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Originally Posted by SnowWa I shouldn't even mention this because I know a lot of people will take offense
--- but - really, it's just a question.
BUT - Two vets in a room with at my last visit said (in agreement) that often very small Yorkies are not sharp, intelligent little guys like their larger Yorkie mates are. One vet said that sometimes their eyes are just not sharp and they just aren't as alert as they should be.
My daughter had a small Yorkie visit her place of work today. She said it was 7 years old and weighed 1 1/2 pounds. She asked the owner if it was healthy and he said it was very healthy. But, she told me that it didn't look right to her. She said it eyes were bugged out and its tongue was hanging out and it shook a lot. She thought something was wrong with it and that it "looked funny."
To your knowledge, has this every been an issue with very tiny Yorkies?
Carol Jean |
You're probably right. You shouldn't even mention it.
Most of us that have the smaller version are amazed at the sweet dispositon, and intelligence of our little critters. That something so small can be so large on personality and spunk is more fun than you can imagine. I bet there are just as many big dumb dogs as little dumb ones.
It all depends on their lines and the breeding they came from. Breeders that sell to pet shops and backyard breeders will not maintain the quality of the breed that reputable experienced breeders will.
Tiny happens. If you can't appreciate small dogs don't get one. If you understand and appreciate the joy that comes with these special dogs find a good breeder and get one. They are not for everyone but those of us that wanted one understand how fortunate we are. If I ever get another pup, I will do everything I can to get one that will be under 4lbs. Perfect size for me.