I have two female yorkies. My 2 year old weighs 3 1/2 pounds and the 3 year old weighs 2 1/2 pounds. Both are very healthy. We didn't buy them because of their size, but because we fell in love with them at first sight. We have a wonderful vet, but shhhhhhhh.....we always tell the girls that we are taking them to the Pediatrician.
Of course, everybody begged us to let them have puppies so that they could have one. Knowing that they both are way too small, we had both girls spayed.
The only time we really worry about them getting hurt is when we have guests because Lexi & Cricket are so excited by company and we worry about someone stepping on them. However, we have 4 grandkids, ages 12 - 3 and they are excellent around the girls knowing that they can get hurt easily.
We also never let our girls go outside alone since we live in the country and have hawks, coyotes, and just about anything else you can name.
Big or small, I am convinced that the Yorkie is by far the most wonderful dog in the world. What lucky people we are to be so blessed with these little creatures! |