If you want a pup Please read. . .
 

I have a little story. . .

I get stopped all the time when people see Galen. . . I want a dog just like him . . This is what it takes to have one this small. . . ( Galen comes from a reputable show breeder. He was just small. )

I am home so I monitor him all the time. I have to make sure he eats. He is a finicky eater. Sometimes It comes down to hand feeding him. Even my Mom knows and sits on the floor and hand feeds him. I have Nurtical on hand all the time. Also I have to make sure he doesn't eat something shouldn't, Lick the floor, get into anything . . .You basically have a child for 13 - 16 years.

He is not allowed to jump down on the floor from the couch. He is not even allowed to climb up and down the stairs in my house. When I do leave the house and I can't take him with me. He is in an x pen to keep him safe. When he comes with me, I have a bag full of items food, water, Nurtical etc.

He only wears a harness, no collar, when he is on a leash. Most of his collars are breakaway with little bells on him so you know when he is underfoot. He is potty pad and outside trained . He is never allowed outside by himself or without a harness and leash. A hawk can pick him up and take him away. In cold weather he doesn't go out. He has sweaters and winter coats to keep him warm.

Since Galen is not afraid of anything. He thinks he is the size of a Wolfhound and he plays like he is one. I watch every dog around him. He can be stepped on or picked up in a NY minute.


The reason for the story. . .

I have seen way too many sick pups. Pups brought home to early or just not knowing the breed. Bringing them home because they are so cute or I want a pocket dog. . .Then there is a problem and the puppy owner wants help.

The Yorkie and Biewer are toy breeds. Not a teacup, micro mini, a tiny micro mini or any other inventive name given . . . They are one size. Doesn't matter the weight.

With the Internet so excessible , there should be no reason why people should not be researching about a dog breeds. Go to the AKC or the breed club websites. Their will be a lot of information about the breed. And if you don't have access to the Internet go to the library. There are many books on the subject.

Did you bring them to the vet for a wellness exam ? Do you know what is required for this breed ? What are their standards. . . What age to get them at? Yes, different breeds leave at different times. A Large breed can leave a 8 weeks but a toy breed needs to stay longer, 12 weeks or more. . .What medical issues they have? . . Where to purchase a healthy one. A reputable breeder not a pet store, Craig's List or the newspaper. Yes pet store advertise AKC but the are from puppy mills. Don't believe if they say different.

Please research the breed before you purchase one. It could be the life of your little one.

good post

How old and big is he?? I for one like to see the puppy eat kibble. If they are a good eater then i feel good about the pup. Winnie was a good eater at the breeders but when i brought her home she needed to be hand feed for a few weeks. New environment probably.. But I'm lucky enough my wife is an at home dog sitter.... So theres always someone there for my girls. And never left home alone longer then 2-3 hrs....Some exceptions like an evening party but not everyday and I have security camera on them :)

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Please, know what you are doing BEFORE you go hunting for a puppy. KNOW what is normal and what is not. Know what to look for as you search for a puppy. When you see puppies being dispersed/dumped at 6 weeks 8 weeks old, you can bet you are about to get your heart broken...there are 2000 excuses "why" this immature baby "must" be dumped....steer clear....these are usually excuses to avoid spending the money to provide what the puppy is supposed to be getting to keep it healthy. Stay away from pet store puppies....they are from puppy mills and dont believe it when they swear they come from top notch breeders, etc.....Please, read all about what you are about to buy and get involved with. There is absolutely no reason in the world to buy a puppy without having STUDIED the breed and what they require. If you jump blindly, head first, into getting a puppy, especially a breed you are cluless about, there is an old song that comes to my mind....paraphrasing here...." If you are sitting on the train track, and you can see the train coming, and you hear the horn blowing, and you see the head lite flashing, and you choose to walk onto the track and you do not move, you are going to get exactly what you have set your own self up for!"

Great advice to research the specific needs of a breed before bringing home a pup. We did not know quite what we were getting into when we brought Max home.

