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Originally Posted by shelbysmom I think the problems with a tiny are the same with all Yorkies, just magnified.
Hypoglycemia is more common and you can lose a dog more quickly b/c they don't have the reserves that a larger pup does. Same with the "dependence" issue...they require more attention to their needs and suffer more when left alone. Many breeders won't sell a tiny to anyone that is away from home all day.
Like many Yorkies they are picky eaters...and it's even more frightening when they don't eat, when they get over tired, or over stressed.
The best way to find a healthy tiny one is to find a breeder you respect, then be prepared to wait.
I believe there *are* reputable breeders that try to breed for small size but they are mixed in with a lot of poor breeders that over breed their small dog for $$$.
I am enjoying my tiny puppy (2lbs.at 13 weeks) but I am looking forward to her growing too. I feel a little like I have a REALLY fast guinea pig right now. It's kind of scary. |
I don't doubt one thing you are saying, but Lexy is the exception to the rule so far. She is 2 1/2 lbs. and will be 6 months old tomorrow. She was the runt. She eats like a little pig and bosses the big Labs around! So far she has had only one hypoglycemic attack when she was about 3 months old and a little Nutrical and she was better almost instantly! Her energy level is fantastic and she doesn't have a clue she is small! Also, her adult teeth have come in and she didn't retain any of her baby teeth that I can see! I'm going to have the vet check more thoroughly when she gets spayed. So far so good!
