Wanted a small Yorkie
 

Hi,

I am new here and was thinking seriously about getting a Maltese but I am finding they are so expensive and hard to even get a retired one.

If anyone here knows where I can get a retired female no bigger than 3.5 - 4 lbs, I would appreciate it very much if you pass the info onto me.

I have 2 young children 7 and 10 but they are very good with dogs as we have a Samoyed. I also have a Sphynx.

I visit family in PA and can even go there to get one if needed. VA, MD is okay too.

Thanks.

Most reputable breeders don't breed females under five pounds so I think you will have trouble finding a retiree that small.

Quite frankly, a dog that small would not be a good mix with young children.

Actually my children are 7 and 10 and they are really responsible and love our Sammy. They are so gentle with Apple and our cats.

As for a smaller weight, even if their could be one found, I can tell you one of my Sphynx weighs only 6 pounds. She is healthy but some Sphynx are know to be born small. She is in great health.

I actually have a friend looking for a small Maltese or Yorkie in her small town in PA for me. Some people have been know to have to give up their dog due to bankruptcy or foreclosure so as sad as I feel for them, I may be able to get a darling puppy so it won't end up in the shelter to be put to sleep.

This is a great site with lots of good information. What Ladymom is trying to tell you is that, REPUTABLE breeders don't breed their females at 3.5-4 lbs. So it would be hard for you to find a "retiree". If you have never owned a yorkie before this site has tons of info about yorkies, they are not like typical dogs. Little ones are "cute" but are prone to alot more problems. I am not sure how big your current dog is, but a 3.5lber may not be suitable for a large breed dog if they have not grown up together. NObody is trying to be rude, we just are passionate about yorkies and care about them very much. You won't find one for cheap unless you do get an older one, I find yorkies are more expensive then maltese.

Really, I thought Maltese's are more expensive or about the same?
A female can cost 2500 to 4000 and a male from 1500 to 2500.
Depending on the breeder.

Most Maltese is 4-7 lbs and get one that is a true 4lbs is hard. 4lbs is about the smallest I have seen. they are look about the same size as yorkies, but their body is thicker, and I have if you have them in a long coat than will weigh about a pound more becuause of hair. Most you will find will be around 5 -6 lbs Good luck. PS I have found that some breeds call their 5lbs dogs, 3.5 lbs. Not sure where they get their scales but they are off.

You can find Maltese alot cheaper or maybe it's just around me. I am a small breeder and raise Maltese and Yorkies. I have AKC Champion Bloodlines and with the economy around here and it being summer time I just place 4 males (with out papers) for $400 to get them placed in good homes. This time last year a litter from the same mome and dad sold with papers for $800.

5 pounds is fine. I did a lot of reading on Maltese and I have found them have health problems like liver shunt which is said to be common in those types of dogs. There was a lady on a forum that lost her Maltese to liver shunt at the age of 2 and she bought it from a reputable breeder so I have no interest in a dog that will only live to be 2. While I am on vacation, I am going to look at a Shih Tzu as well. There are a few breeders where I would like to take a look at some Yorkies too.

As for Ladymom...my cats are small and I am sure a Yorkie is no smaller than they are and my kids are great with the cats so I see a Yorkie to be no different. Especially the ones I saw that were bigger than a cat. Trust me, they are not going to hurt or kill the dog.

I am on vacation and I saw a lady walking her Yorkie and it was not as small as some I have seen. I thought they were all the same size. I would not want a

Just to let you know but most all of the toy breeds have been known to have live shunts. It's not just Maltese. Yorkies, and shih Tzu can also have them, but I have been breeding for just a few years now and I have not ever had a one with that problem. I know a great breeder that breed Maltese for 24 years and had 1 with a live shunt in 24 years. Every breed can have something to go wrong. You have to which for luxating patella in toy breeds too.

Actually, Yorkies are much more prone to liver shunts than Maltese. Yorkies are 36 times more likely to be born with a liver shunt than all other breeds combined according to a recent study done by the University of Tennessee.

Yorkies are more prone to luxating patellas than Maltese, too. They are ranked #4 in cases of luxating patellas by the OFA whereas Maltese are ranked #39.

OFA: Patellar Luxation Statistics

Whichever breed you choose, it is very important to get a puppy from a reputable breeder who carefully screens for genetic conditions before breeding. A reputable breeder should be able to show you the results of bile acids tests on the parents (screens for liver disease and shunts) and proof that both parents knees have been cleared for luxating patellas.

My comment about the age of your children was not a reflection on your children, but just a heads up that most reputable breeders won't place either Maltese or Yorkies in homes with young children.

I emailed Katie IT"S A SCAM!
 

