|
Welcome to the YorkieTalk.com Forums Community - the community for Yorkshire Terriers. You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features. You will be able to chat with over 35,000 YorkieTalk members, read over 2,000,000 posted discussions, and view more than 15,000 Yorkie photos in the YorkieTalk Photo Gallery after you register. We would love to have you as a member! Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today! If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please click here to contact us. |
|
| LinkBack | Thread Tools |
03-21-2007, 01:12 PM | #1 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Oregon
Posts: 127
| Problems with 2lb.-3lb. Yorkie compared to 5lb.-7lb. Hello. I don't have a Yorkie yet, but have been reading allot of different posts. Their has been mention of health problems with the smaller dogs. Could you please give me some examples. What problems or issues could arise with the smaller Yorkie that the larger Yorkie won't have? Thanks. |
Welcome Guest! | |
03-21-2007, 01:17 PM | #2 |
Luvs Lulu Donating Member | I have a 9 1/2 lb and a 2 lb yorkie. With the smaller ones you have to worry about hypoglycemia (sugar issues) and they can get hurt easily. My big boy Lex can take a stepping on while we have to watch out for Lulu all the time.
__________________ Lulu will always be in my heart |
03-21-2007, 01:22 PM | #3 |
BANNED! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Miami, FL
Posts: 158
| I have a 4pound and a 3pound and they are both very healthy... they haven't had to go to the vet for anything yet.. Thank God!!!. they eat twice a day and I give them nutrical once a week.... Princess is now taking nutrical twice a day cause she is nursing two little girls (chiqui and gordi) they will be 6 weeks on saturday... |
03-21-2007, 01:26 PM | #4 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Michigan
Posts: 701
| I have a 6 pounder, a 7 pounder and a 2 pounder. Altho I love them all and they look so cute together, the 2 pounder (Starr) runs fast and can get into trouble faster then the others. She is more timid in emergencies and runs away from them rather then to me which can be extremely dangerous. If a vulture or owl or any animal which normally eat rabbit for example, my Lil Starr would be in for trouble so when she goes out I need to be right next to her or else she needs to learn to not mind a leash at all times which means any exercise for her to run wild is indoors only, UNLESS we have a number of adult humans standing around the yard to help out in an emergency. Chloe & Sissy can have more freedom, altho I worry about them too, it's just not as dangerous. I find the smaller they are, the more inquisitive but that might just be my girls personalities. My Lil one is the only one of the 3 that gets into trouble continuously, cords, small tight corners and chewing whatsever in it OR at least trying. I am always on top of her but because of her size I need to be. And that's without saying no gate can keep her in-she can squeeze into any crack inside or out and climbs like a monkey. I love her but it is harder then having a larger Yorkie
__________________ CHLOE SISSY Starr and The NewYorkie Mom, Pattie |
03-21-2007, 01:37 PM | #5 |
Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: FL
Posts: 7,651
| I have one just under 3 pounds and one that is 5 pounds. The vet says they are both healthy as can be. Neither has ever had hypoglycemia or any other health concern. They are very, very active and rule the house (including all 3 humans, a Jack Russell and a Dachshund). Both came from reputable breeders, have good pedigrees, with good health histories on all sides. I think Sadie (5 lbs) is sturdier than Ben but stepping on either one of them could be horribly dangerous. Actually, I think stepping on my 11 or 13 pound non-Yorkie dogs could be horribly dangerous too. More important than the exact size is to make sure you are using a breeder that knows and cares to do it right. Look at the pedigrees and ask about the health of parents and grandparents. Look at the conditions the puppy was raised in. Look hard at the puppy -- clear eyes, good joints and bone structure; no crusties, coughing or listlessness. The puppy should look interested, curious, friendly, and happy to be around people. Some might be a little shy at first so give them time to be comfortable around you. But don't pick a puppy who just sits and looks unhealthy. Don't pick one that looks too skinny, or undernourished. (Unless you want to rescue them, that is.) JMHO.
