i wanna puppy?

Question

i need help to try to convince my mom and dad to get me a yorkshire Terrier!! THERE VERY CUTE and i wanted one since i was like 10 or somethin
please help me

Answer 1

Well, I myself have been asking my parents for a puppy. They always said no but lately when i asked they said yes because they saw the change in me. Instead of just asking for one, i started doing my research and telling them the facts. Make sure you don't get the Yorkie just because you think it's cute. Do a lot of research on this breed and other breeds that might suit your lifestyle. Calculate the amount of money it's going to cost your parents, and see if they can afford it because since you live with your parents, they are going to be the ones paying for it. Keep in mind that it isn't just the one time cost of the dog, but you have to get it food, new toys, and pay for medical bills. And if God forbid your dog gets sick, your parents might have to pay a lot in vet bills. I don't want to seem foul and say all the bad stuff but just keep it in mind. Think of all the reasons that you shouldn't get a puppy, and if they aren't that bad, then go for it. Getting a dog into your life can make you very happy and it can bring a lot of joy to your family. I added a list down in the sources section that says a lot about many breeds including the Yorkie. Personally I think you made a great choice looks wise: they are really cute! Good luck, and remember just get your facts straight and show your parents that you can be responsible. Trust me they will notice.

Answer 2

The person in the above post answered the question really well. Yes toy breeds are extra cost worthy because of things that can happen. I have a min pin (king/queen of toy breeds) and she loves to jump around on things off things, and she's more subceptable to a sprain. She actually got a sprain because of her jumpiness, I had to rush her to the Vet ER for it and they told me it was just a sprain but I did not know it.

My grandmother who is very familiar with a min pin told my mother yes they get sprains and broken legs and you have to take them in.

You should seriously do research on this breed. The person above me did quite of bit of reseach and provided sites you can look @ to help you decide. Perhaps you should tak to your parents about this and if they tell you no to having a puppy/dog then you should ask them why.

Personally I don't think a person should get a dog because "it's very cute" because they don't realize how much time, money, effort, training, etc. goes into a dog.

Answer 3

Hi Yorkie, Have you check this breed out? They tend to get alot of things wrong with them,and the vet bill can get pretty up on cost.Why don't you check out another small breed with less to go wrong with.You can always go to the aspca,or the local animal shelter.You might want to tell your parent,that you would like to get a dog from one of these places. That way you are saving the pets life.Maybe your parents will go with that. Try it,and see.

Clowmy

Answer 4

THE SAME THING HAPPENED TO ME!!!!!! i beegged and begged for a year and finally my dad found one that we all liked try showing them what a yorkie looks like or perhaps u should decide on a breed your whole family would like. If your parents are concerned about the money, tell them that your realy into yorkies and u don't care about the price and your willing to work for the money.

Answer 5

Convince your parents how responsible you are to have that dog. Tell them that you'll take the dog out when it needs to go out when you are home, you will feed it, and make sure it doesn't get into trouble.

Answer 6

Start earning and saving money to buy one yourself, dude. Maybe when they see the efforts, they will be convinced.

Answer 7

First, have you any idea on how to look after one? Have you done any research on the breed? If not, read this:

If you want a dog that:
Is small, fine-boned, elegant, easy to carry, and doesn't take up much space
Has a lovely flowing coat that doesn't shed (one of the best breeds for allergy sufferers)
Is lively and inquisitive, and moves swiftly with light-footed grace
Doesn't need a lot of exercise
Makes a keen watchdog -- won't fail to announce strangers
Is peaceful with other pets
- A Yorkie may be a good choice for you.

If you do not want to deal with things like:
The fragility of toy breeds (see below)
"Separation anxiety" (destructiveness and barking) when left alone too much
Suspiciousness, shrillness, and highstrung temperaments in some lines, or when babied and spoiled, or when not socialized enough
Excitable chasing instincts
Frequent brushing and combing
Notorious housebreaking difficulties
Barking
- A Yorkie is NOT a good choice for you.

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Fragility. Too many people acquire a toy breed puppy without understanding how incredibly fragile a toy breed is. You can seriously injure or kill a Yorkshire Terrier by stepping on him or by sitting on him when he's curled under a blanket or pillow, where he frequently likes to sleep. And Yorkshire Terriers can seriously injure or kill THEMSELVES by leaping from your arms or off the back of your sofa. A larger dog can grab a Yorkshire Terrier and break his neck with one quick shake. Owning a toy breed means constant supervision and surveillance of what's going on around your tiny dog. Yorkshire Terriers must always be kept on-leash -- they are just too easy to injure when not under your complete control. And many Yorkies, with their terrier heritage, have strong chasing instincts. They will take off after anything that runs.

