puppy people...?

Question

im looking for a puppy.
but i want one that will stay little.
(a yorkiepoo would be perfect size!)
im not going to be home during the day time.
but im home basically all night, every night.

any ideas on what kind i should get...?
and why...?

thanks so muchhhh!

Answer 1

If you're only home at night, a puppy isn't a good choice. Puppies need to be let out, played with, and trained every few hours - less and less as they get older. If I were you, I'd consider an adult dog from a shelter. You know how big it will get, it may come housetrained, and some already know basic obedience.

Do you have the time in the mornings and evenings to devote to a dog? Can you say to your friends, "I can't go out tonight, I have to be with my dog"? Can you say it every night for a week? Every week for a month?

This isn't to say that dog owners have no social lives, but having a dog is indeed rather limiting. If you welcome these limits, you could make a great dog owner.

What about training? I went through basic obedience with my dog and we both bonded over it. It was only an hour every week, plus practicing time on our walks every day.

I'd say find yourself a cute little dog that needs a home once you've figured out that you have enough time and money to devote to another living thing - having a dog isn't exactly like becoming a parent, but it's somewhat similar. It's definitely a serious decision.

Answer 2

There are breeds that were bred to be more independent than others and can work well for people that aren't home too much during the day.

Small breeds aren't one of these. Most small breeds were bred as companion dogs. They don't do well with people who aren't home the majority of the day.

I don't know how long you're gone when you say you're not home during the day. I think most people can find a dog to fit their lifestyle, but I don't think there's too many tiny breeds that would be a good fit for someone who's gone all day.

Please thoroughly think through this before getting a dog or you may get a dog with some serious separation anxiety problems (this means a dog that howls, barks, chews and/or destroys your house while you're gone).

Perhaps a cat or gerbil would be a better fit for you at this time.

Answer 3

I have a Jack Russel/Chihuahua mix who is 3 years old and she is amazing. She is very smart! Also, very loyal and well behaved. She and I live in a townhouse and she gets enough exercises from walks outside. I work nights, and she is home 3 nights a week alone when I work and she's fine. She's just very happy when I come home. I hope you get a great puppy!!! =) I can't tell you how happy my Jackhuahua has made me! Oh yeah and she is about 10 lbs. She used to only be 8 but I feel sad when I leave her and give her lots of treats.....oops!

Answer 4

There are rescue Yorkies on www.petfinder.com that are in need of a 2nd chance. They are usually not puppies but I got a terrific 7 year-old who is totally trained and the love of my life. His mistress abandoned him because she had a baby. Her loss, my wonderful gain!

Answer 5

not a terrier, they are too high drive for your lifestyle. Probably not a chihuahua because they require a lot of training and socialization. Poodles are generally even tempered and smart, shih tzu's are sweet and not too rambunctious and are pug's.... But are you sure you have time to train and socialize a puppy? they take a lot of time and effort. If you are gone all day, how will you do this?

PS no offence Grace...

Answer 6

You should look on www.petfinder.org and adopt one instead of buying one from a breeder. There so many different varieties that are out there that need to be adopted including full breds.

Answer 7

www.petfinder.com