Okay, I just had to start this thread. There has been lot's of discussion on this site about size. Yorkie standard size, big Yorkies, tiny Yorkies. We all know they are all Yorkies, and all wonderful in their own ways. HOWEVER, having had dogs of all sizes and various breeds over the years. I must state that nothing, I repeat, NOTHING compares to the love of a tiny Yorkie!!!!!!
I know that heath is an issue. I hope and pray that my tiny, Zoe will not have any major health problems in her lifetime. Also, breeding specifically for tiny's in not good. Zoe came from standard size parents. I bought her hoping for a 4 lb dog. Looks like she may make it to 3 lbs, but the vet is not sure.
It's so awesome though to come home to a tiny, excited Yorkie who celebrates your arrival for about 5 minutes. She's so tiny that she just flutters around in your arms, hardly weighing anything at all. She's learned to stay away from our feet, just close enought to brush our ankles, but not close enough to be in danger.
She is not safe around small children though. They are drawn to her, and squeeze her too hard, but there is no one under 19 in our household.
The breeder charged more than double for her. I could have bought two furbabies large enough to breed for what I paid for Zoe, but she's so tiny that she can go almost anywhere with me, easily. Only problem is she causes such a commotion if anyone notices her. It's actually embarassing.
I don't blame the breeder for charging more. She could have gotten even more than I paid, and breeding does have it's costs.
All in all, I'm glad Zoe is turning out smaller than I expected. She is such a blessing!! I look forward to coming home to my human family, and Zoe just adds to that enjoyment.
May the celebration never end!!!
And may you all enjoy your babies as much no matter their size!!
