Does Size Really Matter? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

artie merlino · 11-06-2007, 12:51 AM

No offense to anyone but is it just me? Pardon me while I vent......Didn't anyone do their Homework or any kind of "Research" what so ever on Yorkie's,
before they purchased it? Every Question/Thread or post always ask's "How much will they weigh"? or "What size are they going to be"? It seems like that's all they are concerned about?! We can't breed them any smaller w/o serious Health Problems and Issues, amoung many more details. Without getting into a long drawn out debate? Does it really matter? Of course a
irresponsible Breeder will always tell you the Dam/Mother was only 6 lbs. and the Sire/Father was only 3 1/2 lbs. and the Puppy will only be 4 lbs. full grown! But isn't Funny how that same Puppy ends up being 12 lbs.
Or how do you explain a 8 lb. Mother and a 10 lb. Father, having 3 Puppies that only grow to be 5 lbs., 4 lbs., and 3 1/2 lbs.?
Exactly NO ONE can predict anything! But there is always a possibility? IMO, it just seems like everyone is overly concerned with Size & Weight? What about the AKC. Standards? Doesn't "Quality" count for anything?

alex_143 · 11-06-2007, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by artie merlino

No offense to anyone but is it just me? Pardon me while I vent......Didn't anyone do their Homework or any kind of "Research" what so ever on Yorkie's,
before they purchased it? Every Question/Thread or post always ask's "How much will they weigh"? or "What size are they going to be"? It seems like that's all they are concerned about?! We can't breed them any smaller w/o serious Health Problems and Issues, amoung many more details. Without getting into a long drawn out debate? Does it really matter? Of course a
irresponsible Breeder will always tell you the Dam/Mother was only 6 lbs. and the Sire/Father was only 3 1/2 lbs. and the Puppy will only be 4 lbs. full grown! But isn't Funny how that same Puppy ends up being 12 lbs.
Or how do you explain a 8 lb. Mother and a 10 lb. Father, having 3 Puppies that only grow to be 5 lbs., 4 lbs., and 3 1/2 lbs.?
Exactly NO ONE can predict anything! But there is always a possibility? IMO, it just seems like everyone is overly concerned with Size & Weight? What about the AKC. Standards? Doesn't "Quality" count for anything?

yes quality counts thanks for posting this threa mybe it will teach people a little

Misti1 · 11-06-2007, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by artie merlino

No offense to anyone but is it just me? Pardon me while I vent......Didn't anyone do their Homework or any kind of "Research" what so ever on Yorkie's,
before they purchased it? Every Question/Thread or post always ask's "How much will they weigh"? or "What size are they going to be"? It seems like that's all they are concerned about?! We can't breed them any smaller w/o serious Health Problems and Issues, amoung many more details. Without getting into a long drawn out debate? Does it really matter? Of course a
irresponsible Breeder will always tell you the Dam/Mother was only 6 lbs. and the Sire/Father was only 3 1/2 lbs. and the Puppy will only be 4 lbs. full grown! But isn't Funny how that same Puppy ends up being 12 lbs.
Or how do you explain a 8 lb. Mother and a 10 lb. Father, having 3 Puppies that only grow to be 5 lbs., 4 lbs., and 3 1/2 lbs.?
Exactly NO ONE can predict anything! But there is always a possibility? IMO, it just seems like everyone is overly concerned with Size & Weight? What about the AKC. Standards? Doesn't "Quality" count for anything?

As I posted a question like this yesterday...allow me to answer for myself only. Size did matter to me. I bought a toy breed because I wanted a smaller dog. If I wanted a Pit Bull I would have bought one. That being said, I made it very clear that I love her with all of my heart, and my question DID ask how close to the STADARD she was.......

And no, I did not do research in that area, because the standard is used for showing and judging a dog in my opinion, and that is never a realm I want to venture into.

Now that being said, my homework also said that the tinnier, the more prone to health problems which= big vet bills, which I can't afford. My daughter and I were told by her vet that she was a little heartier and should not have as many problems, which being a little bigger and a few more pounds than I expected might be a good thing.

