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Originally Posted by Nutmeg  In my experience with Yorkies - bigger is better. My last two at their top weight: 3 lbs, the other 7 lbs. HUGE difference!
The little one had more problems and definitely much more fragile.(even though she thought she was a pit bull). She was at the emergency hospital at least 2 or 3 times a year, not only for health issues but for accidents like getting stuck under the car seat tearing her acl or getting her little leg caught in the heater grate having to wrap her up with the grate to get to the vet, etc. etc. seems like there is a whole set of problems for the little ones due to their size. Everyone wants to hold them and you're holding your breath for fear of dropping them.
In my experience a couple lbs. makes a big difference! Good luck & let us know who you bring home! |
My previous yorkie Brandi (RIP) was only 3lbs and extremely fragile and did have health issues but I think it was due to being neglected from her previous owner. However she was so fragile. I literally bought steps for every couch in the house because I was afraid she would break a bone jumping down.
Duchess is built like a linebacker and is 7.5 lbs and so much more sturdy. She is solid as a rock. She gets a gold star every time we go to the vet. In fact when I went to pick her up from her spay, you couldn't even tell she had just had major surgery. She was awake and alert and ready to play only about an hour after the surgery. I was starting to wonder if they actually spayed her.