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Originally Posted by citygirl123  Hi,
Honestly, I don't have my dog yet. 3 more weeks. But... I have done a lot of research, months of it, before deciding to get a yorkie.
This was what I concluded: The small ones are cute, but they are extremely delicate. They often have more health problems because of their small size, which means more vet bills. When I talked to the breeder I was getting my dog from, I made sure she knew that I wanted the dog to be in the weight range standards which is 4-7 lbs. I am hoping for around 6 lb. like your dog. It sounds perfect to me. I wouldn't take the tiny one for the reasons I mentioned, and also because you don't know all the training and history. I admire people who like to take in dogs or rescue dogs, but you don't know what habits you are getting. My preference was to train from puppy on up. I'd pass on the 3 pounder, but that is me.
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I know what you mean about the tinies, I'm comfortable with my 7 lb boy, who is small enough as it is.
To the OP. It sounds like this little girl and her owner live in your neighborhood, which would make it easy for you to get to know her personality prior to making any kind of decision. Talk to her current owner and explain to her that you already have two dogs and would like to have a chance to get to know this little girl. Maybe ask her to walk her with you while you walk your own baby. That's how I bonded my old roomie's 8 yr old Pomeranian, and how the same pom bonded to his new 1.5 yr old little terrier/dachshund mix sis. Whether your new pup is going to be a baby or a more mature dog, it will be a transition period for all involved, even humans!
Remember she sought you out. Be flattered that she thinks you take good care of your baby and wants the same for the yorkie in her care. Don't be afraid to ask questions. Just my two cents. Good luck!
citygirl123 FYI: Copied and pasted from the YTCA website
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Weight
Must not exceed seven pounds.
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