Hello thanks for the concerned and your interest in my puppies.They are potty trained , A.k.c registered , vet checked and will come with all papers needed . these puppies are very playful and also good with kids and other household pets. they have a wonderful temperament.. They are 13weeks old and i am looking for a new home for them because we just moved into a new and non pet apartment in Anchorage/AK .one is a male and the other is a female,they are called MAC and PINKY .precious is the female and Eddie is the male.All i am asking is the transportation fee of $200 for one, which you will pay directly to the transport company and not me to transport these puppies from Alaska anchorage to your location.All i need is just a very caring and loving home for my babies where they will be well loved and spoiled to rotten ..That is the reason why i don't wish to collect any money from you but rather prefer that you pay for the transportation of your puppy/puppies directly to the transport company so that you should feel secured of your money for transport .i wish to know if you are interested i n both puppies or just one.but i will prefer that you take both puppies since they have been together since they were born and separating them will not be a good idea. email me for more information if you are interested in the puppies so that i can educate you on how to go about getting the puppies delivered to your location.thanks and waiting to read from you.
Regards.



this is what I got in reply. Admin please bann this scammer.

TyraandMrJ - you are correct, this person is from Cameroon. Thank you for catching this.

If anyone has already started to communicate with this person, please understand this is a scam.

I have a 5 month old female that is 3.1 ibs. Not sure how much bigger she will get but her father is 3.3 ibs and her mother is 4.3. She is precious. and actually really good with kids. Our friends have 6 kids, and every time they come over she goes crazy playing with them all! I am selling her for $650. Shipping would be $150 and we could meet you at the nearest airport with her. PM me if you are interested.

:thumbdown Yep, these people got me for $700 SCAM SCAM SCAM:thumbdown

I've noticed any time they say regards it's always a scam. :thumbdown:mad:

Maybe you should consider looking at a yorkie-poo (yorkie poodle mix) I have wanted a yorkie since I was a child and 3 and a half years ago I started looking, I looked around for 2 years and finally found a Yorkie Poo. Yorkie Poos are a little bigger (Mine is 9.5lbs) but I only gave $400 for her.

Are one of those breeders who will not place yours in homes with small children???

Thanks,

I live in Bangor,Pa
 

Hi, I still have 2 puppies available. They won't be under 4 pounds, they will be about 5-6 full grown, but if u r interested, let me know.
They have everything even their last vet visit with the rabbies shots,so they are very healthy, 16 weeks old.,,,,,,,,

How much are you asking for them?

Thanks,

Melissa

1 Male left
 

I am asking 600$ rigth now. I just have Batman left........He is adorable u can come and meet him if u will like to.He just needs a good home and someone who can really love him.

He sounds adorable but I am really wanting a female. Thanks for the offer.

Missy

Adorable female yorkie available
 

I live in Hunterdon County, NJ. I have 1 female yorkie ready to go anytime. She was born April 6, 2009. Mom is on premise. Also have sisters from mom's previous littter. Call 908-238-0442 if interested. Ask for Jaime or Nancy. The puppy is $700- She has recieved her first two sets of shots. Her last series is due at the end of July.

She is working on housebreaking- Doing very well at it. She should be less than 6 pounds fully grow.

The puppy has been well socialized to other dogs as well as cats. I have a golden retriever at home so she can take a little roughness from larger dogs. I also have 2 Maine coon cats.

Will not ship- Must pick up in person.

:thumbup:Hi! I think your children will be great with a Yorkie! Good Luck and I hope you find what are looking for!!!:thumbup:

Did you find your puppy? Post pics.:aimeeyork:aimeeyork:aimeeyork:aimeeyork

Hi Sharly,

Yes I sure did find my baby. Indiah (ExoticYorkies) right here from this board sold me her 2 yr old spayed female and I just brought her home last night. She may only be 3 lbs but she is a very healthy 3 lbs. Indiah was super nice to take her to the vet and have her shots done and provided me with a full report. Her teeth are real good too. My kids love her and she went right to them when we got to the hotel room. She curled right up to my 10 yr old son and 7 yr old daughter. They are real good with her.

I just want to say to breeders out there that are hesitant to sell their dogs to people with children or other animals that it is okay. Don't be afraid. Just because the Yorkies are small, does not mean the children or other animals will hurt the Yorkie. If you had a bad experience, before, I understand but that is not going to be that way the next time.

Indiah produces beautiful healthy pups and when she says they are the weight they are, they are that weight. I wanted to stress this because there was a girl on Yorkie talk that was very upset that her breeder sold her a Yorkie that claimed it would be super small and it will not be. You have to do your research. With Indiah, you can trust her to be a respectable breeder that babies her babies and takes super care of them.

Thanks to all who offered me a pup. I really enjoy Niyah and chose her over a puppy because I didn't want to go through the puppy stage again. I am just coming out of that stage with my Samoyed (Apple). With an adult, you know what kind of personality you are getting.

Right now Niyah is so funny, she likes to dance circles on the floor, I am not sure what that means so I pick her up. I make sure she has food and water and pee pad down in case that is what she wants but no she keeps dancing so I assume she just wants some loving.

Thanks again to Indiah from ExoticYorkies.