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Originally Posted by Cassie13  I had for 16 years a HEALTHY 4 lb femake yorkue. I spent 24 hrs a day wuth her. Enough already with jusgong yotkies by size. Mine had very short kegs baby doll fsce long beautiful hair and was incredible. I had no idea that 16 years later the buying of a new yorkie was so hard. She was handpicked out of 14 yorkies..due to 9/11 and lising my husband.. I walked
into American Kennel by Bloomingdales here in NYC and was handed by yorkie. She judt happened to be exceptional. I knew nothing about the breed. It was love. My grieving over
my husband slowly left. I devoted my life to her. TOTALLY HEALTHY. Vets all said because of my devotion and love she lasted 16 yrs. Now I have to read about all these breeders..sick puppies.. now Im scared more than ever abd crying more. |
Around 2006 or so, yorkies hit the top ten AKC list that comes out every year. I hate that list btw. Anyway, I remember a few of us having a discussion about how awful it was for it to happen and sure enough....bang everyone was into yorkies. Since that time I have seen more and more and more horrible breeding issues....I once had to euthanize a precious puppy who had a congenital condition so bad that it could not be fixed. She was seen by 3 specialists who also consulted with vets around the country who specialized... the list of congenital issues I have had to deal with are MANY.
I have learned a lot .. but, honestly would have been happy and content to not have the knowledge I have from caring for these precious babies.
A 4 lb yorkie is honestly not considered super tiny. I am sure you can find a yorkie that size from a reputable breeder.
As suggested by yorkiemini , read the breed standard that is on the website I am sharing below....they also have breeders listed, but STILL be careful and ask a lot of questions.
The Yorkshire Terrier Club of America
Just do your homework.....ask lots of questions. But, PLEASE, while looking, run from anyone who says they breed for tinies or teacups.