[LadyGemma]

I'm pretty new to the small dog thing. Moxie was an unexpected rescue and I never thought I would own a yorkie, so never did much research on them beyond what was required for working with a rescue organization. I've been doing a lot recently, and reading this board, and I am seeing an odd sort of juxtaposition: many people seem to really want super super tiny dogs that are generally smaller than the breed standard. however, these dogs tend to have more health problems. Are both of these statements correct (generally speaking)? I find this very interesting (I also find it interesting people tend to dress these dogs up more in dresses and bows. I'm trying to imagine my neighbor's golden retriever in a dress and bow, and it's pretty funny). I want to know more about the breed in general and I ever get Moxie a companion, I want to be well informed. How did you choose what size yorkie you wanted, that you wanted a yorkie, etc? For me, she came in to my life unexpectedly.

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Anecdotally, I recently pet sat for my friend's 3lb chuhuahua, and while he was just adorable and tiny and the cutest little thing, I was always so worried about him getting hurt. When I took his (yorkie bichon) brother and him to the dog park, I was too worried to let him play with even the small dogs. I loved him very much and he is just my heart but I think I would worry too much to be his full time mom. I worry enough with Moxie and she's at least twice his size! You moms and dads of wee little yorkies- do they want to jump off furniture and rough house? Moxie does, I think she has no idea she is a small dog, haha