You sound kind of miffed in your post.. If people have to be told off for asking for the information they desire, then why have a bulletin board dedicated to the subject????? Not all of us are FANCY breeders and big time experts.

chachi · 11-06-2007, 04:08 AM

Size does matter to some people when you are paying as much as you do for a yorkie

hha · 11-06-2007, 04:37 AM

My 14 lb yorkie is the love of my life..Granted, it's hard to pick her up, but, she is the sweetest most loving dog..Remember, years ago, they used to breed these dogs this size and bigger, there are throw backs..I'm hoping the one I just got will get at least to 5 lbs. I can't stand having a tiny dog running around that you can't see..yes, granted they are cute, but, I want a dog that I'm not stepping on all the time..Believe me, they won't get the size of a pit bull!

lara2913 · 11-06-2007, 04:40 AM

I understand that the size of their yorkie does matter to some people but I DO think that alot of people place too much emphasis on yorkies size. It makes me sad when unscrupulous breeders cash in on it deliberately trying to breed yorkies smaller and smaller, to a point where its just unhealthy.

crystalsmom · 11-06-2007, 05:03 AM

In the Lab, Poodle and CKCS breeds you hear the first thing out of their mouth is color which seems so strange to me. If you can find a healthy dog with good conformation within the breed I can see color might enter into it but COLOR first

With the Yorkshire Terrier it's the same with me Health First and as close to the standard as possible. In growth I would hope for larger rather than smaller. JMO

grayxie · 11-06-2007, 05:03 AM

I actually prefer the bigger ones Chip is 15 lbs, and his cousin Zippy is 13 lbs. Chip is still a lap dog, and I found it easier to socialize him since there are more dogs his size around here. Some people prefer the little ones for reasons pertaining to their living arrangements, and some prefer the little ones just for vanity.

hha · 11-06-2007, 05:03 AM

What is really sad, just makes me downright mad..a couple years ago we went to Myrtle Beach, they were having this dog show where they were judging them all dressed up..This lady had 3 yorkies, I commented on how cute they were..She was holding a very tiny one..I said oh a little pup, she said no, she's a year old and one pound and she's going to have a baby..I said YOU KNOW, THAT CAN KILL HER...She said, well the vet said he will do a c-section on her..I thought to myself, what an idiot..! I have wondered about that poor little yorkie off and on for the last 2 years, wondering if she ever survived having a baby..

sshaw · 11-06-2007, 05:17 AM

Seems to me we all have a preference, big or small should not be a concern to anyone else but the buyer!

Erin · 11-06-2007, 05:24 AM

I just ran into someone who saw my 2 and was asking me about buying a Yorkie. She said, aren't they like $2000? I told her, yes, they can be, but if you pay that much make sure you see the parents, that they are AKC and preferably a show or serious breeder, not someone who decided their Yorkie was cute and needed to be a mom when then found out how much puppies are worth. I told her to make sure they check/OFC/xray the knees and I showed her Sammy's LP's. I told her how Loki was supposed to be 7 pounds, but he's 12 and we love him anyway. And how Sammy's coloring is beautiful but her knees are awful. And that they are both purebred AKC. Then she said she wanted a 10 pounder...so I told her... don't spend $2000

Misti1 · 11-06-2007, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by chachi

Size does matter to some people when you are paying as much as you do for a yorkie

Thank You!

hha · 11-06-2007, 05:29 AM

We still have a lot of them in the $450 on up range down here..Hardly any of them sell for more than $1000..

grayxie · 11-06-2007, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by hha

What is really sad, just makes me downright mad..a couple years ago we went to Myrtle Beach, they were having this dog show where they were judging them all dressed up..This lady had 3 yorkies, I commented on how cute they were..She was holding a very tiny one..I said oh a little pup, she said no, she's a year old and one pound and she's going to have a baby..I said YOU KNOW, THAT CAN KILL HER...She said, well the vet said he will do a c-section on her..I thought to myself, what an idiot..! I have wondered about that poor little yorkie off and on for the last 2 years, wondering if she ever survived having a baby..

What an IDIOT!!!!!

