Is this a Yorkie, and what type is it?

[kmm]

Originally Posted by dinkster

Hi, I have not been on this forum for ages, but I'm here today!
I sometimes warn people that if a breeder is putting a great deal of emphasis on how super tiny the pups are, then the breeder might be more concerned with the size than the health of the pups.
Good luck. That is one cute puppy in the photo!

Thank you, I do hope that I can find one that looks like him, I love that face. I am hoping to get one that is somewhat bigger than a 'teacup' size, I would get worried about it getting lost, or hurt in the house, so small and fragile.

[SHUGGY]

This looks like my adopted dog which is yorkie and maltese. We love him so much!!!! Because he is a mixed breed, the vet thinks he is a litter tougher health wise than a pure breed.

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by SHUGGY

This looks like my adopted dog which is yorkie and maltese. We love him so much!!!! Because he is a mixed breed, the vet thinks he is a litter tougher health wise than a pure breed.

It's actually not true that mixed breed dogs are healthier then pure breed dog. My vet even owns and show frenchies.

[airplane]

Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

It's actually not true that mixed breed dogs are healthier then pure breed dog. My vet even owns and show frenchies.

That depends. I've had a lengthy discussion with a professor of genetics at a university on this topic. He had a different opinion, and he backed it up with plenty of science that was a little bit over my head. Me, personally, I'm uncertain. I kinda flip flop on my thoughts on this issue. But I am certain that there are a number of more considerations that a breeder of purebred dogs needs to take into account. I just don't know though. It's just one of those things.

[airplane]

I guess I've just been in the mood lately of arguing. Lol. Sorry everyone. But seriously though, that's a huge topic that probably deserves its own thread. I imagine it's been discussed before. I have purebred dogs and health was a huge concern because I know people who have had to go to specialty clinics. And not only is it a huge thing in terms of money, but emotionally with a sick dog is very difficult. All breeders definitely should breed for health. That I think should really be a top concern.

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by airplane

That depends. I've had a lengthy discussion with a professor of genetics at a university on this topic. He had a different opinion, and he backed it up with plenty of science that was a little bit over my head. Me, personally, I'm uncertain. I kinda flip flop on my thoughts on this issue. But I am certain that there are a number of more considerations that a breeder of purebred dogs needs to take into account. I just don't know though. It's just one of those things.

Originally Posted by airplane

I guess I've just been in the mood lately of arguing. Lol. Sorry everyone. But seriously though, that's a huge topic that probably deserves its own thread. I imagine it's been discussed before. I have purebred dogs and health was a huge concern because I know people who have had to go to specialty clinics. And not only is it a huge thing in terms of money, but emotionally with a sick dog is very difficult. All breeders definitely should breed for health. That I think should really be a top concern.

I don't think it has anything to do with full bred or mix I think it has to do with the breeder and breeding. I have heard of many mixed breed dogs going to specialist and I have seen them there. A full breed has a chance of getting any of the things that the breed is susceptible to but when you have a mixed breed there are multiple breeds there so they have a chance of what each breed is susceptible to. Like I said my vet who is amazing has frenchies and shows them. I just don't think there really is science to back the claim.

[matese]

My own personal experience, over the years I have had Poodles, mini Schbauzers, then 4 yorkies, all very healthy until they reached their senior years. My last yorkie was 17 years old when she went to Rainbow bridge. As a kid I always heard that mutts (today known as designer dogs) were healthier then pure breed dogs. I believe that to be a myth. But, that is just my opinion.

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by matese

My own personal experience, over the years I have had Poodles, mini Schbauzers, then 4 yorkies, all very healthy until they reached their senior years. My last yorkie was 17 years old when she went to Rainbow bridge. As a kid I always heard that mutts (today known as designer dogs) were healthier then pure breed dogs. I believe that to be a myth. But, that is just my opinion.

That's my opinion too. We had mixes growing up and the lab mix had to be put to sleep at 8 for a disc breaking in her back and she was paralyzed and it was before they could do surgery. Then a beagle mix who started having seizures and possibly eat up with cancer at 9 or 10. The other mix lived until 15.

[kmm]

Originally Posted by SHUGGY

This looks like my adopted dog which is yorkie and maltese. We love him so much!!!! Because he is a mixed breed, the vet thinks he is a litter tougher health wise than a pure breed.

Oh that is a different mix, he must be so cute! I wonder if that is what this little guy is. A lot of good comments here on my post, thank you!

[samsmummy]

Omg that's one cute pup so adorable looking

[Russpilot]

A mix of some sort but a cute little critter none the less.