[yorkietalkjilly]

My advice as the owner of two tinies(one was my first when I didn't know any better & the second was a runt of a litter when I did know better but my heart overruled my head) in the past who had long years of health problems & led very difficult lives at times, is to run from the pain to come and try to find a healthy puppy from a reputable breeder or rescue. These little tinies are so easily injured & subject to various problems you cannot even think of right now. They are super fragile.

I won't plague you with any of the sad stories here but suffice it to say, it is a hard life being a loving caregiver to a very tiny dog, watching it go through so much, tearing your heart out as you see it through the tough times. That being said, if you have bonded with & love this dog, and go into a life with her with your "eyes open", knowing she can never really have a normal dog's life due to her size & you are prepared to pay for the many vet visits, then keep, care for & love her - for only the most patient & loving & dedicated & committed of people should have a tiny, tiny Yorkie. If you are one of those & adore the dog, though it will likely be a hard life for both of you at times, there is something so endearing & loving about those very tiny babies.

For you & others who may read this thread in the future, another thought is that to keep the dog & pay for it does in fact underwrite this type of unscrupulous breeder & perpetuate the problem; and though they will continue no matter what you do about your dog, if your fiance could get the money back and you two walk away from their operation, at least your money won't be funding their next irresponsible breeding of similar poor sick little dogs.