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07-09-2009, 08:07 PM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Long Island, NY
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| Very Small Yorkie- 2.4 lbs at seven months old I am thinking of adopting a 7 month old yorkie who only weighs 2.4 lbs. She has been living at the breeders kennel and has been seen by the vet and is now determined to be healthy. Does anyone know of the health, care and training issues associated with the care of such a small dog? I have read that the very small yorkies can have lots of health problems. Is it better to find a puppy who will weigh around 5 lbs. or more? Would love to hear from people who have very small yorkies, I need your help! Thanks! |
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07-09-2009, 08:53 PM | #2 |
YT Addict | I have three really small yorkies. They don't have any health problems They are all around 3 pounds full grown. The only problem small dogs encounter that big dogs don't really face is hypoglycemia. But if she is 6 months old and never had a problem with it as a young pup she wont have problems in the future with it. Has she been checked for any congenital health problems. if she is in the clear with that. The only thing you really need to be worried and careful about is make sure she doesnt fall from somewhere high or slam her in a door. Things like that. little dogs have less health problems than big dogs and they live longer as well. |
07-10-2009, 06:07 AM | #3 |
Donating YT 30K Club Member | Of my 3 girls, my smallest, 3/5 lbs is the healthiest. Biggest is the sickest, It just depends on breeding, If she is a good breeder you should be ok. Just set up stairs or ramps so she isn't jumping off beds and furniture. Good luck
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07-10-2009, 06:30 AM | #4 | |
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The health depends on breeding/genetics. Other issues that affect little ones are accidents. Environment is just as important as health. As suggested, jumping, being stepped on by a human or large dog, and ingesting even a small amount of the wrong thing can be fatal. Remember that little ones go down faster than any large/larger dog - regardless of age. Please read all you can on the things that can happen or things that can harm them. Prevention is the best medicine. Enjoy!!!
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