Although we had taken care of Yorkie for a neighbor, she was not typical and gave us a false sense of ease. :D

I am very confused by your post. Not allowed to go up or down the stairs? What the heck? Yorkies are hearty, healthy, fiesty hunters. I have a four pounder and a nine pounder. Neither one is a fragile, breakable butterfly. They are DOGS! Specifically bred to run and hunt. Stop it! Take him for a run in the park and chill out. You have spent too much time on Yorkie talk with the jaded owners. Take a breath. Go and play.

I actually think this was a great post with lots of good info. I live in a 1 story house but if I had stairs I wouldn't allow my pups to go up and down either. My girl will be 1yr next month and last time she was weighed she was not even 3 pounds. Her parents were 4 and 6 pounds and she was expected to be 4 pounds. All blood work and health exams have been clear of any issues she is just small but with her size a fall could injure her very badly. In a house with young kids and small dogs safety is very important and people really need to understand what they are getting into. Just my opinion :)

I'm not cool with you preaching about uneducated owners, when you yourself have no confidence to leave your dog alone in the house for danger of the scary stairs. Boo. As for the reputable "show dog breeder", a good breeder doesn't sell a dog that makes the owners worry all the time due to its size. I'm really not trying to be mean. But don't come on here and brag about your wee tiny dog when everyone on here is against that! Ps: standard Yorkie size is 7lbs. Let's all get that through our heads.

No the modern Yokies arent breed to hunt. They were sized down from the 10+ lbs dogs. Most arent sturdy. My 6.6lbs Moki is pretty solid and muscular. He can do alot of stuff. But I dont let him jump off of stuff. Why they are know to have bad knees. Its a trait.My dog knees are rated 0..I like to keep it that way. My Whimsy is 4lbs she can run up and down the stairs easily jump up stuff but I dont let her jump down. Both are trained not to. Winnie is under 4lbs she can run faster then the other two jump higher. But she wont walk down the stairs dunno why but thats here choice. Yorkies are one of the most sickly and over breed dogs and can have alot of problems. One of the biggest population in the puppy mills. So yes you do need to research the breed. And if yours are hardy then you are lucky. Mine are but I dont let them run in the park..Why another dog can easily kill them.

There is not standard size. The breed is to be under 7lbs if you are showing.

I never understood why people get so worked up on this site until tonight. If you bought a three pound dog, deal with it. Don't come on here and cry about their safety. You messed up. It's not healthy. It's unethical. Yorkies are hearty hunters. Sturdy, strong, TERRIERS. Read up on terriers. They are not meant to be caged because you are scared their toothpick legs will break on the stairs. I do have empathy for all who are afraid for their tiny dogs, but you perpetuated the practice by buying. It's really not cool. And now you have a miserable dog that is kennelled all day because you are scared for its bird bones. Gee whiz!

The advice given by the op is good. May not apply to all pus but if you are in search of a little one. I believe thats what implied. The larger ones seem more sturdy but ppl are always looking for the small ones. Under 4lbs 2-3. Then they have more needs. I prefer 5-7 lbs range. Seems more sturdy. 5-7lbs not over weight

I think your not understanding the post...or I'm not. The op isn't suggesting getting a tiny. But what work it would b in getting one

I wouldnt kennel a dog any dog all day. But i do have a rec room along side another room that that are gated to stay in. When nobody is home. 600sq feet is enough They just sleep when nobody is home. I have security camera so I know what they do.

Oh yes..."showing." As if. My yorkies are members of my family. I don't "show"my dogs. Just as I don't "show" my children. What the heck? This is a status thread. "I spent $3000 on a dog for looks." Here are my thoughts on papers...I call it "inbreeding." I also call it, "small genetic pool." Bet all your tails are docked too, right? For looks? Goodnight. Sorry I lost my temper.

I would rather have them trash just one area of my house instead of the whole house. I keep pads and have it some what dog proof also.

