pick him up, shelled out $200 at the pet store for necessities. I did not really do breed research ahead of time, I didn't look at breeders, I didn't know about puppy mills and BYB's. I got him from a chick in Baltimore City whose dog got pregnant. So yeah, in that sense, I was totally unprepared. But for some reason, I took RIGHT to puppy ownership. I think my parents both secretly "knew" or thought that this dog was going to end up becoming theirs but it so never happened. I really loved every minute of it -- I remember us on our little routine every day, potty training, waking up in the middle of the night, having him sleep on my bed for the first time, when he started learning all his tricks, I really became into it and a good 'dog parent' from the start. Maternal instincts, maybe? LOL. No, I don't know. Even though I wasn't prepared in a sense (no research, quickly found a dog on the internet, lol) the other part of me was so ready for the responsibility that came along with it and I also made a quick new best friend. The next time I get a dog, I will certainly do things differently in the beginning, but for the most part, I am so happy with Jackson. He turned out nearly exactly how I'd want a dog and he's a special one for sure. Nothing can beat your very first dog, ya know? Maybe I just got lucky and got a great dog to be a first dog. __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

07-21-2011, 07:49 AM	#2
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	I was pretty prepared because I wanted a yorkie but we had cats and my husband said we could get one after some of our cats passed on. So I looked on the internet did research even found this forum waiting for the day I could get my little yorkie. Then a couple of the cats passed on and we only had one cat and my Husband said we could look for one or maybe 2 yorkies. I was so excited. I found a breeder and we got Chachi and a month later got Jewels __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

07-21-2011, 09:40 AM	#4
MauiGirl Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maui, Hawaii Posts: 7,740	Brit, you are an amazing dog mommy, and Jackson is so lucky to have you. I think it is very rare for an 18 year old to take on dog ownership as responsibly as you have, and I commend you for that. I can't even imagine you two without each other.... you are two peas in a pod. I had raised Schnauzers for many years, and after one died suddenly, I got my first Yorkie, Tiki. I was totally prepared for "dog" ownership, but not so much for this particular breed. Joining Yorkie Talk showed me how much I did not know, and I am so much better prepared & educated now. What I was unprepared for was how ADDICTING these little pups are..... and before I knew it I ended up with 4. The addiction is under control for now, but I am always on the verge of relapse when I see pictures of new puppies. God forbid if I see any in person... I'd probably cave in and have #5. __________________ SANDY, MOM TO TIKI , KAYLA , KARLEE , R.I.P. MEIKA

07-21-2011, 10:16 AM	#7
ArmaniMan I ♥ Armani & Chloe Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 3,895	I was prepared for puppy ownership, but not really prepared for the breed I guess. We had a number of toy poodles growing up, I was involved with all the training, buying, feeding, vet care, etc. etc. So I knew what kind of responsibility they were. I grew up in a house where when pets came, they came to stay and where pets were an absolute priority. They got the best vet care, lots of attention ,etc. However, I kind of had the idea that all dogs were relatively the same- so when someone we knew said they had a yorkie, I figured it would act the same as a poodle right?! LOL! WRONG! But it all worked out in the end- I did a lot of research about the breed- better late than never I guess- and in the end decided this was really the breed for me anyway. __________________ Armani & Chloe

07-21-2011, 10:30 AM	#8
shellybelly Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: st. louis, mo Posts: 11 Blog Entries: 3	We were definately not prepared! In fact, 3 weeks before we got Toby, my other dog of 18 years passed away. We were not looking for a dog or another animal or anything like that. We just kind of fell into Toby. His previous owner couldn't take care of him any longer, but he did come with all of his shots/neuturing/all that stuff and all of his toys and crate etc. So that was nice. So he came prepared for us lol! But he has been such a great and loving dog, I would never trade him for the world! __________________ My Little Darling Toby

07-21-2011, 10:04 AM	#5
My lil friend Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: FtWorth,TX,USA Posts: 3,269	I think that I was pretty prepared. I have always had dogs,one or two that were actually my babys. Trained and groomed mine and other peoples dogs starting when I was a teen. I did NOTHING but read about the breed itself for 3 weeks,while looking for a new baby. Was fully prepared to wait longer but happened to find someone that is a member here on YT that had a little girl that I fell in love with. We started by filling out each others questionairs, hers was 3 pages,mine was 2. We spoke on the phone for about 2hrs,became friends through that and I still email her to let her know how Mina is doing. The one thing that I was not prepared for but was a wonderful surprise is that Mina is soooo much like a little girl that I just treat her like she is my daughters sister,they even think of her as the baby sister. Even my DH refers to her as "our little girl". All of this was just an added bonus to the rest of the joy that she has brought into our home. All of the other dogs (that belong to my children) play with her and let her snuggle close to them at nap time. She usually lays on my couch inbetween one of the poodles and the chi,literally a Mina sandwich.

07-21-2011, 10:08 AM	#6
renee6645 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Richmond, VA, USA Posts: 84	I grew up with dogs. My father had a police dog and we always had a family pet. When I moved out on my own, I got cats - not for any particular reason, I'd never had any before and wanted to know what they were like. I had 3 - Smokey, Pokey (Pocahantas), and Einstein. Then the babies started coming - 1, 2, 3, 4. Over the years, my cats passed away and I did not replace them. My kids always wanted a dog but I would not let them have one. A F/T job and 4 kids was all of the responsibility I could handle. I did not dislike dogs, I just couldn't accommodate one at the time, no matter how they pleaded. Two of my children grew up, got an apt and a Yorkie. They bought him over many times and oh what a joy he was!! Kissing and cuddling him and watching the funny little things he did really bought back the memories of all the puppies I had growing up and I got one of my own. I was prepared. I bought everything I needed and being Super Mom and all, I thought I was ready to handle all that came my way. What I was NOT prepared for was how much I would love his little fuzzy butt and how attached I would be!! I realize now that I know absolutely NOTHING about dogs...lol! When I last had one, I was a child and my MOTHER took care of all of the hard stuff - I just played with them. I didn't give them medicine or clean up behind them or train them. It isn't all that different from caring for my babies but I am realizing that he is a FOREVER baby...lol. He will not grow out of it next year. Such a sweetie. I love him so much!!

