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05-15-2007, 06:34 AM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sherburn
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| I Need Advice We are getting our first Yorkie puppy in about a month. We visited the breeder last night and narrowed our choices down to three; one is the runt of the litter, the other is very inquisitive and the third is fiestly. We are a retired couple and so we don't have a high energy household. The runt is adorable and seems like she has a good personality-but not as active as the others; my question, has anyone had any health problems related to the runt of the litter? Is there anything we should be aware of? We need to make our decision within the week. Thanks for your help. |
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05-15-2007, 06:36 AM | #2 |
Donating YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Georgia
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| I wish I could help. I will be interested in the answers as well. |
05-15-2007, 06:42 AM | #3 |
Kodi & Pixie 2 Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: NEBRASKA
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| Hi And Welcome to YT How old are the puppies now? As they get older you maybeable to their personalities better. the quite one may become the very active one. And you say you have a calm home bringing a pup into your home may get you more active if that is what you are wanting Good luck and keep us updated and Pictures are always Great |
05-15-2007, 06:44 AM | #4 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: TX
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| I just recently had a little pup die on me. She was very tiny which many are... but I believe she suffered from low blood sugar and didn't adjust well to moving into a new home. Low blood sugar is very common with Yorkies. I do think there is a risk getting the runt but it depends on how runty she is. The bigger the healthier sometimes. I also did research and learned that it can be best to pick the most outgoing of the bunch. Lexi was kind of outgoing but looking back she lacked a spark in her eye that I've seen in others. Yorkies as I'm sure you may know can be very high maintenance! I was not aware until Lexi, but now I know what to look for. Go with your heart if there is a lot of doubt than I would maybe choose a bigger pup. Blessings to you and your new baby, Heather |
05-15-2007, 07:16 AM | #5 | |
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05-15-2007, 07:18 AM | #6 |
I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
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| Jewels was the runt and only 12 oz when I brought her home and she has had no health problems at all
__________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427 |
05-15-2007, 07:20 AM | #7 |
YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Yukon, ok
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| My sister's Yorkie was the runt of his litter and we had no problems with him at all!
__________________ Kelly- momma to Parker, Star,Zoe, & Kegan.. RIP Silly Lily OK Yorkie Rescue - http://okyorkierescue.org |
05-15-2007, 07:27 AM | #8 |
Kodi & Pixie 2 Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: NEBRASKA
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| At a month old they will change alot before you pick up when are they thinking they will be able to go to forever homes? |
05-15-2007, 07:45 AM | #9 |
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05-15-2007, 06:48 PM | #10 |
Kodi & Pixie 2 Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: NEBRASKA
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| I am sure you will Love the lil Bugger no matter what calm or fiesty They are a load of fun and love and 10 or 11 weeksis a great time time to get them. Beware though Yorkies are adictive just like YT You will have a hard time having just one |
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