[Britster]

Originally Posted by Taryn0405

The only reason that you're seeing more health issues is because I believe Yorkie's are the world 2nd most popular dog. With them being so popular, it's only tpyical (sad but typical nontheless) that they are overbread and therefore have a tendency to have health issues. Becasue alot of people don't know to go through a breeder that has strived to protect their lines, they end up getting a dog that has not had it's line protected, they come on here with horror stories, and questions like yours occur.

The same thing was done to cocker spaniels back in the 80's/90's and the breed is finally coming around.