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jlo&brit · 05-09-2007, 01:45 PM

Hey Heather, so sorry about your baby! My grandbaby was so little and sick when my daughter got her and she was hypoglocemic (sp) and had siezures. It was sooo scary poor baby! But as soon as we knew what was wrong with her we were able to get her back to health. Thank goodness. These babies can be soo small and I really believe that it is best to stay with their fur mommies until atleast 10 weeks, but like others have said... 12 is optimal.
Good luck girl!

a2yorkiemom · 05-09-2007, 04:15 PM

I'm so sorry about Lexi. We went through a similar experience. Our first yorkie, Bandit, died a month after we got him. When we got Tucker, we went to a different place. (we didn't know about puppy mills at the time and the Bandit came from a pet store) When we got Tucker, he was totally different from Bandit. We brought him home weighing more than Bandit did when he died! When we went to the breeder we just sat down on the floor with all of the puppies and picked the one who seemed the happiest! Size is impossible to tell though. Tucker was the smallest of the litter. We've since learned that his litter is from 4 lbs to 14 lbs! (Tucker would be the 14 pounder) Good luck to you!!!

heather es · 05-09-2007, 04:23 PM

Wow I had no idea they could get to 14 lbs!!! Of course I would love a little one but I'm more concerned with her health.

Stressful this stuff is...we were supposed to be running in green grass and playing with toys then BAM

!! Not so perfect sometimes is it?!

That leads me to ask if you all think there is any risk to getting the runt of the litter.

Can you all share with me how much yours weighed when you brought it home and how much it weighs now?

thank you for all of your encouraging words,
Heather

Yorkieluv · 05-09-2007, 04:35 PM

First, let me say that I am so sorry for your loss. At a young age, they are so vulnerable and can go down very quickly.

I think the goal is to find a reputable breeder that does all the proper testing on these little ones and their parents...Bile acid tests are so important and not all breeders do them. Also, make sure you get at least a 1yr health guarantee against all genetic diseases/defects. Make sure your new pup will have access to food and water at all times and that he/she gets several small meals per day to avoid those hypoglycemic attacks.
My yorkie was 1lb 2 oz at 12 weeks, but our yorkie was very sick when we got him. He had coccidia, hypoglycemia, upper respiratory infection, etc. He almost died, but thank goodness we were able to nurse him back to health. He is now 11lbs and not an ounce overweight. He's just slightly longer and taller

LuvMySissy · 05-09-2007, 04:55 PM

I am so very sorry about the tragic loss of Lexi. I belive that when you see your baby you will know they are meant to be yours. Once you fall in love, nothing else matters because in your eyes they will always be beautiful. Good luck with whatever you decide.

natalienicole · 05-09-2007, 04:59 PM

I would definately wait longer for picking up the runt of the litter. Especially if the first one didnt go so well. was lexi the runt too? if you took her home to early that could be why. I took the runt of the litter from my breeder as well she is still tiny she was 14 weeks when i took her home and weighed a little under 1.8 lbs. she is 5 months old now. The breeder that i got anna from wouldnt even let her out of her home until she was that age. since she was so tiny.

Sukoshi's Mom · 05-09-2007, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by heather es

Wow I had no idea they could get to 14 lbs!!! Of course I would love a little one but I'm more concerned with her health.

Stressful this stuff is...we were supposed to be running in green grass and playing with toys then BAM

!! Not so perfect sometimes is it?!

That leads me to ask if you all think there is any risk to getting the runt of the litter.

Can you all share with me how much yours weighed when you brought it home and how much it weighs now?

thank you for all of your encouraging words,
Heather

My Sukoshi weighed 1 pound, 15 ounces when we brought her home, and she was 13 weeks old (3 months). Now, she's 8 months old, and she weighs 3 pounds, 4 ounces. I've attached her baby pic that the breeder used to advertise her. [Knock on wood] We haven't had any health problems with her so far. She's a happy, playful puppy. I will say though that she was "the shy one" of the all the puppies, according to the breeder, but she's come out of her shell since we brought her home. She's still a lap dog at night, but during the day, she's all about playtime! That just goes to show you that you never know exactly what you're getting. Like everyone else said though, you'll fall in love as soon as you see "the one" and you'll love 'em to pieces, no matter how big they get or what they look like.

peepads · 05-09-2007, 07:18 PM

I really looked at my dogs snout. You can kinda predict there face shape from that.

Sorry about lexi

Sukoshi's Mom · 05-09-2007, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by peepads

I really looked at my dogs snout. You can kinda predict there face shape from that.

Sorry about lexi

Interesting! For me, it was all about the eyes. I feel like a lot of Yorkie's eyes are set too far apart, and I was looking for the perfect eyes. My husband thought I was crazy, but I knew Sukoshi's eyes were perfect as soon as I saw her pic (stupid...I know)! Funny how we all go for different things.

daisy mae06 · 05-09-2007, 07:42 PM

I am so sorry to hear about lexi.
Kodi was 12 weeks old and 2 pounds he is now 5 years old and 6 pounds.
Daisy was 16 weeks and 2 pounds and is 5years old and 5 pounds. My perfect two

good luck with what every you deside

RowdysMom · 05-09-2007, 08:44 PM

My Rowdy - the one in the avatar with the red sweater - weighed 1 lb 12 oz when we brought him home and now he weighs 5 lbs (2 years old). He doesn't look (to me) like he weighs 5 lbs. He was the runt of the litter, but has had absolutely no health problems at all.

Rexy weighed 2 lb 6 oz when we brought him home and now he weighs 6.5 lbs (17 months old).

candybaby · 05-10-2007, 06:39 PM

Any pictures yet?

heather es · 05-10-2007, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by candybaby

Any pictures yet?

