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11-15-2008, 10:37 AM | #16 |
YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Springfield, va
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| Dogs are tougher than you think! Even the 4 lb variety. Mine are 4 and 5 lbs, and the things that I do to be sure they are happy and healthy from a size standpoint are: 1) Make sure I dont step on them; they are always getting under foot as the love us almost as much as we love them! This is really only an issue when we have guests. They may not be used to looking down at their feet all the time when ever they shift positions or get up. I am always reminding guests to LOOK OUT FOR YORKIES underfoot! 2) Be sure that there are doggie stairs in strategic places around the house. Sometimes they try to jump higher than they should, and although its probably OK, I get worried that they will hurt themselves, so we use those doggy stairs you can buy. One for a couch in the living room and one for our bed. I would never want a yorkie to be too small to get up and down stairs in a mulit level house. Mobility is key to their happiness and I already carry them a lot so they dont have to go down the stairs, but they are big enough to do that when they want to. If they were much smaller (2-3 lbs or smaller) I'd be scared that they could injure themselves, particularly if we weren't around. |
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11-15-2008, 11:17 AM | #17 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Land O' Lakes, FL
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| Both the Yorks are belled; the other dogs are larger and easily seen. Besides, when they're outside in the yard, they're easier to find when they go Ninja on me. I also have pet stairs - a set in the living room so they can run the furniture, and a set in the bedroom. Puddie will jump up/down off the living room furniture if he feels like it, but only uses the stairs in the bedroom. Bella has never used anything BUT stairs - in fact, I can trap her on the furniture: she won't jump off no matter what - in fact WHINES - if the stairs get moved. Puddie weighs 7 lbs; Bella's at 4 lbs. But my grandson's Westie is 15 lbs., and the other resident beastie is a 70 lb. pitty. All play fantastically, and if the truth be known, Bella rules the roost: no one told her she's the smallest |
11-15-2008, 11:29 AM | #18 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Westfield, NJ
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| Hi All! I'm so glad that I signed up to talk with you as I was worried about the same thing. I currently have a 17 lb. Cairn terrier who I love dearly, and who sadly has lung cancer. I had often thought about a Yorkie, but am really scared to go down in size. I originally had Great Danes... so my Cairn was a HUGE step down physically... he thinks he's Great Dane size! The bell is a wonderful idea, even if I decide to stay Cairn sized! I never thought of it, but you only trip over them when they sneak up on you and you don't know they're there. |
11-15-2008, 12:06 PM | #19 |
Currently Suspended! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Canada
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| I have a 5 lb yorkie and I don't think I could have a smaller one, even with a 5 lb one you have to be so careful, Stormy looks smaller and has tiny little legs. The heights they are at are very important to watch and if they are under a blanket like mine likes to do you have to watch so you don't lay on her. Even their little ribs can be squeezed to hard. And their little throats can crush too with a collar. If you feel comfortable with tiny dogs go for it |
11-15-2008, 02:51 PM | #20 |
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| my baby is very small (less than 3 lbs) and she is afraid of bigger dogs, and bigger dogs also do not show much interest in her because they are too big to play with her. so if you already have a bigger dog, it might be hard for the two to play together, because bigger dogs can break small dogs' back when they pounce on them while playing.(of course the bigger dogs don't mean to, they are just playing) but you need to keep that in mind. i have heard of someone's small dog dying from getting pounced on by a bigger dog and breaking their back, also heard someone who woke up to find their little dog dead because she crushed her dog in her sleep.... BUT, all dogs are cute, there are just some things you should know about tiny dogs before getting one. let us know if you do decide to get a little dog, we can give you some helpful tips on living with a tiny baby.
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11-15-2008, 02:58 PM | #21 |
I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
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| I always wanted a tiny but now I have had one that is 11 lbs and one that is 6 lbs I like the bigger sizes. They are just sturdy and can get on the couch or the bed themselves. I have also seen alot of the smaller ones in here involved in accidents. I like yorkies that are in the 5-6 lb range the best. They are still small but sturdy
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11-15-2008, 05:00 PM | #22 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2008 Location: Florida
Posts: 335
| I have one nearly 7 pounds and one 2 pounds. I still supervise their play because both are still puppies. I'm hoping the 2 pounder will reach at least four pounds full grown. I think she will because she is steadily putting on weight and is only 3 months old. |
11-15-2008, 05:14 PM | #23 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Washington D.C.
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| Ella Bean is about 2 pounds and my Cavalier King Charles, Louis is almost 12 pounds. When I rescued Ella, I thought she'd get bigger. She was only 3-4 months and TEENY, I thought it was because if the malnourishment, but she stopped growing!! She is a tough cookie and can wrestle my big boy to the ground! It helps that Cavaliers are exceptionally gentle (Louis even more so then most) and he helped to rehabilitate her. Sometimes he will just lay flat, tail wagging, letting Ella use his ears like tug toys! She will grab him by the tail, legs and his umm...man part, and BRING HIM DOWN!! LOL! So, I think that the MOST important thing is the temperament and level of socialization your first dog have. If your first dog is super friendly and loves doggie pals, I think you will be fine (with supervision for the beginning!). As far as care, I find them equally easy to care for, they learn to avoid getting stepped on pretty quick. I think if you are uncomfortable with a dog so small, get a bigger one! There are no guarantees on size anyway. I think the most important thing is getting a healthy puppy from a reputable breeder!!
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11-15-2008, 08:34 PM | #24 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Middletown, ct. USA
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| where can I shop for a bell? |
11-16-2008, 02:30 AM | #25 |
No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Texas
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| Most petstores will have bells in the cat section near the cat collars. |
11-16-2008, 04:56 AM | #26 | |
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I wanted a little girl under 5lbs and I got a little sweetheart...she's my pride and joy..she's hard work sometimes, mainly because she's so demanding! but a total joy to have and I haven't had ANY health issues as of yet..with the right care and attention having a little one should be just as joyful as having any other sized dog. GOODLUCK! Kez & Pixie.
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11-16-2008, 07:56 AM | #27 |
Forever Athena's Mommy Donating Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Oklahoma
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| I had this same issue just a few months ago. Leo my first yorkie is a bigger fella at 7 lbs and 6 mos old. I wanted a female and picked the first one from the breeder.. she ended up being very tiny, 1.7 lbs at 4 mos old. I was concerend, afraid and such.. let me tell you,it was silly on our part. Athena plays with leo rough,she plays with us rough,and she does not break when breathed on. She's very healthy and she's very happy. Her and leo play all the time and he does not hurt her at all and we do not step on her either. I have a 6yr old and 7yr old and have not had a problem as of yet.
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11-16-2008, 08:19 AM | #28 |
YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Central California
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| I have two in the 6-7 lb range. I would love to have one in the 4-5 lb range but wouldn't want one any smaller than that. When my boy hears the doorbell or any noise outside he will jump off my couch (off the arm) flies out several feet before hitting the floor running and every time he hits I cringe. I can't imagine if he were smaller. I groom a 2 1/2 pounder and can't imagine having one like that around my house. Just too scary for me. Not just scary to think about their safety, but scary to imagine the vet bills if one was to break a bone.
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11-16-2008, 09:12 AM | #29 |
Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas
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| Manolo 2.8 LOLA 5.0 PABLO 2.0 BAILEY 25LBS KIRBY 20LBS You should see them run together in my yard...chasing squirel and cats and simply playing. The big guys know their limit with the small guys. Good LUCK.... |
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