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Originally Posted by Twiddle  I already have a bigger (10 lb) yorkie and am looking for another. The one I am looking at now is going to be about 3-4 pounds.
I am so scared something might happen to it. Drop it, step on it, drop something on it, etc.
How common is it for them to have accidents and get hurt. My bigger one is tough and sturdy and not delicate. Is a 3.5lb yorkie very fragile? |
If you did get a smaller yorkie they wouldn't be able to rough play together and would need constant supervision. I have a 3lb girl and I also have a Staffordshire Bull Terrier! they get along fine together although they don't really play together..My girl needs to be watched carefully at all times, she's tiny, yes, but she's a strong little thing for her size and very feisty!
luckily she is as happy and healthy as can be..there's just things you need to consider when taking on a tiny one that you wouldn't really think about otherwise, such as, being stepped on, being dropped... children should be supervised!
falling off furniture, attacks from other dogs..my biggest fear! I am extra vigilant when out in public with her.
some can have blood sugar issues..feed little and often is probably best.
I wanted a little girl under 5lbs and I got a little sweetheart...she's my pride and joy..she's hard work sometimes, mainly because she's so demanding!
but a total joy to have and I haven't had ANY health issues as of yet
..with the right care and attention having a little one should be just as joyful as having any other sized dog.
GOODLUCK!
Kez & Pixie.