Hi, welcome to YT. My Sofia is 2.5lbs and 11.5 months old. I would not recommend one this small to anyone with small children, or who can't be with them most of the time. She is very small you can't let her go up and down stairs or be on furniture unsupervised. She must be watched very carefully at all times. Yorkies like to be underfoot, so one this small you must be every vigilant about her whereabouts. You could hurt her very easily, but on the other hand she is very easy for me to take everywhere. Most of the time people don't know I even have her with me. She is very quiet and loves just being where I am. She really can't be walked on a leash, because she could get stepped on, so I have a carrier for her. She loves to play with other dogs, and gets along great with them, you just have to watch that they don't get to ruff. I think any dog that is under 5 lbs is very small and needs special care. Your already on the right path, just coming here and asking questions. Yes, any dog can be expensive, so money does play a part in getting a puppy. Think of it more like adopting a baby, you need to plan and save for all contingencies. You will need an emergency fund, thats always helpful, as well as the daily expenses of good food, toys, beds etc. A dog is going to be with you a long time, so you need to plan for that, maybe 15 years or more, it is a decision that should be taken seriously. I'm no expert, but there are many on this sight that can give you some great advice. Keep asking questions and reading, so when you are ready, you will know what to look for. |