I'm not a fan of dogs in general. I like dogs, and I certainly don't mind being around them, but I'm not all that interested in all the stuff that goes along with having one. But lately, I've been having this sort of alien feeling that I need to have a Yorkie. I was talking about it with some friends last night, and one of them suggested that I go and pick up a dog from the animal shelter. I hope I didn't offend her when I said: "but I don't want a dog I want a Yorkie ". This brings up two important points in this inner battle I'm waging...
1) Do I not consider Yorkies to be dogs?
and
2) What is it about Yorkies that qualifies them over other breeds, to win a place in my heart?
The answer to both of these questions is the same... Yorkies are definitely dogs, but they are so small that they are like an eternal puppy, which is the state that I really enjoy in dogs. Small. And small means small poop, small piddles, small(er) food bills, small doggie slobber. And Cute. I never met a Yorkie that wasn't as cute as all get-out. Now there are other breeds out there that I have a definite fondness for, but I can't imagine choosing to add them to our family. It's all about what you want in a new family member. And that's where dogs have it over humans. Dog breeds have definite personality traits that make it easier for we humans to choose. There's no way to choose the personality of a new baby, but you can start heading down the right path with the right choice of dog. Of course, with dogs (as with babies)... you get what you get, you don't get upset (to quote from Middlest Beauty's preschool class mantra).
All that being said... it is incumbent on all of you people out there in Bloggerville to talk me out of my cute little poochy-poo. This is like a psychotic sort of baby fever for me... but like my dog-not-loving spouse says: "It's so much easier without a pet in the house". I'm with him on that. Really.
But the house is emptier too, if you know what I mean.
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Oh, I don't know if I can help you out here! I obviously have succumbed to dogdom! Having had a yorkie as a youngun' I'm partial to cotons now! (Hey Daisy's breeder has two March litters!) Actually many breed books will steer you away from terriers and little kids. Yorks are little but have the heart of lions. Not necessarily a good thing with little ones around. Hey but hubby is right, dogs do slow you down a little bit, one more thing to worry about when you're headed out of town or even on a day trip; housebreaking can be a challenge so I am glad that I don't have to potty train and housebreak at the same time; and they live forever. All that said, I do enjoy the pups more than I anticipated and haven't said too many times "oh, what was I thinking?" But now none of this helps you. So while I cannot tell you never, I might suggest that you check out the breed and more importantly, sleep on the idea for a very long time.
No dogs. Especially yippy little ones with little puddles and little poos. Blech. If you have to clean up after something, make it worth your while and have it be a handful! ;) Can't leave the house without sending them to their cage. Argh. If Maggie were around, she'd eat a Yorkie for breakfast. On the other hand, if I get to put a little pink bow in its hair (gender doesn't matter at that size), and a sweater with booties, I'm all for it!
Where's my post for today!?!?!?! lots of love!
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