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Rescuemomma · 04-13-2012, 05:03 PM

Just found my way here - I recently welcomed a darling 3 lb Yorkie into my heart and home, he was on the euth list at a local shelter because he has no teeth - when I heard of him I immediately got my rescue friend to pull him and told her I'd keep him. He has been here since Monday and the best little dog! Very sweet boy, perfect gentleman. This is my first Yorkie. I've done rescue for years, and have been around many Yorks, but none have so completely stollen my heart as little Benji. He has really earned a big spot in my heart for such a little dog!

A few questions, is it normal for the back of their ears to be bald? I've never noticed this before, but I can't say I've really paid that close of attention.

What is the best food for a dog this size (Benji is barely 3 lbs). My IG eats Canine Caviar, Acana, or Orijen, but Benji seems to have a hard time with the size of the kibble. I don't want to do canned food only - is there a good high quality kibble that's good for tiny mouths?

Last but not least - were can I find collars/harnesses small enough? Benji is so tiny I can't find things that fit him - even the tag I had made looks HUGE on him!

04-13-2012, 05:03 PM	#1
Rescuemomma YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: USA Posts: 506	New Yorkie mom - meet Benjamin Button Just found my way here - I recently welcomed a darling 3 lb Yorkie into my heart and home, he was on the euth list at a local shelter because he has no teeth - when I heard of him I immediately got my rescue friend to pull him and told her I'd keep him. He has been here since Monday and the best little dog! Very sweet boy, perfect gentleman. This is my first Yorkie. I've done rescue for years, and have been around many Yorks, but none have so completely stollen my heart as little Benji. He has really earned a big spot in my heart for such a little dog! A few questions, is it normal for the back of their ears to be bald? I've never noticed this before, but I can't say I've really paid that close of attention. What is the best food for a dog this size (Benji is barely 3 lbs). My IG eats Canine Caviar, Acana, or Orijen, but Benji seems to have a hard time with the size of the kibble. I don't want to do canned food only - is there a good high quality kibble that's good for tiny mouths? Last but not least - were can I find collars/harnesses small enough? Benji is so tiny I can't find things that fit him - even the tag I had made looks HUGE on him!