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Originally Posted by Ivy11  Hi everyone! I am in search of a little guidance... I fell in love with a friend's 3-lb Yorkie two years ago, and have wanted one ever since. I am in touch with that dog's breeder but they may not have puppies available for another year or two. I want to train my future pup to be a therapy dog so I can volunteer with her at local hospitals, hospices and retirement homes.. I'm wondering if 3-lbs. is too small/fragile for that kind of work? I also travel/fly frequently so I like the idea of a smaller dog because it's obviously easier to carry. Does anyone have experience with a breeder of small but healthy pups in So. California that they trust? I have read so many nightmare reviews and stories about breeders & pet stores nationwide... I want to make sure I enter into this as educated and prepared as possible! Thanks in advance!  |
I agree with everyone else, 3 pounds is too small to safely train for therapy work, and reputable breeders wouldn't breed for a dog that small. Our Bella is 7 pounds already, and she still seems like a small cute dog, and we can still pick her up and hold her with one hand/arm. So the take home lesson is, look for a breeder who breeds for breed standard Yorkshire Terriers, and run in the opposite direction if they are advertising "tinies" or "teacups."