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03-02-2008, 06:27 AM | #16 |
Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Jersey Shore
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| I just wanted to reiterate what some have already said; 1. You want to avoid any breeder that purposley breeds for Tinies, Teacups, Micro's, etc. that is just a few words they will use. Also avoid buying from a breeder that will breed her tiny female. Standard size of a Yorkie is 5-7 lbs. and MOST REPUTABLE breeders will not breed a female under 5 lbs. MOST that do are breeding for the tinies and the $. 2. Also, just because the mother and father are 4 lbs. or under DOES NOT mean that your baby will not hit larger sometimes even larger then standard. You do not know what genes are in the background. My suggestion to you is if you ONLY WANT a 4 lbs or under dog then wait it out and look for an adult say 10 months or older. USUALLY (Although some still can have a growth spurt) their growing is done by a year old and slows greatly say after 6 - 7 months so I think 10 months or older is a good age for you to shoot for. 3. You don't have to spend big bucks to get what you want. Patience. Patience is the key. You mentioned an older dog. I've seen quite a few over the past year in rescue that were tiny. In a lot of instances their owner dies or is put in a nursing home and the family hands the dog over to rescue. In some instances this dog in rescue came from a puppymill and was used to breed just what you are looking for "Tiny Yorkies." Yorkies as are all popular breeds are big money to byb or puppymills. Although rare you may also find a young yorkie pup in rescue too, but as said you really do not know what the weight is as NO ONE can guarantee the weight of a puppy. They can only guestimate and a GOOD BREEDER will tell you that. Best of luck to you. Elaine |
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03-02-2008, 01:33 PM | #17 | |
LEADER OF MyPACK Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sugar Land Texas
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Are you talking about my porkie yorkie, Kissy??? Bless her heart!! She is on a diet but just loves to eat just like her momma! She can't help it that she is square. Square is a shape ya know! LOL!! Just more to love! It was great to meet you and everyone else yday!! BTW! Welcome to YT CandyandMacy!! Good luck in your search! | |
03-02-2008, 03:05 PM | #18 | |
Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Texas
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__________________ ~Magnifique Yorkies~ Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs. Educate yourself and buy from reputable breeders or rescue. | |
03-02-2008, 03:28 PM | #19 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bay Area, California
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| Yup...You're a nut just like the rest of us I have 3 girls....so i understand your love for your baby! My tiniest one is just 3 lbs and she is so full of spunk! You've already had 2 doggies at once, so I know you know what it entails - I wish you luck finding the new addition! Sorry I can offer any leads for your area but hopefully someone her can!
__________________ God Bless our troops R.I.P. Sweet Lexxi Girl - you were taken too soon, we love you always Vixxen ,Truffles , Gemma Lexxi and their mommy Trina- Girls Rule! |
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