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Originally Posted by BanditSocks2  Would you consider getting a 4 pound yorkie? It's only one pound bigger and fits the "breed standard." Generally speaking smaller yorkies often have much more health problems. Good luck on your puppy search  |
I have a 4 pounder here, that is perfectly healthy. In the beginning I was holding onto her so that she could reach 2 pounds.....if she didn't she was going to be placed (not sold) in an approved home. I won't sell heartache, but will place these wee ones in homes that know how to handle tinies and know of the possibility that additional vet bills can be incurred. However, she did begin growing and had all the attributes I wanted and I was hoping she'd make it....but, at 7 months she's so fine boned.
The breed standard states not to exceed 7 pounds.....Remember it is there for a guideline to what breeder/exhibitors want to achieve. However, there are other things we look at too, not just weight.....