Hi, tiny ones are the most beautiful dogs, I believe. My sister has two now. 2,0 and 2,5 they are amazing, 4 years old and both perfectly healthy.
I understand that some breeders are really irresponsible and breed dogs with diseases and they don't care. Sorry, but this happen with small dogs or big dogs. I always had yorkshire and I am talking of 25 years around them. Never big ones, always small 2,5lb. 3lb. 3,5lb ones. my family too. our old one has 14 years(2,5lb) and doing well because she came for a good breeder and always had excellent quality food. Unfortunately none of them where bought in UK otherwise my problem was solved. Vets - never expended loads of money, normal expenses. You need to take care when walking around them as you take care around a child. But you are right having a tiny one is not for anyone. They require more attention, care, caution and more love. And these is what I love
about them.
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Originally Posted by Franceen  I also agree with the others - it is really not responsible to breed 'teacup Yorkies' I know they look very cute, but they can and do suffer so many health issues and you need to be so careful with them. For example,they can easily break their ribs or legs, falling off a bed and I heard of someone stepping on theirs and it died a terrible death. Tootsy is a normal healthy size and I find I have frequently just stopped myself stepping on her. She would be unlikely to die from it, but a teacup would. It is a real commitment to care for one of these tiny dogs. Someone I met who had one said that it was like caring for a premature baby. Your vet bills may be higher than with a normal size Yorkie, so you need to keep that in mind, too. Remember, you will become so attached to the little dog and if it has a short life, due to it's health issues or an accident, you are going to be heartbroken. You will be far better off with a normal size Yorkie and you will find them just as cute, believe me. They have such sweet natures and are so loving and adorable. They steal your heart away in no time at all.
Yvonne |