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butterfly · 10-26-2013, 03:10 PM

Ah, what a sweet little baby!! Oh how I love puppies! Congratulations, you are in heaven right now, aren't you!

I agree with the question of a breeder letting a tiny go so young. Usually it's around 3-4 mos.

My little Libby, is seemingly to be between 2.7-3# and is 3 1/2 years old. I have, over the years have had 2 at around 4# and one that was 1.6 that had problems but did live to 6 yr.

I have to be honest, that I pretty much only like mine to be around the house outside. I do some leash walks in certain areas, but would prefer only a 'carrier' or a stroller in other places. I am so afraid of her getting hurt or ill.
I think that only a little friendly playful 'snap' could kill a tiny.

I'm sure you know yorkies seem to think 'I'm as big as you are, I'm going to nip your leg, let's play!' Not good with a tiny.

I've always taken to heart the warning my vet many years ago. He said to say out of Pet Stores, and places that are geared for dogs, such as fences in dog parks. He said you just don't know what dogs are carrying.

OK as usual, I am going on WAY to long...sorry.

10-26-2013, 03:10 PM	#28
butterfly YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bella Vista Arkansas Posts: 482	Ah, what a sweet little baby!! Oh how I love puppies! Congratulations, you are in heaven right now, aren't you! I agree with the question of a breeder letting a tiny go so young. Usually it's around 3-4 mos. My little Libby, is seemingly to be between 2.7-3# and is 3 1/2 years old. I have, over the years have had 2 at around 4# and one that was 1.6 that had problems but did live to 6 yr. I have to be honest, that I pretty much only like mine to be around the house outside. I do some leash walks in certain areas, but would prefer only a 'carrier' or a stroller in other places. I am so afraid of her getting hurt or ill. I think that only a little friendly playful 'snap' could kill a tiny. I'm sure you know yorkies seem to think 'I'm as big as you are, I'm going to nip your leg, let's play!' Not good with a tiny. I've always taken to heart the warning my vet many years ago. He said to say out of Pet Stores, and places that are geared for dogs, such as fences in dog parks. He said you just don't know what dogs are carrying. OK as usual, I am going on WAY to long...sorry.