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03-15-2017, 02:59 AM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Tucson, AZ USA
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| New member intro Hi! I just joined this community. After much thought I have decided to get a puppy. I haven't had a dog since my family lost our beloved Tiger, a mutt whom I considered my older brother, when I was a teenager. After Tiger passed away we were all devastated. He'd been with us 16 years. I am disabled. I had to stop working as a teacher almost 12 years ago. I taught 5th grade and loved it very much. Because my husband works all day and sleeps all night I'm alone a lot. So after much thought I've decided to get a dog for companionship. I've narrowed it down to either a Yorkie or a Maltese. I'm leaning towards a Yorkie. Since I often go stay at my parents for several weeks at a time I discussed getting a dog with them and they are thrilled. My friends teased me about getting my parents permission for a dog at my age, but if they didn't want a dog around I would have had to choose between getting a dog or visiting them. And since being able to spend time with my parents is probably the only benefit of being on disability I'm glad I didn't have to make that choice. I opened a savings account last week to save money to not only get my puppy, but for all the other things she'll need. I'm now trying to find a reputable breeder in my area, but so far haven't had any luck. Not having had a pet in over 30 years and not knowing any better I had a friend take me to PetSmart (I can no longer drive) to see if they could help. When I asked about local breeders you'd have thought I'd asked for directions to the closest puppy mill. Instead I got a lecture on adopting. Believe me I have agonized over this decision. But after much thought I've decided I want a female puppy of a specific breed. I've poured over the local shelters websites and it seems they either mostly have larger breeds, if they do have Yorkies or Maltese or even hybrids which I wouldn't mind they are older dogs. Not being able to drive I can't go to the shelters hoping I get there on a day they have puppies or a pregnant dog. I'd love to be able to adopt a puppy and I'll keep checking the websites, but I have the feeling I'll be buying from a breeder. This may be the only dog I have so I want things to be as perfect as possible. I'm hoping a breeder would let me visit my puppy a few times before I take her home. Also I don't want her tail to be docked. I want to see that happy tail wagging. Since I've been doing my research I've seen that the whole adoption versus buying is a hotly debated topic. Of course I would never buy a dog from a store as I certainly don't want to support puppy mills. I intend to have my dog spayed and microchipped. I want to be a responsible owner. How have you guys handled this? It's making me wonder how to respond when people ask me where I got her. Of course I wouldn't lie, but since I plan to register her as an emotional support dog and she will be with me often I really don't want to be constantly lectured about how rescue dogs are better. My thought is there is room in the world for both types of dog as long as you do your due diligence before buying to make sure you are getting a dog born in the right conditions. Anyhow I'm looking forward to learning from everyone here in the time leading up to getting my puppy and afterwards as I rediscover the joys of having a dog again. I'm excited and of course want my puppy now, but I plan on doing this right. It's been 36 years since I had a dog. I can wait a little longer...but hopefully not too much longer! |
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03-16-2017, 04:16 AM | #2 |
Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: E.Stroudsburg, Pa.
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| Welcome to YT, depending what your disability is, the yorkie breed is a high energy dog, if you have a yard where the dog and run and play under your supervision would be ideal. They need lots of exercise,whether it's walking or playing to tire them out. Potty training takes a lot of patience, consistency,rewards and praise again "depending on you disability" this may put a strain on you. I think before you decide to purchase or adopt you should read up on the yorkie breed to see if this is the breed for you. Adopting an older more calmer yorkie may be better for you, like I stated. "depending on what your disability is" a high energy yorkie puppy may not be the ideal dog for you. If it is puppy you want that is your choice and nothing to be ashamed of or have ppl make you feel guilty about, it's your choice and you do not have to give explanations as to why you purchased a puppy, everyone LOVES babies. I have raised 4 yorkies from babies, they are all now passed. 3 years ago I rescued a 2 1/2 yo male yorkie, he was a surrender not an abused dog, so I have been on both sides of yorkie ownership. Adopting has it's rewards and that's what we all want to see, loving homes and a 2nd chance for these precious babies, but never feel guilty if in your hear you want a puppy.
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03-30-2017, 12:33 AM | #3 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Tucson, AZ USA
Posts: 2
| I am able to walk with a walker. I'm confident I can handle a puppy though I know it will be a challenge. I've been doing lots of research on the Internet, looking at YouTube videos etc. I'm trying to make sure I have as much knowledge as possible before I get her. I know I won't know everything, but I'm trying to avoid just bringing home a puppy then winging it. I'm hoping that by raising her from puppyhood she will become accustomed and attuned to my illness. I'm afraid I've already got my heart set on having a puppy. I'm not totally set on a Yorkie. I'm considering a Maltese, a Morkie, a Maltipoo etc. I know I want a small dog, but I have a request from my Dad to not get a Chihuahua. Apparently he hasn't gotten along well with any Chihuahua he's been around. Since I live with my parents about a quarter of the year I'm willing to go along with his request. My husband was raised with dachshunds, but I get to choose since it will mainly be my dog, though I'm sure she will have him wrapped around her furry paw in days. The health concerns with hips and back concerns me with the dachshund, though I know all dogs have various health concerns. My mom-in-law is trying to convince me to have one litter before I have her spayed, but I'm not doing that. She claims it will "settle" her. I'm already somewhat guilty about not getting a rescue dog so I don't want to contribute more dogs to the world. I've watched several videos of small dogs giving birth and while I know it's perfectly natural I just couldn't put my fur baby through that. Plus I know I would have a very hard time selling/giving away the puppies! It will be at least a few months before I can get a puppy so I will continue to learn all I can and plan. Just the other day I moved the couch and found where some of my medicine must have been dropped and rolled under it. So I know I need to get my housekeeper to move stuff for a thorough cleaning and hire her son to crawl all over like he's a puppy to try to find any other meds and other puppy hazards. It would break my heart to have her find some of my morphine as I know it would kill her. I'm approaching this just as seriously as if I were preparing for a human baby |
03-30-2017, 07:20 AM | #4 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Canada
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| Welcome to YT! It sounds like you're on the right track, taking your time, doing your research, and wanting to do everything right. If you're in your initial search, YT has a very useful sticky you can read up on to get you started (one of the top links in the General YT Discussion forum): http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/gen...ent-guide.html
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03-30-2017, 07:45 AM | #5 |
YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Vandalia Il.
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| Hello and welcome to YT
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