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I do understand what you are saying. I have recently injuried my back and am undergoing decompression therapy. It is admazing what a fews pounds make. Yes 4 lbs verus 7 lbs does make a different. I know it sound crazy but ounces does count especially if she is on a ongoing long term problem. Even my purse is a strain until I adjust the weight and purse size then I am in my zone so to speak. I hope you find the perfect small dog that fits your need and help you through a difficult time. A dog is great therapy. |
Yorkies aren't toys. I don't see why people always want to get a yorkie to carry it around? A dog is a dog, they should walk on the ground! Yes carrying your baby is okay sometimes but finding a small one just so you can carry it sounds silly to me. I know you may have an injury but even more the reason to NOT want to carry a dog? ;) |
Well, my Lucky was only supposed to be 5.5 at the most....lol He is closer to the 8-9 lb! I think, in his opinion, it makes him more manly!! He don't like being carried around outside (hurts his image)lol But seriously.....you don't HAVE to have these little babies up in arms to give or get love...you can just find where YOU are most comfortable and they will come to you!!! :) Good luck with your back....and your search! |
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I don't think most people want one just to carry around. I for example wanted a Yorkie because I love the breed and for my permanent travel companion, because she can TRAVEL just about anywhere with me and she might be sometimes in a purse carrier, or stroller because of the place or situation. There is nothing wrong with that. She walks daily outdoors in our neighborhood and at the park. She will not be walking at the mall or other heavy people places to get tramped on by feet. I am fortunate to live in a city that has malls, restaurants and events where she (being a small dog) is allowed to visit, especially being in a carrier or stroller. |
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i don't disagree with you that 7lbs is a great and standard size ... it just won't work for ME ... and i can't blame a littler one for coming with health issues no more than it can blame me for coming with them :) |
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Speaking as someone with a bad back, I chose the Yorkie breed for two specific reasons: 1) they are hypoallergenic, 2) because of their size. I have had to care for sick dogs both medium sized ~ 20-40 lbs, as well as large ones~ 130-160 lbs. Let me just say, that it is a lot easier to get a 4-7 lb dog to the emergency vet than the later, especially with any kind of disability. For me, and my son who is disabled, small in size was essential. It had nothing to do with the pups being an accessory, however, as you have clearly stated, for some an accessory is all they want; and that I do not care for!:thumbup: |
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i'm more willing to deal with the possible health issues of a smaller dog (which are only possible and not a certainty) than a heavier dog that i know for sure will aggravate my injury over time ... i guess it's just a personal choice for all of us.... |
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If you don't have small children there are a handful of adult yorkies in shelters that weight between 3-5 lbs full grown. You have to check daily if your patient you will find one. There are a few that are denied because of health problems but I have seen healthy ones that need to go to an adult household only. |
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maybe some people carry dogs around as accessories, but i am not one of those people ... if i were, i would've bought one of those dogs advertised as a "teacup" from a puppy mill or a non-reputable breeder ... instead, i am trying to rescue a dog ... but i also need to be mindful of my own limitations in doing so ... is that so wrong?!?:confused: and really, even if i just PREFER a tiny dog (like someone might prefer a black dog or a smart dog or a curly-haired dog or a really HUGE dog), why does that seem to be such a problem for some folks?!? |
I just wanted to add that your location shows Beverly Hills - which is a dog friendly place. Many shops and restaurants allow pets inside and if you want to enjoy this luxury with your furbaby then you need a dog you can pick up when necessary. Good luck to you! Quote:
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I can understand your need for a smaller dog. There are other considerations besides walking around with a YT in your arms. My dog is 8+ lbs. (she was supposed to be less than 5 lbs!) and even though I don't have back problems, it would be much easier to bathe her and lift her for grooming, etc., if she were not as heavy. I love her and hope she lives as long as I do, but if I were to buy another Yorkie, I would buy an older puppy whose weight could be predicted better. |
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How exciting! I wish I lived around a dog friendly community so that Chloe could hang out with me at places other than Petco and Petsmart! Quote:
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There is also a pet carrier by Brighton that looks beautiful and sharp too. I got the black and chocolate croc stamped leather one from them. |
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I know how you feel. I have a neck injury and thank goodness Sweet Pea is only 3lbs. I know with pain it's hard to do anything at all let alone pick up your animal. Good luck! |
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O.K., Please don't take offense to this, and I preface it by saying, I don't know if you have any to lose, but the fitness trainer in me automatically thinks... why don't you lose 7 pounds, and then adopt the dog? |
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If you actually are rescuing a dog from a rescue you may find it hard to come across one the tinier designer dogs. There are always people out there looking for the tinies. So you will have plenty of competition. However I have seen some much older Yorkies that were smaller that sometimes come available. I just got my first Yorkie but have Chihuahua's too and one of my Chi's is a runt. We love her a lot but most people find out that the tinies ones sometimes take more work and effort. For example we had to build her steps to get onto the furniture either that or you would have to bend over to pick her up and that would also not be good for your back. Sometimes the tinies have more health problems too and that can get expensive. Everyone always falls in love with our tiny Chihuahua when they see her but they don't realize the long term problems being very tiny causes. |
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After I posted this, I realized that it's the "lifting" of the weight, not just carrying around the weight. Again, I did'nt mean to offend. |
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I hope you find some relief for your back soon!! I herniated a disk at L5 in my spine and had unbearable pain, numbness, and loss of muscle control in my right foot/leg for almost 2 years. Luckily, I finally went to a new doctor (at the University of Michigan Spine Clinic) and had 2 rounds of spinal injections. Now, years later, no pain, full use of my leg, and only a little numbness in my right foot. One of the best things about a dog is WALKING them, which is great for a bad back. :dogwalk: Feel better soon! |
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carrying 7lbs in your arms or on your shoulder or holding it up while giving it a bath is much, much different than 7lbs spread all over your body. if losing 7lbs was the answer to my back problem, believe me, i would've done it a loooong time ago.... |
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