 Yorkies
I would like to say in general that the yorkie breed is a more difficult breed to raise and require more care in general than any other dog I have ever raised. Alot of the larger yorkies can have all of the same problems as the smaller ones. I hear of liver shunt, bad patella's, heart murmers, and the like in the larger yorkies. If a yorkie is cared for properly, it requires more time and care than do most breeds. This is what anyone who is considering a yorkie should know if they do the research on the breed before purchasing one. On the flip side of that, I find that the yorkie is more loving and loyal and personalble than most. I raise yorkies and my breeders are between 5 1/2 and 7 lbs. I do not sell the runts if I get a smaller one, I place it with a person who has experience and time and they keep their money incase it were to develope a medical condition. I also keep all of my pups till they are 3-4 months old. I have my vet do extended heath checks to insure they are healthy before I sell them, it costs more but I dont have to replace the dogs due to health issues later on. My babies are not in kennels, they live in my home with me as my kids. I must say that they are alot easier to raise than my 5 daughters were. Thanks for listening |