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are there any health risks with those tini tinys ive always wanted a tini tiny yorkie but i heard that there are so many health risks besides steping on them and stuff like that are there really any when you go to a good breeder ?? |
I'm not sure I've always heard that. I would like to have a tiny, but not tiny tiny, maybe 4-5lbs. If I ever get one I would find a good breeder, with a small dad and 5-7lbs female and pick out the runt. Don't know if that's a good way of going about it or not. |
How much do you mean by teeny tiny?...I would think 3-4 lbs...if done by a good breeder and responisbly should be healthy!!!! I've heard under 2-1/2 or 3 lbs..many end up with neurological problems and liver shunt and their head can't form properly... |
There can be health risks the same as with any yorkie. I have a three pound yorkie and shes been thoughly checked and has no health problems. Socalyorkielvr has 3 tinies with no health problems. I wouldn't trade Jewels for anything in the world. She is an absolute dollbaby. She is also able to play well with Chachi who is probably at least 6 1/2 pounds by now. In fact she is many times the agressor. |
i think 4-5 pounds would be good in my house with my nuts i would love to have everyone opinions :D |
Five pounds is a good size but you could go smaller also if you wanted. Three pound yorkies are very sturddy. Not the fragile little things they are often described as. Jewels can go up and down steps and jump on the bed by herself. |
i would love a 3 pounder but not with my 2 they would deff hurt it and i want them to be able to play i know i cant get exact but 5 pounds would be good even if he got to 7 i wouldnt mind now come on brownie 20 and kaykos 15 7 is tiny to me lol |
Bella is currently 4 lbs. at 9 months and I dont think she's going to be growing much more. She and my beagle mix dog get along great, they play and sleep together too! He is about 60 lbs. I think if you just raise them to get along and play nice, you should be fine. |
Thats how my Jewels is. I know she would be just fine if I had a bigger dog. |
if i ever do plan on breeding Ginger.. I'd get a tiny Male yorkie.. Ginger looks so small.. i thought she was like 4-5lbs.. but when she went to the vet for her small accident and they weighed her.. she was a Whopping 7 Pounds!!!! :eek: lol.. But i think "tinies" and regular toys have the same kind of complications i guess.. hehe i don't really know.. i know that Brittie123 has 2 super duper cute tinies and she knows a lot about tinies.. i'd ask her for information about tinies :) |
Fred is smaller than I thought he'd be. He was runt of the litter! But.. I haven't had any problems with him. He never had any hypoglycemic attacks.. I never had to take him to the Emergency Vet.. he's been extremely healthy. He's barely hitting 4 lbs! |
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I think the problems with a tiny are the same with all Yorkies, just magnified. Hypoglycemia is more common and you can lose a dog more quickly b/c they don't have the reserves that a larger pup does. Same with the "dependence" issue...they require more attention to their needs and suffer more when left alone. Many breeders won't sell a tiny to anyone that is away from home all day. Like many Yorkies they are picky eaters...and it's even more frightening when they don't eat, when they get over tired, or over stressed. The best way to find a healthy tiny one is to find a breeder you respect, then be prepared to wait. I believe there *are* reputable breeders that try to breed for small size but they are mixed in with a lot of poor breeders that over breed their small dog for $$$. I am enjoying my tiny puppy (2lbs.at 13 weeks) but I am looking forward to her growing too. I feel a little like I have a REALLY fast guinea pig right now. It's kind of scary. |
thanks for everyones input and info if anyone has anything else to add ill be glad to listen :D |
A real good breeder will never plan on having tiny tiny yorkies . I have had one in a litter and it was a real miracle to keep him alive . |
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