[GeorgiesMomma]

Originally Posted by Yorkiemom1

I will not sell a Yorkie to a family with a child under 6 years of age, I try VERY hard to run that up to 8 years old! If I can watch the 6 year old child, and assess their motor skills closely, I may make an exception and allow that family to have one of my larger Yorkies (7# or more). A child under 6 years of age, thru no fault of their own, just has not developed the coordination skills or motor maturity to safely maneuver around a small dog. If they fall on or trip over a 5-7 lb yorkie, they can do considerable damage, even killing the dog. A larger, sturdier Yorkie 7# or larger, (and I do have those outliers!)makes a wonderful pet for a family with children 8 and older. And of course, runts 3# or less, should never leave the breeder, unless it is to a well know buyer, with NO kids, and NO other pets....someone with tons of working knowledge of Yorkies, tons of experience not only with runts but with Yorkies in general.

Thank you I appreciate your input. We would definitely be looking for a larger Yorkie next time. When we got Georgie he was the baby and well still is really he just has one more person to give him belly rubs