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12-16-2011, 11:54 AM | #1 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Destin, Florida
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| Miniature Yorkshire terrier. HELP!!! Im purchasing a Yorkshire terrier puppy from a lady I found on the AKC website, she told me that "my puppy" will be around 3lbs full grown [saying she's a miniature yorkie]. Is that healthy? I read online that there's no such think as "teacup" dogs, and they are little because they are premature. I also read that they don't live long because of it. Should I be concerned about my puppy's health? are 3lb full grown dogs premature? Does anyone here have a "miniature" Yorkie that weighs less than 3lb and it's healthy? thank you so much |
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12-16-2011, 12:26 PM | #2 | ||
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12-16-2011, 12:32 PM | #3 | |
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How-ever there is a higher incidence in health problems with the tinier dogs ie 3lbs and under. I certainly hope you are not getting that pup until they weigh at least 2lbs. IN fact I highly recommend you refuse until this pup is 2lbs. what you need to do is research the health of your breeders lines. Do you have the registered name of Dam and Sire? If not get it. Then you can check to see what health tests have been done. You also need to ask the breeder of any health concerns in their line (apart from what is required to post to get a CHIC (Health Number). There are members here with the tinier Yorkies that are pretty healthy; but again you need to know about the lines your breeder is breeding to help you assess the health risks you might be taking on. What is this breeders Health Guarantee? Also finding from the AKC website a breeder is no warranty or representation of excellence in breeding. Any breeder can advertise there.
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12-16-2011, 12:32 PM | #4 |
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| There are alot of smaller yorkies that dont have health issues. They are more susceptible to injuries though because of their tiny size
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12-16-2011, 01:12 PM | #5 |
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| Alot of wonderful imformation has been provided for your above. I wish you well in your dog ownership, and I'm glad that you're educating yourself.
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12-16-2011, 01:35 PM | #6 |
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| Caroline! Welcome to YorkieTalk and God bless you for checking on the information you have received. I'm not going to add anything to the conversation because you have already been given great advice and info. I just wanted to thank you for being a wise lady and not falling for the breeders inaccuracies. |
12-16-2011, 01:48 PM | #7 |
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| Ehh. I wouldn't believe what they say. Our breeder said Bailey would not exceed more than 5 or 6. She is now 7 or 8. They. Could be lying. I have heard some say that there breeder said theres would not be more than 7 or something, and it ended up being a big yorkist. Good luck and let us know when you have found your baby!! |
12-16-2011, 01:50 PM | #8 |
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| Before I purchased my yorkie, I asked my vet about teacups....she wrinkled her nose up and said....dont do it....they are in here all the time near death. I did as she advised and am soo glad I did. I talked with a couple at petsmart the other day and they told me they paid 3000 for their dog and a total of 10,000 to keep it alive......they had bought a teacup. I would try and stay around the 5lb. and up range. |
12-16-2011, 03:17 PM | #9 |
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| I have a 3lb 14oz boy, and honestly I could never imagine having anything smaller. Assure that you do proper research on the breeder, as the word "teacup" is a marketing ploy. Best of luck with your search, it's good to see you have started to educate yourself, before buying. Much of the advice above is great advice.
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12-16-2011, 03:22 PM | #10 |
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| thank you so much for all your help. I do trust my breeder though, she never actually told me she sells teacup, she just told me she had 1 female yorkie in litter and that she was probably going to be around 3lbs full grown. I just read stuff online and get paranoid, I guess. I already own a 1 year old yorkie named Belle, and she was "supposed" to be a teacup, but she's now 8 lbs and very healthy! So i'm hoping this new puppy will be a healthy girl as well. =) thank you all for your time reading this. xoxo |
12-16-2011, 03:22 PM | #11 |
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| My Jett JUST hit 3# at just over a year. He is a tiny boy for sure......structure is much different than Bella who is just over 5#. He hasn't been sick.....nor any health problems so far for me!!! Not all are preemies.....just smaller!
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12-16-2011, 05:47 PM | #12 |
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| My previous Yorkie was 3 pounds when fully grown. Yes she was small. Live a long, and healthy life for 11 years. I think the quality of the breeding is very important!
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12-16-2011, 05:52 PM | #13 |
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| Since predicting adult weight is not an exact science, and the little girl could very well be over3lbs full grown, I think the biggest concern is that she is both old enough (12 weeks) and large enough (around 2lbs) when you take her home. Best of luck to you!
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12-16-2011, 05:55 PM | #14 |
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| i had a lil one just a lil under 2 pounds she was never sick only time she seen her vet was for check ups she lived 11 1/2 years
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