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Blondskies · 11-03-2013, 06:47 AM

I apologize if this has been discussed before, but my search didn't bring this topic up. Ok, here's my slight worry. I am contemplating buying a Yorkie but I have spoken to the breeder and the pup will probably top out at four pounds. I prefer small dogs, have researched extensively the Yorkie and have experience with Maltese dogs. My Maltese was 6.5 pounds but they tend to be a little heartier. I have read some comments on other sites warning against a tiny Yorkie because of health reasons and frailty. The person stated you cannot play with a four pounder. I have no children and do not intend to roughhouse with the puppy but I want to know is a four pounder sturdier than I've been led to believe and is there a huge difference between my 6.5 Maltese and a 4 pound Yorkie in strength/sturdiness. Sorry so long!!!!! Thank you for any advice.

11-03-2013, 06:47 AM	#1
Blondskies YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Baltimore,MD Posts: 3	Advice needed Re: purchasing four pound Yorkie I apologize if this has been discussed before, but my search didn't bring this topic up. Ok, here's my slight worry. I am contemplating buying a Yorkie but I have spoken to the breeder and the pup will probably top out at four pounds. I prefer small dogs, have researched extensively the Yorkie and have experience with Maltese dogs. My Maltese was 6.5 pounds but they tend to be a little heartier. I have read some comments on other sites warning against a tiny Yorkie because of health reasons and frailty. The person stated you cannot play with a four pounder. I have no children and do not intend to roughhouse with the puppy but I want to know is a four pounder sturdier than I've been led to believe and is there a huge difference between my 6.5 Maltese and a 4 pound Yorkie in strength/sturdiness. Sorry so long!!!!! Thank you for any advice.