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02-19-2007, 05:33 AM | #1 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2006 Location: Michigan
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| My yorkie is HUGE! Why is my yorkie so big? The breeder I drove 6 hours to get him from said the Dad was 6 lbs and the Mom was 8 lbs. My Jake is almost a year old and is 17 lbs!!! I have since contacted the breeder and the only other puppies from Jake's litter he is aware of are 7 & 9 lbs. Jake is CKC registered. I had a friend (who is also a vet) say that he didn't look pure yorkie to him. What's the deal?
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02-19-2007, 05:48 AM | #2 |
and Bernie's mom too!" Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pennsylvania
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| First of all, BIG yorkies do happen. Even with small siblings. So it could just be one of those things. Second, could be a mix. Can't momma's be pregant to more than one fella at the same time (will need a breeder to verify that), third, could be your breeders aren't being entirely truthful...who knows???? 17 lbs is not a tiny yorkie, but it's still a little dog. I hope you love your baby regardless (please don't take offense, none is intended) and please, join our teapot club! (do a search on teapot on this site, you'll find TONS of pics of plus size yorkies)
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02-19-2007, 05:59 AM | #3 |
I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
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| I am sure he is all yorkie. We have another one on here thats 18 lbs. I have one that is 10 lbs. You can get a bigger one when there is a bigger yorkie somewhere in the lines such as a grandparent. I am sure he is a total lovebug.
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02-19-2007, 06:25 AM | #4 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SW Fl
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| I have a Morkie. (Yorkie & Maltese) The breeder said she wouldn't be over 5lbs. HA! She was 1.3 lbs at 14 weeks. Piper Is at least 10 lbs. I'm happy with her though. I don't have to do the Yorkie shuffel with her. She no longer fits in the carriers I bought, so I use them as diaper bags when visiting. She's my teapot at 11 months. You've got yourself a big one at 17 lbs, but that's still small compared to my sisters Rottweiler 60 lbs at 6 months.
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02-19-2007, 06:38 AM | #5 |
No Longer A Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEW YORK
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| Welcome to YT. Don't be upset but if it makes you feel better your in good company on this site. There are several larger Yorkie's here. Buddy is one of them at 13.5lbs. There's no difference between the smaller and the larger. Only more to love. Of course if you were going to breed him you would then have a big problem. Carol & Buddy |
02-19-2007, 09:57 AM | #6 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2006 Location: Michigan
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| It goes without question that I love my big yorkie to death! However, I am worried that because of his obvious genetic (I don't want to say flaw and upset anyone) difference he is susceptible to other health issues.
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02-19-2007, 10:14 AM | #8 |
I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
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| Larger yorkies arent more succeptable to any health problems. In fact they can be healthier and hardier than the smaller ones
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02-19-2007, 10:28 AM | #9 |
Currently Suspended! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Florida
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| Did you get papers when you got him? I'm sure he is all yorkie. Some are really small, and some of them are really big. I wouldn't worry about it. |
02-19-2007, 01:00 PM | #10 |
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| Welcome. Actually, it is the opposite, small yorkies are more susceptible. I have a 5lb yorkie, which isn't all that small, that shakes if upset, so I have to keep Nutrical handy. My 7lbs yorkie never gets shaky at all. Both are healthy dogs though. I admit, when I got mine I was a little disappointed that I drove 6 hrs to get Chloe and she is larger than I wanted. However, I'd never let her go, she's a great dog. Lacey, at 5lbs is what the breeder said she would be. She also has a dainty, small, face, silky coat and very short legs, so I guess she is the most "typical looking" yorkie. I love them both, regardless of their size, which you will do also. |
02-19-2007, 01:20 PM | #11 |
YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Houston
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| The same type of thing happened to me. I was told by my breeder that Lily would only get to be 5lbs max, but she is 10lbs. She is all yorkie though and honestly, she is soo adorable, lovable and easygoing I wouldn't trade her for anything. She is a lot sturdier than Dexter (who is only 3.7lbs), so I don't worry about her as much. But, 10lbs is still pretty small for a dog generally speaking that is.
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02-19-2007, 02:02 PM | #12 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2006 Location: Michigan
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| I have CKC registration papers for Jake listing him as all yorkie. I had two labs for 13 years each and decided after they both passed away to get a small dog who wouldn't shed! I was tired of vacuuming several times a day to keep up on the hair problem. Although Jake is smaller than a Lab he still gets a little heavy sitting in your lap after a while. At least he doesn't shed. He does tend to be not so nice to my youngest daughter who is seven. He growls at her if she approaches him while he has a toy or if he just doesn't want to be bothered with her. My two older daughter's don't get the same reaction from him. I've tried having my youngest be the one who gets his food and water and lets him outside. But he still isn't too nice to her.
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02-19-2007, 03:00 PM | #13 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2006 Location: Farmington Hills, MI
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| lisa, my Molly was always jealous of the youngest niece in our family. Once, when my niece was two and visiting overnight, I held my niece and Molly jumped up and tore her slipper off, then jumped up again to try for the other! If they came over, she would make a mad dash for my lap. Another time our young nephew (age 6) stayed overnight, and Molly ran around burying all her toys behind pillows and doors to hide them from him. Funny! NOw when the kids became older, (12+), she was just fine with them.
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02-19-2007, 03:11 PM | #14 |
I Love Thor Donating Member | My teapot Hi. You're not alone! I have a 11lb yorkie. He was supposed to be 7lb tops, but he surpassed that! Oh well. These things happen. He is very sweet, and it's a bonus cause the bigger guys are so much more hardy! Just tough guys and you don't have to worry about them as much! |
02-19-2007, 05:34 PM | #15 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Southgate, MI USA
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| big Yorkie I have 12.8 pound male Yorkie. He has short legs too! My female only weighs 7 pounds. Needless to say, I have started walking him on the treadmill. Can't wait for nice weather so I can take him outside on walks. Maybe he will shed a few pounds.
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