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Originally Posted by tamjonw  Hello, I am new to this site. I am a certified Vet Assistant but I don't know
too much about yorkies. I will be getting one today however, the vet believes
he is 2-3 years old. He was a stray and had a bad rash they thought on his back. They soon discovered it wasn't a rash but a burn. The burn is consistent with someone pouring acid across his back. He has been at the vets and they've been putting cream on him and his hair is now growing back and they feel he's ready to go to a good home. The just neutered him and got him up to date on all his shots. I haven't seen him yet but they tell me he is 18 lbs and they say he is pure yorkie. I thought yorkies were smaller dogs! Does anyone know if this is a "normal" size for a yorkie? I'm also concerned about housebreaking him, I'm assuming he's not since he was a stray and was just fixed at 2-3 years old. How difficult do you believe it will be to get him potty trained and or to teach him not to mark? I know it's possibel with other breeds but I'm not seeing much hope for yorkies when I look around the internet. Please help!! |
Thank you for saving him!!!!
He can be potty trained, it's just going to take some time. Sounds like he's going to need lots of love. It may take time for him to trust anyone after being abused, but Yorkies have hearts of gold, he will bring you years of happiness.
There are lots of yorkies out there that are over the standard weight, (they just have lots more love to give)
I'm sure after you look in his sweet little eyes you will be filled with his "Thank You" for saving me kisses. Enjoy your new little baby, yorkies big or small are the best. Best of luck to you!
