I have had both sizes Ichabob was 15 lbs and Wicket is 8mos and still weighs 3lbs 140z.
right now we have 4 large dogs (labs and a great dane) staying with us until there military owners come back, and a Jack Russell that will stay with us forvever.
I always thought I wanted a small yorkie, but to be honest I like the larger size. even though people would walk up to me and tell me Ichabob was not a yorkie he too large, I would always tell them that the true old breed was larger and I had an older breed of yorkie.
Wicket is small and danity in size but a great dane in manner, there no dog that he will back down from, that being said he has to be watch when out with the big dogs cause he wants to play with them, large dogs are very well train and one command they will stop playing and sit.
Wicket also has to be put in a play pen when we have people over so no one will step on him. especally around older people, I am afraid he would trip them.
I feel with the larger yorkie you have less worry about them getting hurt, because they are so small it doesn't take much to hurt one, and them I become over protected of him.
I am still hoping Wicket will at least get 5lbs or more. My mom who is 82 yrs old loves wicket size because she can pick him up with no problem and he such a love bug when he wants to be. |