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doglover4 · 09-19-2014, 08:59 AM

Hi everyone,

I found a great breeder, and her current litter only has 1 boy. He is much larger than his 3 sisters, and she is estimating him to be 7 lbs.

I know the breed standard is 4-7 lbs, but I find it hard to picture/ know just how much of a difference it is to have a 7 lb Yorker vs 5 lb yorkie. She will be having another litter down the road, and I am not sure if it'd be worth it to wait a few extra months to get a (probable) 5 lb boy.

Or is the difference really not that big a deal?

Any input on this would be great.

Thank you!

Buster Brown · 09-19-2014, 03:08 PM

Hi and welcome to YT. For me I think that a 7 LB dog is small/big enough. Buster is about 8 lbs and he still seems tiny to me. I would be more worried about a smaller Yorkie just because the smaller they are the more you have to worry about accident and injuries. When Buster first came home he was only 2 1/2 lbs and I was so worried I would sit on, trip over him, or something would fall on him. I felt safer as he got bigger but still worry about things falling on him or bigger dogs etc. Whatever choice you make Yorkies are wonderful companions.

shelbysmom · 09-19-2014, 03:26 PM

The advantage to smaller is they are easier to carry, can't really think of other advantages? Seven pounds is still very small, especially if you are not used to tiny dogs. My only concern is if she says 7 but he ends of 10 lbs. will you be disappointed?

I have had 2 Yorkies, first one was smaller with short legs, not a fan of walking prefered to be carried. Now I have a long legged one that weighs about the same 5lbs. and she loves to walk, hike, jump, climb etc.

barneysmommmy · 09-19-2014, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Buster Brown

Hi and welcome to YT. For me I think that a 7 LB dog is small/big enough. Buster is about 8 lbs and he still seems tiny to me. I would be more worried about a smaller Yorkie just because the smaller they are the more you have to worry about accident and injuries. When Buster first came home he was only 2 1/2 lbs and I was so worried I would sit on, trip over him, or something would fall on him. I felt safer as he got bigger but still worry about things falling on him or bigger dogs etc. Whatever choice you make Yorkies are wonderful companions.

Yes! I agree with this 100%. Anna's weight fluctuates between 7 and 8 pounds and Barney weighs around 5.5 to 6. I really can't tell a difference between them when I hold them. Except Barney is wirey and Anna is sturdy. Sorry Barney is sideways. I gave up trying to fix it.

Lovetodream88 · 09-19-2014, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by doglover4

Hi everyone,

I found a great breeder, and her current litter only has 1 boy. He is much larger than his 3 sisters, and she is estimating him to be 7 lbs.

I know the breed standard is 4-7 lbs, but I find it hard to picture/ know just how much of a difference it is to have a 7 lb Yorker vs 5 lb yorkie. She will be having another litter down the road, and I am not sure if it'd be worth it to wait a few extra months to get a (probable) 5 lb boy.

Or is the difference really not that big a deal?

Any input on this would be great.

Thank you!

5 pounds is still very small. Mine is 17.

doglover4 · 09-19-2014, 04:06 PM

Thank you everyone for the helpful responses.
So it seems to me like 7 lbs isn't that big, and yet has an added advantage of not having to worry AS much about bigger dogs, jumping off couches, clumsy people, etc.
So maybe I will go with him!
I will definitely post pictures and continue to be a member here when I get my yorkie (not for at least a few weeks).

intilis · 09-19-2014, 04:35 PM

Good luck with your future baby, can't wait to see pictures! When do you get him?

doglover4 · 09-19-2014, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by intilis

Good luck with your future baby, can't wait to see pictures! When do you get him?

Thanks! If I go with this one, it'll be under 5 weeks!
My boyfriend and I are getting him together.
I'm a little nervous too! My first yorkie.

sassyyorkies · 09-19-2014, 05:24 PM

Since the eighties I had always had smaller yorkies 3.5-4.5. Until this past year when I lost two of my little girl yorkies. I then started searching for another one I was put in touch with a show breeder who had a male. I had told her about the two little girls I had lost and was told this little boy would be small probably 4pds. We'll he isn't he is almost 7pds. I still love him and to me he is beautiful but I really find handling him at times harder. I have fibromyalgia and some days it is difficult lifting. That was another reason for wanting a smaller yorkie. I do feel the difference in weight but my 7pd guy is just as precious as my little 3.5 12 yrs old boy. Size does not effect their personalities they all have BIG hearts.

Buster Brown · 09-19-2014, 05:27 PM

There is a lot of great information in the YT library to look at before you bring your baby home and I have heard the book Yorkshire Terriers for Dummies is a great book.
YorkieTalk Yorkshire Terrier Library - YorkieTalk.com Forums - Yorkshire Terrier Community

Best wishes

LunarBerry · 09-20-2014, 06:46 AM

I've had yorkies in the past at 10-12lb range and my girl is currently 4 months at 6lbs. Even though I was getting her to have a smaller yorkie, i won't mind if she's almost a teapot as long as she's at the right weight for her

lol She was so tiny when I got her that I'm actually relieved that she's starting to get bigger. I feel they are more sturdier.

Teresa Ford · 09-20-2014, 08:51 AM

Breeders can not guarantee a certain size. They can follow growth charts and make an educated guess. If you like the puppy, big or little will not matter. Health and a good balanced temperament, should be the most important thing for a pet. If you intend to show the dog, I suggest you buy from a show breeder.

chachi · 09-20-2014, 10:15 AM

My Jewels is 8 lbs and she is so small smaller than my cats. She cant even jump up on the bed and sometimes even the couch. Believe me when I say 7 lbs is small. Its like a sack of sugar with legs

CouversMom · 09-20-2014, 02:05 PM

There really isn't that much of a difference between a 5 and 7 pounder. I have a female that is right at 5 pounds and a male that is 7. My female is more slender, but they are both able to do the same things.

mrsedwardslpn · 09-20-2014, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

5 pounds is still very small. Mine is 17.

