Hi! My name is Kim Teed and I'm from St. John's, Newfoundland. I am currently enroled in college taking a Vet Assistant/Receptionist couse. I have a few easy questions which will be very well appreciated if you wouldn't mind answering them.

I need the answers from a Yorkshire Terrier, Pekingese, Pug and Chihuahua owners or breeders! Please Help!

1. How did you come about to get this breed?

2. Why does the breed apeal to you?

3. What would be the best living arrangement for this breed with regards to. . .
a) type of owner?
b) excercise level?
c) indoor/outdoor?
d) children?
e) destruction?
f) good with other animals?

4. What is the breed's temperment?

5. What are the health problems? How can they be tested?

6. How would someone get a breed like this?

7. How much are they?

8. How much does it cost to own one? (food, grooming, etc.)

9. How do you screen your puppies buyers?

10. Would you recommend this breed to other people?

Hi, i can answer for the pug, firstly i came across this breed by accident, my aunt had one and when it was 10 months she became ill, my parents took the dog when i was 16 and it stayed with us till it died at 14. This breed does apeal to me because i like stocky short dogs and breeds with flat faces, i also like their temperament and looks. Owner can basically be anyone, they do well in urban living. Little exercise is needed, twice round the block a day is fine. Their excellent with children although can be stubborn, due to the strength their fun little dogs that wont be easily harmed. Their destruction level uis low being a content breed they at times is quiet and mellow although it thrives in human companionship. Their excellent with other animals, when we got ours we had a samoyed and a keeshond and their was no problem. The breeds temperament is lively, affectionate, tenacious, pugnacious and with a sense of humour. Being a flat faced breed they often have a elongated soft palet which is easily corrected if it cause the dog problems, generally their reasonably healthy averaging a lifespan of 14-16. This breed can be bought through the kennel club and in my opinion this is the best way to go about getting one because you pretty certain you will get a good dog. For a good Pug you are now talking at arond £900-£1100. They are low maintenence dogs needing very little grooming, at a guess i think they would cost around £15 a week, possibly a little less. Because i got mine through someone i knew i didnt screen them and would definatly recommend this breed to anyone, although they make alot of noise due to their flat face. Their good with people of all ages and suit most lifestyles.

I hope that helps, im not hugley experienced with pugs, im just going on what i remeber of our Pug, good luck with your vetinary course.

i am yorkie owned by 4 yorkies if i can help(1.) i was looking for a yorkie (2.)after he arrived i fell in love with the breed.(3.)i love the look of yorkies there pretty faces and so loving.(3a) caring person that will give as much as they will you .(b) i have a dog walker to take them out a few times a week i take them to park 4 times they are adaptable and will fit in with what you want.(c)they like indoors( d.)i have seen yorkies with children although i am not sure.(e.)not destructive.(.f.)not good with other animals the little dog with the big personality(4).a little bit crazy sometimes.(5).i have only ever had a couple of broken claw problem in the 10 yrs my dogs are insured.(6).i would highly reccomend to do your homework before getting a yorkie and see the parents . (7.)the last yorkie i bought was £400. (8 )sorry i never count it does not cost that much although the grooming is costly i pay £160 a mounth on a dog groomer for my 4 yorkies(9)the last yorkie breeder i got i could tell by the other yorkie in the house that i made the right desision it comes with experience of being a yorkie owner.10 would highly recommend yorkies