__________________ FlDebra and her ABCs Annie, Ben, Candy Promoting Healthy Breeding to the AKC Yorkshire Terrier Standard |
03-21-2007, 01:39 PM | #6 |
BANNED! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Miami, FL
Posts: 158
| oh... I forgot to mentioned.. I don't let them go outside for nothing, they are always inside the house. I take them to my moms house on Saturdays and then back to sweet home that's another way to keep them healthy!!! I guess! |
03-21-2007, 02:24 PM | #7 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Nebraska
Posts: 422
| Probably no help here. I have a 2 lb. 13 oz. Yorkie, a 3 lb. 9 oz. Jap. Chin, 10 lb. Pap/Peke mix, German Shep. 70 lbs., Belgian Malinois 100 lbs. Honestly you can't tell the difference in any of them. LOL. My little Yorkie has been unhealthy but it appears to stem from being bred in a puppymill. My puppymiller breeds 13 diff. breeds, sold me a sick dog. But my little Bijou Yorkie can run with the best of them. I do have nutri-cal on hand. I only give it to Bijou when I notice she starts shaking. Seems to cure it every time. She eats well, poops well. So most of the time I don't give it to her because she doesn't need it. Healthy appetite. Staircase at the foot of my bed (but she still can't do stairs yet). Nope, they are all the same to me. One big zoo and I love every minute of it. Not to mention, two rescue kittens, two hermit crabs and sea monkeys. LOL
__________________ Cheryle |
03-21-2007, 02:37 PM | #8 |
Donating YT 3000 Club Member | 2lb.-3lb. Yorkie compared to 5lb.-7lb thats not really a big weight difference now my 18 pounder is a big difference from a 2 pounds only because he would be more sturdier you just need to keep more of an eye on the little ones |
03-21-2007, 02:37 PM | #9 |
Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Virginia
Posts: 524
| Just like others have said I have a 9 pounder and I had a 3.5 pounder. With Summer I had to be much more careful especially when she was outside. She was very quiet so I kept a cat collar with a bell on it so you would know where she is so you don't step on her and to make sure she is okay. I have heard too that they can have health problems my little girl was very healthy up until she died and I still don't know why. She was 14 months old and I never had any problems with her. Because she was small and if you get one that small I would say you need to have them spayed or neutered. I had Summer spayed because I didn't want to take a chance with her at all, it is a really good idea to do it. She use to chew any cords she could get a hold to. One of the biggest things is you have to be much more careful with, you need to make sure that you know what she is doing all the time. Good luck!
__________________ Kari Abigail Lola RIP my sweet sweet little Summer you are my little guardian angel |
03-21-2007, 04:10 PM | #10 |
Gabor Galore Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Illinois
Posts: 606
| I worked for a vet for many years and the tiny ones can have unseen health issues. We did an necropsy on a 2.5 lb Yorkie and his organs were fused - there just wasnt enough room for all his organs. He died at the age of 10 years so he had a good life but after that I asked a lot of questions and found that this is typical in any tiny animal. Several vets I spoke to told me that most tinys do well but it is always a concern. |
03-21-2007, 04:16 PM | #11 |
Donating YT 14K Club Member | My yorkies range from 3 1/2 lbs to 6 1/2 lbs. My 3 pounder definitely makes me somewhat nervous. If you walk to fast in his general direction, he yelps. He has been accidently pushed by a walking leg before...but he's learning to get out of people's way. From other tiny yorkie owners, I've heard of everything from open fontanels, to liver shunts and hypoglycemia. I've also heard that a fall...even from the bottom step has broken legs and dislocated shoulders/hips.
__________________ As always...JMO (Just My Opinion) Kimberley |
03-21-2007, 07:28 PM | #12 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Oregon
Posts: 127
| Thanks for all your replies. When we do start looking I think I'll look for a 5lb.-6lb. Yorkie. Thanks again.. |
03-21-2007, 07:39 PM | #13 |
Donating YT 11K Club Member | I have an 8 lber and a 2 lber. They are both very healthy. My 2 pounder just gets cold quicker than the 8 pounder. She has to have little sweaters on, and right now she has a little cold. |
03-21-2007, 08:16 PM | #14 |
No Longer A Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: The Big Friendly City :)
Posts: 4,236
| I have a 4 pounder and a 1 pound 11 ounce girl, I've never had any serious health problems with either of them. The biggest thing with tiny ones to me is just being aware that they are there and seeing things from their level so to speak. There are lots of things they could get into that can be potentialy dangerous so you have to "puppy proof" your house and watch what you do. A full box of cereal falling on my little girl could be a real problem... with a bigger dog, not so much, it's the little things like that, that you have to remember. |
03-21-2007, 08:53 PM | #15 |
DEBRA'S DORKY YORKIES4 Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Highland Scotland
Posts: 712
| Wee Doggies !!! My first was supposed to reach 7lbs in weight as I didn't think I wanted a tiny one....that is her left, TARA, and she only grew to 4lbs ! She has a collapsed trachea, and was only supposed to live to 4yrs at most so the vet said. What tripe that was....she is sooo full of beans ! I keep her settled, but she still goes demented round our livingroom, and runs accross half the huge beach to say hello to some stranger that she thinks looks nice and who should be speaking to her, "the queen" !!!, and runs back full pelt to our heels - quite chuffed with herself ! She does have coughing fits, but not often, and I just massage her throat, and it comes ok. It doesn't phase her at all. I think she will live just as long as others. She is spayed. My other two, CASPER and TAMMY are 4lbs too.....and have no health problems at all. I love their size now. I think small is fine, you just have to be carefull with them....the thing is they think they are huge, and will shock you at their behaviour of not being any different to any other dog ! So don't be too concerned about size....it depends on the dog. Any dog can have health problems. Just look very carefully at the parents of puppies, and conditions, talk to their breeder, and for goodness sake, don't do as many of us do and fall for the first pup you see....says she who has done this herself, lol - easier said than done ! ......Look at a few puppies from different breeders. Also, you could choose to see yourself as the good samaraton and give the not so perfect one a good home....invest in good pet insurance and just take each day as it comes....enjoy every day you have with it, and if it isn't a long living dog, know you gave it a happy life for however long it had. GOOD LUCK ! DEBRA x x x |
Bookmarks |
|
|
| |
|
|
SHOP NOW: Amazon :: eBay :: Buy.com :: Newegg :: PetStore :: Petco :: PetSmart