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stewartdogs · 01-08-2007, 03:57 PM

I was under the impression that tiny Yorkies (3 lbs. and below) did require more care and cost more money to have vetted. I was under the impression that tiny Yorkies were more likely to have medical problems and the medical problems that they do have will be harder and more expensive to treat because of their size. Is this not true?
If it is true I can understand why some people would opt for the larger end of the breed standard so that they don't have those extra worries on top normal dog care worries. However, I can also see how someone would be in a position where they can handle the extra responsibility of a tiny Yorkie and decide that is what they would prefer.
At first when I began looking for a Yorkie I wanted a tiny one, but they are almost alway quite a bit more expensive than a pup that is going to be at the larger end of the standard, so that kept me from being able to purchase one. Since then I have been relieved that I did not get a tiny because I don't know that we would have been a good home for a tiny.
The reason I wanted a tiny was because they are more portable. You can stick them in a purse or up under you coat and right in to almost anywhere with out them being noticed. There is just something that draws people, or at least Americans to tiny or minature animals.
No matter what I am happy with our little Tugboat, who will end up right at the breed standard. He is of course a doll, but I know that a tiny would not be a good idea in my home, but I understand the draw to them and I don't see anything wrong with someone wanting a tiny.
That being said I also believe that the high popularity of the tiny babies is a detrement becasue there are a lot of people breeding tiny Yorkies who have NO bussiness breeding flies, much less Yorkies. It is my opinon that the bad breeding practices are why we have some of the problems with the tiny babies. I think that we all just need to educate people how important it is to buy from a reputable breeder, ESPECIALLY is you are buying a tiny.

Sorry I got so long winded.

01-08-2007, 03:57 PM	#78
stewartdogs Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 52	Now I am Confused I was under the impression that tiny Yorkies (3 lbs. and below) did require more care and cost more money to have vetted. I was under the impression that tiny Yorkies were more likely to have medical problems and the medical problems that they do have will be harder and more expensive to treat because of their size. Is this not true? If it is true I can understand why some people would opt for the larger end of the breed standard so that they don't have those extra worries on top normal dog care worries. However, I can also see how someone would be in a position where they can handle the extra responsibility of a tiny Yorkie and decide that is what they would prefer. At first when I began looking for a Yorkie I wanted a tiny one, but they are almost alway quite a bit more expensive than a pup that is going to be at the larger end of the standard, so that kept me from being able to purchase one. Since then I have been relieved that I did not get a tiny because I don't know that we would have been a good home for a tiny. The reason I wanted a tiny was because they are more portable. You can stick them in a purse or up under you coat and right in to almost anywhere with out them being noticed. There is just something that draws people, or at least Americans to tiny or minature animals. No matter what I am happy with our little Tugboat, who will end up right at the breed standard. He is of course a doll, but I know that a tiny would not be a good idea in my home, but I understand the draw to them and I don't see anything wrong with someone wanting a tiny. That being said I also believe that the high popularity of the tiny babies is a detrement becasue there are a lot of people breeding tiny Yorkies who have NO bussiness breeding flies, much less Yorkies. It is my opinon that the bad breeding practices are why we have some of the problems with the tiny babies. I think that we all just need to educate people how important it is to buy from a reputable breeder, ESPECIALLY is you are buying a tiny. Sorry I got so long winded.