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08-28-2005, 04:55 PM | #1 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: CA
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| Friend is thinking about getting a Yorkie. So.. After I had a little party a while ago and everyone saw all three of my furbabes... A friend of mine has decided she wants a Yorkie. I had already told her the myth about teacups and how she should be careful of those breeders who sell them and want like $3000 for them. I told her a few things about the standard yorkie. I had mentioned to her that My Ginger is 7 lbs. And she was like OMG she's way to big.. i want a teeny tiny one like 2 lbs. For the life of me..i couldn't find anything online at the moment to show her all the problems in getting a small one. Vet bills, how they need more attention than regular doggies (she already has one but she says it's too calm for her) Can anyone who has really small yorkies, give me some advice to give to my friend. Personally I don't think she can handle having a yorkie, let alone have a really small one. I don't really know how to explain it, but because I know her.. I just know that she wouldn't be able to take care of a really small one. Maybe if anyone has some input that I could give her.. or something that'd be great. because I don't want her to end up buying one and then just leaving the dog at home or something... thanks in advanced! |
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08-29-2005, 03:57 AM | #2 |
Currently Suspended! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Florida
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| Gwen is only 2lbs 2ozs at 3 years old and there are definetly disadvantages. You have to be so careful not to hurt them. If I even pick Gwen up the wrong way she cry's out. They have a lot more health issues which means a whole lot more vet bills. Gwen's really really hard to housebreak, because she's so small. She hates the grass because it engulfs her, and will only go outside on the patio, if she even goes outside. It's hot down here in Florida, but we have to be extra careful with the air-conditioning and fans because she does get chills. She get nervous very easy, and needs constant attention and reassurance. All the said, Gwen is wonderful. We love her more than I can express, and wouldn't trade her for the world. Just tell your friend their a lot more work and time, and if she doesn't have it, don't go for the teeny tiny ones. |
08-29-2005, 09:11 AM | #3 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: CA
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| Gwen sounds like a sweetheart .. That is my only concern is that if she gets overwhelmed with a teeny yorkie, i don't know what she'd do to it.. thanks for your input i'll surely put it all together and show her |
08-29-2005, 09:55 PM | #4 |
YT 6000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Seattle, WA
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| I've only met one person with an extremely small Yorkie, she was under three pounds at over a year (or maybe a year and a half). Anyways, she was totally cute and adorable, but she had a ton of health issues. And when they had to take her to the vet, they got charged more because of her delicate nature and tinyness (not sure how "fair" that may be to charge more to treat smaller Yorkies, but I've heard it from several sources). She needed constant care, and I don't think they could really even leave her at home alone at all... If your friend is dead set on getting an extremely small Yorkie, nothing we say may change her mind, just let her know to be prepared financially for any health problems and be prepared to spend a LOT of time with the Yorkie. And tell your friend good luck in finding the perfect Yorkie for her! |
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