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Originally Posted by sshaw  I take exception to the belief that tinies have more health problems than any other Yorkie of any size. For the last 30 years I have had nothing but 2 ½ to 3 ½ pound yorkies and all have been healthy. I understand the concern we all have with Breeding these tiny ones as it could kill them, however they are no less healthy but only much more fragile and vulnerable. |
I think many people would argue that point. Taken from the YTCA:
Yorkshire Terrier Club of America (Awards)
"Special circumstances often come with extra tiny dogs.
They are extremely susceptible to both hereditary and non-hereditary health problems, including birth defects that may go undetected for a long time. Other common problems may include, but are not limited to, diarrhea, vomiting, along with extra and expensive tests prior to routine teeth cleanings and surgeries. Small ones are more likely to have poor reactions to anesthesia and die from it. Tiny dogs are more easily injured by falls, being stepped on and being attacked by other dogs. These health problems nearly always result in large veterinary bills."
While it great that you have had good fortune with your tinies, we are speaking in probabilities, not individual cases. Some small yorkies are small because that's just the way nature intended them to be, many others are small because of some defect, or lack of proper nutrition during pregnancy.