Kbsqueff · 11-06-2007, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by chachi

Size does matter to some people when you are paying as much as you do for a yorkie

11-06-2007, 12:51 AM	#1
artie merlino YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Myrtle Beach,SC Posts: 697	Does Size Really Matter? No offense to anyone but is it just me? Pardon me while I vent......Didn't anyone do their Homework or any kind of "Research" what so ever on Yorkie's, before they purchased it? Every Question/Thread or post always ask's "How much will they weigh"? or "What size are they going to be"? It seems like that's all they are concerned about?! We can't breed them any smaller w/o serious Health Problems and Issues, amoung many more details. Without getting into a long drawn out debate? Does it really matter? Of course a irresponsible Breeder will always tell you the Dam/Mother was only 6 lbs. and the Sire/Father was only 3 1/2 lbs. and the Puppy will only be 4 lbs. full grown! But isn't Funny how that same Puppy ends up being 12 lbs. Or how do you explain a 8 lb. Mother and a 10 lb. Father, having 3 Puppies that only grow to be 5 lbs., 4 lbs., and 3 1/2 lbs.? Exactly NO ONE can predict anything! But there is always a possibility? IMO, it just seems like everyone is overly concerned with Size & Weight? What about the AKC. Standards? Doesn't "Quality" count for anything?

11-06-2007, 04:08 AM	#4
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	Size does matter to some people when you are paying as much as you do for a yorkie __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

11-06-2007, 04:40 AM	#6
lara2913 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,920	I understand that the size of their yorkie does matter to some people but I DO think that alot of people place too much emphasis on yorkies size. It makes me sad when unscrupulous breeders cash in on it deliberately trying to breed yorkies smaller and smaller, to a point where its just unhealthy. __________________ Indy, Benjamin and Malachi There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face- Ben Williams

11-06-2007, 05:03 AM	#7
crystalsmom Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 7,946	In the Lab, Poodle and CKCS breeds you hear the first thing out of their mouth is color which seems so strange to me. If you can find a healthy dog with good conformation within the breed I can see color might enter into it but COLOR first With the Yorkshire Terrier it's the same with me Health First and as close to the standard as possible. In growth I would hope for larger rather than smaller. JMO __________________

11-06-2007, 05:03 AM	#8
grayxie Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dresher, PA Posts: 2,779	I actually prefer the bigger ones Chip is 15 lbs, and his cousin Zippy is 13 lbs. Chip is still a lap dog, and I found it easier to socialize him since there are more dogs his size around here. Some people prefer the little ones for reasons pertaining to their living arrangements, and some prefer the little ones just for vanity. __________________ Teapots = Happiness GraycieChipHarley Fakes Are Never In Fashion

11-06-2007, 04:37 AM	#5
hha No Longer a Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Seneca, SC Posts: 2,837	My 14 lb yorkie is the love of my life..Granted, it's hard to pick her up, but, she is the sweetest most loving dog..Remember, years ago, they used to breed these dogs this size and bigger, there are throw backs..I'm hoping the one I just got will get at least to 5 lbs. I can't stand having a tiny dog running around that you can't see..yes, granted they are cute, but, I want a dog that I'm not stepping on all the time..Believe me, they won't get the size of a pit bull!

11-06-2007, 05:17 AM	#10
sshaw YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: vestal Posts: 1,289	Seems to me we all have a preference, big or small should not be a concern to anyone else but the buyer!

11-06-2007, 05:24 AM	#11
Erin Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 3,306	I just ran into someone who saw my 2 and was asking me about buying a Yorkie. She said, aren't they like $2000? I told her, yes, they can be, but if you pay that much make sure you see the parents, that they are AKC and preferably a show or serious breeder, not someone who decided their Yorkie was cute and needed to be a mom when then found out how much puppies are worth. I told her to make sure they check/OFC/xray the knees and I showed her Sammy's LP's. I told her how Loki was supposed to be 7 pounds, but he's 12 and we love him anyway. And how Sammy's coloring is beautiful but her knees are awful. And that they are both purebred AKC. Then she said she wanted a 10 pounder...so I told her... don't spend $2000 __________________ Erin, Sammy & Loki Sewing patterns and tutorials @ www.dogundermydesk.com

11-06-2007, 05:29 AM	#13
hha No Longer a Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Seneca, SC Posts: 2,837	We still have a lot of them in the $450 on up range down here..Hardly any of them sell for more than $1000..