Hi all - I rarely get a chance to pop back on this board much but found my way here by way of the link back from Heather's comment to my blog.
I will be the first to admit that I bought into the whole "Tiny Yorkie" trend because as the only female in a house full of males - I wanted something "girlie" just for me! Something special! And special is exactly what I got.
Molly has been the source of so many smiles recently while my family has endured tremendous loss during the Midwest flooding. I love spoiling her. She is up to just under three pounds now and is very healthy.
The same morning I woke up to 3 ft in my finished basement was the same morning Molly was obviously very ill. I drove all day getting her tested and to the best parvo treatment facility in Indiana (according to my vet).
I've bought books and done tons of reading to learn how to properly care for my little Miss Molly and I've realized that Molly is far more important than any amount of money a litter or two could bring in and have made a solid decision to never ever breed her.
It was far too painful to watch her so sick a few weeks ago, I can't fathom what it would be like to lose her because I chose to breed her. That's a personal decision though.
As for people who want them smaller, I'm very glad I have Molly since she is so small - but mostly because I will do whatever it takes to maintain her health. As for people who intentionally breed to get them smaller and smaller - I have no use for them.
So for now I'll just let people think I'm the crazy dog lady and let my ticking biological clock be soothed by dressing up my adorable little girl and let the rest of the world just deal with it or lump it
Thanks for the link Heather and reminding me to check back in this forum. It was a true inspiration to read of the other Yorkies who survived parvo and I do need to visit more often.