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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. |
My Jilly and Scotty each weighed 3 lbs., though Jilly was born a runt with larger siblings. Jilly lived to be 12 1/2lbs. and Scotty to almost 8 years old. Each was an only dog & very carefully protected from the usual dangers(though Jilly was nearly killed in a dog attack as the 65 lb. dog ran from a porch behind bushes), each watched closely when up on furniture or in laps, ramps & stairs provided to avoid repetitive stress injuries to tiny joints from jumping and promptly vetted as any problem arose. Jilly almost choked to death on a chew bone - those tiny ones tied in a knot on each end - when she chewed through the neck of the rawhide & tried to swallow the tied end whole. It stuck in her pharynx & she swelled around it. She stopped breathing so I had to to drive with one hand & breath for her as I held her up to my mouth with the other. Occas. I stopped smack dead in the street to reposition her as I breathed & then drive on, ignoring the honking. We made it and she lived! With great care & the grace of God, a tiny can live past puppyhood and on but you really have to take excellent care of them or bad things can happen very quickly. |
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By circling do you mean where they lay on the floor and spin or where they walk in circles? |
Tinies She runs in circles. Sometimes big circling laps around the dining room table and sometimes smaller circles around her bed. She always circles to the left because the hydro has caused the right side of her brain to be blocked so the fluid cant circulate properly. The right side made it's own shunt through the left side so when she runs the right side if feeling full and instinct causes her to lean and circle to the left. She also has some periphereal vision problems. Of courses when the natural made shunt occurred when she was very young, some brain tissue was damaged. She was born with this but really has adjusted well. She plays, eats, and is very sassy with the others. She likes to be loved on and responds to her name and has a few commands. I have never regretted giving her this chance. |
LS in tiny Yes we took her to Auburn University (Alabama) for testing. She has no issues other than the hydro. No problems with food, energy, etc. She was given tests for two days. |
It sounds like you have taken wonderful care of her. They are such special little ones I think even a day with them is counted as a blessing. |
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I agree that being tiny does not mean a short life. I know friends that have 2 Yorkies under 4 pounds. One is 11 years old missing a few back teeth and the other is 9 years old no real problems so far. Also at the dog park there is a 16 year old, that weighs 3 or 4 pounds, he is all hair, a Yorkie mix ( maybe with poodle) He is adorable and still runs with my dogs. His lady said the only problem he has had, is an ingrown eyelash twice. |
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I don't know if Thor counts as a tiny - he's under 4 lbs and six years old, no health issues so far except some dental work and LP. I plan for him to live to be one hundred :rolleyes::D. |
How small are your Tiny"s I have a 10 year old spayed Female who weighs 2.6 lbs. I just took her to the vets to get her shots.They were due. I just love her. So no I don"t think tiny means a shorter life in Yorkies. If it does my Tiny Hana didn"t read that book.:) |
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Abby weighs 2.8 lbs. and is healthy and a little over 2 yrs. She does have LP that the vet said is not a problem, but i wonder if it will become a problem down the road. I do worry about her, but I probably would worry whatever weight she was, just because I don't ever want anything to happen to her. My sister-in-law's yorkie lived to be 16 at a little less than 2 1/2 lbs, so I am encouraged by that! :animal-pa |
Princess is 3 lbs. and just turned 7 years old. she has never had any medical issues at all. She's very healthy...if your baby is healthy, she should live a normal lifespan. |
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