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Originally Posted by Robb  I have a chance to purchase a Yorkie from a very reputable breeder. The pup is now 10 weeks old and 1.5 lbs. The breeder estimates her full grown weight to be 3-3 1/2 lbs. Both of her parents are over 5 lbs. I wanted a small Yorkie but was looking for one within the breed standard. I thought the breed standard was 4-7 lbs. Today I found out that the AKC breed standard is actually " up to 7 lbs." I've heard so much about the smaller dogs being less healthy. Is this true? Should I buy this dog since I know it well bread or should I wait for another litter that has a larger dog? I'd like to hear all your thoughts. I just don't know what to do>
Thanks in advance for all your comments>
Jane |
Have you ever owned a Yorkie before? Do you have any experience with a tiny Yorkie? These are the questions I ask....True, smaller Yorkies CAN be less healthy, but that is NOT a given fact in all tiny Yorkies, especially if the breeder is indeed reputable and is breeding excellent pedigrees. "Tiny Yorkie" is not synonymous with "unhealthy Yorkie". The reason everyone thinks most tiny Yorkies are sickly and unhealthy, is because THAT is what is released to the public by back yard breeders, puppy mill breeders, and unreputable breeders. Breeders that are ethical and truly concerned about their dogs, do not turn out their tiny Yorkies to anyone that opens their purse...they keep their babies, even the majoprity that are healthy, until experienced Yorkie owners show interest in them....and they do not turn out ANY of their tiny Yorkies that may have a health issue. If you have a reputable breeder, you are a lot better off...my concern is that she is willing to let that baby go to someone with no experience or limited experience (if that is the case with you!)with small yorkies.....maybe a little bit of a cautionary flag!