Not yet thanks for checking back hopefully by Sun or Mon. Stay tuned!

heather es · 05-12-2007, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by candybaby

Any pictures yet?

Okay I went today to take a pic of the little girl and her mom. Let me know what you think... I can def. see that they have big ears and a square nose as apposed to a little nose but she is soooo very sweet and I can see a spark of life in her that I did not see in Lexi. Do y'all think she's cute?

Sugar's Mom · 05-12-2007, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by heather es

Okay I went today to take a pic of the little girl and her mom. Let me know what you think... I can def. see that they have big ears and a square nose as apposed to a little nose but she is soooo very sweet and I can see a spark of life in her that I did not see in Lexi. Do y'all think she's cute?

She is very cute, yes indeedy. remember that often the 'runt' ends up being the largest of the litter.

05-09-2007, 04:15 PM	#17
a2yorkiemom Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Milltown Posts: 17	I'm so sorry about Lexi. We went through a similar experience. Our first yorkie, Bandit, died a month after we got him. When we got Tucker, we went to a different place. (we didn't know about puppy mills at the time and the Bandit came from a pet store) When we got Tucker, he was totally different from Bandit. We brought him home weighing more than Bandit did when he died! When we went to the breeder we just sat down on the floor with all of the puppies and picked the one who seemed the happiest! Size is impossible to tell though. Tucker was the smallest of the litter. We've since learned that his litter is from 4 lbs to 14 lbs! (Tucker would be the 14 pounder) Good luck to you!!! __________________ *Owned by Tucker and Maddie*

05-09-2007, 04:23 PM	#18
heather es Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: TX Posts: 31	More questions Wow I had no idea they could get to 14 lbs!!! Of course I would love a little one but I'm more concerned with her health. Stressful this stuff is...we were supposed to be running in green grass and playing with toys then BAM !! Not so perfect sometimes is it?! That leads me to ask if you all think there is any risk to getting the runt of the litter. Can you all share with me how much yours weighed when you brought it home and how much it weighs now? thank you for all of your encouraging words, Heather

05-09-2007, 04:35 PM	#19
Yorkieluv Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: USA Posts: 7,178	First, let me say that I am so sorry for your loss. At a young age, they are so vulnerable and can go down very quickly. I think the goal is to find a reputable breeder that does all the proper testing on these little ones and their parents...Bile acid tests are so important and not all breeders do them. Also, make sure you get at least a 1yr health guarantee against all genetic diseases/defects. Make sure your new pup will have access to food and water at all times and that he/she gets several small meals per day to avoid those hypoglycemic attacks. My yorkie was 1lb 2 oz at 12 weeks, but our yorkie was very sick when we got him. He had coccidia, hypoglycemia, upper respiratory infection, etc. He almost died, but thank goodness we were able to nurse him back to health. He is now 11lbs and not an ounce overweight. He's just slightly longer and taller __________________ Miko 's his Mommy

05-09-2007, 04:55 PM	#20
LuvMySissy Luv my Angel, too! Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: USA Posts: 9,333	I am so very sorry about the tragic loss of Lexi. I belive that when you see your baby you will know they are meant to be yours. Once you fall in love, nothing else matters because in your eyes they will always be beautiful. Good luck with whatever you decide. __________________ Sissy & Angel

05-09-2007, 07:18 PM	#23
peepads Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2007 Location: Cypress Posts: 119	I really looked at my dogs snout. You can kinda predict there face shape from that. Sorry about lexi __________________ Free Shipping On All Pee Pads - Order Here www.pee-pads.com

05-09-2007, 01:45 PM	#16
jlo&brit Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fairfield TX Posts: 93	Hey Heather, so sorry about your baby! My grandbaby was so little and sick when my daughter got her and she was hypoglocemic (sp) and had siezures. It was sooo scary poor baby! But as soon as we knew what was wrong with her we were able to get her back to health. Thank goodness. These babies can be soo small and I really believe that it is best to stay with their fur mommies until atleast 10 weeks, but like others have said... 12 is optimal. Good luck girl!

05-09-2007, 04:59 PM	#21
natalienicole YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 286	I would definately wait longer for picking up the runt of the litter. Especially if the first one didnt go so well. was lexi the runt too? if you took her home to early that could be why. I took the runt of the litter from my breeder as well she is still tiny she was 14 weeks when i took her home and weighed a little under 1.8 lbs. she is 5 months old now. The breeder that i got anna from wouldnt even let her out of her home until she was that age. since she was so tiny.

05-09-2007, 07:42 PM	#25
daisy mae06 Kodi & Pixie 2 Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: NEBRASKA Posts: 14,766	I am so sorry to hear about lexi. Kodi was 12 weeks old and 2 pounds he is now 5 years old and 6 pounds. Daisy was 16 weeks and 2 pounds and is 5years old and 5 pounds. My perfect two good luck with what every you deside __________________ OK Yorkie Rescue - http://okyorkierescue.org LorisCritterSitter.com

05-09-2007, 08:44 PM	#26
RowdysMom Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Central Texas Posts: 2,624	My Rowdy - the one in the avatar with the red sweater - weighed 1 lb 12 oz when we brought him home and now he weighs 5 lbs (2 years old). He doesn't look (to me) like he weighs 5 lbs. He was the runt of the litter, but has had absolutely no health problems at all. Rexy weighed 2 lb 6 oz when we brought him home and now he weighs 6.5 lbs (17 months old). __________________ Rex & Rowdy's Mom Last edited by RowdysMom; 05-09-2007 at 08:46 PM.

05-10-2007, 06:39 PM	#27
candybaby Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: N. California Posts: 1,316	Any pictures yet? __________________ Candee, Bear, Daizy (in spirit, R.I.P) and Pepsi's mommy