[QUOTE=Lucia;2912846]I agree that not all small yorkie are unhealthy, but I do think it's sad the way some people get competitive over the size of their yorkies......when I walk mine I always meet people who 'have a teacup at home' or knows someone with a 'micro-mini'
I have no doubt that they know people with smaller yorkies - mine are monsters in comparison to some! (14lb and 8lb).....I just dont understand why smaller is considered better.
Claire, Small isn't considered better. My specialist recommends not get a yorkie unless it's at least 5 pounds. The small the size, the more the problems with health and growth. Their little bones are very delicate and it's very costly for surgery. They don't recover as well and a normal size. Generally, the rule of thumb is 5 - 7 pounds.
My brother has a 14 pounder and his cute...lol
Kathleen Punken Pie and Breese Be Be... Lil Ol Tuffy.. RIP