07-21-2011, 10:31 AM	#9
shellybelly Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: st. louis, mo Posts: 11 Blog Entries: 3	P.S. I had no idea anything about yorkies...infact it's like we learn something new everyday! __________________ My Little Darling Toby

07-21-2011, 10:52 AM	#10
gidget529 Gidget & Sidney's Mom Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: PA Posts: 3,462	I grew up w pets in the house - dogs, cats. Also, on my step-father's side of the family are cattle farmers - lots of animals. So, I thought I was prepared. I had owned a dog and cat before as an adult. I was not prepared for the breed, though, as Armaniman said. My first, Cricket, was very hard to potty train. They are definitely a more "child-like" breed than some others. It also surprised me how "delicate" they were as a breed. I love them, though, and could not imagine owning a different breed now. I'm hooked. My husband grew up with labs and thought he was a lab guy. He fell in love w my Cricket (and feelings were mutual). He now loves this breed, especially the little girls. He loves to look at everyone's pics here on YT as much as I do (he'll probably kill me for telling you all that!). Britster - I think you did an awesome job w Jackson. On the pics you posted w you and him together, you can just see the love on his face for his mom! I think it was "meant to be". __________________ Mommy to Gidget, Sidney & Cricket(RIP)

07-21-2011, 10:54 AM	#11
capt_noonie www.yorkierescue.com Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas & Orange County Posts: 17,408	I think I was just like you Brit. I was completely unprepared. Actually it was bf who wanted a yorkie "bc they are expensive, so we can breed it" Well thankfully that thinking turned around as soon as we got her. He saw an ad in the pennysaver, another ! He said one day, let's get a yorkie, and a few days later we had Uni. I did not know anything about dogs, or yorkies in particular bc I grew up with cats which are practically no maintenance, and to jump into yorkies, which are super high maintenance, all I knew about yorkies was they are "old lady dogs" LOL And I felt the same as you, that I wanted to learn everything yorkie after we got her, and I had heard these dogs are notoriously hard to train. I read books, watched you tube, and searched a lot online. But for some reason did not find YT until I stumbled upon Joey's barking spider video on UT about 2 yrs into it, that I met Nancy and she told be about YT. How funny huh? Since then I've learned about brokers, mills, rescues, and try to educate others if they are new to yorkies. Sometimes still falls on deaf ears though. __________________ The T.U.B. Pack! Toto, Uni, & Bindi RIP Lord Scrappington Montgomery McLimpybottom aka El Lenguo the Handicapped Ninja 10-12-12

07-21-2011, 10:58 AM	#12
kdhawks Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,359	I was prepared. I knew I wanted my own dog when I graduated college, so I spent most of my time obsessing and researching. I was dead-set on getting a puppy, and I was pretty sold on getting a Maltese. But then I met Levi and my entire thought process changed. He was this feisty two-year-old bundle of energy and fun. Our personalities matched up very well and I was in love immediately. I spent the next few weeks intensively researching Yorkies. I was still in undergrad at the time I met Levi (knew his foster mom through a friend), so I didn't apply to adopt him from rescue right away. But I became a little concerned that someone would come along for MY dog, so I applied and got him a few weeks before my graduation. I went through a pretty intensive adoption process, and I knew my little guy's temperament well before bringing him home, so I definitely felt prepared. There was, of course, a bit of a transitional period, but it was pretty effortless to integrate his life with mine. Now I wake up every morning at 6AM to sweet Yorkie kisses and I laugh every single day at his crazy, wild antics. I can't imagine my life with a different dog. __________________ katy&levi

07-21-2011, 11:06 AM	#13
Maximo ♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 25,041	I thought I was prepared after spending several years researching different terriers and applying to rescue groups. The first 24 hours Max was home, I realized that all of the books in the world can't prepare anyone for a Yorkie. The last couple years have confirmed that for me. If I had known beforehand what I know now, I don't think I would have had the courage to commit to a Yorkie. Of course, they are so wonderful that I had to have a second. __________________ Kristin, Max and Teddy

07-21-2011, 11:34 AM	#15
DJDB YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 466	Yes and no. Both my b/f and I have had pets (he still has a cockatiel). I've always had cats. My sweet cat baby Simone, who I had for 7 years, indoors only, somehow escaped a couple of months ago, never to be seen again. I was so heartbroken. After a few weeks we decided to get a puppy, since we had been talking about getting one after Simone had had her full life - little did we know it would be cut short. We weren't really prepared for Ozzy in particular, as we'd just started looking for a puppy and he was the first one we met. His temperament and that of his parents was perfect. He was too adorable and he looked smart and very happy. We ended up putting a deposit on him, then had to go get the necessities the next day before we picked him up. We love Ozzy to pieces and we couldn't have asked for a better "baby". I sometimes feel bad that I didn't wait a little longer, but I couldn't get through a day without crying about Simone, looking for her, and obsessing about finding her, which I know in my heart will never happen. I still can't look at pictures of her without sobbing. __________________ David & Denise ... proud parents of Ozzy