*********************Yorkshire Terriers are NOT suited to children, no matter how well-meaning the child. Children cannot help being clumsy, and that a child meant well is little solace to a Yorkshire Terrier who has been accidentally stepped on, sat on, rolled on, squeezed, or dropped onto the patio. Most Yorkshire Terriers feel overwhelmed by the loud voices and quick movements that children can't help making -- and stress and fearfulness (even defensive biting) may be the result.************************
Separation anxiety. More than most other breeds, Yorkshire Terriers need a great deal of companionship and do not like being left alone for more than a few hours. They tend to express their unhappiness through destructive chewing and barking. If you work all day, this is not the breed for you.
Providing enough socialization. Standoffish by nature, Yorkshire Terriers need extensive exposure to people and to unusual sights and sounds. Otherwise their natural caution could become suspiciousness or shyness, which are difficult to live with and can even lead to snapping and biting.
Grooming. Without frequent brushing and combing, Yorkshire Terriers become a matted mess. If you can't commit to the brushing, you have to commit to frequent trimming to keep the coat short, neat, and healthy.
Housebreaking problems. As a behavioral consultant, I would put the Yorkshire Terriers on my Top Five List of "Hard to Housebreak." Consistent crate training is mandatory. Sometimes a doggy door is necessary. And some owners never do get their Yorkshire Terriers fully housebroken.
Barking. Yorkshire Terriers are often too quick to sound the alarm at every new sight and sound. You have to be equally quick to stop them.
Avoiding the hype. Have you heard these phrases? Teacup Yorkies? Tiny Toy Yorkies? Extreme Tinies? Some breeders use these cutesy phrases as "marketing terms" for the different weights that Yorkies come in. All of these phrases are made-up. Yes, certainly, Yorkies come in different weights, but they do NOT come in different weight "varieties". Whether they weigh 4 pounds or 6 pounds or 8 pounds, they are called, simply, Yorkshire Terriers. Some are simply smaller or larger than others. The larger individuals are sturdier, so don't dismiss them as good pets.

*That information is from www.yourpurebredpuppy.com

More infomation on Yorkies:

The Yorkshire Terrier seems oblivious of it's small size. It is always eager for adventure and trouble. This little dog is very energetic, loyal, brave and clever. Affectionate with it's master, but sometimes wary or suspicios of strangers. It can be aggressive of small animals or other dogs. They do best with older, more consideate children but are generally not suited to children at all. Yorkies are usualy easy to train but can sometimes be stubborn. They are very difficult to housebreak so be prepared to spend months when housebreaking. These dogs should not be over-protected or carried around like a child as they can become snappish, jealous and neurotic.

*Information from www.dogbreedinfo.com but edited by me.
They are prone to MANY health problems so please, make sure you research all health problems in Yorkies.

I would suggest researching the breed thoroughly BEFORE even CONSIDERING one.
After you have researched the breed for MONTHS and have spent a lot of time researching on the Internet, books, breeders etc. then you can go and ask your parents.
You need to show that you are responsible enough to own a dog, especially a Yorkie.
You can't expect your parents to pay over $1000 for a dog if you are just going to palm the responsibility off to your parents.
They cost a LOT. Consider adopting one from a local Yorkie Rescue group in your city/town/state/area. Puppies will ALWAYS be much more expensive. Make sure you get one from a responsible, registered, well-known breeder who screens and shows their dogs.
You should save up your money and offer to pay half/all of it. Make sure you have a few hundred left over for vet bills, vaccinations, worming, heart guard, emergencies, food, toys, grooming supplies, shelter, registration fees, micro-chipping, de-sexing, collars, food bowl, leash etc. You should NOT expect your parents to pay for much/any of these items.
If you're over 15, go and get a part time job or volenteer at a dog shelter to proove that you are responsible and that you are more than willing to pay for the dog and/or the costs.

Please think long and hard whether you can afford one and take on the 15+ year long commitment of the dog. I would also ask you to think about where you will be in 10-15 years time. Will you be married? Will you be studying? Will you have kids? Will you be too committed to a career than a dog? Will you have enough money? Will you have the space for a dog?
If you answer no to any of these questions, I suggest forget the Yorkie/dog and just get a cat or a rabbit or something that is much less maintanance that a dog/Yorkie.

Answer 8

save up pocket money or job money and say u will take care of it clean it feed it etc and they might change their ming or just keep ing wat i rote i always nag em and then they finally crack