[Ares55]

Thank you for your message. I'm sorry your pup has health issues, I'm sure she gets great care and lots of love with you. I am aware that these small dogs can have many health problems and I'm trying to prepare us for that in case it happens. I made my boyfriend aware of all of these problems too and he didn't seem discouraged, he feels that they're going to be born anyway and it's better to have one with us than someone that can't afford treatment for them. On this point, I do agree with him. If there's a dog that has health issues, I would rather have it with us than somewhere else. We are home all day and the pup will go everywhere with us so if anything does go wrong we will be there, and our vet is at the end of our street and we also have a vet service available 24/7 if we need it. We are having a contact in Korea take her to the vet to have her checked out next week, hopefully she checks out with a perfect bill of health, but even if she didn't we would still pay for any medical treatments she needed there even if we couldn't bring her home. We won't be shipping her alone anymore. We are looking at hiring a nanny puppy service and I will go get her myself if we can't find one.

Originally Posted by Jinger

Ares55,
As the owner of a very small Yorkie, 3.5 lbs and 6-years old currently, I can tell you of the troubles a VERY small yorkie has (to say nothing of the likely increased troubles that a 2.5 lb or less would have). In our case THOUSANDS and THOUSANDS of dollars to keep her alive as a new puppy, MANY health problems and more THOUSANDS AND THOUSANDS of dollars of care throughout her life. And while money may be no object for you, each of those dollars represents a time when the dog is uncomfortable, sick, in pain, or confused and distraught. There is no room for error when it comes to an eating or drinking issue, (so you better be ready to rush her to the vet every time she doesn't eat for even a day), risky surgeries and teeth cleanings, increased risk for vaccine reactions and anesthesia reactions, increased risk of adverse food reactions, increased eye and teeth issues, increased risk of collapsed trachea, increased risk of getting cold (which can then lead to eating problems...and so on.) The mere fact that you are looking for a dog so tiny DOES in fact seem quite irresponsible to someone just reading this. And I speak from experience. Our dog was a rescue, so I didn't seek her out. EVERY single vet, specialist and surgeon I have been to over the years has commented on the likely genetic problems and poor breeding in such a small dog. Also, anyone should truly spend time thinking about what responsible breeder ships a tiny puppy all the way from Korea? It's shocking to me that anyone would do this. And very, very sad. Both now and in the future as you deal with the outcome of having a teeny tiny puppy and dog (if it lives that long). Perhaps your teeny tiny was the one in a million without issues, or perhaps the worst issues have yet to hit, as four and half years old is so young still.
I say none of this to be overtly critical or attacking, but as a response to someone who has, in fact, asked for help. Help includes warning you from a place of knowledge and experience. I know that it is probably very disappointing to hear some of this from myself and others, but it is important that you hear it. Just consider it before shipping this puppy from Korea. Please.