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Originally Posted by OwnedByJezebel  Those are great points. It really is like having a special needs child, and they shouldn't be placed with just anyone. I feel a bit sorry for them because even though they have the heart of a dog, they don't get to fully enjoy being one. (Although they aren't aware of it, probably perfectly content with their struggles, and don't miss what they've never had). |
I have a 2.8 lb dog.
She runs, climbs rocks, she snuggles, uses her human mind control skills to get up on furniture and down, and she chases kids that visit until THEY are tired. Sure I have to watch her more, but she's just a smaller version of my other dogs. She does the same as they did. Please don't feel sorry for mine. She's happy and healthy. She just needs watched closely on some things, but not everything.
Maybe I've learned on this site about yorkie care in general and that's why Cinders is doing pretty good. An example of normalcy is her spay. She was spayed on Tuesday, and she's hitting the same milestones afterward that the others have, and at the same time after the spay. There's been a lot of threads in the last 2 weeks about getting spayed. I read them so I could see what to expect in her recovery. She's eating on her own, pooing and peeing, and trying to play already.(in 2 days she's doing very well). So, I think it's like any other dog ( of any size)- the owner has a lot to do with how well the dog does at being a dog. (besides a good breeder
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