I love myself a teapot. Honey is approaching teapot land at 7.5#. Wouldn't have her any other way

09-19-2014, 08:59 AM	#1
doglover4 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Toronto Posts: 27	Biggest in Litter Hi everyone, I found a great breeder, and her current litter only has 1 boy. He is much larger than his 3 sisters, and she is estimating him to be 7 lbs. I know the breed standard is 4-7 lbs, but I find it hard to picture/ know just how much of a difference it is to have a 7 lb Yorker vs 5 lb yorkie. She will be having another litter down the road, and I am not sure if it'd be worth it to wait a few extra months to get a (probable) 5 lb boy. Or is the difference really not that big a deal? Any input on this would be great. Thank you!

09-19-2014, 03:08 PM	#2
Buster Brown Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Toluca Lake, CA Posts: 5,491	Hi and welcome to YT. For me I think that a 7 LB dog is small/big enough. Buster is about 8 lbs and he still seems tiny to me. I would be more worried about a smaller Yorkie just because the smaller they are the more you have to worry about accident and injuries. When Buster first came home he was only 2 1/2 lbs and I was so worried I would sit on, trip over him, or something would fall on him. I felt safer as he got bigger but still worry about things falling on him or bigger dogs etc. Whatever choice you make Yorkies are wonderful companions. __________________ CarolynBuster Brown "The happiest people don't have the best of everything, they just make the best of everything."

09-19-2014, 04:35 PM	#7
intilis YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sayreville, NJ, and Stuart Fl, Posts: 881	Good luck with your future baby, can't wait to see pictures! When do you get him? __________________ Lori ,Phoebe , Stanley , Joey ,Tink RIP.

09-19-2014, 05:24 PM	#9
sassyyorkies YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: GA Posts: 251	Since the eighties I had always had smaller yorkies 3.5-4.5. Until this past year when I lost two of my little girl yorkies. I then started searching for another one I was put in touch with a show breeder who had a male. I had told her about the two little girls I had lost and was told this little boy would be small probably 4pds. We'll he isn't he is almost 7pds. I still love him and to me he is beautiful but I really find handling him at times harder. I have fibromyalgia and some days it is difficult lifting. That was another reason for wanting a smaller yorkie. I do feel the difference in weight but my 7pd guy is just as precious as my little 3.5 12 yrs old boy. Size does not effect their personalities they all have BIG hearts. __________________ Sassyyorkies,BeamerToshTovaTassel LynBree

09-19-2014, 05:27 PM	#10
Buster Brown Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Toluca Lake, CA Posts: 5,491	There is a lot of great information in the YT library to look at before you bring your baby home and I have heard the book Yorkshire Terriers for Dummies is a great book. YorkieTalk Yorkshire Terrier Library - YorkieTalk.com Forums - Yorkshire Terrier Community Best wishes __________________ CarolynBuster Brown "The happiest people don't have the best of everything, they just make the best of everything."

09-19-2014, 03:26 PM	#3
shelbysmom YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,394	The advantage to smaller is they are easier to carry, can't really think of other advantages? Seven pounds is still very small, especially if you are not used to tiny dogs. My only concern is if she says 7 but he ends of 10 lbs. will you be disappointed? I have had 2 Yorkies, first one was smaller with short legs, not a fan of walking prefered to be carried. Now I have a long legged one that weighs about the same 5lbs. and she loves to walk, hike, jump, climb etc.

09-19-2014, 04:06 PM	#6
doglover4 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Toronto Posts: 27	Thank you everyone for the helpful responses. So it seems to me like 7 lbs isn't that big, and yet has an added advantage of not having to worry AS much about bigger dogs, jumping off couches, clumsy people, etc. So maybe I will go with him! I will definitely post pictures and continue to be a member here when I get my yorkie (not for at least a few weeks).

09-20-2014, 06:46 AM	#11
LunarBerry YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: GA, USA Posts: 693	I've had yorkies in the past at 10-12lb range and my girl is currently 4 months at 6lbs. Even though I was getting her to have a smaller yorkie, i won't mind if she's almost a teapot as long as she's at the right weight for her lol She was so tiny when I got her that I'm actually relieved that she's starting to get bigger. I feel they are more sturdier. __________________ R.I.P. Mick & Mandy (before 2010), Mila - 4/3/15, Chloe - 2/18/16, Kimchi - 6/2/2021

09-20-2014, 08:51 AM	#12
Teresa Ford Therapy Yorkies Work Donating Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Central, Florida Posts: 3,863	Breeders can not guarantee a certain size. They can follow growth charts and make an educated guess. If you like the puppy, big or little will not matter. Health and a good balanced temperament, should be the most important thing for a pet. If you intend to show the dog, I suggest you buy from a show breeder. __________________ Teresa & Rubin, Gracie, Abba, Ginny Joy and Julia Rose Act like a dog, be kind, forgiving, and loyal.

09-20-2014, 10:15 AM	#13
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	My Jewels is 8 lbs and she is so small smaller than my cats. She cant even jump up on the bed and sometimes even the couch. Believe me when I say 7 lbs is small. Its like a sack of sugar with legs __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

09-20-2014, 02:05 PM	#14
CouversMom and Khloe Mae's too! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 14,732	There really isn't that much of a difference between a 5 and 7 pounder. I have a female that is right at 5 pounds and a male that is 7. My female is more slender, but they are both able to do the same things. __________________ Michelle- mommy to Couver and Khloe Mae! http://yorkiehavenrescue.com/