Help! I can't find a standard size yorkie in NE Ohio! - YorkieTalk.com Forums

kekepanter · 05-25-2008, 10:10 AM

Hello everyone,

I have been searching for a standard size male yorkie with no luck. Everytime I get close, I'm told they will weigh at most 4-5lbs. My last yorkie of 14 1/2 years was a solid 7lbs and my cuddlebug. I am so shocked that the yorkie breed has been turned into teacups and females exclusively. If anyone can help, I would appreciate it so much!
The breeders I have found I have not trusted and that is the hardest part of this whole search. I am a teacher that will be off for the summer the 1st week of June. So, I have been trying to find a puppy that will be 12wks or more around that time. I will have 10wks to give him my undivided attention and train him. So, it would be ideal to find him soon!
Also, I am puppy proofing my condo and I am having no luck finding a freestanding gate that is made of mesh or a material other than wire. I don't want his paws to get caught in wire or his body to get stuck in a slated gate.

Thanks so much!
Dina
Uniontown Ohio

Wrenee4 · 05-25-2008, 11:08 AM

There is only one "type" of yorkie - there is no such thing as teacup or standard. They are all a toy breed dog and should weigh up to 7lb. It is hard to find the one you are looking for because you are looking for the max weight or overstandard of the breed. It happens of course, but not what people are usually breeding for.

kekepanter · 05-25-2008, 11:38 AM

I do know that teacup is not a type just a size reference so I guess I just want a yorkie who is not a teacup size. It seems like as Roscoe grew up all I ever saw were yorkies his size, 6-7lbs. Roscoe was not big or meaty by any means, just looked like a healthy yorkie dog all his life (and lived happily and spoiled rotten for almost 15 years).

Anyways, I still have yet to find a dog over 2-4lbs from a trustworthy breeder in the NE Ohio area.

If anyone know of any breeders, I would be so thankful.

Sunnie · 05-25-2008, 11:46 AM

I just have to say how refreshing it is to have someone ask for a satndard yorkie! Too many people have put the emphasis on them being TINY that some breeders have been making promises that it will be between 2-4 lbs. In reality that same puppy will likely be around 7 pounds and many time much more. Look on the AKC.org website to find reputable breeders. Then call and speak with someone from thier list and explain what you are looking for. A breeder from the AKC site will be reputable (although I am sure there are exceptions) and can help you find a breeder in your area if they don't personally have what you are looking for. It is a great starting point. Good luck

kekepanter · 05-25-2008, 11:57 AM

Thanks so much for your comments and suggestions. I have been on the AKC breeder list, so I guess I will start making calls from the breeders listed there.

jorijack46 · 05-25-2008, 04:49 PM

she is ACA registered and is microchipped. she is great with other dogs and people and kids, it's my 6 year old female that can't get along with her and i don't know why. she gets along with everyone else. if interested email me at jorijack46@yahoo.com and i can send pics and other info.

sweetsophia · 05-26-2008, 08:07 PM

Hi,
I sent you a pm. We currently have 4 beautiful males available for new homes this next week or so. They will range in size from 4-7 pounds each. We do have one male who will be 6-7 pounds. He is very loving and sweet. It is refreshing to see someone looking for a male as a pet. I think boys make the nicest pets when they are neutered early. Boys Rock!!

BabyFidgette · 05-26-2008, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Sunnie

I just have to say how refreshing it is to have someone ask for a satndard yorkie! Too many people have put the emphasis on them being TINY that some breeders have been making promises that it will be between 2-4 lbs. In reality that same puppy will likely be around 7 pounds and many time much more. Look on the AKC.org website to find reputable breeders. Then call and speak with someone from thier list and explain what you are looking for. A breeder from the AKC site will be reputable (although I am sure there are exceptions) and can help you find a breeder in your area if they don't personally have what you are looking for. It is a great starting point. Good luck

I agree! I'm so happy someone is looking for a Yorkie that is the higher weight. Good luck!!!!

erino77 · 05-26-2008, 09:20 PM

well looks like your getting some offers coming in! thats a good sign

Best of luck on that right Yorkie finding you!

lksdolls · 05-28-2008, 08:37 PM

I sent you a PM. I've placed several of my kids with YT members. I have one tiny male born April 9th. Rocky is going to stay small, I'm guessing around three pounds. Sparkie was born April 27th and I'm guessing he will grown to around 5-7 pounds. He is very dark like his daddy Dinky.

