[yorkietalkjilly]

So sorry that little one didn't make it. Such a heartbreaking story - poor little thing. would definitely wait longer for a healthy, normal-sized Yorkie as the tinies really do have so many problems just staying safe and living life. They cannot live a normal dog's life due to their tiny size, even if you are blessed enough to get one w/out physical and/or congenital problems or family history of medical problems.

Just a seemingly simple jump from the bed or couch can end up in an injury, should the dog's doggie stairs get accidentally displaced and terriers are usually too impatient, spontaneous and lacking in judgment to avoid trying to jump off things they shouldn't.
So many tiny dogs have congenital conditions that do \n't manifest for years and the rewards of a healthy, happy dog that can live a normal dog's life(even with normal sized Yorkie you have to be constantly vigilant as they are still very, very small dogs which increases their chances of accidents and danger. Save yourself from the heartbreak of buying and living with a very tiny dog. I once waited 18 months for a breeding, pregnancy, whelping, infanthood, weaning and at 4 1/2 mos. of age, finally got my seemingly perfect dog home and she was healthy and sturdy enough to be able to live a normal toy dog's life. Then at age 18 mos., weighing 7.6 lbs., she had a heart attack, didn't survive.

I've never been able to talk about her before on YT as she was from a perfectly healthy breeding pair w/history of healthy lineage going back 6 generations, health certificates from vet, reputable breeder from all I could find out. Beautiful dogs in the line, healthy, sturdy, good bone, perfect temperament, no health history in family history for generations and then she just essentially dropped dead. You just cannot be too careful in searching/finding a reputable breeder with history of healthy dogs and still things happen so starting out with a tiny just increases your chances of heartache. Best wishes and hope you find your perfect little one very soon.