I have had dogs all my life. My first dog was
a puppy from the pound. A little mixed terrier with a crooked
tail. I had her from the time I was in second grade until after
my daughter was born. Prissy really was my "sister".
She grew up with me, shared all my days, the good and bad. She
was there for me and my family as long as she could be. She
taught me to love a dog and how much they are capable of loving
their people. We lost her to a very ripe old age. That
was my first lesson in letting something you love go. It was
very hard...but I wouldn't have missed the "dance".
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After choosing a breed, any breed, you want the correct information that goes with it. Begin with the AKC (www.akc.org) to find the National Parent Club that goes with the breed you choose. That would be the Yorkshire Terrier Club of America (www.ytca.org) in our case. There you will find people who do their best to educate on the breed and abide by a code of ethics.
Whatever breed you choose, there are many interests available to dog enthusiasts these days. Whether you enjoy confirmation, agility, rally, or just a walk around the block, remember the most important thing is the relationship with your dog that will last. Make the most of it, for that time will pass so quickly. When your pet is gone the relationship you had with it, is what you will remember when you look back. Make memories that will make you smile when you are old. When you can't remember what you had for dinner yesterday, you'll remember a special look, a special moment shared, a special time with your cherished pet.
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