No you were say a Standard is 7lbs. That not a Standard. Under is if you show. Doesnt matter if you have a pet. But if your gonna quote specifics they should be correct. If your looking for a purebreed doesnt matter what Country there will some a small percent of inbreeding may 3-5%. If you dont want a purebreed then dont get one. Beside you come here and rant on the post?? For what?? The op was stating all the work for a tiny. What you are posting about is way off topic

Hilarious!!! Absolutely hilarious!!!

For those of you questioning my info-breed standard is between 4 and 7 lbs. Yorkie Size | Yorkshire Terrier Information Center I own a four pounder and a miner and I do not restrict their movement and I trust their judgement. Just settle down. Your dog is not an idiot. They know their limitations.

That old. They just say not over 7lbs. But pets dont matter. And the post is for tinys . Ppl don't relize how much work they are. But some dogs dont know there limits. My big Moki is crazy. He will leap off the roof if he was allowed to

I am familiar with you, Yorkiemom, and I really hope you are siding with me. Can't tell by your comment. If not, take a strip off me, please. Sincerely. But this whole thread is ridiculous.

Let's ask Yorkie mom about breed standard. She is one of the experts on here. I would trust her answer...if I'm wrong, I will eat crow.

In the Usa the Akc doesn't make the standard. The National Club of the breed does.
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I'll clean the crow for you if you want me to

I like hot sauce on mine

Ironmike86, I hear what you are saying. I'm trying to discourage the purchase of "tinys" as you put it. Unless you are a geneticist, I suppose. Undersized yorkies get sick and live for six or seven years. I'm a BREEDER! I know what I am saying. I have a waiting list for my pups, and they are most definitely not show dogs. I know what I am saying. It's unhealthy. If they are genetically, naturally small, ok, I get that.

I'm putting my money on Yorkiemom siding with me, so there! ;) I WILL EAT THE CROW if I'm wrong!

Well...actually, they removed the lower number for breed standard....it is 7 lbs. upper limit.

I am thrilled you are a staunch supporter for "survival of the fittest"....let all those little wimpy, weak little dependent taffy azzez survive the best they can...if they die because they run into the street, or they get into it with a 70 lb dog and die, or they die because they trip and fall down a flight of stairs (like my 60 year old aunt did) or off the bed, like my paralyzed uncle did.... oh well, not tough enough, didnt deserve to survive....life is for the strong and hearty and productive.....let the weak or the undersize die if they cant handle it! If you aint tough, fold and get out of the way and be sure and take your wimpy little dog with you!! .....survival is for the tough and strong... And all those nasty little kids!!! Start them out right, so they are survivors and they can manage life on their own...dont want weaklings or over dependent little house apes running around.....survival of the fittest is the only way to go...throw them out there and the ones that survive, great!!! Like you say, trust their judgement....your toddler kid/grandkid is not an idiot.....they are HUMAN and are much smarter than any stupid little dog.....they know their limitations.....if they dont, well they will either learn or they will die!

disappointed in your answer, yorkiemom. The OP bragged that their undersized pup came from a professional. But you have turned it around on me, that I do not have empathy for the weak. That's just not right. This person clearly bought (god this new term I learned today is so gross)..."a tiny". If I bred a too small dog, I would not sell to anyone and deal with the consequences and heartbreak myself. But you have painted me in the light that I don't have empathy for a "naturally" small dog. BS. The op clearly bought an undersized dog from "show parents", on purpose, and is now crying about it. Thank you for your sarcasm. Was looking forward to an intelligent response, wether it agreed with my opinion or not. Lost the respect I had for you. But...what was it you said before? "Haha! Hilarious?" Ask me how many times I have had inquiries about the size of my puppies. Or if they are "teacup."

Let's stop arguing about "standard". It's bs. It's for show. It's for social status. You know it, I know it. Top line for standard is seven pounds. Anything under 4 pounds is crippling the dog on purpose and it's selfish but they are "so cute." I'm done with this forum. Kindest regards to all.