Butterbean started small, and stayed that way. He was 3.1 oz. at birth and now at three years he is a little over 2.5 lbs. He is the most independent, brave, outgoing and demanding Yorkie I've ever seen. Early in his life he went to keep my friend/neighbor Liza in line. Believe me, Butterbean rules the house - what Butter wants, Butter gets.
When the dogs cornered a 'possum on the back porch, it was Butter who went into "attack" mode while the other dogs stood off and barked.
When the old pony mare Flower (rip) came into the back yard to eat, Butter would nip at the hair on her feet and swing from her tail.
Flower was always a gentle soul and just ignored little Butterbean.
When the roosters fly into their back yard (dumb move on their part) they are fair game and Butter is on them like ducks on a bug. Many don't make it out of the back yard without losing a few feathers and at least one didn't make it out at all
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When Butterbean makes his EVIL NOISE none of the dogs in the house mess with him. Not the yorkies, the shih tzu, or even the miniature Schnauzers.
And when Butter isn't outside causing havoc, he is making demands of Liza to pick him up, or put him down. Get him a treat, or a different kind of treat, or pick him up again. He is spoiled, catered to, doted upon, he knows he's the boss and he is much loved.
Nobody messes with "The Beaner".
Here's a puppy pic of Butter...