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Originally Posted by inabowbina

I have three really small yorkies. They don't have any health problems They are all around 3 pounds full grown. The only problem small dogs encounter that big dogs don't really face is hypoglycemia. But if she is 6 months old and never had a problem with it as a young pup she wont have problems in the future with it. Has she been checked for any congenital health problems. if she is in the clear with that. The only thing you really need to be worried and careful about is make sure she doesnt fall from somewhere high or slam her in a door. Things like that. little dogs have less health problems than big dogs and they live longer as well.

The health depends on breeding/genetics. Other issues that affect little ones are accidents. Environment is just as important as health. As suggested, jumping, being stepped on by a human or large dog, and ingesting even a small amount of the wrong thing can be fatal. Remember that little ones go down faster than any large/larger dog - regardless of age.

Please read all you can on the things that can happen or things that can harm them. Prevention is the best medicine.

Enjoy!!!