[dpatt]

I think what you've said can really apply to about any breed, they all can have pancreatic attacks and stomach problems when feed to much fatty crap, a good food is beneficial to any animal period. Grooming I can do myself and I found a lady that specializes in tiny dogs especially Yorkie's and she's cheaper then most of the ones I've called. They are prone to CT but any breed you get is prone to something wither it's hip dysplasa to chron's disease (just an example) there's always something. The only issue I see is their size and how easy it is for them to get injured and a broken leg is $1600. In my case I believe in not putting Binky in situations where he can get injured. He doesn't play with large or even medium dogs. His one friend is Nash and he is a 4lb Yorkie like Binky. I don't take him to dog parks or let just anybody hold him. He trust me to keep him safe and I will. I don't have children so while he does on occasion have limited contact with kids it's not on a regular basis. He only wears a harness and has a car seat he is secured into. He eats the expensive stuff but I don't find it that much more expensive then the cheap stuff because he doesn't eat as much. Now vets! their charges all vary, but not once have they asked me what breed he was. Tomorrow I am going to start hunting for a vet I already have a few good names and specializes in tiny breeds. The situation I just had with Binky caught me off guard and I learned a valuable lesson. I had some money save in an account just for him. I set it up when I got him and started his insurance, I just didn't have enough and now I know I need more for one and also a vet that doesn't charge double for their services. I WON"T make that mistake again. My plan is to have at least $2000 saved plus his insurance. They may be a little more expensive but if you feed them right and keep safety in mind you can avoid expensive vet bills. Like anything you get what you pay for.