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How Old Are Your Tiny's? I know I worry to much but I came across a website that said a yorkie under 3 lbs life expectancy is only 3 to 5 years:confused:. I have a tiny one and that is terrifying. To those of you with tiny ones can you post how old they are now please? |
Well, I also have a tiny...Roxi weighs 2 lbs, 15 oz (woohoo--she gained an ounce:D) She is 1 year, 4 months. I also have the same concern as you, but with an added worry. Roxi has been diagnosed with MVD. My vet once made a comment about just enjoying her as long as we have her. That kind of upset me at the time because I felt she was implying that Roxi wouldn't live very long. But I have read posts on this board about other yorkies with MVD and living 15-17 years just by managing their diet and maybe with some supplements or prescriptions. I also would be interested in hearing how old some of the other "little ones" are. |
I'm not sure if you would consider Ally tiny, but she is slightly over 3 lbs and is 3.5 years old. She is healthier than her sister, who is almost 7 lbs and 2.5 years old. She is a diva though!!!! |
I always wanted a TINY dog but now, after hearing all the problems the little/littles can have, I am glad Zachary is going to be bigger. I am guessing 6-7 pounds according to the growth chart which is OK with me. As much as I would like a tiny tiny, I don't think I would get one. I would say, but having no experience with this sort of thing, PREVENTATIVE CARE would be my first line of defense. Hoopefully others on this forum have had some experience with tiny babies. Good luck with your little one. Louise |
We didn't seek out a tiny. Kyra's parents are normal size, mom is 5.5 lbs and dad 4.6. She just seems to be smaller. Right now at almost 8 months old she is at a steady 2.6lbs. I am so hoping she will gain at least another pound but even then I worry. Our little rescue we lost last year was 3.8lbs and passed away at the young age of 7 :(. |
My Luci that I just took in as a rehome is 4 1/2 yrs old and weighs just right at 3 pounds. |
Tinies and Age I have two tiny sisters who are 7 years old. They weigh 2.6 and 3. Never had any medical problems other than the normal shots, etc. I have an 8 year old who weighs 3 1/2 lbs. She is a hydro baby and I was told at the vet teaching hospital that she would not live to be 1. The only way she is affected, circling which we are used to. |
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CoCo will be 4 years old in November and weight stays between 3 to 3.3 ...doing great health wise |
My Ziggy is 3lbs. He is 15 months old. I too hope I'll have him in my life for many many many years to come. I worry because of the bad "breeder" he came from. But all these happy and older tiny stories make me happy:) Thanks this thread OP |
My DH says that I am always finding something to worry about with my furkids but I love them so much I cannot bear the thought of them being sick or losing another anytime soon. |
My yorkie Muffin lived to be 17 years old and she weighed 3 pounds. No health problems whatsoever, other than her teeth. |
Ruby is right at, or just under 3lbs, depending upon what time of day she is weighed and when she ate:) This December she will be 7 years old. Her only health problems - pancreatitis when she was almost 2 (from over eating) and she does have slight LP in both knees, though according to her vet, it's not likely to require surgery. |
If you have a tiny, and it is healthy, JUST THE FACT THAT IT IS TINY DOES NOT PREDISPOSE IT TO AN EARLY DEMISE!!!!! I have 3 tinys...two are sisters and weigh less than 3 lbs...they are going on 6 years old....and my other tiny is 2.....the one that I had that had health issues....hypoglycemia, seizures..... was barely 2 lbs...he lived 9 years.....If you have a healthy tiny, and you do not have an accident of any kind, that baby will live a long and happy life. |
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