BabyFidgette · 05-28-2008, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by lksdolls

I sent you a PM. I've placed several of my kids with YT members. I have one tiny male born April 9th. Rocky is going to stay small, I'm guessing around three pounds. Sparkie was born April 27th and I'm guessing he will grown to around 5-7 pounds. He is very dark like his daddy Dinky.

They are both so cute!!!!

lksdolls · 05-29-2008, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by BabyFidgette

They are both so cute!!!!

Thanks so much. We also have three girls. Lucy and Tookie are Rocky's sisters and Twinkles is sister to Sparkie.

LittleBits Mom · 05-30-2008, 06:56 AM

Linda--I want Rocky!!
I promise one day, I am coming to your house and getting Star. I should have got her when she was a baby!
Rocky is adorable!!! I love his dark face! You know I prefer that look, but all yorkies are amazingly adorable!
Jill

Priscilla80 · 05-30-2008, 07:35 AM

I have got a bigger yorkie myself,. i thought i had a smaller one,. but he is defenitly a standard..
I know people say that there are no minis, small or teacups or teapots.
But in the netherlands we have not alot small yorkies.
We mostly have standard size here.. mine weighs now about 8 Lbs i guess
And he is precious..

When i was in the states last oct till january i found that alot of people breed very small ones..
Sorry i cant help you... only thing i can say is that in the netherlands the average is bigger.
Love Priscilla and good luck.

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Originally Posted by kekepanter

Hello everyone,

I have been searching for a standard size male yorkie with no luck. Everytime I get close, I'm told they will weigh at most 4-5lbs. My last yorkie of 14 1/2 years was a solid 7lbs and my cuddlebug. I am so shocked that the yorkie breed has been turned into teacups and females exclusively. If anyone can help, I would appreciate it so much!
The breeders I have found I have not trusted and that is the hardest part of this whole search. I am a teacher that will be off for the summer the 1st week of June. So, I have been trying to find a puppy that will be 12wks or more around that time. I will have 10wks to give him my undivided attention and train him. So, it would be ideal to find him soon!
Also, I am puppy proofing my condo and I am having no luck finding a freestanding gate that is made of mesh or a material other than wire. I don't want his paws to get caught in wire or his body to get stuck in a slated gate.

Thanks so much!
Dina
Uniontown Ohio

yoursotino · 05-31-2008, 08:03 PM

I have a little boy who was 13 week old yesterday he has all his shots and has been wormed he will be around 6lbs He is potty pad trained will make a nice show potential or just a wonderful pet he is the first one to me in the morning when I get up and the last one to want to be held before bed. If you have not found what you are looking for please feel free to PM me. Our puppie come with one year health quarantee. Have a wonderful day and good luck to you in your search.

05-25-2008, 10:10 AM	#1
kekepanter Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 23	Help! I can't find a standard size yorkie in NE Ohio! Hello everyone, I have been searching for a standard size male yorkie with no luck. Everytime I get close, I'm told they will weigh at most 4-5lbs. My last yorkie of 14 1/2 years was a solid 7lbs and my cuddlebug. I am so shocked that the yorkie breed has been turned into teacups and females exclusively. If anyone can help, I would appreciate it so much! The breeders I have found I have not trusted and that is the hardest part of this whole search. I am a teacher that will be off for the summer the 1st week of June. So, I have been trying to find a puppy that will be 12wks or more around that time. I will have 10wks to give him my undivided attention and train him. So, it would be ideal to find him soon! Also, I am puppy proofing my condo and I am having no luck finding a freestanding gate that is made of mesh or a material other than wire. I don't want his paws to get caught in wire or his body to get stuck in a slated gate. Thanks so much! Dina Uniontown Ohio

