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07-09-2009, 08:05 PM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Long Island, NY
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| 2.4 lb 7 month old yorkie Health & Training advice I am thinking of adopting a 7 month old yorkie who only weighs 2.4 lbs. She has been living at the breeders kennel and has been seen by the vet and is now determined to be healthy. Does anyone know of the health, care and training issues associated with the care of such a small dog? I have read that the very small yorkies can have lots of health problems. Is it better to find a puppy who will weigh around 5 lbs. or more? Would love to hear from people who have very small yorkies, I need your help! Thanks! |
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07-10-2009, 03:51 PM | #2 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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| hmm, tricky. i would say if you dont have any concerns about having such a small dog in your house (ie. things that can hurt them; furnature falling, small kids, other pets he/she might not get along with), then go for it! tyce was only 2.6 at 8 months so you never know, it might grow more...he's over a year and just went up again, but still only 4.2 lbs. as for the health concerns, if you are careful with what you feed it, let it play with and the harness you use, as well as the daily precautions of the house and whatnot, there shouldnt be any problems that you can do anything about anyway. all animals and people can have problems that are unforseen, who knows maybe the 5 pounder would have problems too! do it if youre comfortable with it! |
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