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02-23-2008, 06:28 PM | #1 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: PA
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| Smaller puppies and health issues Hello everyone, I am looking at a yorkie puppy and I have a question for you all. The lady I'm working with is a reputable breeder in the area. She has 3 males right now, two of them are smaller and one regular size. Two of them are 9/10 weeks and are 1.5 lbs, the other i believe is a little over 2 lbs. My question is with a smaller yorkie are they more prone to health issues due to size? I know a few people who have gotten puppies from her and they are perfectly healthy and they do come with a health guarantee so im not concerned with the breeder. Just worried about the future and weather the smaller one may have health problems. Thanks so much for the help!! |
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02-23-2008, 06:36 PM | #2 |
Donating YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Missouri
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| I don't know much 'bout small yorkies - mine is a standard. She was 1.8 lbs at 10 wks. Today, she is 11 mos and 5.1 lbs - very healty and happy. I don't think that 1.5 in this age range is considered all that small??? |
02-24-2008, 08:39 AM | #3 |
YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Knoxville,Tennessee
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| I consider Gypsy small at 4.4 lbs. She is 2 years old. I have not had any issues with her except for kennel cough and any dog can get that. Welcome to YT.
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02-24-2008, 08:47 AM | #4 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: santa rosa, ca
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| yeah i think that 1.5 wont be that small and yes i have seen alot of post on here that smaller ones tend to have health issues. imho
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02-24-2008, 09:11 AM | #5 |
Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2007 Location: TN
Posts: 320
| the smaller yorkies take up alot of time and extra cautions have to be taken..where a 5-7 you don't have to watch them like a hawk. |
02-24-2008, 09:43 AM | #7 |
LuvMyFurbaby Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Miami
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| I don't know if it's the size. I got Peanut from someone on this board. He has 1 teste that hasn't desended, 90% of his adult teeth and still 90% of his puppy teeth so his mouth is a mess. Now I find out he has liver issues almost certain a liver shunt. SO I don't know if it's because he is a tiny...he jsut reached 3lbs at 1 year or if it was because of bad breeding? ! Who knows, I know this last issue has me bonding with him more and really babying him. So yes do your homework before you purchase.
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