My Rio is 8 months old and only 2.7 lbs. There are definitely extra precautions with little ones like her. She eats about 4 times a day to make sure she doesn't become hypoglycemic. She has a tiny bladder so she can only hold her pee for about 5 hours max. My biggest concern is having her spayed. She is scheduled for surgery in 3 weeks because she also needs to have some of her baby teeth pulled. Her vet assures me she's old enough, healthy enough, and big enough, but it still scares me to death.
But other than that, she is a BIG dog in a little package. She loves to go on walks, and actually prefers to walk rather than be held.
I love my little Rio, but our next Yorkie will be a male and hopefully a little bigger! |