My 3 have had health issues. Cali from a BYB had MVD, allergies and tummy issues. Pixie and Roxie from a good breeder have had some issues as well. Pixie had LP surgery. Roxie has just started with a regurgitation problem that we are trying to get under control. My last yorkie, Gracie from a show breeder died at 6 1/2 from complications of a collapsed trachea. So I have had some bad luck with yorkies but love them to death. After Gracie died I got talked into getting a pom by my husband and daughter. She was healthy until she got old and developed Cushing's. She was from a pet store but had a really bad temperament. So I went back to yorkies. I have to say the healthiest one I had was my first one Karma who was 16 lbs, floppy eared and couldn't grow coat. We fed our dogs back then (1970) Kennel ration and gaines burgers mixed with whatever my Mom was making for dinner. So I haven't had great luck with a completely healthy yorkie. |