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Same here... Princess is 4.5 lbs and shes still really really small... next time if/when I get a yorkie, I want one a little bigger because you always have to be extra careful about little ones.. so i would recommend finding a healthy yorkie at a good price, which should be your first priority.. then worrying about the size later :) |
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i'm glad that you are considering a bigger yorkie !! ;) |
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you be confusing me on here...i had to re-read the whole thread since i thought i must have missed something... |
When I first started looking I wanted one no more than 3 lbs too, but after getting Buddah he is going to be about 4 I think my perception was skewed as to how big or small that really is. I thought 5 lbs was this big dog when really it isnt. Buddah is soooo tiny. When I take him out people are always like wow your puppy is sooo small!! he is already 3lbs and 7 months old. I saw another 5lb yorkie and she was still soo tiny. Sometimes the frame is little and they weigh a little more. I guess I am saying to be open minded. 4 or 5lbs isnt as big as you think! :) |
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If you are interested in purchasing a tiny Yorkie, sometimes called a Teacup, Micro Mini, Teenie, or any other name that means ?extra small?, there are several things you should consider. The YTCA?s Code of Ethics precludes the use of the words ?teacup?, ?tiny specialists?, doll faced, or similar terminology by its members, and for good reason. . All breeders may occasionally have an unusually small Yorkie (hopefully healthy), though no responsible breeder breeds for this trait. Many breeders prefer a general weight range of 4-7 four pounds believing that size retains desired Toy qualities while maintaining optimum health. The Yorkie Standard states weight "must not exceed seven pounds" and as a prospective pet owner you should realize that even at 7 pounds, the Yorkie is still a small dog. (Females weighing less than 5 pounds are considered by most breeders to be unsuitable for breeding.) . Special circumstances often come with extra tiny dogs. They are extremely susceptible to both hereditary and non-hereditary health problems, including birth defects that may go undetected for a long time. Other common problems may include, but are not limited to, diarrhea, vomiting, along with extra and expensive tests prior to routine teeth cleanings and surgeries. Small ones are more likely to have poor reactions to anesthesia and die from it. Tiny dogs are more easily injured by falls, being stepped on and being attacked by other dogs. These health problems nearly always result in large veterinary bills. . Please take this into consideration and make purchasing a healthy pet your top priority, not size. The ?novelty? is certainly not worth the pain, heartbreak, or extra expense. Remember, all Yorkies are comparatively small. The most important thing is finding a healthy puppy that will grow into a healthy adult, especially since you looking at an 11 to 15 year commitment with your Yorkie. |
im looking for a yorkie too under 29034823094$ lol ive been on yorkie talk EVERY SINGLE DAY... like 5x a day just looking .. and the more i read... the more i WANT A YORKIE!!! ARGHH.. im in ny .. :( if a puppy needs rehoming ... dropp me a pm. :( i\'ll travel |
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