05-25-2008, 11:08 AM	#2
Wrenee4 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,482	There is only one "type" of yorkie - there is no such thing as teacup or standard. They are all a toy breed dog and should weigh up to 7lb. It is hard to find the one you are looking for because you are looking for the max weight or overstandard of the breed. It happens of course, but not what people are usually breeding for. __________________ ~Wendy~ Last edited by Wrenee4; 05-25-2008 at 11:09 AM.

05-25-2008, 11:46 AM	#4
Sunnie Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: So. California Posts: 2,958	I just have to say how refreshing it is to have someone ask for a satndard yorkie! Too many people have put the emphasis on them being TINY that some breeders have been making promises that it will be between 2-4 lbs. In reality that same puppy will likely be around 7 pounds and many time much more. Look on the AKC.org website to find reputable breeders. Then call and speak with someone from thier list and explain what you are looking for. A breeder from the AKC site will be reputable (although I am sure there are exceptions) and can help you find a breeder in your area if they don't personally have what you are looking for. It is a great starting point. Good luck __________________ Sonya, Owned by Ladybug, Tilly, Sunnie, Sunshine, Beamer, and Rainbow

05-25-2008, 11:57 AM	#5
kekepanter Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 23	Thanks :) Thanks so much for your comments and suggestions. I have been on the AKC breeder list, so I guess I will start making calls from the breeders listed there.

05-25-2008, 04:49 PM	#6
jorijack46 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Saint Jacob Posts: 12	i have a 2 year old feamle..7 and a half lbs. for sale. she is ACA registered and is microchipped. she is great with other dogs and people and kids, it's my 6 year old female that can't get along with her and i don't know why. she gets along with everyone else. if interested email me at jorijack46@yahoo.com and i can send pics and other info.

05-25-2008, 11:38 AM	#3
kekepanter Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 23	I do know that teacup is not a type just a size reference so I guess I just want a yorkie who is not a teacup size. It seems like as Roscoe grew up all I ever saw were yorkies his size, 6-7lbs. Roscoe was not big or meaty by any means, just looked like a healthy yorkie dog all his life (and lived happily and spoiled rotten for almost 15 years). Anyways, I still have yet to find a dog over 2-4lbs from a trustworthy breeder in the NE Ohio area. If anyone know of any breeders, I would be so thankful.

05-26-2008, 08:07 PM	#7
sweetsophia Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 597	Hi, I sent you a pm. We currently have 4 beautiful males available for new homes this next week or so. They will range in size from 4-7 pounds each. We do have one male who will be 6-7 pounds. He is very loving and sweet. It is refreshing to see someone looking for a male as a pet. I think boys make the nicest pets when they are neutered early. Boys Rock!! __________________ www.LuvStruckYorkshireTerriers.com

05-26-2008, 09:20 PM	#9
erino77 Currently Suspended! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,503	well looks like your getting some offers coming in! thats a good sign Best of luck on that right Yorkie finding you!

05-30-2008, 06:56 AM	#13
LittleBits Mom Donating YT Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 547	Linda--I want Rocky!! I promise one day, I am coming to your house and getting Star. I should have got her when she was a baby! Rocky is adorable!!! I love his dark face! You know I prefer that look, but all yorkies are amazingly adorable! Jill __________________ Have a great day!! Jill (LittleBits Mom)

05-31-2008, 08:03 PM	#15
yoursotino Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 107	Looking for male I have a little boy who was 13 week old yesterday he has all his shots and has been wormed he will be around 6lbs He is potty pad trained will make a nice show potential or just a wonderful pet he is the first one to me in the morning when I get up and the last one to want to be held before bed. If you have not found what you are looking for please feel free to PM me. Our puppie come with one year health quarantee. Have a wonderful day and good luck to you in your search.