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Originally Posted by Lorraine

I should have said, " if the hydrocephalic condition is in the pup" as it does exist, etc.

Originally Posted by GAOMariposa

Some of her puppies are really cute. I just saw a picture of a Maltese puppy that she has on her site. From the pictures that are taken from far away, the puppy is super cute, but when you see the close up of her face, it looks like the poor baby has hydrocephalus.

Originally Posted by Lorraine

Within the brain there are chambers of fluid. in dogs or people for that matter that are hydrocephalic, these chambers are too big and too much fluid within the brain. It can cause pressure on the brain enough to eventually cause seizures and death. Very often the puppy will also have an open fontenal that will not close and better if it doesn't as closing could increase the pressure on the brain.

A pup that looks hydrocephalic usually has a domed head and very wide set eyes. They usually do not have a long life span.

Did you read this? Do you understand what they are talking about? You're still interested in purchasing a puppy by a breeder who may be breeding dogs who are pain? Not to mention EXTREMELY overpriced!

Those pups with eyes set far apart are not what a Yorkie is supposed to look like! Please go look at pictures that represent the breed. If you don't care about how it looks... then please adopt one from the pound/rescue!

If people continue to purchase puppies from people like this then you are giving her money to continue her breeding practices. And if you don't have money to throw away then please consider purchasing your puppy else where.

They may look cute, and they are definitely small but if you read anywhere an this site you'll see that the ratio of puppies getting sick/hurt is A LOT higher with "small" ones than if you buy a "standard" size Yorkie. I'm not saying that standards don't get sick - I'm saying the small ones tend to have more accidents involving injuries (breakages) and medical bills.

If you want a pet that's small and furry please consider getting a hamster or gerbil - at least they're bred to be that small and they don't cost $8000.00

I hope Donna doesn't mind but here's a link to see a close up of a beautiful example of a Yorkie.

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