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Originally Posted by mimimomo  Waaaat? I can't believe I'm reading this...chachi where have you been, in another planet?!
There are diseases, inherited diseases (aka genetic disorders, congenital defecrs) that cause 'stunted' growth. Hydrocephalus in TOY breed dogs: Hydrocephalus in Toy Breed Puppies | VCA Animal Hospitals
Liver shunt which is prevalent in the Yorkshire Terrier & it stunts growth. Leggs calve perthes which is also very common in the breed, how many threads do we have on here about FHO surgery??? |
There are diseases common to yorkies that smaller yorkies can get. Do smaller yorkies get these conditions more commonly than a larger yorkie there are no studies to indicate they do. The only disorder I have found where the smaller yorkie might be more susceptible to getting is hydrocephalitus and you dont even hear of smaller yorkies having that very commonly