There is no such thing as a yorkie being too big, it is only oversized for showing. As already mentioned, the YTCA lists a max of 7 pounds for showing, but there is no limit on the small size, although you will not see tinies in the show ring because good breeders will not take the chance on breeding a tiny female. The only thing on the AKC registery is that it is a yorkshire terrier, period. Not over sized, or tea cup, or tiny or anything like that. Also, just because a pup may be the runt of the litter does not mean it will be the smallest when full grown. A yorkies size depends and the history of the line it comes from, and there is always, always , the exception to that too. If you want a guarntee on the size of the dog you are buying, wait until it is full grown, then the person can guarntee it's size, and only then. That is why we show people keep our puppies until they are 6 months or more, so that we have a pretty good idea of their size and their qualities. |