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My pup has been on both ends of the scale...I got him at 1.5 lb and for quite a while, he was 2-3 lbs. We put a bell on him as he was so tiny and we were scared we'd step on him (he used to 'sneak up' and sit at our heels :eek: ). He fell off a step trying to climb up and had to go to the vet as he was limping. I was really glad he started to put on weight. And out on weight. And put on weight :) . He's now a healthy boisterous 6 lb jumping bean and I'm not afraid to take him for a long walk, leave him at his daycare for the day and my heart doesn't jump every time he jumps off the couch. I initially wanted him to stop at 4 lbs but I'm happy now he didn't. |
My Yorkie is 6 lbs and has had no problems and is timid with new people but hates other dogs and is not timid when it comes to that........he thinks he is a great dane!!! lol |
I hvae 2 6 lbers and a 2.5 lber. Although the size difference is obvious he sure doesnt know it . I did not have any problems witht he 2 lber growing up . I was prepared for hypoglycemia as my first yorkie that matured at 4 lbs was severe with it. He has been nothing but healthy. I can say that he has retained nearly ALL of his baby teeth and my 6 lbers did not. I am waiting for him to get a little older to egt them removed . He will be 1 in April Bonnie |
i hope you find a healthy baby. me personally, i would not get one less than 4lbs. |
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I am late on responding to this so maybe you already purchased your Yorkie. I think everyone gave great personal advice. It also really depends on your situation. The tiny Yorkies really need to have more time, its not fair to leave any dog at home all day, but compound that by a tiny 2-3 pound dog. The other thing for first time Yorkie owners is you see how adorable the tiny Yorkie is in their little sweet outfits (and its true) but keep in mind the tiny size, you have to be extremely careful of falls etc. Of course potty training can be difficult (well, for alot of Yorkies!). I'm really glad to see you are asking advice and researching b4 you purchase. Speaking of purchase, please do not buy from a pet store, and make sure you find a responsible, reputable breeder, it might cost more upfront, but less in the long run. Good Luck, they are an awesome little dog (oh my Yorkie is 11lbs and I own a Biewer who is currently 7lbs (5mos). They are the best! Kathy |
my experience My yorkie is 16 weeks old and weighs 1.9 lbs she is small, but she isnt as indestructible as she sounds. Shes a climber, and she think shes a vicous rottwiler she chases my pom arround like crazy. my poor oliver she never leaves him along. She hasnt had any health problems yet that have stemed from her age, just her eye problem that came from the bad breeder, it has nothing to do with her size. I think decideing factor is more of how much time you want to have to spend with the dog and what you want to do with it. I wanted a dog id could carry arround in a little doggy purse etc and put in little dresses and take places with me, but I do have to watch her like a hawk to make sure she doesnt wander off she is so small shes hard to see sometimes. I think it depends on you as a dog owner. |
HEALTH V. SIZE Health I don't think tiny dogs are prone to more health problem IF you get them from a reputable breeder. Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) may be an issue but they shouldn't have any genetic problems if they were bred well. My tiny (1 lb and 2 oz) Chihuahua is extremely healthy because she was bred well. Size Just be aware that they can get hurt more easily. My Chihuahua, Cali, can not jump on the couch by herself and can NEVER jump off the couch. In fact, once she was playing with Tia and she accidentally fell off and she SCREAMED!! Have you ever heard a dog scream before? Take it from me, it's a god-awful sound and it just about broke my heart! We rushed her to the emergency vet (I won't even tell you what it cost) and after x-rays and an exam, she was totally fine. She was just sore from the fall (thank god there was nothing else wrong with her). |
I don't know much about the health problems of the little ones, but I have a 12 pounder and she is as healthy as can be, even though we got her from a shelter. After researching yorkies and hearing about how fragile they are, I am baffled by how sturdy she is. She jumps from high places and has run into things at full speed when she is playing, and she has yet to be injured. |
We arrived at my sister's on Thanksgiving at like 4AM and I let Tahoe (my 10 lber) out of the car to pee. He proceed to to walk off a 5 foot tall retaining wall that my sister didn't mention that she had installed. He fell down onto 3 rocks, each about the size of his head. He was limp when I jumped down to pick him up and he was unresponsive. I thought he was dead. I tried to stand him up after I handed him back up to my mother on the driveway and he was totally disoriented and wobbling around. I was prepared to call the vet at 4AM on Thanksgiving. But after a little while , he was walking around like nothing happened. I was the only one freaking out and all my nerves were shattered. My sis's vet finally called and said that he'd probably be fine...if he's walking around and not wailing, he hasn't broken anything and he probably just blacked out on the initial fall. I like to call Tahoe "Superman"...flying leaps and bounds. When I got Tahoe thoroughly checked out by his regular vet, he said there wasn't anything wrong...he was fine and that I was the only one affected by the fall. Sometimes they actually can take more than you think. I'm paranoid and don't let Tahoe jump on the couch (or off the bed) at 14 because I know he has arthritis. I'm sure he thinks I'm a neurotic nut, but I try to be careful with my baby!!!! |
T-Cup -v- Standard I'm not a kennel but have been raising & breeding 2 to 5 lb Yorkies for 12 years. Regaurdless of size there all beautiful but with ALL small breed dogs there are things to look for because they eat soo little, the smaller, the less they eat so the #1 thing to remember is feed only High quality dog food and stay clear of anything that uses by-products in it. With tiny ones you need to monitor how much they eat and suppliment there diet if needed to avoid not just Hypoglycemia but also insure good health. #2 tiny ones can't be left alone with small children & you have to watch were you walk and make sure they don't jump out of your arms because they can break. I have a website that has all kinds of good info and care on the tiny yorkies but I don't know if it's aloud to post the address here, but if someone can tell me if it's ok then I'll give you the address. |
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i would like that site to i have a 2.6oz furbaby i like all info.i can get on a small one thank you.cherity |
One thing I haven't seen mentioned is that smaller dogs tend to me more fearful and neurotic. When you weigh 4 lbs, an 8 lb dog is literally twice your size. A labrador is like a t-rex. A smaller dog is more likely to have persistent fear issues even with their owner. Some of these fears are practical. Like, Thor has the HARDEST time sitting still while I give him a treat, because to do that I have to bend over, and there's a very small chance my purse might take him out. Even if I squat down to his level, that means my knees suddenly jut out and loom over him. Or if I have him Sit at a street corner for a light, I've accepted that he might repeatedly get up and move, just so he won't get stepped on by other pedestrians. The world is a lot scarier at that size. |
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