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Originally Posted by baileysmom31 I have heard this before. What type of health problems are associated with smaller furbabies? |
The key to getting a a healthy yorkie, big or small, is getting one from a reputable breeder. You need to beware of breeders who advertise "teacup" yorkies, bc this is a sign that they are only in it for the money. But, if you get a puppy from a reputable breeder, and you are comfortable with their living conditions and the way the parents look, then your wee little puppy will probably be healthy. Make sure you get a puppy from someone who offers a health guarantee, too. I also think that wee little yorkies need to stay with their mom longer (12 weeks at least) than larger puppies (who can usually go around 8 weeks). Hobbs is barely 3 lbs at 8 months and he has never had any health issues. My parents yorkie, on the other hand, is 12 lbs and often has seizures and has bad knees. So, I think a lot of it depends more on the breeder and less on the size.