[Nancy1999]

The problem is many Yorkies are small because they are sickly. Liver shunt will cause a dog to be smaller. However, some dogs are just small genetically, and can be perfectly healthy. You can't always trust the breeder's word on this, so it's really important to know if she's coming from a good breeder. You have to be careful with hypoglycemia, until a dog reaches about 4 pounds. Even healthy small dogs need more attention than a bigger dog. Jumping from a couch can cause serious injury, and Yorkies love to run around your feet, the smaller the dog the more prone they are to accidents of this sort. Yorkies do most of their growing in the first 6 months, so I wouldn't guess she will get much bigger, but some have an underlying health problem that when treated improve, and do have a growth spurt. Smaller dogs are usually best in homes where someone can be around most of the time. Is this possible in your situation, or will you have to leave her for long periods? Welcome to YorkieTalk!